The AHECC Retreat
February 8-11, 2027
Inn Cahoots, Austin TX
Where clarity, creativity, and community come together.
Your registration includes all lodging, learning experiences, curated retreat materials, exclusive 24/7 access to our private venue, professional headshots, snacks, happy hours, and several hosted meals.
Every element of the retreat has been intentionally designed to help you strengthen your practice, build lasting relationships, and leave with renewed clarity and momentum.
What is the AHECC Retreat?
Clear Thinking
Bold Ideas
A community that inspires
Where clarity, creativity, and community come together.
The AHECC Annual Retreat is our flagship in-person experience, created exclusively for higher education consultants and coaches who want more than another conference.
This is where you step away from the day-to-day to think more strategically, strengthen your business, spark new ideas, and connect with peers who understand both the opportunities—and the realities—of building a meaningful consulting or coaching practice.
Set in the creative energy of Austin, Texas, the retreat blends intentional learning, collaborative problem-solving, and authentic relationship-building in an environment designed to help you move forward with greater clarity and momentum.
You'll experience:
Thought-provoking learning designed specifically for higher education consultants and coaches
Meaningful conversations that lead to lasting professional relationships
Hands-on workshops and practical tools you can apply immediately
Dedicated time for reflection, strategic planning, and accountability
Professional headshots, curated networking, and opportunities to explore Austin together
A balance of focused learning, renewal, and community
This isn't about collecting more ideas—it's about refining your direction, expanding your impact, and becoming part of a community that will support your growth long after the retreat ends.
Lasting Takeaways from the Retreat
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Clarity
Create space to think beyond today's client work. Leave with greater focus, intentional direction, and a clear plan for what's next.
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Creativity
Explore new ideas, challenge assumptions, and discover fresh possibilities for your business. Leave energized with practical strategies you can put into action immediately.
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Community
Build authentic relationships with higher education consultants and coaches who understand your work. Leave with a trusted network that will continue to encourage, challenge, and support you long after the retreat end.
Registration
Limited to 24 participants to preserve the boutique retreat experience, the investment for the 2027 AHECC Annual Retreat is $1,500 per participant.
Your registration includes:
Three nights of boutique accommodations at Inn Cahoots
A private bedroom with daily housekeeping
All retreat learning experiences and curated materials
Professional headshots
Most meals, refreshments, and snacks throughout the retreat
Happy hours and scheduled retreat activities
Exclusive access to the entire Inn Cahoots property
A $500 deposit is required to reserve your spot at the retreat by 12/01/2026. The remaining balance is due by January 8, 2027.
Participants may choose to pay in full at registration or pay in installments, provided the balance is paid in full by the January 8 deadline.
Cancellations received by January 4, 2027 are eligible for a refund, less a $150 administrative fee. Because lodging, most meals, and retreat expenses are committed in advance, cancellations received after January 4 are non-refundable.
The AHECC Retreat is an investment in
your voice, your value, and your vision.
Get to know our venue
Austin TX and Inn Cahoots
The 2027 AHECC Annual Retreat will take place at Inn Cahoots, a boutique venue in the heart of Austin's vibrant East Side. To create the most connected and immersive retreat experience possible, AHECC has reserved the entire property exclusively for retreat participants.
Your retreat registration includes three nights of lodging at Inn Cahoots. All participants stay on-site, ensuring that conversations, collaboration, and community continue long after the day's learning experiences have ended. Participants may add a 4th night on Sunday prior to the retreat start for a nominal fee.
Each participant will enjoy:
Three nights of boutique accommodations
Private bedroom with 2 queen beds or 1 king bed
Daily housekeeping
Exclusive access to the entire Inn Cahoots property
Hosted meals
All retreat learning experiences
Professional headshots
Curated retreat materials
Unlike a traditional conference hotel, Inn Cahoots is designed for connection. Every space has been intentionally selected to foster meaningful relationships and lasting collaborations.
Just beyond the property, Austin's renowned food, music, and creative culture provide the perfect setting to explore together and experience one of the country's most innovative cities.
Because the retreat experience is intentionally designed around a shared residential community, all participants are required to stay at Inn Cahoots. Off-site accommodations are not available as part of the retreat experience.
