When most of us picture a women’s retreat, we imagine a weekend of green smoothies and silent meditation. That version exists, but it is only one small corner of what is actually out there. The best women’s retreats now come in wildly different shapes, from active outdoor adventures to laid-back creative weekends, and the trick is finding the one that matches what you want more of in your life right now. If you are ready to plan a getaway that is genuinely just for you, here are five women-focused retreats worth traveling for in 2027, each with its own distinct personality.
1. Camp Social: A Grown-Up Sleepaway Weekend in the Poconos
If you have ever missed the bunk-and-bonfire feeling of childhood summer camp, this one is for you. Camp Social is a women-only adult summer camp that runs as a 3-day, 2-night sleepaway weekend at a lakeside property in Equinunk, Pennsylvania, in the Poconos. It is all-inclusive, so your cabin, chef-prepared meals, and activities are all covered once you arrive.
What sets it apart is who it is built for. About 99% of campers arrive solo, so walking in on your own is the norm rather than the exception, and the whole weekend is designed around helping women meet new people. Days are filled with things like archery, hikes, yoga, arts and crafts, lake time, and evening bonfires. There are three weekends on the 2027 calendar, on June 4 to 6, August 27 to 29, and September 24 to 26. Tickets go on sale September 27, 2026, and you can sign up on the site to be notified when they do.
2. Explorer Chick: Outdoor Adventure at Your Own Pace
For the woman who recharges by moving her body, Explorer Chick has been running women-only hiking, backpacking, and bucket-list trips since 2014. The range is impressively broad. You can pick a three or four-day weekend getaway closer to home in the US, or go big with an international trek to places like Iceland, Patagonia, or Kilimanjaro.
Solo travelers are welcome and common, and trips are sorted into activity levels so you can choose something moderately active or genuinely strenuous depending on your fitness. Their 2027 adventures are already open for booking, which makes this a good option if you like to plan ahead and want an active, group-based trip with other women.
3. Sprucedale Ranch Women’s Week: Saddle Up in Arizona
Want to unplug and try something completely different? Sprucedale Ranch runs a women’s-only week each fall at a working dude ranch in Alpine, Arizona, tucked into the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. Horseback riding is the heart of it, with trail rides, cattle rides, and full-day rides throughout the week.
No riding experience is required, and the group is capped at around twenty women. Evenings include ranch-style activities such as line dancing, bonfires, and stargazing. It is a distinctly different option for anyone interested in horseback riding and a working-ranch setting.
4. Anne LaBastille Women’s Writing Weekend: Quiet Time in the Adirondacks
Sometimes the getaway you need is a slower one. The Anne LaBastille Women’s Writing Weekend takes place at Great Camp Sagamore, a historic camp on Raquette Lake in the New York Adirondacks, and runs in collaboration with the Adirondack Center for Writing. It honors the legacy of naturalist and author Anne LaBastille, and it welcomes a group of women who love the outdoors and want to put words to it.
The weekend blends writing workshops with reflective paddling, arts-based activities, and Adirondack readings, with two-night and four-night options depending on how long you want to linger. You do not have to be a published writer to come. It is an option for women looking for a quieter getaway centered on nature and creative writing.
5. Surf With Amigas: Learn Something New in Central America
For a warm-weather escape with a new skill attached, Surf With Amigas runs women-focused surf and yoga retreats in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The coaching is genuinely beginner-friendly, with beach lessons, one-on-one help in the water, and video review, so beginners can join without needing previous surfing experience.
Beyond surfing, the days include restorative yoga and adventure add-ons like waterfall hikes, horseback riding on the beach, and ziplining through the jungle. The retreats welcome all ages, body types, and skill levels. It is a more active warm-weather option for women interested in combining surf instruction with time outdoors.
Choosing the Right One for You
The right choice depends on the kind of time away you are looking for. Consider Camp Social if you want a social, women-only sleepaway experience designed with solo arrivals in mind. Choose Explorer Chick or Sprucedale Ranch if you want to move, ride, and be outside. Book the Anne LaBastille weekend if you are craving quiet and creativity, or Surf With Amigas if learning something new sounds like the reset you need.
You do not necessarily need an existing group to start planning a women-focused getaway. Check each retreat’s current dates, format and booking details, then choose the one that best matches what you want from your time away.
