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go, how you
WELL
Traveled
Well Traveled is travel planning powered by Fora and is designed for people who want their trips to feel calm, seamless, and restorative from departure through return.
Whether you prefer light support or a fully hands-off experience, planning is tailored to your preferences, routines, and energy.
Because the goal isn’t simply to go somewhere beautiful.
It’s to return home feeling better than when you left.
How Planning Feels
Every trip begins with understanding how you want to feel — not just where you want to go.
01. intake & discovery
You share your destination, timing, preferences, wellness priorities, and how involved you’d like to be.
02. consultation
We clarify pacing, priorities, and the details that will make the experience feel effortless.
03. Design & Refinement
We curate options aligned with your preferences and adjust until everything feels right.
04. Booking & Coordination
We curate options aligned with your preferences and adjust until everything feels right.
05. travel & support
You move through your trip with ease, knowing support is available if anything shifts. Afterward, we refine insights for future travel.
Experiences,
in their words
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Ways to Work Together
Each offering reflects a different level of involvement — from expert placement to fully curated, year-round support.
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Wanted to make sure you know how grateful I am with all the planning you did for our trip to Rome and Paris. Upgrading me to 1st class was over the top and wonderful. The trip had just the right amount of tours and free time. The Eiffel Tower tour and dinner cruise was definitely the highlight for me. Food and service were top notch.
– deb k. | rome & paris
WELL
Stays
A curated collection of wellness-forward vacation rentals designed as places to land, exhale, and truly reset.
Each property in the Born on a Saturday Well Stays collection is personally vetted to meet a wellness-minded standard rarely found in short-term vacation rentals.
From low-tox materials and air quality to thoughtful design and calm spaces, these homes are built to support how you feel—not just where you stay.
This isn't about cramming in amenities or styling for photos. It's about spaces that help you sleep well, breathe deeply, and maintain the routines that keep you grounded.
THE COLLECTION
Born on a Saturday Well Stays properties
Born on a Saturday properties reflect a commitment to health, intention, and quality. Each home undergoes a rigorous vetting process to ensure it meets standards across five key areas:
01. Air & Water Quality
Whole-home air and water filtration systems
02. Materials & Finishes
Low-VOC paints, natural materials, and non-toxic furnishings throughout
03. Sleep & Rest
Organic bedding and mattresses, circadian rhythm-friendly lighting, quiet locations
04. Kitchen & Products
Non-toxic cookware, minimal plastics, and clean household products
05. Space & Design
Calm aesthetics, functional layouts, and environments that support routine and rest
If you own or manage an STR and have already integrated wellness-forward, low-tox practices, or are open to making thoughtful upgrades, I'd love to hear from you.
The vetting process includes a comprehensive property review, materials audit, and alignment conversation to ensure your home meets Born on a Saturday standards.
Properties that are accepted into the collection benefit from exposure to a highly intentional, wellness-conscious travel audience as well as participation in a community of other like-minded property owners.
This program is currently in development and will launch in Summer 2026. To express interest or learn more, reach out below.
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Property Owners
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Tempest
harbor in the
HOUSE
current property | Avalon, New Jersey
Harbor in the Tempest House is the flagship property of the Born on a Saturday collection—purchased in 2020 and lovingly renovated with wellness and sustainability at the forefront.
Every decision was made with intention: from the materials used to the products stocked in the home, this coastal retreat was designed to support how you feel while you're there.
- Low-tox materials and finishes throughout
- Filtered shower heads + under-sink water filtration
- Whole-home air filtration
- Organic bedding throughout
- Multi-layer lighting to support circadian rhythm
- Non-toxic cookware
- Clean/fragrance-free cleaning products
- Minimal single-use plastics
- Yoga mats, resistance bands, and ankle weights for movement options
The goal is simple: make it easy to maintain the routines and practices that help you feel your best, even while away from home.
Location & Lifestyle:
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wellness
Features
what makes well stays different?
If you're interested in staying at a Born on a Saturday home, or if you'd like to be notified when new properties are added to the collection, we'd love to hear from you.
