Lake Austin Spa Resort and Glowing Older Partner to Host Women’s Longevity Retreat
Wise women are heading to Austin for a wellness retreat on aging!
Did you know that women account for about 70% of global wellness travel spending? More and more women are turning to wellness travel to support mental clarity, physical longevity, and emotional recovery. Modern life demands constant multitasking, leaving many women running on empty and seeking a structural “return to self.” And self-care is increasingly important as we age.
Lake Austin Spa Resort and Glowing Older will bring Better with Age: Women Redefining Longevity, Leadership & Wellbeing to the resort on Wednesday, Oct. 14 and Thursday, Oct. 15. While the overnight retreat has limited availability remaining, Austin locals can join the October 14 programming as day guests for $295, offering access to a standout lineup of women shaping the future of wellness, healthcare and spa leadership, and attendees will receive an exclusive gift bag valued at $500.
Photos: Lake Austin Spa Resort
The daylong experience is part of A Gathering of W.I.S.E. Women, Lake Austin Spa Resort’s monthlong October series featuring women’s health and wellness experts each Wednesday. On October 14, attendees will explore longevity, women’s health, leadership, purpose, and well-being through conversations with accomplished women redefining what it means to age well.
Here’s the program:
A Day Built Around Connection and Expertise | Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Hosted by Nancy Griffin, founder of Glowing Older and a leading voice in women’s wellness innovation, the October 14 experience brings together an accomplished group of women for a day of meaningful conversation, fresh perspectives and personal discovery.
The day opens with Griffin’s Why We Get Better with Age, followed by an intimate conversation exploring the future of women’s wellness with Laura Gamboa, Director of Corporate Education and Spa Development at Natura Bissé; Dr. Ruchi Gupta, Northwestern University professor and founder of Yobee; and Susan Salenger, author of Sidelined: How Women Can Navigate a Broken Healthcare System. The morning continues with an interactive session led by Jean Kolb focused on uncovering personal values, followed by Q&A and closing reflections.
Day guest registration also includes lunch, access to the all-inclusive resort, spa treatments and mini spa activations, culminating in an afternoon reception sponsored by Agilysys and Oakworks.
9–9:30 a.m. | Why We Get Better with Age
Nancy Griffin, founder of Glowing Older
9:30–10:30 a.m. | An Intimate Conversation on the Future of Women’s Wellness
Featuring:
- Laura Gamboa, Director of Corporate Education and Spa Development, Natura Bissé
- Dr. Ruchi Gupta, Northwestern University professor and founder of Yobee
- Susan Salenger, author of Sidelined: How Women Can Navigate a Broken Healthcare System
10:30–11:30 a.m. | Uncovering Your Personal Values
An interactive exercise facilitated by Jean Kolb
11:30 a.m.–Noon | Q&A and Closing Reflections
Noon–4 p.m. | Lunch & Learn with Women Shaping the Future of Spa
Lunch followed by time to enjoy the all-inclusive resort, spa treatments and mini spa activations.
4–5:30 p.m. | Attendee Reception
Sponsored by Agilysys and Oakworks
Austin-area locals can join the October 14 programming as day guests for $295. Registration is available by calling 512-372-7300 or at lakehousespa.com/happenings/glowing-old-a-curated-day-with-nancy-griffin-friends.
Rolling hills, tranquil waters, and genuine hospitality are just a little piece of the magic that makes up Lake Austin Spa Resort in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The award-winning wellness resort offers all-inclusive vacation packages that include accommodations in one of 40 charming lakeside or private garden guest rooms, three locally sourced gourmet meals daily, indoor and outdoor fitness classes, boating and lake activities, curated wellness programs, and a selection of unique skin and body treatments in the 25,000-square-foot LakeHouse Spa. Exclusive, rare experiences like the AquaStretch Myofascial underwater massage make Lake Austin Spa Resort the only wellness resort in the US to offer this specialized therapy. Plus, guests can choose from daily enriching workshops with world-class and expert speakers, artists and authors for their minds and bodies.
About Glowing Older
Glowing Older is a media and education platform dedicated to changing the conversation around aging. Through its podcast, Better with Age events and educational programming, Glowing Older explores the opportunities and challenges of growing older with a focus on longevity, wellness, innovation and purposeful living. Hosted by industry leader and aging advocate Nancy Griffin, the Glowing Older podcast brings together thought leaders, innovators, researchers and changemakers who are reimagining what it means to age well. From emerging AgeTech and senior living innovations to healthspan, wellness, caregiving and the social dimensions of aging, Glowing Older provides insight and inspiration for individuals, families and professionals shaping the future of aging. Learn more at NancyGriffin.com and GlowingOlder.com.
