RETURN TO YOURSELF: A WOMEN’S RETREAT

Step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with yourself in this intimate four day, three night retreat into Yellowstone’s backcountry

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Created for women and with the option to extend an additional night.

Book August 13th - 16th

Wilderness Trails Outfitters has been guiding guests into the heart of the Yellowstone backcountry for decades. Based along the quiet meadows of Sheffield Creek, their camps are surrounded by pristine forests, mountain ridges, and wide-open skies. Guests stay in comfortable wall tents equipped for both rest and gathering, with hearty meals prepared fresh each day. The guides and horsemen are seasoned professionals who know the terrain intimately, ensuring not only safety on the trail but also a deep connection to the land and horses that make this journey possible.

Itinerary

AUGUST 13-16, 2026

Our journey begins at base camp, where we’ll gather around the fire to set intentions and ground into the experience. At first light, we’ll ride by horseback through breathtaking wilderness to a secluded hot springs, our home for the following two nights of deep rest and renewal.

Throughout our time together, you’ll be supported by two licensed clinicians who will offer opportunities for individual guidance alongside small group experiences. While the practices we’ll draw from are diverse and holistic, they are united by one goal: helping you return home to yourself with clarity, calm, and strength.

What you can expect to walk away with:

    •    A nervous system reset that leaves you feeling grounded and deeply rested.

    •    Tools to calm inner overwhelm and reconnect with your natural sense of ease.

    •    Renewed clarity on what truly matters to you, and the next steps that align with it.

    •    A stronger connection to your inner resilience, so you can meet life’s demands without losing yourself.

    •    The gift of sisterhood—sharing this experience with a small circle of women who will walk beside you in growth.

This retreat is intentionally small (5–6 participants) to ensure a deeply personal and supported experience. Whether around the fire, on the trail, or in the quiet of the hot springs, this is a space to breathe, release, and rise into the life you’re ready to create.

Have any questions? Give us a call at (307) 733-5171

Day 1: Arrival & Grounding at Basecamp

Thursday, Aug. 13th

  • Check in at WTO Camp at 3:00 PM

    • Arrival, light refreshments, orientation, intros

  • 4:00 PM – Two-Hour Horse Ride: Gentle ride around the ridge to bond with horses and settle into the landscape

  • 6:30 PM – Campfire Welcome Circle

  • 7 PM – Nourishing dinner

  • 8:00 PM – Evening wind-down: gentle breathwork & journaling prompts under the stars

Day 2: Journey to the Springs (Pack Trip)

Theme: Befriending the Parts that Carry the Burden

Friday, Aug. 14th

  • 6:30 AM – Morning ritual: tea/coffee, grounding movement

  • 7:00 AM – Hearty camp breakfast

  • 8:00 AM – Depart on 5-hour pack trip to the natural hot springs (with rest and snacks)

  • 1:00 PM – Arrive at hot springs site | Settle camp

  • 5:00 PM – Dinner circle: Share insights

  • 7:00 PM – Group Processing Circle: The parts that keep us “doing,” “pleasing,” “perfecting”

  • Evening – Optional 1:1 coaching / Enjoy time under stars

Day 3: Deep Waters

Theme: Unburdening & Compassionate Witnessing

Saturday, Aug. 15th

  • 7:30 AM – Guided meditation

  • 8:30 AM – Breakfast

  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Small group processing (2 groups of 3–4)

  • 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Ride and during ride break for activity OR Free time: Journaling, soaking, optional 1:1 coaching

  • 4:00 PM – Forest Circle: Invitation to unburdening ritual (fire, stone, or water-based)

  • 6:00 PM – Nourishing dinner

  • 7:30 PM – Integrative body-based practice (e.g., polyvagal-informed grounding, somatic journaling)

Day 4: Return + Reclaim

Theme: Integration, Wholeness & Reclaiming Voice

Sunday, Aug. 16th

  • 6:30 AM – Sunrise optional activity or solo time

  • 7:30 AM – Breakfast + pack up- morning circle

  • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Ride back to basecamp

  • 2:00 PM – Rest, freshen up

  • 3:00 PM – Farewell circle and reflections 

PRICING & MORE INFO

  • Glamping in canvas wall tents, double occupancy

  • All food for the weekend. Hot breakfast served in our wall tent dining area, picnic lunches on location, and nourishing western style dinners prepared over a fire. Dietary allergies and preferences will be accommodated.

  • IFS informed group work

  • Therapeutic materials

  • Guided rides

  • Two night backcountry pack trip to a remote Yellowstone hot spring area

  • Hot shower available at Wilderness Trails Outfitters base camp

  • Wilderness Trails Outfitters and Teton Wilderness Tours guides to ensure comfort, safety, and wildlife viewing opportunities

Whats Included

What to Bring

  • Nourishing Food

  • Guided Rides

  • Gentle Horses

  • Wildlife Viewing

  • Comfortable Accomodations

  • Cozy Evenings Around The Fire

  • Time For Self Reflection

Meet the Team

This retreat is guided by two experienced Wyoming-based therapists who share a deep love for the land and a passion for helping others reconnect with themselves. With backgrounds in clinical social work, trauma-informed practices, and years of experience supporting individuals in both traditional and wilderness settings, Hillary and Kelsi bring a grounded, compassionate presence to every aspect of this experience.

  • Born and raised in Teton County, Wyoming, Hillary has deep roots in this community and is proud to be part of Wilderness Trails Outfitters, where this retreat will take place. She brings years of experience supporting individuals and groups in settings that foster growth, resilience, and connection. Hillary holds a bachelor’s degree in Art Education from the University of Vermont and a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wyoming. She currently works as a Therapist and Director at Teton Behavior Therapy. She is certified in Wilderness First Aid and has extensive training in evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, IFS, ERP, and EFFT.

    At the retreat, Hillary is excited to combine her professional background with her love of the outdoors to create an experience that is engaging, supportive, and restorative. She values authentic connection and believes in the inherent worth and potential of every person. Outside of her professional life, Hillary enjoys outdoor adventuring (horsepacking included), creating art, and spending time with her dogs and loved ones.

  • Kelsi is a Wyoming native who grew up on horseback in the mountains, where she first experienced the healing power of stillness, connection, and the natural world. That early connection to the land continues to shape her work today as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and EMDR/IFS-informed therapist and coach.

    She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wyoming and has gone on to build a private practice specializing in guiding individuals through deep healing and nervous system support, helping them reconnect with themselves and the world around them. She believes in challenging her clients to do deeper work that lasts far beyond their time together.

    When she isn’t supporting clients, Kelsi can often be found cross-country skiing, hiking, camping, or adding more animals to her micro farm with her husband and toddler in tow.