Top 12 Upcoming Women’s Spiritual Retreats for Fall 2025
- Kathy Bresler
- Jul 29
- 8 min read
Updated: Aug 25
When was the last time you let yourself rest? Not just a brief pause or slowdown, but a full stop to breathe and soften the edges of your life?
For so many women, exhaustion has become our baseline. We’re taught to produce, perform, and persevere no matter the cost, but this does not need to be our standard.
There’s another way of being. A way that begins with us laying it all down—the armor, the expectations, and the constant doing—to come back to ourselves. To gather with others in intentional spaces for healing, belonging, and becoming.
That’s what retreats are all about.
Finding Soulful and Spiritual Women’s Retreats
We combed through our records and talked with our community to curate our ALTAR-approved list of the top women’s retreats happening this Fall 2025 and beyond. Each offering listed here is thoughtfully created to nourish your whole self, body, mind, and soul.
Whether you’re craving stillness, meaningful sisterhood, creative awakening, or simply a chance to rest, there’s a gathering here that can meet you exactly where you are.
The List: Restorative Retreats Ahead
Our collection of the top upcoming women’s spiritual retreats is listed chronologically, beginning in August 2025, though some of these locations offer multiple options. Whenever possible, we’ve indicated when more dates are available!
1. Red Clover Ranch Events & Retreats | Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin
Website: Red Clover Ranch
Where nature meets nurture on 79 acres of woodland and pasture.
Dates: Multiple retreats & dates available beginning August 2025. See their upcoming calendar here.
Why Red Clover Ranch:
From their website: “The ranch is a place where community, creativity, and nature weave together to form lasting connections; a place guests return to year after year, forming relationships with the land, the seasons, and the people. The entire endeavor is founded on the idea that the celebration of nature, self, and community will lead to personal and collective transformation.”
Perfect For:
Anyone craving a balance of comfortable amenities and long walks in nature.
Lovers of sustainable, farm-to-table cuisine.
Fun Extras:
The Ranch is home to a “small menagerie” of cats, dogs, and goats amidst the unique Driftless region of the Midwest.
2. Summer Woodland Escape Yoga Retreat | Fennville, Michigan
Website: CCYOGI
A luxury yoga retreat grounded in intention with Christina Corso & Anna Jackson.
Dates: August 21-24 2025 (Note: Anna offers retreats year-round! Join her mailing list to stay up to date.)
Why Summer Woodland Escape:
Experience a relaxing getaway your mind and body deserve, where yoga meets luxury. This retreat includes four distinct yoga classes, sound healing, cacao ceremony, and nourishing, locally sourced vegetarian and plant-based meals.
Perfect For:
Those craving a total mind-body refresh
Yogis of all levels
Plant-based foodies
Fun Extras:
Discover the charm of Fennville, a hidden gem in West Michigan’s renowned “Art Coast,” offering a delightful blend of orchards and vineyards alongside a charming downtown area waiting to be explored.
3. Wild Rice Retreat | Bayfield, Michigan
A year-round, lakeside resort offering guided retreats or choose-your-own getaways.
Dates: Multiple retreats & dates available beginning August 2025. See their upcoming calendar here.
Why Wild Rice Retreat:
One of the top-rated retreat destinations in the US! Depending on what your mind and body are craving, you can plan for a relaxing resort getaway or a guided retreat with classes led by instructors from around the world.
Perfect For:
Anyone wanting a high-touch, luxury experience
Those who prefer a laid-back, resort getaway vibe without the pressure of classes or an itinerary.
Pet parents who want to bring their dog.
Fun Extras:
For those interested in an à la carte retreat experience, Wild Rice shares their daily calendar of classes on their website so you can personalize your stay as you go.
4. ALTAR Community: Full & Half Day Retreats for Women | Chicago, IL
Year-round women’s spiritual retreats exploring a vast array of topics and practices without needing to leave Chicago.
Dates: Sunday, September 28th, plus monthly offerings listed here.
Why ALTAR:
A peaceful getaway nestled in the Logan Square neighborhood, ALTAR offers social and spiritual gatherings for women on any journey and in any stage of life. On August 10, the Soulful Sunday retreat includes guided breathwork and more.
Perfect For:
Professional women on their personal growth journey
Those looking for a third place where they’ll see friendly, familiar faces again and again.
Fun Extras:
In addition to offering retreat options for individuals, ALTAR operates as an event space for skilled practitioners to host their own retreats or for businesses to host tranquil team-building retreats! Learn more here.
5. Soul Farm: One Night Sound Healing Yoga Retreat | Amboy, IL
A warm and expansive evening beneath the stars in beautiful Midwestern farm country.
Dates: September 13-14, 2025, plus Soul Farm hosts retreats year round, with dates viewable here.
Why Soul Farm:
Don’t have time for a multi-night retreat? Take a soulful, one-day getaway to experience deep relaxation with guided sound healing, meditation, and yoga in the quiet countryside.
Perfect For:
Anyone with a tight schedule
Those who enjoy camping outdoors but crave a more luxurious option for their retreat.
Fun Extras:
Looking to extend your stay? Add on a one-hour massage or Equine Assisted Reiki session to experience even deeper restoration!
6. Grief Camp | Stockbridge, MA
Website: Grief Camp
A space to cultivate the practical tools for one of life’s universal experiences: grief.
Dates: September 14-17, 2025
Why Grief Camp:
While grief is an emotion we all face, it’s one of the most complex to navigate. With life’s never-ending demands, we’re often hurried by well-meaning loved ones (or ourselves) to get “back to our life” following loss. Guests will learn to explore grief, both past and present, as well as non-death-related losses associated with health, relationships, identity, and more.
