Our cancellation/refund policy is based on our investment in staff time, planning, and food and equipment purchases made before the retreat. Cancellation refunds will be given according to the following schedule. ‘Days’ is based on the number of days prior to the course start date:

• More than 60 days prior: Full refund
• 31-59 days prior: 50% refund
• Less than 30 days prior: No refunds

Registrations are non-transferable.

Minimum age: 18. Last year, our ages spanned from 22 to 79 years old, with an average age of 43. We welcome cis women, as well as  transgender and non-binary individuals who seek spaces designed for women. All races, ethnicities, ages, sizes, and experiences levels are welcome at this event. If you have accessibility needs, please email us before registering so we can confirm details to best support you.

All experiences and abilities are welcome!. Summit Sisters is designed for women at every level of outdoor experience. Whether you’ve never slept in a tent or you’ve summited fourteeners, you belong here. Our workshops and activities are designed to meet you where you are and take you further. All activities are optional.

No! This is a GREAT opportunity to acquire skills if you are new to the outdoors OR a seasoned outdoors-person. There will be Women’s Wilderness staff available for questions throughout the weekend, and it’s a “choose your own adventure” atmosphere. All workshops are experiential, and you can expect to have some good discussions, time to learn a variety of skills, and a wealth of activities to participate in. We do underscore that this is an event for people who are interested in learning, engaging in community, and being outdoors.

We submit all dietary requirements to the kitchen staff at Cal-Wood prior to the retreat. Their team takes dietary restrictions seriously, including most allergies. As the date gets closer we will advise people to bring additional food for certain allergies and restrictions.

One month prior to the retreat, we will mail you a comprehensive participant guide to assist your planning, including a packing list. This packet will detail driving and parking directions.

Unfortunately, Women’s Wilderness is able to provide transportation to this event. However, we will provide a carpool sign-up sheet for participants to find people to drive with, as the date gets closer.

Yes, please avoid consuming alcohol and recreational drugs during the retreat as this is a drug and alcohol free event.

To ensure a meaningful and cohesive experience for all participants, we ask that attendees commit to the full retreat. Each session is intentionally designed to build connection, reflection, and growth, and arriving late or leaving early can disrupt the shared experience. Full participation allows everyone to fully immerse in the journey, cultivate deep relationships, and contribute to the collective energy that makes the retreat transformative. Please email us with your circumstances if you’d like to discuss your altered participation. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to this shared space!

This year’s Summit Sisters retreat takes place at the beautiful Cal-Wood Outdoor Education Center in Jamestown, Colorado. The roads leading up the retreat are passable by all vehicles, high clearance or 4WD are NOT needed to access the area. The property is a secluded and awe inspiring natural space with rock outcroppings, forested areas, mountain views, wildlife, nature trails, and several beautiful outdoor and indoor gathering areas.

The address is 2282 County Road 87, Jamestown, CO 80455. All guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the retreat. Women’s Wilderness will not be arranging rideshares. However, when registration closes, we will provide a spreadsheet for all those interested in carpooling to coordinate among themselves. Please plan your travel accordingly.

Cal-Wood sits at 7800’. Most people who experience altitude sickness begin feeling it around 8000’, but that doesn’t mean some people aren’t sensitive at lower elevations (especially if you are visiting from a lower elevation than the Denver-metro area). We encourage everyone to hydrate properly before and during the retreat, and ease into physical activity, if needed. You may consult with your physician if you’d like to discuss methods, including medications, to aid with altitude sickness.

Temperatures in August in Jamestown typically range from highs in the 80s to lows in the 40s. So – come prepared with t-shirts and sunscreen, as well as warm clothes and a warm sleeping bag for night time if you are camping.

Cell service will be pretty spotty to non-existent. We encourage folks to take a cell phone break for this weekend! That is part of the magic of getting outside for an extended period in the outdoors! There is a landline phone accessible for urgent and emergency phone calls.

A shared bathroom and shower space is accessible to all participants and conveniently located.

We do not require or organize sign ups for the specific workshops or outings. The weekend is yours to make it what YOU need it to be in each moment, and to choose how to participate as the weekend evolves.