Retreats
Why Retreats are Wonderful for Your Mental Health
Do you always want to find the time to relax and focus on self-care, but somehow never get around to it? Does everyone else's needs such as your partner's, kids, work obligations, and family seem to take precedence over your needs? Do you often feel worn out, not able to focus or get anything accomplished, and feel bogged down by too many obligations? Then a Retreat may be just what you need.
We often forget to prioritize ourselves and this can lead us to feel depleted and drained, and resentful of those around us. Retreats offer us a chance to slow down, recharge our battery, focus inward, deepen our work in therapy, and gain perspective. Focusing inward and allowing ourselves to slow down, can be the best gift we can give to ourselves. Without the proper time and space to reflect on our lives and experience quiet, we cannot function at our highest level and be fully present. Retreats require you to set time aside, with no distractions and to completely focus on yourself. It allows for self-care and love, a chance to reflect without interruptions, and be present for just YOU! A retreat offers a respite from your normal hectic life and offers a chance to renew your sense of purpose and gain clarity on your goals and dreams.
As your retreat guide, you will get 1:1 attention, immerse yourself in nature with breathtaking destinations, experience peace, reconnect with yourself, and gain clarity and perspective. Learn more about my current retreats and join us for this powerful healing opportunity.
“This experience was transformative. I am so happy that I was able to participate in the carefully curated retreat that Heather and Monica hosted. The accommodations were top notch, lovely site and staff. Getting to know the other woman in my group has expanded my circle of friends in the world. I know that it will exceed your expectations and will open your heart and mind.”
“Amazing, life-changing, spectacular....so many words to describe this adventure. Heather and Monica are beautiful women, inside and out. Their knowledge, warmth, and dedication is so special. The women I met on this trip will be lifelong friends. Everything about it was perfection.”
“This was one of the best experiences of my life. THANK YOU Women’s Wellness Retreat. Monica Ramunda & Heather Lee put together an amazing experience from start to finish. Everyone was simply wonderful. I felt safe and supported the entire retreat. I highly recommend to take this journey with these amazing professional women.”
Upcoming Retreats
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Midlife Reinvention and Renewal Retreat: Maximize your midlife Mojo
August 7 - 10, 2025
Are you a woman standing at the threshold of “what’s next?”
Maybe the roles you've played—mother, partner, professional, caregiver—no longer define you the way they used to. You feel a stirring inside, a quiet whisper that there's more. More meaning. More joy. More you.But if you're honest, you may also be feeling stuck, overwhelmed by uncertainty, or just plain tired of holding it all together.
Especially now, with the state of our world leaving so many of us feeling anxious, untethered, and unsure of the future… It’s no wonder you’re craving clarity and peace.
Join us in the quaint Colorado town of Niwot, right outside of Boulder, for a heart-opening, body-soothing, soul-nourishing weekend retreat created specifically for women in midlife and beyond.
This isn’t just a retreat—it’s a rebirth.
Imagine waking up to crisp air and birdsongs, sipping tea in the time you have set aside to focus on yourself and your soul. Engage in practices that honor your growth: gentle movement, guided meditations, intimate women’s circles, nature hikes, private dinner parties, and mystical mindfulness ceremonies designed to help you access your inner wisdom.
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Find Your Fire: Plant medicine & firing up passion, power & path
Apr 10 - 13, 2025
Awakened Journeys: A Women's Retreat for New Beginnings, Self-Love, and Empowerment. : Rediscover Your Soul Connection in the mountains of Evergreen, Colorado. We are excited to extend a warm and heartfelt invitation to you for a truly unique and transformative experience – our upcoming Women's Weekend Retreat with Plant Medicine Rediscover Your Soul Connection in the mountains of Evergreen, Colorado.We are excited to extend a warm and heartfelt invitation to you for a truly unique and transformative experience – our upcoming Women's Weekend Retreat.
