Black Forest, CO
Winter Retreat
January 30 - February 2, 2026
A weekend of retrieval, recognition, and renewal for women rebuilding their lives after leaving a high-control religion.
It's Not Just a Retreat
There’s something deeply transformative about stepping away from everyday life and spending a few days in a home filled with women who just get you. Over three soul-nights surrounded by the Colorado mountains, you’ll be held in the company of women who understand what it’s like to lose a community and who are learning, like you, to let their truest selves emerge. These three days are centered on reclaiming the parts of ourselves we once kept hidden and celebrating, with real joy, everything it took to arrive at this moment. Together, we will rediscover what it feels like to be rooted within our resilience, no matter what is unfolding around us. Expect laughter, honest emotion, and a deeper understanding of the woman you are becoming.
RECONNECT
TO yOURSELF
In this space, you'll embark on a transformative journey to rediscover who you were always meant to be, free from the constraints of past beliefs. You'll reconnect with your truest essence, embracing your power, your voice, and your path forward.
REBUILD
COMMUNITY
On this retreat, you’ll cultivate new, authentic relationships with like-minded women who understand your journey. Together, you’ll create a supportive sisterhood where vulnerability, trust, and shared healing lead to profound connection and growth.
RECLAIM
your power
This is your opportunity to step into a new chapter, free from a past that no longer serves you. Through deep reflection and intentional practices, you’ll reconnect with your core desires and values, allowing you to confidently reclaim your inner power.
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The Vibe
Imagine waking up to the soft hush of snow outside, a warm mug in your hands, and the smell of breakfast drifting from the kitchen. Over the next three days, we’ll gather in a cozy mountain home tucked among 3 acres of forest, surrounded by 9 of your newest friends.
Together we’ll share meals, laughter, and moments that remind you how good it feels to belong. There will be time for reflection, creativity, movement, and soulful conversation, all woven between rest and play. Expect fireside evenings, empowering guided group activities, outdoor winter walks (weather permitting), journaling prompts that spark new insight, and plenty of space for connection that feels real and unforced. By the end of the weekend, you’ll feel deeply connected, not just to the women around you, but to yourself and the woman you are becoming.
"This retreat gave me 13 women I can count on!
Cara and Rachael did an amazing job setting up the weekend to feel comfortable being vulnerable (at whatever level you wanted) and getting to know each other. There was healing and joy and tears and laughs and empowerment and everything in between. [This retreat] was such a beautiful experience and I'm so grateful for it!"
-kristyn, summer retreat '25
The Retreat House
This beautiful retreat house has seven bedrooms, three bathrooms, a game room, a home gym, and its own sacred space/reading nook. There's plenty of room for everyone to feel at ease. Nestled on three wooded acres, deer and foxes often wander through the backyard, adding a touch of wild magic to our days. It’s the perfect place to gather, share stories, and soak in Colorado’s quiet charm.
WHO WILL BE THERE? WILL I FIT IN?
I'm nervous to come alone. Will i make friends?
THIS iS FOR YOU IF
What's Tucked Inside
COZY FIREPLACE
3 ACRES WOODS
HOME GYM SPACE
FUN GAME ROOM
READING NOOK
When you’re not focused on personal growth, there’s time to unwind. Whether it’s getting some space to yourself in your own room, doing a puzzle by the fire, or playing a mean game of ping pong, this space is perfect for both relaxation and play, offering endless opportunities for enjoyment.
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"I knew this retreat was just what I needed to reach a new level in my healing...
...and I wasn't wrong. The experience was transformative. It helped me address issues that go beyond my religious experience, and I felt free to be me, and care for my needs without judging myself. I'm so grateful for Cara and Rachael creating this safe container for us to come together!
-carrie, summer retreat '25
Sleeping Accommodations
Bedroom 1
This is the shared bedroom option with a twin-over-double bunk bed and single twin bed, trundle pull-out, desk, and closet.
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Bedroom 2
This cozy room includes a king bed, leather chair, and large closet. This is a single room, but if you are planning to come with a friend (or if you don't mind sharing with someone else) you may request to sleep together in it for the *shared* room price.
Bedroom 3
With a cozy queen bed, this room offers the perfect spot to unwind after a day of connection and laughter. A perfect haven designed for one.
Bedroom 4
This bedroom features a king bed and a spacious closet. This is reserved as a private room, but if you are planning to come with a friend (or if you don't mind sharing with someone else) you may request to sleep together in it for the *shared* room price.
Bedroom 5
This bedroom features a king bed, a cozy chair, and a desk. This is reserved as a private room, but if you are planning to come with a friend (or if you don't mind sharing with someone else) you may request to sleep together in it for the *shared* room price.
Bedroom 6
This cozy, nature-inspired space just for one features a queen bed and a hand-painted tree mural.
The Gathering Spaces
The heart of this home is made for gathering. The living room is where we’ll circle up for reflection, rituals, and those soul-deep moments that are key for retreats like this. The kitchen will be our communal hub, a place where stories are swapped over simmering pots and meals are made with love. Step out back to three acres of winter woods, a quiet sanctuary where we’ll wander, breathe in the crisp mountain air, and remember our wild, unshakable selves. Downstairs, the game room invites play (because healing gets to be fun, too!). Every corner of this home holds space for connection and joy.
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Your Investment:
$1390*
*$300 extra for a private room
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MEET YOUR GUIDES
Hi, we're Cara and Rachael!
If religion taught you that someone else had all the answers, you’re probably done putting your trust in leaders, teachers, and “experts.” We get it. So are we.
We’re not here to be your guru. We’re not going to tell you what to believe, how to live, or who to become. We’re here to hold space, ask better questions, and help you create your own roadmap back to yourself.
Because you are the wise one.
We’re not above the work, either. We’re in this with you. We'll be untangling our own beliefs, laughing, crying, and rebuilding in real time.
This is a circle, not a hierarchy, so pull up a seat.
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Got More Questions?
Did we not answer your questions about the Retreat House, registration, or payments? If you need more help, please email us at [email protected].
