The Permission to Pause Retreat
Leave the Pressure Behind. Step Into the Pace of Grace.
Enjoy the body, soul, and spirit reset you are longing for.
A set apart time to rest, reconnect with God, and experience the freedom of living from His strength instead of your own.
"He brought me out to a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me."
Psalm 18:19
If you love God deeply but secretly feel like no matter how much you do, pour out, or achieve, it’s never quite enough…
you’re in the right place.
You might recognize these feelings..
You love God deeply.
You want to serve well and please Him.
You want to show up faithfully in your calling.
But no matter how much you do…
it still feels like you’re falling behind.
That you're never doing enough.
The pressure never quite lifts.
The target keeps shifting.
And somewhere along the way,
peace got replaced with pressure.
You’re not alone.
(And you're not just missing the latest productivity hack).
Likely, you've been trying to live from self-effort instead of God's grace.
That Was Me...
For years, I tried to keep all my plates spinning perfectly... family, homeschooling, business, faith, friendships, ministry.
I believed that if I slowed down or stopped, everything would fall apart.
Others may have been fooled by outer appearances, but I knew the truth. I was wearing a shiny mask while silently crumbling inside.
It wasn’t until a deeply humbling moment brought me to the end of myself that I began to see how the pressure I was living under was affecting my health, my peace, and my relationships.
That’s when God began to show me a different way.
Not a life of doing more or of trying harder.
But a life lived from His sufficiency instead of my striving.
It changed everything.
This transformation is why I created the Permission to Pause Retreat.
Instead of a packed schedule, more striving, or more “to-dos,” this retreat is a sacred and spacious space designed for you to:
Rest deeply
Reconnect with God
Release the pressure you’ve been carrying
Receive the gift of operating at the pace of grace
Through reflection, connection, and time in God's creation, you’ll begin moving from:
Self-effort → Sufficiency
Pressure → Peace
Busyness → Intentionality
Restlessness → Contentment
Striving → Abiding (and Lasting fruitfulness)
(and don't be surprised if your seriousness is replaced with plenty of smiles and laughter!)
This Experience Is For You If...
You feel responsible for holding everything together
Rest sounds wonderful (but also slightly terrifying)
You’re exhausted from the pressure to do more, serve more, and be more
Your soul longs for quiet, but your life (and mind) never seem to slow down
You know something's got to change!
You are experiencing the fallout in your body from years of self-neglect
Where will we stay?
This home and surrounding area is soooo gorgeous! You are going to feel incredibly pampered and like the royal daughter you truly are!
What Sets Permission to Pause Apart?
This experience is designed to give you a complete reset - body, soul, and spirit!
Instead of needing to choose between teaching and transformation, we offer BOTH (and not all at the retreat!)
Here's how...
Includes a 10 week live, Biblically-based virtual course that begins April 28th called Rested: An Invitation to Exchange Striving and Self-pressure for Life at the Pace of Grace. It is optional to attend live but HIGHLY recommended. (I paid $700 for a similar adrenal reset type course. It's included for no additional fee!)
In it we will cover both the lifestyle and spiritual aspects of weariness, exhaustion, and adrenal issues so you can have sustained energy, balanced blood sugar, and a positive mindset so you can better carry out God's call on your life!
You will gain practical nutrition, nervous system regulation, and other useful tools that you can return to again and again anytime weariness tries to sneak back in.
Everything that is shared is filtered through a lens of Scripture and rooted in science. Nothing "woo woo".
The retreat will continue the relationships formed online in the course.
The continued course time after the retreat will solidify those relationships even more.
You will enjoy nourishing, anti-inflammatory meals lovingly prepared with high quality ingredients (and allergen friendly).
Each meal and snack will offer gluten free and dairy free options as a baseline. If other adjustments are needed, we will work with you.
Plus, the retreat will automatically give you practice with your new health habits formed in the course to support sustained energy and a positive mindset.
