Why Join This Retreat?
Three benefits you can realize from attending the 3 Day Mastermind in Vienna this December
Elevate your narrative & executive presence
You’ll craft and refine the next chapter of your story—ready for TEDx, keynotes, or elevating your public profile in 2026. You’ll gain language and clarity that translates into influence.
Reclaim spaciousness for strategic thinking
Step away from decision fatigue and into intentional white space. Vienna slows your breath just enough to spark new ideas because brilliant thinking needs stillness to grow.
Join an elite circle of visionary women
Beyond the itinerary, this is an intimate mastermind with 5 like-minded leaders. You’ll build relationships with women who are not just networking—but shaping industries and conversations at the highest levels.
Cost: $4,997.00
If you elect to do a payment plan over 4 months $1,249.25/month
Please note that the below itinerary may be subject to change due to availability.
What previous retreat clients are saying
"At Joya’s Paris Retreat, I was expecting to have breakthroughs, but I was surprised at how much confidence I gained through the experiences and the relationships I forged"
- Bridgett Strickler
VP, Coalition Strategy, CAEL
"The class at Van Cleef & Arpels at Joya’s Paris retreat helped me recognize the necessary work that goes into fine jewlery making, and quite frankly comforted me as I do research for my Substack posts and my book to make them exquisite too."
- Hillary Sobel
CEO & Founder, Minerva Turning Point Strategies, LLC
"On Joya’s Paris Retreat, I realized I don't have to conform to some 'canned role' of what leadership looks like. The private tour of the Gallerie Dior in Paris reminded me how each Creative Director that succeeded Christian Dior was a rebel in his or her own right - taking their vision, blending it with the legacy of the house."
- Katie Goar, CEO
Quadel
"Wiener Staatsoper" has some of the best acoustics in the world.
It was home to legendary composers like Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and Strauss.
With over 150 years of history, the Vienna Opera House represents the power of creating something that lasts. With this visit, I'm reminding my senior women business leaders to think about her legacy.
Opera is one of the oldest storytelling art forms.
How do you respect the past while driving innovation?
December 3-5th will be an immersion in one of the biggest cities in Austria, complete with seeing a violin from forest to stage, private waltzing lessons and a night at the Vienna Opera House.
Departure from New York
Depart from JFK to Vienna International Airport
Arrivals Day in Vienna.
Settle in.
Day 01 - December 3rd
Lunch
Veranda Brasserie and Bar, Hotel Sans Souci Wien
Address: Hotel Sans Souci Wien, Burggasse 2, 1070 Wien, Austria
Here, we kick off with some introspective questions. What does it feel like to step outside your everyday and be here in Vienna?
Private waltzing lessons
Private waltzing lessons at Elmayer Dance School (15 minute walk from San Souci)
Address: Tanzschule Willy Elmayer-Vestenbrugg GmbH, Bräunerstraße 13, 1010 Wien, Austria
Duration 2 hours
Spa Sans Souci Wien
Spa Sans Souci is our first stop where you can leave all your cares behind.
A relaxing sauna a purifying steam bath, and massage await you this first afternoon. Step inside and leave the stress behind.
Spa Sans Souci Wien, Vienna
Veranda Brasserie & Bar for modern Austrian cuisine, Hotel Sans Souci
Step away from the boardroom and into the ballroom. Designed for high-achieving women who rarely hit pause, this exclusive experience invites you to trade deadlines for dance steps in one of Vienna’s most prestigious schools.
This isn’t just a lesson—it’s a moment to reclaim joy, presence, and the simple pleasure of movement.
No pressure, no expectations—just you, the music, and the freedom to let go.
What previous retreat clients are saying
On Joya’s intensive with me in Barcelona, I created two powerful digital assets that capture my unique leadership framework—work I’d been putting off for years.
-Janice Whaley,
CEO, Donor Network West
On Joya’s retreat in Croatia, I turned a failed deal into a better one. I had mental white space to reflect, reset, and reimagine my next move.
- Divya Tandon, SJI Property, Real Estate Investor
I ended up doing so many things outside my comfort zone on Joya’s Retreat in Turkey that I thoroughly enjoyed. Not to mention making new friends and adding this type of trip on my annual ‘must do’ list. It was both a personal and professional development opportunity for me that I would do again.
-Jeanette Prenger,
CEO, Eccoselect
Day 02: December 4th
Private Tour of Schonnbrunn Palace with an art historian
Schönbrunn was the summer palace of the Habsburg dynasty, Austria’s ruling family for over 600 years.
Empress Maria Theresa transformed it into a political and cultural center in the 18th century, making it the heart of Austrian imperial life.
(duration 2.5 hours)
"From the Forest to the Stage"
"From the Forest to the Stage" Private workshop at a famous Violin maker’s studio | Duration: 2.5 hours workshop
During this visit to a workshop you get an overview of the history of violin making, learn what it takes to make the perfect violin and how the instrument comes together with the artist. You will learn about the most important craft techniques and tools. used by violin makers and will then know a lot about the physics and wood properties of
the material.
Dinner at BuxBaum Restaurant
Nestled in the heart of Vienna, BuxBaum offers a refined dining experience featuring exquisite Austrian cuisine with a modern twist.
Stroll to the Vienna Opera House
A scenic 15-minute walk through Vienna’s historic streets brings us to the city’s crown jewel—the Vienna Opera House.
A Night at the Opera
Experience the magic of one of the world's most prestigious opera houses. Whether it’s a timeless classic or a breathtaking contemporary performance, the evening promises to be a feast for the senses.
The featured opera will be revealed two months before our December retreat, adding a touch of anticipation to this unforgettable night.
Indulge in Vienna’s rich cultural tapestry while deepening your leadership insights in an environment of grace and grandeur.
Schonnbrunn Palace
Café Imperial Wien
Opera at the Vienna Opera House
BuxBaum Restaurant
Cost: $4,997.00
If you elect to do a payment plan over 4 months $1,249.25/month
Day 3: December 5th
Private Tour of Belvedere Palace before it opens to the public
Address: Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Wien, Austria
Meet at 7:15am to depart for tour
Morning Visit to Belvedere Palace to see ‘The Kiss’ --- the final painting of Gustav Klimt’s Golden Period
Farewell High Breakfast at Grand Hotel Wien
Address: Grand Hotel Wien, Kärntner Ring 9, 1010 Wien, Austria
We finish our time together at the Grand Hotel Wien to reflect on the retreat.
The Grand Hotel Wien first opened its doors in 1870, making it the first luxury hotel in Vienna.
Situated on Kärntner Ring, part of the prestigious Ringstraße, the Hotel was at the heart of Vienna’s high society, hosting aristocrats, diplomats, and celebrities.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the hotel set the standard for Viennese hospitality.
Like many historic buildings in Vienna, the Grand Hotel was damaged during WWII. After the war, it was used by Soviet occupation forces, marking a significant shift in its role.
After decades of serving as an office space, the Grand Hotel Wien was fully restored to its former glory and reopened as a luxury hotel in 1994.
Cost: $4,997.00
If you elect to do a payment plan over 4 months $1,249.25/month
Hotel suggestions in Vienna
- Amauris Vienna ($230/night) (Relais & Chateaux)
- Imperial Riding School, Autograph Collection ($165/night) (Marriott Property)
- Hoxton, Vienna ($146/night)
Where to drink great natural wine
- Glasswing Restaurant, Kärntner Ring 8, 1010 Wien, Austria
- Bruder, Windmühlgasse 20, Laimgrube, Vienna, 1060