This event is open to all women and non-binary people that are comfortable in a femme centered space. All races, ethnicities, ages, sizes, and experiences levels are welcome at this event.

Around 80 women will gather, creating plenty of opportunities to build connections—whether in lively group settings or more intimate small-group conversations. There will also be unstructured time to relax, recharge, and connect at your own pace. With Cal-Wood’s expansive property, there’s ample space to explore, wander, and immerse yourself in nature’s quiet beauty.

This will be a drug and alcohol free event. This is not a “party” as much as an opportunity to build community and for people to come together in an intentional way that is meant to be more satisfying, fun, and connective than our day-to-day interactions where we are often rushed, tied to our cell phones, and otherwise distracted by minutiae.

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. 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.

The elevation is around 7,800 ft above sea level.

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.

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.

Cal-Wood has a fully equipped cafeteria and meeting space, and their staff will be serving and preparing all of our meals during the weekend. They have a reputation for delicious food! Cal-Wood Kitchen prepares healthy and nutritious meals from scratch using whole ingredients. They can fully or partially accommodate most dietary needs, with the exception of Celiac Disease related gluten allergies and other severe allergies from trace amounts of contaminants. Participants with severe allergies will have the ability to bring their own food and access to a microwave and refrigerator. See here for more information. Snacks will also be available!

Around 80 women! So – if you are an extrovert, there will be plenty of chances to make new friends and hang out in big groups. AND, if you are an introvert and thrive on quiet time and small group interactions, you can get that, too. The workshops will be in small groups and the property is BIG – lots of room to roam and find space to quietly connect to nature.

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.