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We welcome participants of all gender identities and expressions who feel that a women’s retreat is the right space for them. We welcome women of all ages, race, size, background, and experience levels. We do ask that participants be 18 or older.


Escapes: No prior experience is needed and we welcome beginners! Attendees should be comfortable carrying a daypack and being on their feet for extended periods of time. Mountain bike classes do require that you already know how to ride a bike. When the schedule for the weekend is announced descriptions will provide additional information on skills needed and level of difficulty.

International Trips: Please read the descriptions of each trip to see what the activities are. Many of these trips include big days of hiking day after day in the mountains so being prepared for this level of activity is highly recommended.

Accessibility accommodations may change depending on venue. Currently we do not provide sign language, deaf accommodations, and/or vision impairment accommodations. Meals take into account gluten free and vegetarian diets, but we cannot guarantee vegan.


Anyone who feels that a women’s centered space is a welcoming space for them is invited to attend, inclusive of all gender identities or expressions.


Escape attendees are able to customize their schedules based on a variety of classes being offered. All activities are challenge by choice and attendees can choose to not participate in any activity. Ability to switch to a different class is not guaranteed. Attendees can always choose to just relax and enjoy the locations.


We do have scholarships that come up throughout the year. Please email us at [email protected] to learn more.


Once you are onsite pretty much everything is included. 

Activities:

  • Classes & workshops offered will vary depending on location and time pf year, but may include rock climbing, paddling, mountain biking, yoga, goal setting, hiking, photography, writing, wilderness skills, cooking, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, caving, and more.
  • Gear will be provided
  • Learn from professional women guides, instructors, and professional athletes
  • Prior experience is not needed for most classes, but please read all class descriptions carefully to determine if the class is a good fit for you
  • Ability to customize your schedule 

Food & Drink

  • Our Bend Escape meals are prepared by local women-owned catering businesses and all meals are included.. 
  • Our Winter Escape includes 1 dinner and 1 lunch. The other meals are on your own. Suttle Lodge's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch & dinner and those staying in cabins may have kitchens.  
  • Vegetarian and Gluten Free options will be offered at all meals.
  • Non-alcoholic beverages are included.
  • Nightly campfires with s’mores. 

The things that are NOT included:

  • Travel to and from the retreats
  • Lodging: There are options to book with a room/cabin or without. We highly recommend sharing rooms and cabins.
  • Trip insurance is not provided, but highly recommended. We suggest looking into purchasing trip protection with an cancel for any reason inclusion.

While we will be spending most of our time outdoors, having a nice room with a comfy bed at night is always welcome. 

  • Single Occupancy Room: You will have your own room with either a King or Queen size bed.
  • Double Occupancy Room: You and a roommate can share a room with 2 beds. Coming with a friend? Let us know and we will make sure you are roomies.
  • Cabins/Crew Rooms: These are group accommodations for 3 or more people with a variety of sleeping options.

Escape schedule overview (this is subject to change 

Day 1

  • 4-7 pm Check-In
  • 7:30 Welcome Gathering
  • 8-10 pm Campfire Chillin’ and S’mores

Day 2

  • 6:30-8 am Breakfast
  • 8-12 pm Activities / Classes
  • 11:30 am-1 pm Lunch
  • 1-5 pm Activities / Classes
  • 5-6 pm Happy Hour
  • 6-7 pm Dinner
  • 7-10 pm Campfire Chillin’ and S’mores

 Day 3

  • 6:30-8 am Breakfast
  • 8-12 pm Activities / Classes
  • 11:30 am1 pm Lunch
  • 1-5 pm Activities / Classes
  • 5-6 pm Happy Hour
  • 6-7 pm Dinner
  • 7-10 pm Campfire Chillin’ and S’mores

Day 4

  • 7-8 am Breakfast
  • 8-1 pm Activities / Classes
  • 1 pm Official Event End
  • Comfortable clothes for all weather that will allow you to participate in the activities you have chosen.
  • A small daypack to carry water, snacks, extra layers, and essentials during activities
  • Mountain Biking – Close toe shoes
  • Paddling – Close toe water shoes/sandals and clothes that can get wet
  • Hiking & Rock Climbing – Close toe trail shoes or boots

A full packing list will be sent out prior to the event.

Check-in will be open from 4pm-7pm on  night 1 and our official welcoming happens at 7:30pm. If you are arriving after this time email us to arrange an alternative check-in option.

Yes, and it is free. You can also look into taking a shuttle from the Airport, but should plan on having a car if participating in off-site classes such as mountain biking, rock climbing, paddling, and/or hiking in we are unable to provide shuttles due to COVID. We will provide travel recommendations in the attendee planning docs.


