The 4th Annual Wild Heart Women’s Gathering will take place August 22nd-25th, 2025

Wild Heart Women’s Gathering is a call to gather as women in the shared rewilding of our true feminine essence. In reconnecting to the earth and our own inner nature, our intention is to further the evolution of our collective feminine wisdom. With dance, yoga, ritual, feasting, song, sound, breath, inner work, connection, and plant wisdom, we send out a primal call to join in this celebration.

I arrived feeling nervous, uncertain and tired. I left feeling revived, deeply nourished, and connected to source and sisterhood. I feel overwhelmed with gratitude for the privilege and opportunity to sit in circle with other striving women walking a path of courage, curiosity and spiritual growth. I was showered with permission to love myself, to love, to receive, and to slow down. My daily practice, which had waned in the business of spring time, was rejuvenated and has continued with me back into the so called real world. I feel lighter, connected to my joy, and expanded into more aspects of the feminine. There were SO many juicy nuggets of wisdom, pleasure, inspiration, joy, and celebration. This weekend was profoundly transformational for me on my path to a more embodied and loving life as a woman.” ~ Claire Broughton

“The wild heart women’s retreat was an incredible gift. It gave me a safe space to truly connect to other women on the deepest of levels. I was able to find so many ways to return to my true self and I am inspired moving forward to find ways to take the magic of this retreat and incorporate them into my daily life.” ~ Katie Butzen

“I am so grateful for the amount of "firsts" I had over this beautiful weekend. I was supported in stepping out of my comfort zone to experience a level of connection I have never felt so strongly among women. I didn't know anyone else who was attending, and left part of a sisterhood. This environment offered me space to start releasing hurts I've been carrying around for years. It allowed me to discover new things about myself and taught me to honor it all. "Good", "bad" and everything in between. I feel a new sense of self confidence, and a deep knowing of my capabilities to tend to my own heart, so I am never alone. As well as my feminine health and well being. I am committed to advocate for my wants, needs and desires with a fierce passion, because I KNOW and BELIEVE I DESERVE them. It was powerful and heartfelt, gentle and challenging, everything I didn't know I needed. It was amazing, these women are amazing, WOMEN ARE AMAZING. I am so much more comfortable in my own skin, it's lovely.” ~ Danielle Wilcock

“Attending a women’s gathering of this magnitude under the guidance, and nurturing of Lily and Kayla gave me a place to fit in. A place that I did not realize I so desperately needed and longed for. Having this many women together, talking of subjects that are taboo in this day in age, is truly healing. We spoke together, felt together, and healed together. The power of feminine togetherness has the capacity to change the world. My divine feminine felt this union in my bones and soul. It was cathartic in an ancient way. A way that my soul applauded for finally figuring out. This event changed me. It has made me more confident as a wombman, more accepting as a human, and most importantly announced a call to action for my purpose here. I have deep gratitude for this event and its facilitators. The space held at the Wild Heart Women’s Gathering was divinely designed for true growth. It was a magical container to aid me in my transformation and I am truly blessed to have been a part of it. I would recommend this event to any wombman in my life without a hint of hesitation.” ~ Emma Hooper

“This gathering was so special, and just what I needed. It was an offering of love, connection, mindful movement and eating, and so much that fed my soul and my growth. I would highly recommend it to every woman I know!” ~ Lisa Nielsen

“The Wild Heart Women's Gathering was such a lovely environment full of positivity, support, openness, wisdom, and transformation! I loved that women of all ages were present, and especially mother/daughter pairs were so sweet to see. The weekend was packed with so many talented and knowledgeable leaders sharing a wide variety of topics, from expressive dance to Ayurveda to healing past wounds and trauma. It was a good balance of playful, emotional, informative, and I felt well-supported throughout the experience. The food was super nourishing and delicious and the property at Deer Hill is very tranquil and beautiful. I highly recommend this amazing gathering of goddesses if you ever get the opportunity!” ~ Martha Tingle

“The Wild Heart Women's retreat was a beautiful gathering of women. As a participant the first year and presenter this year, I can say that everything from the flower arrangements to the speaker topics and all that goes into the gathering is thoughtful, beautiful, nutritious to the soul and revered as sacred by the organizers. I loved how we were able to let our guards down quickly and allow ourselves to get in deep into the process of the workshops. The dancing, the conversations, the food and the magical land that this retreat was held on really made for an amazing experience. I loved meeting women from all over the country and walks of life too!” ~ Alli Cloyd

