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 Canmore by 4pm, welcome dinner at Basecamp
October 3: Up early to embark on our Banff Gondola adventure in the morning. This afternoon, you’ll have time to explore the quaint town of Banff before enjoying an early dinner together before our sunset horseback riding adventure later tonight.
October 4: This morning, we’ll enjoy breakfast at one of my favorite shops in Canmore before heading to Banff for a cruise on Lake Minnewanka. We’ll enjoy a private tea tasting at Jolene’s Tea House this afternoon, and have time to relax in Banff along the Bow River before heading back to Canmore for dinner.
October 5: Up early to head to Peyto Lake (8am, arrive at 9:30am) for a quick hike before heading to Takakkaw Falls. Tonight, we’ll have time to explore the Emerald Lake Lodge property, you’ll have time to do the hike around the lake or canoe on the blue waters before a fancier dinner at the Emerald Lake Lodge’s main dining room.
October 6: Breakfast at Emerald Lake Lodge, and then we’ll drive to Wapta Falls, where we’ll explore the beautiful falls with a picnic lunch. We’ll drive back to Canmore today, and give you time to hike around town, take in the shops, and enjoy some down time before dinner together in Canmore.
October 7: Leave by 8am to catch the 9am shuttle to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. We’ll complete the Lake Agnes Teahouse hike, take photos of Lake Louise, and then head to Moraine Lake where you’ll have the opportunity to climb the infamous Rockpile and take photos of the beautiful blue. We’ll head to Three Bears Brewing in Banff for dinner, before heading back to our hotel.
October 8: Rhythm & Howl for breakfast, then Kananaskis Nordic Spa day. Time to relax in Canmore. Goodbye dinner out at The Blake in Canmore.
October 9: Breakfast altogether, 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, except one dinner & one lunch
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
What is NOT Included:
Any alcoholic beverages you choose to enjoy with dinner. Except on our last night, where we will buy the first round as a celebratory thank you for joining us!
One dinner & one lunch during our time together so you can pick your meals at a place that looks delicious to you!
Any extra days on either end of the trip can be booked for you, but will not be included in your final price. Please let us know well in advance whether you plan to extend your trip on either end so we can work out transportation details (note: shuttles from Canmore to the airport are not included if needed outside of our trip dates).
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 Canmore by 4pm, welcome dinner at Basecamp
October 3: Up early to embark on our Banff Gondola adventure in the morning. This afternoon, you’ll have time to explore the quaint town of Banff before enjoying an early dinner together before our sunset horseback riding adventure later tonight.
October 4: This morning, we’ll enjoy breakfast at one of my favorite shops in Canmore before heading to Banff for a cruise on Lake Minnewanka. We’ll enjoy a private tea tasting at Jolene’s Tea House this afternoon, and have time to relax in Banff along the Bow River before heading back to Canmore for dinner.
October 5: Up early to head to Peyto Lake (8am, arrive at 9:30am) for a quick hike before heading to Takakkaw Falls. Tonight, we’ll have time to explore the Emerald Lake Lodge property, you’ll have time to do the hike around the lake or canoe on the blue waters before a fancier dinner at the Emerald Lake Lodge’s main dining room.
October 6: Breakfast at Emerald Lake Lodge, and then we’ll drive to Wapta Falls, where we’ll explore the beautiful falls with a picnic lunch. We’ll drive back to Canmore today, and give you time to hike around town, take in the shops, and enjoy some down time before dinner together in Canmore.
October 7: Leave by 8am to catch the 9am shuttle to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. We’ll complete the Lake Agnes Teahouse hike, take photos of Lake Louise, and then head to Moraine Lake where you’ll have the opportunity to climb the infamous Rockpile and take photos of the beautiful blue. We’ll head to Three Bears Brewing in Banff for dinner, before heading back to our hotel.
October 8: Rhythm & Howl for breakfast, then Kananaskis Nordic Spa day. Time to relax in Canmore. Goodbye dinner out at The Blake in Canmore.
October 9: Breakfast altogether, 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, except one dinner & one lunch
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
What is NOT Included:
Any alcoholic beverages you choose to enjoy with dinner. Except on our last night, where we will buy the first round as a celebratory thank you for joining us!
One dinner & one lunch during our time together so you can pick your meals at a place that looks delicious to you!
Any extra days on either end of the trip can be booked for you, but will not be included in your final price. Please let us know well in advance whether you plan to extend your trip on either end so we can work out transportation details (note: shuttles from Canmore to the airport are not included if needed outside of our trip dates).
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 Canmore by 4pm, welcome dinner at Basecamp
October 3: Up early to embark on our Banff Gondola adventure in the morning. This afternoon, you’ll have time to explore the quaint town of Banff before enjoying an early dinner together before our sunset horseback riding adventure later tonight.
October 4: This morning, we’ll enjoy breakfast at one of my favorite shops in Canmore before heading to Banff for a cruise on Lake Minnewanka. We’ll enjoy a private tea tasting at Jolene’s Tea House this afternoon, and have time to relax in Banff along the Bow River before heading back to Canmore for dinner.
October 5: Up early to head to Peyto Lake (8am, arrive at 9:30am) for a quick hike before heading to Takakkaw Falls. Tonight, we’ll have time to explore the Emerald Lake Lodge property, you’ll have time to do the hike around the lake or canoe on the blue waters before a fancier dinner at the Emerald Lake Lodge’s main dining room.
October 6: Breakfast at Emerald Lake Lodge, and then we’ll drive to Wapta Falls, where we’ll explore the beautiful falls with a picnic lunch. We’ll drive back to Canmore today, and give you time to hike around town, take in the shops, and enjoy some down time before dinner together in Canmore.
October 7: Leave by 8am to catch the 9am shuttle to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. We’ll complete the Lake Agnes Teahouse hike, take photos of Lake Louise, and then head to Moraine Lake where you’ll have the opportunity to climb the infamous Rockpile and take photos of the beautiful blue. We’ll head to Three Bears Brewing in Banff for dinner, before heading back to our hotel.
October 8: Rhythm & Howl for breakfast, then Kananaskis Nordic Spa day. Time to relax in Canmore. Goodbye dinner out at The Blake in Canmore.
October 9: Breakfast altogether, 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, except one dinner & one lunch
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
What is NOT Included:
Any alcoholic beverages you choose to enjoy with dinner. Except on our last night, where we will buy the first round as a celebratory thank you for joining us!
One dinner & one lunch during our time together so you can pick your meals at a place that looks delicious to you!
Any extra days on either end of the trip can be booked for you, but will not be included in your final price. Please let us know well in advance whether you plan to extend your trip on either end so we can work out transportation details (note: shuttles from Canmore to the airport are not included if needed outside of our trip dates).
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!