Connect with Purpose
Welcome Lunch & Kickoff
Community Building Activities
Accountability Partner Time
Happy Hour
Optional Group Dinner in Austin
MONDAY 2/08/27
TUESDAY 2/09/27
Strengthen Your Practice
Breakfast
Learning Path Sessions
Headshots, AHECC at Play & Lunch
Hands-On Learning Labs & Guided Mindfulness
Sponsored Group Dinner & Austin After Hours
WEDNESDAY 2/10/27
Expand Your Influence
Breakfast
Learning Path Sessions
Accountability Partner Conversations
Lunch
Action Planning & Guided Mindfulness
Optional Group Dinner
THURSDAY 2/10/27
Carry It Forward
Breakfast
Closing Commitments Presentations
Annual Retreat Tradition
Closing Brunch & Farewell
FAQ’s
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This event is open to higher ed consultants or coaches who are current members of AHECC.
Whether you’re just starting out, building momentum, or leading at scale—you’ll find your people here.
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Your retreat registration includes everything you need for a fully immersive AHECC experience, including:
Three nights of boutique accommodations at Inn Cahoots
A private bedroom with daily housekeeping
All retreat learning experiences and facilitated discussions
Curated retreat materials and resources
Professional headshots
Hosted breakfasts, lunches, select dinners, refreshments, and happy hours as outlined in the program
Exclusive access to the entire Inn Cahoots property, reserved exclusively for AHECC participants
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Each day is intentionally designed to balance focused learning, meaningful connection, and time for reflection. The Retreat feature interactive learning experiences, peer discussions, hands-on application, strategic planning, and collaboration, and evenings provide opportunities to continue conversations over meals, happy hours, and Austin experiences.
Every element of the retreat is thoughtfully designed to help you gain greater clarity, spark creativity, and build a lasting community of colleagues who will support your growth long after the retreat ends.
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Our retreat begins at 12pm on Monday 2/08 and ends by 12pm on Thursday 2/11.
We encourage participants to plan travel that allows them to fully experience both our opening and closing sessions, as they are an important part of the retreat journey
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Absolutely! While the relationships and sense of community that made the inaugural retreat so special will continue, the 2027 AHECC Annual Retreat has been intentionally redesigned with new learning experiences, two distinct learning paths, and an expanded four-day format.
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Come as yourself: comfortable, confident, and retreat-ready.
You may want to pack an outfit or two that you love for group photos and headshots with our amazing photographer.
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Your retreat registration includes a thoughtfully curated mix of hosted meals, refreshments, and social gatherings throughout the program, including daily breakfast, lunches, our closing brunch, happy hours, and a sponsored group dinner.
Two optional dinners at local Austin restaurants provide additional opportunities to connect while exploring the city together.
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Yes! Participants who would like to arrive on Sunday evening may reserve an additional night at Inn Cahoots for a nominal fee, subject to availability.
The retreat concludes on Thursday. If you'd like to extend your stay in Austin beyond the retreat, you'll need to make separate lodging arrangements, as our exclusive buyout of Inn Cahoots ends with the retreat.
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No. Your retreat registration includes three nights of lodging at Inn Cahoots, and your room will be reserved for you automatically. After you register, you'll receive additional details about your accommodations, arrival information, and everything you need to prepare for your stay.
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Your learning path isn't based on how many years you've been consulting or whether you've attended the retreat before. Instead, it's based on where your business is today and the questions you're trying to answer.
Track 1 is designed for members who are building, refining, or repositioning their consulting or coaching practice and want practical strategies to strengthen their business foundation.
Track 2 is designed for members with more established practices who are focused on expanding their influence, evolving their business, and planning for what's next.
Still unsure? We'd be happy to help you choose the learning path that best fits your goals.
You registered… now what?
We can’t wait to see you in Austin!
Once you register, we'll reach out via email with everything you need to know about the retreat, including your accommodations, travel information, and what to expect before you arrive.
Next step? Book your travel to Austin and start getting excited! Your lodging at Inn Cahoots is already included with your registration, so there's no hotel reservation to make.
Flying in? Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is just a short drive or rideshare from Inn Cahoots.
We'll also create a private Mighty Networks space where participants can connect before the retreat, coordinate airport rides, and start building relationships before arriving in Austin.
