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Ep. 50 - Manifesting and Curating the Forest Retreat House with Lacy Phillips

In this episode, Lacy and Lila dive into the journey of manifesting and creating the Forest Retreat House in Yosemite. They share personal stories of financial organization, the power of asking for what you want, and the detailed process of turning a vision into a tangible, restorative space. The conversation explores the emotional and practical steps involved in building a sanctuary designed for self-led retreats and deep personal work.
The episode begins with Lila sharing her recent manifestation of an Equinox membership by negotiating a better deal, which leads to a discussion on automating finances and using credit card points. Lacy then recounts how a difficult visit to her parents' ranch sparked the vision for the Forest Retreat House. She details the manifestation process, from getting the green light from her accountant to finding the perfect five-acre property with a Miwok mortar rock. Lacy explains her real estate investment philosophy of buying cheaper and smaller to make it beautiful, and the challenges of remodeling, including dealing with contractors and sourcing materials. She highlights the special amenities designed for a self-led retreat experience, such as circadian-friendly features, an infrared sauna, and sulfur-rich spring water. The episode concludes with Lacy reflecting on her biggest lesson: learning to enjoy the process rather than rushing to the next thing, and emphasizing that self-led retreats with close companions can be more profound for deep personal work.
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Asking for discounts at gyms or clubs can pay off.
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She saw the second house and knew it was the one.
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Buy cheaper and smaller to make it beautiful.
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Buy cheap on unnoticeable items and splurge on statement pieces.
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Learning to enjoy the process rather than always moving to the next thing.