At the retreat we will have times of worship, prayer, fellowship, plus plenty of down time.
Each day there will be optional activities including hiking, fly fishing (extra fee), fun cooking sessions, time around the campfire, and MORE!
At every turn, you get to choose what you want to engage in. Participate...or not! Your choice. Zero pressure! This is all for YOU and what you need!
Imagine life with...
A deep sense of peace (even in the storms)
Self-acceptance (even when you make a mistake)
Lasting friendships (with kind-hearted women who get it!)
Joy in the everyday
A deeper connection with God (even if He feels distant)
A more settled nervous system and more balanced blood sugar
I believe this is just what the Lord has in mind for you here!
A deep sense of peace (even in the storms)
Self-acceptance (even when you make a mistake)
Lasting friendships (with kind-hearted women who get it!)
Joy in the everyday
A deeper connection with God (even if He feels distant)
A more settled nervous system and more balanced blood sugar
I believe this is just what the Lord has in mind for you here!
Happy Clients
Julia S.
Retreat Participant
I feel like I began to discover myself again. I’m taking back what the enemy stole! It was really refreshing to remove all the noise and distractions.. I was able to release the weight of weariness and pressure that were built up in me. It felt really nice to experience peace and rest. This retreat allowed me to find my giggle again and to learn new things about myself.
Jessica L.
Retreat Participant
I feel like I have so much more gratitude and peace at how He so lovingly welcomes and cares for me in the midst of all my mess. He truly is the God of redemption and grace! I feel like true joy has finally taken root in my life and is ready to bear beautiful fruit!
KIana B.
Incubator Intensive Course Participant
The Incubator Intensive program has transformed my life in profound ways. It gave me the courage to pursue new opportunities. It helped me set essential boundaries with my job and family. I've minimixed people pleasing. I've learned to trust in God's plan and find peace in His guidance. I am incredibly grateful for this transformative experience.
From the Heart of Your Hosts...
From Nicole Roth, your Host:
Sister, I know what it’s like to be living in weariness and wondering where it all went wrong.
I know the weight of trying to keep all the plates spinning and feeling like you’re failing in the areas that matter most.
And I also know the freedom of learning to abide with Jesus instead of strive in my own strength.
I know the delight of operating at the pace of grace.
That’s why I created this retreat experience.
I am a Joy Coach and author with a background as a dietitian who has walked with hundreds of women over the past eight years, guiding them out of striving and into restful, abiding joy.
My passion is helping faithful women just like you experience God’s love and freedom in real, tangible ways so faith becomes fruitful and fulfilling.
I am also passionate about natural health and nervous system care given a 20 year diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and a history of trauma following my dad's suicide.
I'm a wife of 23 years, mom to 3 incredible young adult daughters, and mom to MANY furry friends.
If I can't be found, check the nearest hiking trail, biking trail, or hammock!
From Chrissy Dzindzio, your Co-Host:
I know what it's like to live for years on a hamster wheel. To keep serving, helping, and saying yes... while quietly believing your worth is wrapped up in how much you do for everyone else.
I know the patterns of people pleasing, shrinking back, and hiding in the background-wanting to be needed, yet rarely saying what I needed myself.
And also know the weight of regret.
Wishing I had spoken up.
Wishing had done some things differently.
But I've also experienced the freedom that comes when God begins to gently untangle those patterns. Through walking with Jesus-and through the work Nicole has been leading women through, I've been learning to step off the hamster wheel, out of shrinking back, and into the calling God had for me all along.
One of the greatest gifts God has been teaching me is the power of the pause. For me, pause has become an act of trust; a declaration that the results aren't up to me.
When I honor God with the work He's given me, the gift He offers in return is rest, peace, and fruitfulness beyond my own abilities. What a gift indeed.
My husband and have been married for 38 years and have been serving in ministry together since we were dating. I'm a grateful mom to five wonderful adult children, two beautiful "in-loves" and Gramma to four precious grandchildren.