Activities for our event weekends usually end on the last day at 1pm depending on the event. Room check out will be at 11am. Please plan your travel to allow you to stay until the end of the event. Consider extending your stay to enjoy the area for a bit longer with a discounted rate! 


If camping is allowed that will be an option at checkout.

You must be 18 years and older to attend.


No, to participate you must complete our event waiver in addition to any waivers our local guide partners may require.

We may also require a COVID acknowledgment form confirming that you have read and agree to our COVID Protocols and a COVID health survey.

We highly recommend getting trip insurance for all trips. 

Our international trips REQUIRE trip insurance that includes medical evacuation and repatriation insurance, we strongly recommend purchasing Cancel For Any Reason coverage as part of you travel insurance policy.

Our events require deposits and payment in full before the retreats/trip. You can pay off the remainder in installments on Easol. We hope that this option helps with your budgeting. 


Yes! If you have a crew of 4, or more, friends attending you may be eligible for a group discount. Send an email to [email protected] letting us know the specifics of your group.

We can also create custom trips for groups of 6 or more.


We have full scholarships that come up throughout the year and will share these on social media. Please email us at [email protected]" style="-webkit-user-select: auto; font-family: sans-serif;">[email protected] to learn more. 

Preference is given to our BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community.

Travel is a big commitment — and so is planning, designing, and hosting a trip. So we’ve built a policy that can be flexible for our Travelers, while still protecting the work that our Hosts and Trip Operators do at each stage of the process.

Our standard cancellation & refund policy is  set out below:

  • 61 days or more before travel: Full refund minus a 25% cancellation fee based on the full trip amount;
  • 31-60 days before travel: 50% of total booking price will be refunded;
  • 30 - 0 days before travel: No refunds, no exceptions.

If the trip / retreat does not meet the minimum # of participants 90 days before the trip start date  the trip will be cancelled and full refunds will be issued. Any refund shall be made less any platform, transaction and processing fees that have been incurred. 

To ensure your experience is unforgettable much of our planning is finalized in the months leading up to your trip. Scheduling of guides, permits, class locations, food planning, goodie bags, and all the little things that make our events great get finalized manually. Cancellations within the 60-day window incur costs that we cannot recoup. Last minute cancellations within 30 days are even harder as we often cannot fill the vacated spot on short notice. Our cancellation policy ensures the best possible experience for everyone.

We strongly recommend purchasing Cancel For Any Reason coverage as part of you travel insurance policy.

Travel is a big commitment — and so is planning, designing, and hosting a trip. So we’ve built a policy that can be flexible for our Travelers, while still protecting the work that our Hosts and Trip Operators do at each stage of the process.

Our international cancellation & refund policy is  set out below:

  • 180 days (6 months) or more before trip start date: Full refund minus a 15% cancellation fee based on the full trip amount;
  • 179-91 days (3-6 months) before trip start date: Full refund minus a 25% cancellation fee based on the full trip amount;
  • 90 - 0 days (0-3 months) before trip start date: No refunds, no exceptions. 50% can be transferred to another trip within a year. 

If the trip / retreat does not meet the minimum # of participants 90 days before the trip start date  the trip will be cancelled and full refunds will be issued. Any refund shall be made less any platform, transaction and processing fees that have been incurred.

To ensure your experience is unforgettable much of our planning is finalized in the months leading up to your trip. Scheduling of guides, permits, hotels, food planning, goodie bags, and all the little things that make our trips great are planned well in advance. Cancellations within the 180-day window incur costs that we cannot recoup. Last minute cancellations within 90 days are even harder as we often cannot fill the vacated spot on short notice. Our cancellation policy ensures the best possible experience for everyone.

"Travel is a big commitment — and so is planning, designing, and hosting a trip. So we’ve built a policy that can be flexible for our Travelers, while still protecting the work that our Hosts and Trip Operators do at each stage of the process. Here’s how cancellations and refunds work:

You book your spot on a trip and pay a 25% down payment: while your spot is pending, that 25% down payment is fully refundable.

Once your spot is confirmed: that 25% down payment is non-refundable.

If cancelling more than 90-days before your trip, your 25% down payment (minus a $100 cancellation fee) can be returned in the form of a trip credit towards any future travel booked in the next year.

If confirmed more than 90 days prior to departure (and outside of the 72 hour cancellation window), you will receive a trip credit in the amount of the down payment, minus a $100 cancellation fee for each spot canceled.

Your balance payment is due 90 days before the trip. 90 days before the trip, we cannot issue any refunds. At this point, funds have been applied towards the trip such as booking accommodations and local activities."

If you ever forget, our policy is easily located on any trip page and you can read more in our 
Terms & Conditions and our Covid-19 policy can be located here.

STILL, HAVE QUESTIONS?


No problem. Email them to us at [email protected] to get your answer.