amplified hospitality.

Here at Wilder Departures, adventure meets intentional hospitality, and culinary experiences. Some have even called it “Bougie Adventure.” We’re built for those who are up for stepping just outside of their comfort zones, okay with failing at things we try for the first time. We thrive in the personalized touches. Our retreats are crafted with YOU in mind, carefully curated to become one of your favorite trips yet. 

Don’t take our word for it…

“Britt made me feel like a local. the itinerary was carefully thought-out, and she cared for us in such intentional ways. i can’t wait to travel with her again!”

who are departures designed for?

Wilder Departures have been carefully crafted with the highest level of hospitality and personalization we can muster. Because honestly? We want this kind of retreat for us, and we want it for you: Where we can adventure to beautiful places, connect with incredible new friends with so many valuable, challenging stories, and still sleep in a 4-star hotel with a warm shower at the end of each day. 

As Innkeepers at a Bed & Breakfast, hospitality is the name of our game. It’s our secret sauce. We don’t want to bring you half way across the world for a mediocre experience. We don’t have time for that. And frankly, neither do you. 

Maybe you’re in a season of learning balance. You’ve got things to do, and places to be. But, maybe it also feels like community is tough these days. Or, you feel like your days of adventuring and hiking mountains is over. If you’re in need of time away to pour into yourself, while learning from incredible, like-minded friends in a similar life stage, our retreats are for you. 

One of the things we love most about running a bed & breakfast, especially in a tourist destination, is being local. We love being able to share our favorite restaurants, experiences, hikes, and secret beaches here in Northern MI with our guests. We LOVE cooking delicious meals that people enjoy and try to recreate at home. 

And at the core of every Wilder Departure is the local experience. We’re bringing you to places we adore - which means we’ve already been. We’re not taking you to somewhere we don’t understand. We’re taking you to our second, third & fourth homes, where we feel like locals and feel confident showing you around.  

We live to see your jaw drop in beautiful places. And we can promise you that amidst all of the hiking and sight-seeing, we’ll bring out the foodie in you. The adventurer in you.

We can still hike mountains with the best of them. But, we can also throw in some spa time, private shopping experiences, intentional journaling time, and delicious meals shared with new friends. 

So, come join us. If you need a re-centering in your life, let’s go adventure together. 

Let’s be made to feel small against vast mountains.

Let’s do something we’ve never done before. 

Let’s get our adventure back. 

We can’t wait to travel with you.

Upcoming Retreats

Faroe Islands // May 15-22, 2025

Nestled between Norway & Iceland, north of Scotland, is a set of islands sure to take your breath away. Remote with jaw-dropping scenery, you won’t want to miss this retreat.

Banff National Park // October 2-9, 2025

This is not your average Banff retreat. Featuring Jasper, Yoho & Banff National Parks, I’ll show you the Canadian Rockies like you’ve never seen them before.

Northern michigan // February 6-9, 2025

If you’ve never experienced Northern MI in the wintertime, and all of the magical experiences that await, now’s your chance! Come to our B&B for a unique, one-of-a-kind itinerary that will leave you feeling refreshed & rejuvenated.

Northern Michigan // August 2025
exact dates tbd

I can’t wait to have you here at the Inn for the perfect Northern MI summer getaway. Exact dates are still TBD for this one, but you can join our waitlist below by sending us an email!

wilder is for you if…

  1. You’re looking to meet new, forever-friends, and travel with like-minded women to beautiful places.

  2. You’ve always wanted to travel solo, but you’ve been afraid to try it without the confines & safety of a curated experience.

  3. You want to use a travel experience to reconnect with your best friend, your mom, or your sister (in laws count too!). 

  4. You’re not afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try something you never thought you’d be able to accomplish. 

  5. You want to become more active outdoors, but you aren’t sure where to start and could benefit from guidance. 

  6. The thought of not having to plan a single thing on your own, knowing you’re in great hands, is exciting to you.

wilder is not for you if…

  1. You don’t have the capacity in this season to hold safe, emotional space for others on this departure, and you find it difficult to keep from offering unsolicited advice, or “story topping” in the midst of someone’s vulnerability. 

  2. You’re looking for a backcountry camping experience. Here at Wilder, we stay at top-notch accommodations, and we are not thru-hiking. If you’re looking for a backpacking trip, this is not it.

  3. You’re unwilling to try new things. Wilder is all about stepping just outside of our comfort zones, allowing others to encourage us to face our fears.