Perfect For:
Anyone who feels like they haven’t fully processed any form of loss
Those looking to have a deeper understanding of one of our most complex emotions
Clinicians, coaches, and other caregivers are welcome, too!
Fun Extras:
In addition to daily yoga classes, guests will explore writing, breathwork, and deep, meaningful rest as foundational tools to form their own unique healing processes.
7. Dare to Detour | Big Sky, MT
Push yourself (gently!) out of your comfort zone with an authentic ranch experience in some of the nation’s most beautiful scenery.
Dates: September 15-19, 2025.
Why Dare to Detour:
A unique, outdoors-based retreat unlike many others, guests will enjoy daily horseback riding, hiking, fly fishing, line dancing, and more. Afternoon workshops center around the theme “Our Stories Matter,” facilitated by inspiring women from all walks of life.
Perfect For:
Those looking for a retreat experience outside yoga.
Anyone wanting to explore their inner cowgirl or find themselves mesmerized by western vistas.
Moms and daughters looking to make unique memories together.
Fun Extras:
Did we mention daily horseback riding? Plus, an option to extend your adventure with two guided days in Yellowstone.
8. Truth and Soul: Tend to Your Heart Bloom Retreat | Glenview, IL
One-day writing retreat with the luminous poet, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer.
Dates: Saturday, September 27, 9am-3pm.
Why Truth & Soul:
A unique opportunity to settle in for an intimate workshop with acclaimed poet, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, as she guides you in learning to write on the edges between beauty and sorrow.
Perfect For:
Anyone interested in exploring writing as an outlet
From their website: “all seekers, meditators, tender-hearted souls, poets, writers, revolutionaries, and light workers.”
Fun Extras:
The host of this retreat, Wini, has a weekly mailing list “filled with poems, quotes, personal reflections and songs—gorgeous goodness + resources that tend to your heart.” Learn more and sign up here.
9. Goddess Within | Portugal
Website: Goddess Within Retreats
A sanctuary to awaken your unique feminine expression while being captivated by the charm of coastal Portugal.
Dates: November 1-9, 2025
Why Goddess Within:
A complete immersion in learning to embrace the distinct, feminine energy that flows within! Guests will be guided through multiple meditation and mindfulness practices, including yoga, dance, Pilates, sound healing, and more.
Perfect For:
Women working on unlearning the rules of our patriarchal society
Anyone who’s been curious about spiritual practices but isn’t sure where to begin
Fun Extras:
Experience the breathtaking Goddess Banners originally created by Lydia Ruyle to honor the divine feminine. Lydia’s beloved niece, Katie Hoffner, will join for the duration of the retreat to steward the banners and share their stories.
10. La Dolce Vita: The Ultimate Reset for Women Leaders | Calabria, Italy
A transformational adventure for the woman who loves good food and a little adventure as much as she loves achieving success.
Dates: November 1-7, 2025
Why La Dolce Vita:
Tucked into the cliffs on the Calabrian coast, guests will dine and cook with local chefs, sip wine in the vineyards, and learn to reconnect with their deeper desires to expand what’s possible in both life and business.
Perfect For:
Women leaders and high achievers who need a reminder to take their foot off the gas
Those who understand that they need to rest in order to thrive
Lovers of a good, unhurried meal and meaningful conversation
Fun Extras:
Guests get rare access to the world-renowned Italian Culinary Institute, where they can taste their incredible dishes and watch masters perfect their craft while taking in the views of the sea.
11. Blissful Bali: A Yoga Adventure | Bali, Indonesia
Immerse yourself in total healing and renewal amidst the lush hillside and sacred waters of the Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple.
Dates: February 14-21, 2026
Why Blissful Bali:
Guided by seasoned yoga & meditation instructor, Amy Owen, guests will enjoy twice-daily yoga sessions, sound healing, luxury accommodation, and access to the resort’s Ayurvedic spa.
Perfect For:
Yogis of all levels and experience
Anyone wanting a little warmth and sunshine near the end of winter
Fun Extras:
Treat yourself to total indulgence with a complimentary, 90-minute massage or facial during your stay.
12. LORE: Qoya Inspired Movement | Virtual
Heart-centered virtual offerings for community building and connection through Qoya Inspired Movement sessions.
Dates: Ongoing, with limited in-person retreats listed here.
Why LORE:
Can’t take a physical getaway? Treat yourself to virtual bites of Qoya, a beautiful dance-based movement practice, plus options for pop-up community sessions throughout the year.
Perfect For:
Those craving a physical outlet to release tension
Anyone on a tighter time or monetary budget
Those interested in feeling a deeper connection to their bodies
Fun Extras:
Curious about Qoya? In Chicago, ALTAR offers Qoya sessions one evening a month. Learn more and join the August session here.
How to Choose the Right Retreat for You
While reading this list of upcoming women’s spiritual retreats, did you notice if any gently called or spoke to you? Do you feel invited by the description alone? Is the location a draw? Listen to that nudge! Your intuition is leading you in the right direction.
Remember: you don’t need to be “perfect” or “ready” to join any of these retreats. All you need is to show up exactly as you are.
Why Women’s Retreats Matter More Than Ever
When women gather intentionally, something shifts. Not just within ourselves, but in the world around us.
We remember our strengths, we embrace vulnerability, and we release the need to do it all alone.
Remember, retreats aren’t about escaping life. They’re about restoring ourselves so we can return home feeling grounded and more resilient.
