The Freelance Retreat
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AN IN-PERSON, SMALL-GROUP STRATEGIC RETREAT FOR EXPERIENCED FREELANCERS
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January 9-15, 2026
Gran Canaria | 6 Days & Nights | Limited to 12 Freelancers

The Experience
Location
Gran Canaria - Away from distractions, surrounded by inspiration
Group Size
Highly curated small group of maximum 12 participants for meaningful connections and personalized attention
Format
Mix of strategic workshops, one-on-one coaching, structured networking, and down time
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What You'll Leave With
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A Clear 2026 Strategic Plan
Stop guessing. Walk away with a concrete roadmap for the next 12 months that aligns with your goals and market opportunities.
Defined Personal Brand
Gain clarity on what makes you uniquely valuable and how to communicate that to the right clients.
High-Value Network
Connect with other successful freelancers who understand your challenges and can become collaborators, referral partners, and friends.
Draft Program Agenda
Who Is This For?
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Established freelancers ready to scale on their own terms
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Professionals who want clarity on their positioning and brand
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Independent workers committed to intentional growth in 2026
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Anyone tired of reactive business decisions and ready for proactive planning
The Investment
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Early Bird: €1,850 (until 9/26/25)
Standard: €2650
What’s included?
- Workshops and workshop materials
- Accommodation: The price of accommodation is included in the price above; however, participants will be responsible for booking their lodging within the secured room block.
- One group dinner
What’s not included?
- All meals except the group dinner on the last night
- Airfare
- Transportation to/from the venue
Meet Your Hosts


Sarah Duran
I'm a fractional COO and business coach.Â
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I'm an operational expert who has spent over a decade helping individuals and organizations bring their ideas to life. I leverage my experience as a consistent multiple six-figure freelancer, combining it with my background in curriculum design, facilitation, and coaching, to provide solopreneurs with the support they need to achieve their goals in their work.Â
Elina Jutelyte
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In 2016, Elina took a bold step into freelancing, leaving behind a traditional corporate role to embrace self-employment. Through this journey, she identified a pressing need for freelancers to connect, share knowledge, and support each other. This insight led to the creation of the Freelance Business Community, a grassroots initiative in Belgium that has since evolved into a global movement, bringing together over 15,000 freelancers from 60+ countries.
The Freelance Business Community has become a vibrant platform for networking, learning, and collaboration, revolutionizing the freelance industry. Its remarkable impact has been recognized in Forbes, highlighting Elina's contributions to empowering freelancers worldwide. Elina has also been recognized as one of the "Top 40 Female Leaders of the Year" by Excellence Talks, celebrating her outstanding contributions and leadership.
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