CFA November R3 Retreat
with Mike Foster, Mary Bellafatto and Jim Cress
November 2 - 4, 2026
Chick-fil-A R3 Wellbeing Retreat: Reflect, Relate & Renew
On behalf of the Operator Wellbeing Team, we are excited to have you join us for this curated experience designed to support the holistic health and wellbeing of you, our Chick-fil-A Operators and Support Center Staff recognizing the vital role each of you have in the business.
Specifically, the intention of this retreat is to provide you with a slow pace to reflect, a safe place to relate, and a strategic space to renew. The backdrop is ideal for rest and relaxation, play, as well as an opportunity to foster meaningful connection with other participants.
Option 1: Understand the core emotional drivers that shape how we show up in life, relationships, leadership, and service with Mike Foster the creator of the Primal Question Framework – a revolutionary, research-based way to understand human psychology.
Option 2: A deeper dive with Jim Cress and Mary Bellofatto — this time will be split between either Jim or Mary, going deeper through guided teaching, reflection, confidential small-group conversations and practical exercises.
Overview of schedule
Programming begins Monday at 2pm PST, so be sure to land by 12pm PST if flying. You’re welcome to explore the area or San Diego prior to arriving at The Oaks.
We will wrap up at 11am PST on Wednesday, so you can book flights following 2pm PST from San Diego Airport.
For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Claudia Millican and Mary Thomas at OperatorWellbeingTeam@chick-fil-a.com.
* This event will be offering yoga, cold plunge/contrast therapy and fitness all included in the cost of the event. There will be an interest list in your confirmation email to sign up for these offerings. For those who would like to schedule a massage, this will be the only offering that is an additional cost and will require advance sign-up.
About the Guides
Mike Foster
Known as the Mr. Rogers of self-development, Mike Foster is a best-selling author, speaker, and executive counselor empowering people to build strong lives by turning their setbacks into superpowers. Mike is a Certified Experiential Specialist recognized by the International Society For Experiential Professionals. He is skilled in utilizing creativity and interactive elements to help people […]
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Mary Bellafatto
Mary has been a therapist for over 52 years, a practice that started in Boston with a pastoral counseling center, then emerged into becoming a clinical director of a 92-bed treatment center for addictions. Mary became a psychodramatist, and found her passion working with clients to heal from the inside out. Mary resides in Naples, […]
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Jim Cress
Jim Cress is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Life Coach, specializing in counseling those struggling with pornography, marital issues, and life direction. Jim leads groups for Onsite Workshops, is a conference speaker with The American Association of Christian Counselors, and cohosts “Therapy & Theology” podcast. Jim holds Master’s Degrees from Dallas Seminary and Colorado Christian […]
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