Open Skies:A Wild Retreat in Utah

August 24-30th

For the woman who needs time to sleep under the stars:

Our roadtrip-style Utah retreat will drop us directly into curiosity and play, not only with ourselves, but with the natural world.

This is the time we have all been waiting for to finally disconnect from the daily life and responsibilities that we all carry. The opportunity to truly disconnect, turn our phone on airplane mode and be in nature together as women. We will come together to move our bodies and spirits through the beautiful landscapes of canyons and deserts, experiencing laughter and challenge as explore these lands together.

Throughout the trip, we will be utilizing a number of mediums to capture a moment, a feeling, an expression. this is meant to be a form of play and experimentation, rather than an outcome-based theme. we will sketch on trails, observe the sunsets, and most importantly, reconnect with out body’s in nature.

This is the time to step off the constant wheel of life that we all must be on to function in society. This is our reality, but it doesn’t have to be our everyday. This time together in Utah will be to honor the slowing down from the daily responsibilities and welcome in exploration and play.

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an epic glamping adventure through Utah and Arizona’s most inspiring and sacred landscapes

Bryce Canyon, Utah

August 24th - 30th

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01
A Return to the Wild Woman

02
Connecting to Nature through Movement

03
National Parks and Cayoneering

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Wild Retreat: Tier 2

This retreat is the first of our new style retreat in a tiered offering-- to allow safe spaces for those who are prepared to hike and adventure at various levels. This adventure will be a tier 2! We will plan to hike in the average 5-7 mile range, alongside strenuous adventures in the narrows and canyoneering

    • Entrance to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks and all hikes guided by us

    • Entrance and hikes in Valley of Fire State Park

    • Hiking through the Narrows with shoe/equipment rental for this adventure

    • Kayak adventure into Antelope Canyon or Horsehoe Bend

    • Half-day Canyoneering Adventure in a slot canyon with all equipment and guides

    • Seven Days, Six Nights at our Basecamp Glamp

    • Two meals a day, Daily Coffee

    • Attendee Swag Bag

    • All transport from airport in Vegas to Basecamp

    • Additional guided hikes and adventures!

  • Grab and Go Breakfast

    • Kayak Lake Powell + Antelope Canyon Hike

    • Lunch out and about

    • Sand Caves Hike

    • Wire Pass Trail Hike

    • Group Dinner at Basecamp

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    Reserve Your Space

    Apply below and we will respond if you are a good fit! You will then be sent a contract and deposit to complete.

    Review the Welcome Packet
    After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

    Book Your Travel
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    Get Packed & Join Us
    Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.

    • Airfare

    • 1 Daily Meal + Snacks

    • Alcohol

    • Additional spending money

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On this retreat, you are not running on the world’s expectation of availability— you are taking time for yourself in nature and disconnected from the daily wheel we all follow to operate in daily society. This wheel is not a bad thing, as it is necessary to continue onward in life as a functioning member of society… but when we forget to stop the constant churn of tasks, expectations, responsibilities, we burn out. We feel disconnected, discontented and overall just exhausted.

We truly believe that the anecdote to the overworked and maybe overwhelmed is always time in nature, in community with other women. Moving your body in nature, exploring new places externally and within the body bring profound peace and shifts in perspective. That is what we will be doing together while in Bryce Canyon:

  • Stepping off the wheel of life to reset and reconnect in nature

  • Move our bodies in familiar and new ways while exploring the majesty of the landscapes of Bryce Canyon

  • Laughter and s’mores shared over campfires canvassed by the open sky

  • Moving your body in familiar and new ways to experience these beautiful landscapes.

  • Leaving responsibilities at the door, we planned everything for you and you can freely step of the daily task wheel to simply be and enjoy

Arrive here ready to explore landscapes, both external and within:

Immersed in the National Parks & Beyond:

01 / A Return to the Wild Woman

There is no better to reconnected with the wild woman than placing ourselves in the wilderness and experiencing the natural elements. The desert and canyons offer a landscape so beautiful and unique that we cannot help but see our own reflection of uniqueness in their environment we will experience together.

02 / Connecting to Nature through Movement

This is a Tier-2 Wild Retreat, this means will will be doing repeated hikes of 5-7 miles in length over consecutive days together. When we challenge our bodies, we can become the unique observer of the mind and experiences that bubble up. This is an opportunity to meet whatever comes up with compassion and love as we move through the natural world together.

03 / National Parks and Cayoneering

We have the absolute delight to not only move our bodies through hiking, but also we will be kayaking and canyoneering! This is an incredible way to experience these landscapes and they may be a new movement for you in your body! We will have expert guides to explore these new modalities while being awed by the landscapes we will move throughout.

Our Basecamp Stay Under The Stars:

  • Enjoy the desert magic and landscape:

    • Swim and unwind in the saltwater pool with grotto waterfall, or soak in the 7-person spa with state-of-the-art massaging jets.

    • Find stillness with labyrinth walking meditation

    • Move, stretch, and flow in the outdoor yoga pavilion, or gather around the large fire pit for stories, stargazing, and connection.