As we embrace the arrival of spring, we unite for rejuvenation and personal growth in this empowering retreat. This safe space for women is dedicated to forging new beginnings through shared experiences, connections, and mutual support. Our focus centers on empowerment, self-love, and the transformative journey each participant is poised to embark upon.
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Ancestral Women's Wisdom in the Scottish Highlands
Coming in 2026
Discover the Magic of the Scottish Highlands: An Exclusive Women's Retreat. Immerse Yourself in History, Healing, and the Enchanting Beauty of Scotland
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, where the ancient earth-based wisdom of women intertwines with the stunning natural landscape. This intimate and exclusive retreat is designed for women seeking to reconnect with their inner wisdom, enhance their intuition, and explore the rich heritage of women's health and healing practices.
Stay in Majestic Castles and Bespoke Properties
Experience the luxury and charm of the Scottish Highlands by staying in historic castles and handpicked bespoke properties. Each location has been selected for its beauty, comfort, and unique connection to the land, providing the perfect setting for relaxation and reflection.
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Southwest Rewilding and Reawakening Women's Midlife Wisdom Retreat
May 29 - Jun 1, 2025
Reawaken your inner wisdom and reclaim a deep sense of inner peace amid the stunning beauty of the Southwest. We invite you to join the great women’s awakening, a transformative journey designed to reconnect you with nature, your authentic self, and a sacred sisterhood of women dedicated to reclaiming the power of intuition and mindful practices. This is your call to adventure—to explore the profound potential of your inner wisdom
Our Southwest retreat, set in a breathtaking desert sanctuary, will be led by Heather and Monica, two of the nation’s pioneering women's integrative psychotherapists. Together, they have curated exceptional women-only retreats, featured on platforms like Lisa Ling's shows, CBS News, and The Drew Barrymore Show, blending expertise, care, and the healing power of connection.
Nestled in an oasis of healing waters, our retreat location offers a rejuvenating escape with soothing soaking pools, natural medicinal springs, daily yoga and mindfulness practices, a world-class spa, and even a puppy cuddling barn—yes, you read that right! This sacred gathering invites you to reconnect deeply, share stories around the fire, and create lasting bonds with like-minded women.
Highlights from previous retreats
Research is also supporting the benefits of retreats and their positive impact on our mental health. According to a study in 2016 exploring the effectiveness of meditation retreats, “Meditation retreats are moderately to largely effective in reducing depression, anxiety, stress and in ameliorating the quality of life of participants. ( ” Additional retreat studies( Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Vol. 23, #2) have also shown that the benefits of the retreat last for at least six weeks after the experience, you maintain the benefits such as a decrease in depression and anxiety, an increase in feelings of happiness, and improved sleep among other benefits.
And don’t forget forest bathing! Yes, being in nature actually has known beneficial effects on our mental health, such as lower stress levels, decreased blood pressure and heart rate, and lower levels of harmful hormones ( such as cortisol). Being surrounded by nature, allows us to reconnect with our spirit, and experience less anxiety, which leads to increased creativity and insights about ourselves.
Monica was a tour guide in South America for over a year, leading tours in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Monica had the honor of leading guests to sacred sites such as the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, the Amazon rainforest, and famous Lake Titicaca, and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. She experienced the beautiful traditions of the indigenous people of Peru, witnessed their ceremonies, and experienced the time-honored traditions of the native indigenous tribes. Monica has a particular love of Peru and the Quechua people and culture. She is now bringing her background as a tour guide and experience witnessing native traditions and rituals to her retreats. Monica’s passion for travel and love of native traditions, as well as her therapy background, helping people gain insight and breakthroughs in their lives, have come together in her retreats, with the assistance of psychedelics.
Under Colorado’s Prop 122, it is legal to possess, consume, and share personal quantities of psilocybin. Our role is to provide supportive guidance and harm reduction during your exploration of psilocybin’s benefits. You are paying for professional facilitation, not the substance itself. Available in locations where legal.