Our Team

Kate Hollay, Founder & Chief Planner

With nearly two decades of experience designing high-impact events and transformative gatherings, Kate Hollay brings a rare blend of strategic vision and soulful curation to every retreat she produces. Her career has spanned national conferences, leadership summits, nonprofit activations, and brand-building experiences—all with a deep understanding of what moves people to connect, reflect, and grow.

Kate founded North & Next Retreats to create space for what often gets lost in busy work environments: clarity, cohesion, and intentional momentum. She specializes in curating retreats that don’t just look beautiful—they spark breakthroughs. Whether supporting leadership teams, emerging professionals, or mission-driven communities, she brings calm precision, big-picture thinking, and a touch of magic to every experience.

When she’s not orchestrating purposeful off-sites, you can find Kate sipping tea, trying out new recipes, or on the reformer at her favorite pilates studio.

“I believe in the power of space. When you give people room to breathe, they often surprise themselves with what’s possible.”