“When I registered for the retreat I imagined a gathering with women at a beautiful place and hoped to learn more about yoga and plants. I had no idea the transformation I would receive in just one weekend. The physical pain I had in my shoulder and hip (that I had resigned to just living with) went away. I learned so much about the energy I had been storing that needed to be released. I felt my heart open to receive love. I feel so inspired by so many of the women that I met. I just can't get enough. I want to sign up for everything that is offered by all of the wonderful teachers at this retreat. Something in me changed this weekend that I want to explore more deeply. I have deep gratitude for everyone that I met during this gathering. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!” ~ Veronica Pritchett

“The Wild Heart Women’s Gatherings are a sacred and safe place for women to nourish deeply, learn greatly, expand and connect with other leaders in the community and beyond. I use these long weekends as a retreat for myself to unplug, play, find edges, experiment and make deeper connections. I am incredibly grateful for these events and plan to continue to prioritize them for myself as they are a beautiful support for growth and love.” ~ Ani Silversprings

The Land:

Our gathering place, Deer Hill basecamp, in Mancos, Colorado, is located on 130 acres of meadowland and pinion-juniper forest at the base of Menefee Mountain in the Mancos River Valley. Located 30 miles west of Durango, CO, and six miles from Mesa Verde National Park, the Mancos Valley has a long tradition of agriculture, kept alive today in multigenerational ranches and small organic farms.

At Deer Hill, you’ll enjoy cozy common spaces, beautiful grounds, and a ranch-like feel. The strawbale-constructed Meeting Place, with its many south-facing windows, wood floors, and custom woodwork provides an inspiring venue for indoor movement and sound workshops.

Deer Hill’s beautiful outdoor grounds include lush grassy fields, shady cottonwood trees, hiking opportunities right from the property, and a great palapa on which to relax in the shade by the pond. Our outdoor workshops will take place in the soft grass beneath the biggest cottonwood; this gathering space will be affectionately called The Cottonwood.

The House, where the kitchen is located, is a great place to relax and read a book or play a game, and will be our indoor alternative in case of rain for any outdoor workshops. The House creates an incredibly authentic, homey feel at Deer Hill, as it was our Founders, Doug and Beverly Capelin’s, primary residence for most of Deer Hill’s history.

The Lodging:

The camping options are plentiful in the valley of the Mancos Hills, where you will share your nights with wildflowers and wildlife.

The bunkhouse cabins have an open floor plan, with bunkbeds along the perimeter. Tucked amongst the piñon and juniper trees, these cabins provide the classic “camp experience” for guests.

All camphouse and bunkhouse guests share the bathrooms in The Showerhouse.

The Loft is a beautiful second-story lodging option overlooking the valley with comfortable shared or private bedrooms and shared bathrooms.

Nourishment

Our amazing culinary team headed by Chef Hannah Smith will be crafting up five delicious, nourishing, gluten free, locally inspired brunches and dinners (2 meals per day), starting with dinner on Friday.

Chef Hannah believes that food is more than a meal.  Food is an adventure, an experience, a way of nourishing our bodies.  It’s an opportunity to connect to nature and to engage with the lands with which we live, to remember that we are not distinct from but rather part of the natural world.  An educator and social worker by trade, Hannah brings an ecotherapy lens to her food offerings by way of her private chef business, Adventure through Food.  Currently based out of Durango, Colorado, Hannah is thrilled to be supporting retreats and believes her organic and local offerings support people’s embodied experience. 

Teas, fresh fruits, and filtered water will be available throughout the day. Please bring your own snacks. Suggestions are fruit, bars, nuts, seeds, and superfood drink mixes. Special diets will be lovingly accommodated to the best of our ability.

Art & Vendors

Photography

We like to document these gatherings with video and photography to share with participants and the public. Please reach out and let us know if you are uncomfortable with photography/videography so we can let our photographers know and allow us to accommodate your requests. If you are a photographer/videographer, please reach out, we are still looking for our 2025 documenters!

Work Trade

We are looking for some women who would like to attend at a discount in exchange for working some hours before, during or after the gathering. If you are interested, please email wildheartwomensgathering@gmail.com

Tickets/Presenters/Schedule will be Announced Soon.

Take A Peak at Last Year’s Wild Heart Women’s Gathering

Any questions, please email wildheartwomensgathering@gmail.com!