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WELL
Advised
Strategic Advisory & Consulting Services
WHY THIS
Matters
The wellness travel market is growing rapidly, but most properties are competing on the same surface-level amenities: yoga classes, spa services, green juice bars.
What truly differentiates you is behind-the-scenes wellness, the air quality, the cleaning products, the materials your guests sleep on, the ingredients in your amenities. The things guests don't always see but definitely feel.
Born on a Saturday offers strategic advisory to help short-term rental owners and hospitality partners integrate wellness-led, low-tox practices that support guest wellbeing at every touchpoint.
This isn't about adding amenities. It's about creating environments where guests sleep better, breathe easier, and leave feeling genuinely restored.
The wellness tourism market is projected to exceed $1.3 trillion, and travelers are becoming increasingly specific about what they need. Fitness and spa amenities still matter but so do:
Low-tox accommodations
No synthetic fragrances, chemical-free cleaning, organic linens, water filtration systems
Air quality transparency
Proper HVAC filtration, outdoor air circulation, allergen protocols
Ingredient-conscious amenities
What's actually in the shampoo, lotion, and soaps and cleaning products
Food sourcing clarity
Going beyond "organic" to include how food is cooked, what cookware is used
the guests you'll
Right now, very few properties are addressing this systematically. That gap represents a significant competitive advantage for those willing to lead.
Attract:
- Wellness-conscious leisure travelers
- Corporate retreats seeking elevated environments
- Health-conscious families and multi-generational groups
- Guests with chemical sensitivities or autoimmune conditions
- Travel advisors looking for properties they can confidently recommend
Where Most Properties Fall Short
- Chemical-heavy cleaning products and laundry detergents
- Plug-in air fresheners and scented candles in guest rooms
- Non-organic or synthetically treated bedding and linens
- Conventional personal care amenities with fragrance and harsh ingredients
- Poor air quality (inadequate filtration, sealed windows, no outdoor air exchange)
- Non-stick cookware and plastic food storage in kitchens
- Lack of transparency around ingredient sourcing and protocols
A Comprehensive Wellness Audit & Implementation Roadmap
phase 01. Property Audit
phase 02. RECOMMENDATIONS
phase 03. implementation
phase 04. partnership
who this is for
- Own or manage short-term vacation rentals and want to differentiate through wellness
- Operate boutique hotels, B&Bs, or small hospitality properties
- Manage wellness retreats or destination properties
- Are part of a hospitality group looking to elevate guest experience across multiple properties
- Value long-term positioning over quick cosmetic fixes
- Are ready to invest strategically in guest wellbeing
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- Are focused solely on budget accommodations or high-turnover models
- Aren't willing to make material or operational changes
- View wellness as a marketing add-on rather than a core value
- Aren't prepared to invest in higher-quality products and protocols
WELL
Written
A guided practice for clarity, presence, and reconnection — with yourself and with others.
Well Written workshops create rare space to slow down and listen inward. Through thoughtfully crafted prompts and gentle structure, participants are guided into a reflective writing practice that supports mental clarity, emotional processing, and creative insight, all without pressure to perform or produce anything polished.
Many people arrive carrying noise, overwhelm, or unanswered questions. They leave feeling calmer, clearer, and more grounded and often surprised by what surfaced when given uninterrupted space to think.
What This Practice Supports
- Mental clarity and focused thinking
- Presence and self-awareness
- Emotional processing and stress reduction
- Insight, creativity, and perspective
- Meaningful connection within groups
two ways to experience well
what it
Is
& what it
Isn't
Instead, it is:
- A practice of showing up for yourself
- Space to process what is true right now
- Permission to think without needing to solve
- A tool for presence, not productivity
Participants write privately, with optional opportunities to reflect or share in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Think journaling meets dinner party energy but with actual structure and purpose behind it.
Written
Join a small group for a guided session designed as a pause within the busyness of daily life — time to process, recalibrate, and reconnect with your own voice.
Participants often describe these sessions as surprisingly restorative, even when they arrive tired or distracted.