    • Savor meals and conversation from the outdoor kitchen, lounge on the rooftop patio with fire pit and sweeping desert views, or enjoy fun and games like Bocce Ball, Cornhole, and more across multiple patios and the expansive backyard.

Meet Your Hosts!

  • Sam Rueter

    Founder of The Body Is The Blueprint, Sam is an artist, creative entrepreneur, storyteller and facilitator based in Boston, MA. She’s spent the last ten years growing her art career as a figurative painter, alongside hosting 17 retreats globally with her previous company, Ember and Solis! Sam’s passion is all things creativity and community: she enjoys writing her Substack, The Art of, each month, yapping with her best friend Bri on their podcast- Down The Rabbit Hole. Find Sam hiking, adventuring and baking elaborate cakes, and cuddling with her boyfriend Luke and pup Luna on her off days!

  • Bri Wenke

    Bri Wenke is a multidisciplinary artist, facilitator, and podcast co-host. Her work explores the raw terrain of being human through figurative painting, immersive exhibitions, intimate workshops, and global retreats designed to foster reconnection and embodiment. As an ultrarunner, Bri draws direct parallels between endurance in the body and the excavation process of making art, continuously moving toward what lies beneath the surface. Bri loves all things nature: hiking, trail running, backpacking... and of course being the stoker of the campfire

Who This Retreat is For:

  • The woman who feels ready to step off the daily wheel of responsibilities and tasks

  • The woman who has spent so much time caring for others that she no longer knows what she needs herself

  • The woman who feels disconnected to nature and her body, ready to reestablish that relationship

  • The woman ready for a physical challenge and excited to see what arises within

  • The woman who longs for the natural world and a deeper connection to the earth spirit

  • The woman who is excited to try new methods of movement and physical expression

  • The woman who is ready to be a little sandy, a little dirty, and loving every second of it

  • The woman who wants to turn the phone on airplane mode and welcome the blissful disconnect of technology

“I have to say, I was nervous to travel across the country by myself to hang out with a group of strangers... but it was one of the best decisions I've ever made! We hiked, we laughed, we star-gazed in the desert and had the best time. I left there with my heart so full!”

- Wild Retreat Attendee

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Please book your travel in and out of the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).

  • No, Attendees are responsible to book their own airfare and, depending on the retreat, may be responsible for their own transportation to/from the airport. Please review what's not included on the specific retreat page.

  • All bodies require different things to feel good, just as ours do. Please note important restrictions and allergies when submitting your payment, we will make sure you’re taken care of.

  • Yes! It is important to us that everyone has the option to attend. Payments can be made in installments, chosen at check out. The first payment is needed to reserve your space and note, this first payment acts as your deposit and is non-refundable. If you are unable to complete the retreat payments, your space is given to another attendee after several attempts to resolve.

  • It may have been a little bit since we’ve all shared a bedroom with siblings, college dorm friends, or roommates— but we promise stepping outside of your comfort zone is worth it! We ensure that if we are in lodging where we share a bed, at least a queen-size mattress is provided!

    Don’t worry, we won’t be spending much time in our rooms. We will be adventuring the world together through the activities of the retreat and our rooms a quiet oasis to return to and rest.

  • If the retreat is outside of the United States, then yes you will need a passport. Please ensure that your passport does not expire within 12-months of the retreat date. Some countries will not allow re-entry

    If you need a new passport, don’t wait to get it. Passports can take 4-6 months to process.

  • We will share a packing list for all retreats after you book the experience so you don’t need to worry about figuring out what to bring, we’ve got you!

  • Every group is different, but we always have a wonderful, diverse mix of age ranges on each and every trip: from late 20’s to late 60’s. All ages are welcome! (beyond age 18)

Healing is never a solo journey. Since 2019, we have had the privilege of hosting retreats all around the globe, guiding a community of 200+ women, coming from our previous company- Ember and Solis. As we gather on each new experience, the same outcome prevails each time: we remember transformation of connection. 

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Why Choose Wise Women Retreats?

  • We know how exhausting it is to be a woman in today’s society. To make all the plans, cover all logistics, have to be on top of all the details so things don’t fall through… These retreats are an opportunity for you to take off this hat and just receive.

    We do the planning, we make the reservations, WE take care of YOU. All you need to do is show up with your heart and ready to experience incredible change together.

    As artists, facilitators and travelers of 10+ years, we have the experience and expertise others may be missing x

  • Rooted in the belief that The Body is the Blueprint, our retreats create sacred spaces where women come home to themselves through movement, creativity, nature, and presence. This is where wounds soften, stories are honored, and the impossible feels possible again. Together, we cultivate resilience, spark joy, and rebuild trust — in our bodies, in each other, and in the journey ahead! We laugh, we cry, we play, we explore.. together x

  • We believe that all women and those identifying as women deserve safe spaces to explore themselves and the world. We are a zero tolerance company and our commitment to you is to create a safe experience to unfold. If at any time there this policy is not respected, we handle the situation immediately to ensure that all attendees are treated with loving kindness, inclusion, and opportunity.

Additional Offerings:

If this offering doesn’t feel aligned to what your body currently needs, review other upcoming experiences below. All designed to support you and your journey! x

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