Unapologetically First: A Women’s Leadership & Wellbeing Retreat with Danielle Corcione

A Different Kind of Leadership Retreat

Leadership doesn’t look one way. It can show up in boardrooms and courtrooms, in caregiving and creativity, in building businesses, raising families, navigating transitions, or simply learning to listen more closely to yourself. Unapologetically First is a retreat for women who feel the quiet (or not-so-quiet) pull toward a more grounded, sustainable way of living and leading—one that honors both ambition and wellbeing, effort and ease.

Led by Danielle Corcione, leading law firm executive, former federal prosecutor, and law professor of mindfulness and wellness, this retreat embodies a new model of leadership. Recognized for her rare ability to bridge law and wellness, Danielle blends sharp inquiry with deep presence to guide women toward exceptional clarity, depth and resilience. 

Through guided sessions, reflective practices, and spacious time at The Ranch, you will reconnect with what matters most to you, explore how you define success—on your own terms, and create space for greater clarity, vitality, and self-trust.

The Program

Each day at The Ranch is designed to challenge the body, calm the mind and foster human connection. As a group, guests will experience stunning mountain hikes, two leadership sessions led by Danielle Corcione, restorative yoga or meditation classes, deep tissue massages and nourishing and detoxifying meals. The Ranch's results-oriented approach, combined with its distraction-free environment offers an unparalled setting to promote healthy, sustainable detoxification and a reconnection to the wonders and beauty of nature and those around you.

Session One: It Is Good to Feel Good - Reconsider what it means to lead and live well. You will explore how tending to your own wellbeing allows you to stay present in difficult moments, navigate complex emotions, and respond rather than react.

Session Two: Signing Your Own Permission Slip: Many women are waiting for permission—often without realizing it. This session is about offering that permission to yourself.

Meet Danielle Corcione

Danielle Corcione is an equity partner and law firm executive at CSG Law, a former federal prosecutor, former in-house counsel in the beauty industry, and an Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall Law School, where she teaches Mindfulness and Wellness for Law Students. Her approach to leadership has been shaped by personal transformation, including a cancer diagnosis and the loss of her brother. These experiences deepened her belief that true leadership integrates strength with softness, drive with discernment, and success with care. Danielle guides women to thrive where ambition and wellbeing meet—offering tools that are both grounded and expansive, structured and deeply human.

Gourmet Cuisine

The Ranch's cleansing and revitalizing plant-based diet balances protein, complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, and flavor with nutrient-dense ingredients to nourish your body and enhance detoxification during our active program.

Accommodations

Tucked away in the timeless beauty of the Hudson Valley, our historic lakefront estate offers a peaceful escape just 45 minutes from New York City. Set on over 200 forested acres, this serene setting invites deep renewal—removing distractions to support meaningful change and a true luxury wellness experience.

When it’s time to unwind from the day, retreat to one of 26 beautifully-appointed private rooms. Guests have four categories from which to choose, along with the option for double occupancy rooms with two queen beds or one king bed. 

To further assist in calming the mind, our luxury accommodations are free from televisions and we recommend minimal use of electronic devices to further benefit your mental health. For those who need to stay connected, we ask that you limit any usage to your private room which is equipped with wi-fi and a desk should you need to attend to any work during your stay.