welcome to our farm
Welcome Home...
The world has never moved faster.
And yet somehow, we’ve never felt more behind.
More lonely.
More like we’re doing all the things ... yet missing all that matters.
Where it went wrong...
We’ve been sold the idea that the answer is a better plan, more goals, more systems, more hustle, more devices and more AI.
But a plan isn’t what’s missing.
What changes everything isn’t a better planner or a new morning routine.
It's engaging, it's slowing and it's sometimes painful to live from a rhythm of being before doing.
To build a Modern Day Rule of Life™ that is actually yours.
To come HOME ...
to yourself and to a deeper relationship with God.
You don't have a "time-management" problem ...
You have a rhythm problem
is this your current rhythm?
You can’t remember the last time you felt genuinely at peace
You're accomplishing more than ever — and feeling less fulfilled than ever
You've read all the personal development books and you're still exhausted
You know your faith is supposed to be central in your life but you can’t figure out how to make it feel that way
You say yes to everything ... and wonder why there’s nothing left for what actually matters
You keep waiting for life to slow down — but it never does ...
You feel lonely despite being constantly connected, constantly needed, and constantly busy
the SOLUTION:
We invite you to come to our farm!
What it is:
Maybe ... You’ve read the book OR You’ve listened to the audiobook ... or maybe you haven't yet. either way...
Now you can come live the process!
This is not a conference.
It’s not an event.
It’s a RETREAT —
an intimate, immersive, face-to-face experience
where you engage with the REALIFE Process®
in community, on our family farm
in Effingham, IL.
A small group experience with
REAL conversations.
Space to breathe, reflect, and build
your own Modern Day Rule of Life™
as you discern with God what He wants for you.
And I'll be your guide through the Process.
What's included:
Full immersive walk-through of the REALIFE Process® framework
Intimate retreat atmosphere on our 5th Generation Working Grain Farm in the Heart of Central IL
Meals included: Friday lunch, Friday dinner, Saturday lunch
Thursday evening dinner gathering as a group at one of my Favorite Places in Effingham, IL (pay your own way)
schedule:
DATES: September 17 - 19th, 2026
ARRIVE: Thursday, by 5pm latest
(Dinner Gathering at 6pm in Effingham)
DEPARTURE: Saturday at 1pm (~48 hours)
What's not included:
Travel and Lodging (we can suggest our favorite places to rest your head)
Your Thursday evening meal (as noted above)
Transportation to the Farm daily
Hi, I’m Your Host, Teresa McCloy
creator and founder of the REALIFE Process®
I created the REALIFE Process® so I could stop living with my hair on fire and intentionally design my life. I’ve used this system to deepen my relationship with God, steward my time well by living a Modern Day Rule of Life™, and improve my personal relationships. I love helping others do the same in their own lives and businesses, and/or as Certified Coach of the REALIFE Process®.
farm retreat pricing
Individuals
$650 - Pay in Full or Make Two (2) Consecutive Payments of $325
Couples
$1000 - Pay in Full or Make Two (2) Consecutive Payments of $500
Other Questions You May Have
What Qualifies as a couple
Couples pricing isn't just for couples. Dating? Friends? Sisters or brothers — in Christ or by blood? All welcome. If there's someone you love and want to experience this with, bring them, and take advantage of the discount together.
Do I need to have read or listened to "Do what matters" prior to, to be able to attend the farm experience?
No, you will learn and begin to understand the Process by living with the material on the farm while you're here. But you could grab the Audio book at https://www.therealifeprocess.com/book and listen while you're traveling to the farm!
What are a few top rated places to rest my head near the farm?
XCHNG - Exchange1890 in Effingham, IL
https://exchangestays.com/ Use Code: RLP for 10% off.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Effingham, IL (1604 W. Fayette Avenue, Effingham, Illinois 62401)
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Effingham (1111 N Henrietta St, Effingham, IL 62401)
VRBO - Lake Sara offerings
AIRBNB - Wooden Shoe Haus Folk Victorian Families (+Breakfast) in Teutoplis
is there transportation to the farm each day?
No, you will need to make sure you have made accommodations to get yourself to the farm. We can do our best to connect you with the others in attendance for carpooling opportunities. Our recommendation would be to either rent a car at the airport or drive to Effingham for the retreat.
Does attendance at the retreat make me a certified coach?
No, our Coach Certification program includes more content to take in over a 90-day period. If you would like to become certified after experiencing the farm retreat and learning more about the Process® we can discuss what that would look like for you at that time.
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