When I'm not watching a little one or leading Bible study, you'll often find me with a cup of coffee on the porch, a good book nearby, and a sunrise or sunset reminding me again of God's steady grace.
I'm honored to walk alongside you during this Permission to Pause retreat and know God will meet you exactly where you're at.
Common Questions
Where is the retreat?
The retreat will be held at Wander Broken Bow Creek in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Detailed directions and transportation options will be provided upon registration.
How many women is this for?
The in person retreat experience will be limited to just 10-11 women max.
What is the cost?
The cost begins at $847 for the top bunk and each additional bed type is priced accordingly. See next page for complete details and to schedule a call to ask questions or sign up.
Do you offer payment plans?
If you choose to pay with Stripe, you can apply for Affirm or Klarna which handles payment plans. We will discuss payment options on the application call if the retreat is a good fit.
Why do you require a connection call?
We want to curate the best experience for everyone and want to know who is coming and be sure this is the best fit for you at this time as well as personally answer your questions. (It's not anything pressure-filled...don't worry!)
Is this just for "mature women" of God?
Nope! We welcome all ages of adult women. We each have something to gain from our unique perspectives with our different age brackets. Don't let age stop you!
Can I really take this time away?
We make time for what we find important. The shifts you will experience as a result of this investment will far outweigh any sacrifices you make to be a part of this.
What if I don't know anyone?
Totally get it! We have a specialty of creating safe spaces where friendships naturally bloom without awkwardness. Here...you belong!
What are the dates and times for check in/check out?
May 27-31, 2026
May 27 Check in 5:30 PM CST
May 31 Check out 10 AM CST
Do you accommodate special diets?
With a background as a dietitian and a 20 health battle with Hashimoto's, Nicole understands the intricacies of food issues and special diets. We will do our best to accommodate your needs with ample options. Be sure to share your needs on your application call with Nicole.
Note: The adrenal course Nicole will be teaching surrounding the retreat will emphasize a diet that is not vegan or vegetarian and she cannot recommend these diets if there are adrenal issues.
What are the nearest airports?
Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) - 90 miles
Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) ~ 120 miles
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) ~ 110-120 miles
Memorial Field Airport (HOT) ~ 110 miles
Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) ~ 180 miles (3 hours 15 min)
Dallas Love (DAL)
What is included in the retreat package?
- Times of worship, prayer, fellowship, and optional activities
(Fly Fishing is an additional $150 if you desire to participate. Not required. You can watch instead if you choose!)
- 4 nights Lodging at the GORGOUES home in the video above (get ready to feel pampered!)
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, and Healthy Drinks) - We've got you covered
- A supportive community of like-minded women to journey with.
- Access to the live "Rested" course that will begin before the retreat and continue after the retreat to elevate your transformation
- A special welcome gift to enhance your retreat experience
- Other bonuses (see bonus section)
Will there really be fly fishing?
Yep! We are hiring an incredible guide named Julie with 28 years of experience who also is a part of the National Women's Fly Fishing team! The cost for this 4 hour experience that includes gear and teaching is $150. (Limited to 6 per session with 2 options for sessions)
What is the spiritual background of Nicole and Chrissy, the leaders?
Nicole responded to the Gospel in her mid twenties in TX despite growing up in church each week but never having heard the Good News that Jesus died for her sins and only a saving relationship with Him was enough for life in heaven after death. Nicole and her family attend Embassy City Church in Irving, Texas, a Spirit-filled non-denominational church.
Chrissy came to Christ at age 10 and has served as a pastor's wife and in ministry following Bible college. She recently relocated to Louisiana and is a part of an Assemblies of God church.
Do you offer refunds?
- We offer refunds in full within 48 hours of booking
- After 48 hours we will refund minus the deposit of $200
- No refunds will be offered after April 20th
Do you offer yoga at your retreats?
No, we do not.
