Cairn & Candle

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Retreat & program support

Logistics with soul.
Presence with purpose.

At Cairn & Candle, I offer grounded, heart-centered support for retreats, workshops, and programs - handling the logistics so you can focus on holding the space.From behind-the-scenes setup to participant care to admin support, I can help bring steadiness and warmth to every step of the journey.

Who I Work With

I specialize in working with heart-centered leaders - coaches, facilitators, and teachers who care deeply about creating transformational experiences. Whether you're hosting your first retreat or your fiftieth, I bring calm, clarity, and a can-do attitude to every interaction.

Why This Matters

Holding space is sacred work. But it’s also exhausting when you’re trying to carry all the behind-the-scenes logistics too. With me on your team, you get to stay connected to your purpose while I tend to the practicals. The result? A smoother experience for everyone - including you.

About Cairn & Candle

Where the trail is marked, and the path is lit.

At Cairn & Candle, I offer logistical and administrative support for retreats, workshops, and transformational programs - so you can focus on what matters most: holding space, guiding growth, and sharing your gifts.The name comes from two guiding images:A cairn - a carefully stacked trail marker, steady and grounded, showing the way without needing to lead.
A candle - a quiet, steady flame that brings light, warmth, and intention into any space.That’s the energy I bring to my work. I’m here to tend the details - setting up virtual or physical spaces, managing registrations, answering emails, troubleshooting gently - so you don’t have to hold it all alone. Whether behind the scenes at an in-person retreat or supporting your online program from afar, I aim to make your work feel more spacious, more supported, and far less stressful.

Meet your new assistant

Tara Sisco

Hi, I’m Tara - a retreat assistant with a background in teaching, admin, and creating ease for others.I’ve attended and supported many retreats over the years, both online and in-person. I bring professional administrative experience from my work at Breitenbush Hot Springs, a renowned retreat and healing center, where I've learned just how much intention and care it takes to create a truly nourishing container - and how vital it is to have steady support holding the details.Before transitioning to the retreat world, I spent years working in education as a high school teacher. That role sharpened many of the same skills I can bring to your retreats today: clear communication, organized systems, collaboration on thoughtful lesson planning, and the ability to track individual needs while holding the whole group in mind.I’m also deeply committed to my own personal growth. I know what it means to arrive at a retreat longing for transformation - and how powerful it is to feel held by the environment. That’s what I love to offer: calm, grounded, heart-led support that helps leaders lead and participants drop in more fully.

Kind words from

A retreat leader

“Tara was the kind of support I didn’t even know I needed - calm, capable, and quietly essential.”

Kind words from

A retreat leader

“Every detail was handled with care. I was able to lead with so much more presence knowing Tara had the rest.”

Kind words from

A retreat participant

“The whole retreat felt smoother and more spacious because of the support Tara offered behind the scenes.”

Kind words from

A retreat participant

“Tara’s presence was subtle but powerful - like everything just worked without anyone needing to ask.”

Pricing

Packages

Virtual admin support (setup + emails) $400 - $600/retreat
On-site support (3-5 days) $800 - $1,200 + room/board + 50% of travel
Full package (admin + in-person) $1,500 - $2,500
Hourly option (for special cases) $40 - $60/hr
* Prices may be negotiated for free attendance of retreat/program

Optional add-ons

Website or landing page build/update from $250
Branded PDF info packet creation $75
Contract/waiver coordination $50
Participant communication plan $100
Zoom hosting / tech setup for online events from $100