Upscale Banff Women's Retreat // October 2-9, 2025
I am SO excited to bring you all to my favorite place on earth: The Canadian Rockies. This will be my 7th retreat to the Bow Valley, and I have crafted this itinerary with the utmost care. It’s the dream itinerary, and if you’ve never been to Banff (or you’ve been but want a completely new experience), I want you to join me.
Itinerary:
October 2: Arrive in Banff by 4pm, welcome dinner as a group.
October 3: Banff Gondola in the morning, time to explore Banff, early dinner together at one of my favorite local restaurants, sunset horseback riding adventure.
October 4: Up early to drive to Peyto Lake for a short hike and a quick glimpse into Jasper National Park. Then, we’re off to Takakkaw Falls, and we’ll end in British Columbia at Emerald Lake with time to explore. An added surprise for tonight - we’re actually staying in cabins ON the pristine lake!
October 5: Breakfast Buffet at Emerald Lake Lodge, time to relax - do the hike around Emerald Lake, canoe on the lake, optional Field, BC exploration, and private photography sessions. We’ll be back to the lodge for dinner at the Mount Burgess Dining Room.
October 6: Leave for Lake Louise shuttles by 7:30am. Get to Moraine Lake early, do the Larch Valley hike (moderate, 4.5 hours average time) to see the Larch Trees at peak fall colors. We will end at Lake Louise for photos. Head to Banff for an early dinner, with time to shop around. Head to Canmore to our hotel for the next 3 days.
October 7: We’ll enjoy breakfast at one of my favorite spots in Canmore, then head to the Kananaskis Nordic Spa where we’ll enjoy hydrotherapy sessions with an incredible view for a few hours. Later today, we’ll have time to relax/shop in Canmore and enjoy dinner together.
October 8: Breakfast at our hotel, Grassi Lakes hike in Canmore. Tea tasting event at Jolene’s Tea House in the afternoon, and a goodbye dinner at my favorite distillery in downtown Banff.
October 9: Breakfast all together, get to the airport to fly home.
This trip includes:
All of your accommodations at 4 & 5 star hotels during our time together
All of your meals once we’re together
A horsebacking riding excursion
A private tea tasting event at Jolene’s tea house
Guided hikes with plenty of hiking snacks & hiking poles if needed
Kananaskis Nordic Spa experience
All transportation once you arrive (including airport transfers)
A welcome bag with all of my favorite goodies from local shops in the Bow Valley
All pre & post trip support, as well as assistance with booking your flights at the best possible price, and a group chat on Instagram where we can get to know each other before we arrive in the Rockies
All National Park passes, permits, and shuttle services through Parks Canada
Banff Gondola tickets and hiking experience
Canoe trip on Emerald Lake (weather permitting)
Private, individual photography sessions
NOTE: If you are the type of person who needs every second of a trip planned out, and you struggle to remain flexible when traveling, my trips are probably not for you. Because the Canadian Rockies are just that - mountains in a chain of huge National Parks with weather changing constantly - sometimes pieces of the trip need to be moved around.
If something does change at the last minute, it’s only because a better opportunity came about, and I know it will only enhance the trip for you. As someone who understands this area well, I promise to give you my best - and ONLY my best - to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Pricing:
5 Payments of $990 for Shared
5 Payments of $1,070 for Single
Here is the payment schedule:
Deposit: $990/$1,070
January 2025: $990/$1,070
April 2025: $990/$1,070
July 2025: $990/$1,070
September 2025: $990/$1,070
I am so excited to bring you along for this journey, and I’m here for you if you have any questions about this excursion. Please don’t hesitate to reach out at wilderdepartures@gmail.com with any questions you might have as you’re planning to book.
I can’t wait to bring you into this jaw-droppingly beautiful location in a year, and I know it’ll be the trip of a lifetime!
I am SO excited to bring you all to my favorite place on earth: The Canadian Rockies. This will be my 7th retreat to the Bow Valley, and I have crafted this itinerary with the utmost care. It’s the dream itinerary, and if you’ve never been to Banff (or you’ve been but want a completely new experience), I want you to join me.
Itinerary:
October 2: Arrive in Banff by 4pm, welcome dinner as a group.
October 3: Banff Gondola in the morning, time to explore Banff, early dinner together at one of my favorite local restaurants, sunset horseback riding adventure.
October 4: Up early to drive to Peyto Lake for a short hike and a quick glimpse into Jasper National Park. Then, we’re off to Takakkaw Falls, and we’ll end in British Columbia at Emerald Lake with time to explore. An added surprise for tonight - we’re actually staying in cabins ON the pristine lake!
October 5: Breakfast Buffet at Emerald Lake Lodge, time to relax - do the hike around Emerald Lake, canoe on the lake, optional Field, BC exploration, and private photography sessions. We’ll be back to the lodge for dinner at the Mount Burgess Dining Room.
October 6: Leave for Lake Louise shuttles by 7:30am. Get to Moraine Lake early, do the Larch Valley hike (moderate, 4.5 hours average time) to see the Larch Trees at peak fall colors. We will end at Lake Louise for photos. Head to Banff for an early dinner, with time to shop around. Head to Canmore to our hotel for the next 3 days.
October 7: We’ll enjoy breakfast at one of my favorite spots in Canmore, then head to the Kananaskis Nordic Spa where we’ll enjoy hydrotherapy sessions with an incredible view for a few hours. Later today, we’ll have time to relax/shop in Canmore and enjoy dinner together.
October 8: Breakfast at our hotel, Grassi Lakes hike in Canmore. Tea tasting event at Jolene’s Tea House in the afternoon, and a goodbye dinner at my favorite distillery in downtown Banff.
