Impulses for a 
etter life
Our Mission
You achieving your goals
We want you to feel inspired and empowered to create your better life.
At its core, Impulses for a Better Life guides people in making meaningful changes in an approachable and practical way. We combine the most effective, science-backed methods with ancient wisdom, all designed to be easy to apply in everyday life. Think of it as a toolkit for managing stress, navigating change, and creating a life that truly feels like your own.
Our Vision
Empower and inspire to create a better life
In a nutshell, we’re here to share more than 25 years of experience to support people in creating their better life.
Our retreats and workshops are packed with tools to reduce stress, manage anxiety, set boundaries, and embrace self-love. And the best part? It all happens in a stunning, relaxing environment, with great food, joy, and plenty of time to unwind.
Here, you’ll have the space to hit reset, find clarity, and map out your next steps.
Plus, you’ll walk away with techniques and strategies you can use long after you leave. Whether you’re looking to shift limiting beliefs or simply recharge, we’ve got your back.
We are all on our journey
Life used to be a whirlwind: Late nights, constant business trips, parties, and a steady stream of alcohol and cigarettes. With Annette’s background in publishing and Graeme’s experience as a veteran in the event industry, our world revolved around high-pressure deadlines, fast-paced living, and constant movement.
Then, in 2004, everything started to change. A trip to India led us to a silent retreat, where we discovered Reiki, meditation, and energy work. It was incredible—eye-opening and completely unexpected. That experience, along with the encouragement of our dear friends, planted a seed, slowly opening the door to deeper transformation.
Back home, Con Encanto was already drawing people seeking a break from their own hectic lives. Their stories, their longing for change, and their connection to this place inspired us to take the next step: turning our home into a retreat center, a sanctuary where people could feel safe, supported, and free to embark on their own transformational journey towards a better life.
What You Can Expect
Investing in yourself is the best thing you can do.
It takes courage to make changes, but the rewards are worth it.
You’ll uncover why past efforts might not have worked and gain clarity on what it really takes to make your goals a reality. Each retreat is carefully designed to address different focus areas. Plus, since every journey is unique, we tailor your stay with us to your different needs and objectives. Our assessment questionnaire helps you find the retreat that’s right for you, ensuring you get the most out of your experience.
Once you’re here, you’ll dive into powerful exercises designed to help you understand yourself better. Through insightful questionnaires, personal assessments, and guided reflections, you’ll gain deeper self-awareness and clarity on what you truly need and want. If you’d like more support, one-to-one sessions may be available, depending on our schedule. In some courses, these are included.
With these tools, you’ll shape a path that aligns with your personal goals, making real, lasting changes. And with every step, you’ll feel more confident in taking control of your future.
Our retreats and workshops are designed to:
- Equip you with practical, science-backed tools.
- Empower you to feel stronger and more capable of breaking free from what’s been holding you back.
- Guide you towards building the life you want.
- Provide you with the resources for living your better life—not just for yourself, but for those around you.
Our Passion
When we share, we plant seeds of hope.
That is what we believe in, that is us, who we are.
That is what we are about.
The wonderful thing is that we are all so wonderfully imperfect, yet we all have an amazing incredible potential to create the life we want.
We love to share what we have discovered, investigated, and learned.
For Annette, it’s more than a vocation, it’s her passion.
