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Past Events

For over 30 years, Pinnacle View has been hosting wellness retreats worldwide, where guests experience connection, transformation, and I-Love-My-Life creative waves…

The time is now, and the need is there! Interested in becoming a sponsor? All donations make a lasting difference in the lives of others and are deeply appreciated.

“I attended Elizabeth Trinkaus’ Pinnacle View Retreat. A friend sponsored me; it was life-changing – a springboard for a renewed outlook on my life. The retreat provided tangible tools to move forward by rewriting old scripts and living a new self-empowered plan. As a result, I love my life (I didn’t know that was possible because I was so hard on myself), and —I get to help others by making donations to the Scholarship Fund! You can do it too. Venmo: Elizabeth-Trinkaus-1   – Leslie S., Arlington, VA

Elizabeth’s book: ENOUGH ALREADY! Yes, You Are…                                                                        is available on Amazon! or Indie Bound

Thank you Sothys of Paris + FEELGOODZ for sponsoring our retreats with amazing products!

Cheers to 2026!

❤️Grace + Grit: A Women’s Monthly Mini-Retreat!  A Reset, A Reception, +  Creative Experience!  Chapel Hill, NC

We’re gathering about 10 women for an experience of lightness, connection, and full-body joy. If you’ve been craving a space to reconnect, reset, and come home to yourself—this is your invitation😃.  Sometimes we are singing, painting, creating personalized vision board, sometimes a sunset cruise. Check the date below for details. Elizabeth Trinkaus is a seasoned leader who creates space for much-needed light-hearted joy!

❤️April 17 – 19: Our Annual Rituals Beach Retreat, Pine Knoll Shores, NC!

❤️April 23, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Chapel Hill, NC: Watercolor Painting 101 

❤️May 1 – 3: Silverado Resort Spring Renewal Wellness  Retreat – Napa Valley, CA. 

❤️May 7: Grace + Grit Sunset Cruise on Jordan Lake. 6:00 – 8:00 pm. 

❤️June 25: Grace + Grit Sunset Cruise on Jordan Lake. 6:00 – 8:00 pm. 
❤️ July 14, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Grace + Grit – Sound Bowl Healing with Michael Citrini. Trails Clubhouse, Chapel Hill, NC. 

❤️ August 8, 9:30 – 11:30 am. Lady Bentley Pontoon Cruise, Apex, NC –Sound Bowl Healing with Michael Citrini. 

❤️ August 22, 9:00 am: Online Mini-Retreat (private group)

2027

❤️ March 5-6, 2027 – Retreat with Me In Phoenix, Arizona! Align with Your Beautiful Bad-Ass Lion + Light Up Your Life! Elizabeth Trinkaus is hosting a private house retreat in Phoenix, AZ, for a small group of gals, and you are invited! Her 30+ year passion for holding transformational space for women to dial back negative self-talk, over-giving, and second-guessing, and watch the ripples of freedom, confidence, and personal power affect every area of their lives – is why she is coming.  What’s Included: Friday eve welcome sunset reception, logistics. Saturday will be filled with lasting tools to lower the voice of the critic and a daily walk with your encourager! Lightness, grace, and joy will follow! Also, a signed copy of Elizabeth’s book, Enough Already, Yes, You Are, and a complimentary coaching session!  $997.00; after 11/11/26 – $1297. Sign up today. Limit: 10.

❤️ May 14 – 17: Our Annual Rituals Beach Retreat! Pine Knoll Shores, NC.

Your all-inclusive retreat includes:

  • Healthy, delicious, chef-prepared meals (Friday dinner-Monday breakfast)
  • Three nights’ accommodations (room with private bath, linens included)
  • All workshops, materials, and gifts
  • Watercolor classes, flower arranging, and more…
  • Oceanfront meditation labyrinth experience
  • Transformational connections with like-minded souls
  • An ease with self that is priceless
  • Private room: $1399; shared room: $1199. (One private room left)  Sign Me Up!

Past Events in 2025 **************************

❤️January 18, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: 2nd Vision Board Creation!

❤️March 10 – 13 – ISPA Conference, Colorado Springs, CO 

❤️April 11 – 13: Rituals Beach Retreat, Pine Knoll Shores, NC – (Sold out). 

❤️May 10 + June 17: Rituals Retreat Reunion. (Private group).

❤️June 20 – 22, 2025: Re-Dream Your Heroine’s Journey

❤️August 21, September 4, October 16, November 20 + December 18: Grace + Grit Mini-Retreat

Past Events in 2024

January 11: Self-Care Program / Book Signing, Habitat for Humanity, Chapel Hill, NC. 

January 16, 12:00 pm: Lasting Motivation, Central Carolina Women in Business + The Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce, Hillsborough, NC.

January 27 – February 3: Rancho La Puerta. Tecate, Mexico.

March 23: Scholarship Fund Vision Board Party! Chapel Hill, NC 

April 12 – 14: Rituals Beach Retreat, Pine Knoll Shores, NC. Sold Out!

November 1 – 3: Your Holiday Elixir Retreat, Glen Echo, MD.  Sold Out!