October 9: Breakfast all together, get to the airport to fly home.
This trip includes:
All of your accommodations at 4 & 5 star hotels during our time together
All of your meals once we’re together
A horsebacking riding excursion
A private tea tasting event at Jolene’s tea house
Guided hikes with plenty of hiking snacks & hiking poles if needed
Kananaskis Nordic Spa experience
All transportation once you arrive (including airport transfers)
A welcome bag with all of my favorite goodies from local shops in the Bow Valley
All pre & post trip support, as well as assistance with booking your flights at the best possible price, and a group chat on Instagram where we can get to know each other before we arrive in the Rockies
All National Park passes, permits, and shuttle services through Parks Canada
Banff Gondola tickets and hiking experience
Canoe trip on Emerald Lake (weather permitting)
Private, individual photography sessions
NOTE: If you are the type of person who needs every second of a trip planned out, and you struggle to remain flexible when traveling, my trips are probably not for you. Because the Canadian Rockies are just that - mountains in a chain of huge National Parks with weather changing constantly - sometimes pieces of the trip need to be moved around.
If something does change at the last minute, it’s only because a better opportunity came about, and I know it will only enhance the trip for you. As someone who understands this area well, I promise to give you my best - and ONLY my best - to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Pricing:
5 Payments of $990 for Shared
5 Payments of $1,070 for Single
Here is the payment schedule:
Deposit: $990/$1,070
January 2025: $990/$1,070
April 2025: $990/$1,070
July 2025: $990/$1,070
September 2025: $990/$1,070
I am so excited to bring you along for this journey, and I’m here for you if you have any questions about this excursion. Please don’t hesitate to reach out at wilderdepartures@gmail.com with any questions you might have as you’re planning to book.
I can’t wait to bring you into this jaw-droppingly beautiful location in a year, and I know it’ll be the trip of a lifetime!
I am SO excited to bring you all to my favorite place on earth: The Canadian Rockies. This will be my 7th retreat to the Bow Valley, and I have crafted this itinerary with the utmost care. It’s the dream itinerary, and if you’ve never been to Banff (or you’ve been but want a completely new experience), I want you to join me.
Itinerary:
October 2: Arrive in Banff by 4pm, welcome dinner as a group.
October 3: Banff Gondola in the morning, time to explore Banff, early dinner together at one of my favorite local restaurants, sunset horseback riding adventure.
October 4: Up early to drive to Peyto Lake for a short hike and a quick glimpse into Jasper National Park. Then, we’re off to Takakkaw Falls, and we’ll end in British Columbia at Emerald Lake with time to explore. An added surprise for tonight - we’re actually staying in cabins ON the pristine lake!
October 5: Breakfast Buffet at Emerald Lake Lodge, time to relax - do the hike around Emerald Lake, canoe on the lake, optional Field, BC exploration, and private photography sessions. We’ll be back to the lodge for dinner at the Mount Burgess Dining Room.
October 6: Leave for Lake Louise shuttles by 7:30am. Get to Moraine Lake early, do the Larch Valley hike (moderate, 4.5 hours average time) to see the Larch Trees at peak fall colors. We will end at Lake Louise for photos. Head to Banff for an early dinner, with time to shop around. Head to Canmore to our hotel for the next 3 days.
October 7: We’ll enjoy breakfast at one of my favorite spots in Canmore, then head to the Kananaskis Nordic Spa where we’ll enjoy hydrotherapy sessions with an incredible view for a few hours. Later today, we’ll have time to relax/shop in Canmore and enjoy dinner together.
October 8: Breakfast at our hotel, Grassi Lakes hike in Canmore. Tea tasting event at Jolene’s Tea House in the afternoon, and a goodbye dinner at my favorite distillery in downtown Banff.
October 9: Breakfast all together, get to the airport to fly home.
This trip includes:
All of your accommodations at 4 & 5 star hotels during our time together
All of your meals once we’re together
A horsebacking riding excursion
A private tea tasting event at Jolene’s tea house
Guided hikes with plenty of hiking snacks & hiking poles if needed
Kananaskis Nordic Spa experience
All transportation once you arrive (including airport transfers)
A welcome bag with all of my favorite goodies from local shops in the Bow Valley
All pre & post trip support, as well as assistance with booking your flights at the best possible price, and a group chat on Instagram where we can get to know each other before we arrive in the Rockies
All National Park passes, permits, and shuttle services through Parks Canada
Banff Gondola tickets and hiking experience
Canoe trip on Emerald Lake (weather permitting)
Private, individual photography sessions
NOTE: If you are the type of person who needs every second of a trip planned out, and you struggle to remain flexible when traveling, my trips are probably not for you. Because the Canadian Rockies are just that - mountains in a chain of huge National Parks with weather changing constantly - sometimes pieces of the trip need to be moved around.
If something does change at the last minute, it’s only because a better opportunity came about, and I know it will only enhance the trip for you. As someone who understands this area well, I promise to give you my best - and ONLY my best - to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Pricing:
5 Payments of $990 for Shared
5 Payments of $1,070 for Single
Here is the payment schedule:
Deposit: $990/$1,070
January 2025: $990/$1,070
April 2025: $990/$1,070
July 2025: $990/$1,070
September 2025: $990/$1,070
I am so excited to bring you along for this journey, and I’m here for you if you have any questions about this excursion. Please don’t hesitate to reach out at wilderdepartures@gmail.com with any questions you might have as you’re planning to book.
I can’t wait to bring you into this jaw-droppingly beautiful location in a year, and I know it’ll be the trip of a lifetime!