What’s Included:
- Guided session facilitated by Lauren
- Thoughtfully designed prompts aligned with the season or theme
- Private writing time with optional sharing
- A reflective practice you can continue on your own
- Small group format for intimacy
- In person (Greater Philadelphia area): Carefully chosen venues that support calm and focus
- Virtual: Intimate Zoom sessions accessible from anywhere
Monthly Public Workshops
Drawing on greater than 20 years of corporate experience, these sessions are custom designed for your team, brand or group. Rather than another high-output session, participants leave with greater clarity, emotional reset, and renewed perspective. Leaders often find that meaningful conversations emerge more naturally afterward.
What’s Included:
- 60–90 minute facilitated workshop
- Customized prompts aligned with your goals or theme
- Welcoming format suitable for all roles and experience levels
- Practical tools participants can carry forward
Ideal For:
- Leadership offsites and executive retreats
- Team resets or strategic planning sessions
- Wellness-forward conferences or brand activations
- Innovation or creative sessions
- Destination retreats
Corporate & Private Group Workshops
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THE BORN ON A SATURDAY APPROACH
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why it
Works
Research and experience show that reflective writing can support:
- Mental clarity and cognitive organization
- Emotional regulation and stress relief
- Increased self-awareness
- Creative problem-solving
- Trust and connection within groups
But beyond the measurable benefits, many participants describe a quieter shift - feeling more like themselves again.
makes well
What
They're spaces designed around:
- Quiet mornings and comfortable sleep
- Clean air and filtered water
- Room to move, cook, gather, and rest
- A sense of ease that stays with you
stays different?
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Saturday
Sessions are:
- Accessible to all levels, no experience required
- Intentionally paced — slow enough to breathe, structured enough to feel supported
- Warm, human, and non-performative
- Designed for real life, not ideal circumstances
Nothing needs to be shared. Nothing needs to be solved. You simply show up and write.
APPROACH
PROPERTY
Audit
On-site comprehensive assessment
customized
Recommendations
A Detailed report with actionable roadmap
- Recommendations
- Operational Changes
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- New Marketing Language
SUPPORT
Implementation
Hands-on guidance as you roll out changes
partnership
& Promotion
Amplification of your wellness positioning
- My wellness-conscious travel network and client base
- Born on a Saturday newsletter and content platforms
- Inclusion in curated wellness stay recommendations
- Case study features showcasing your transformation
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Organizations
Interested in bringing this practice to your team or retreat?
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hotel
Complimentary
bookings
For travelers who already know where they’re going and want the right accommodations without the research burden.
Bookings include preferred partner benefits when available — upgrades, breakfast, spa credits, and priority service — at no additional cost.
Best for short stays, work travel, or when placement matters more than full planning.
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SIMPLE SATURDAY
planning
Foundational
starting at $250
Core elements are thoughtfully arranged: accommodations, flights, and transfers. You retain flexibility to choose restaurants and activities independently.
Ideal for travelers who want a calm, wellness-minded framework without a fully customized itinerary.
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ESSENTIAL SATURDAY
itineraries
Bespoke
starting at $150/day
Every element is designed around your routines, preferences, and energy — accommodations, transportation, experiences, and pacing.
Clients often describe these trips as feeling effortless and deeply restorative, even when the itinerary is full.
Ideally suited for milestone travel, destination events or athletic pursuits, or any multi-stop (city or country) itinerary.
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CUSTOM SATURDAY
*PER TWO TRAVELERS
travel planning
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SUPREME SATURDAY
Designed for frequent travelers who want travel to consistently support their wellbeing, not disrupt it.
We begin with a strategic planning session to map work travel, personal trips, athletic events, and intentional recovery time across the year. We review your wellness goals and interests and how to sequence time at a wellness resort or retreat. From there, we coordinate your travel calendar proactively, ensuring spacing that allows you to move through a busy year without burnout.
Best for executives, high-performance professionals, and frequent travelers who want their calendar to work with their body, not against it.
- Priority planning access and ongoing planning support
- Strategic trip spacing for rest and recovery
- Coordination of specialized add-on services
- Travel readiness tracking (passports, TSA PreCheck, Global Entry)
- Personalized travel essentials guidance
- Wellness resort or retreat identification and planning
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