Wondering Woman: Illinois Day Trip
Join the women of Empowered to Explore for our first ever Midwest day trip!
April 12th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A Private Farm near New Boston, Illinois
This trip will weave together experiences of nature immersion, learning, and sisterhood. We will spend the day embracing the springtime by going on an easy-moderate hike, learning more about the native plants and animals in our region, having a picnic lunch and leaving ample time to sit and chat in the sunshine!
Our goal is that every woman leaves this day feeling more grounded in herself, and connected with the women in her community and the land she lives on.
Fran Letts, Illinois native and founder of Empowered to Explore will be your guide for this gathering. Fran is a certified Women’s Guidance Facilitator, a Wilderness First Responder, and has been an outdoor facilitator for over 7 years. She brings an introspective element into exploring the outdoors which allows you to more deeply connect with yourself while adventuring.
Your registration includes lunch and snacks throughout the day.
**Get 15% off your total registration if you purchase two spots and bring a friend! Use code: BUDDY15
Sunday Sessions
Come share, connect, ground and take action relating to recent threats against our public lands.
These sessions are fully virtual, free, and open to women/femme only. Pre-Register below for the link to join.
Women's Ski Retreat
Join us for a women’s ski retreat at Wolf Creek Ski Area! Two separate weekend dates available in January and February!
Women's Rock Climbing Trip
Join us October 11th - October 12th, near Conifer, Colorado for a weekend of sisterhood and rock climbing!
We will spend the afternoon and evening on Friday (the 11th) getting to know one another and camping on a nearby ranch. On Friday night, we will engage in some group sharing, a meditation, and sound healing session.
On Saturday morning, we will head out to Staunton State Park and meet two women guides from Denver Mountain Guiding who will teach us all about outdoor, sport rock climbing. Our climbing session will last approximately 6 hours, with ample opportunity to ask questions, climb, and connect with one another.
This retreat, while short, is meant to give you a quick weekend getaway-- right outside of Denver, connect with other women in your area, and learn how to feel more empowered in your body and this sport!
If you are a total beginner, that is A-Okay, and we will teach you all you need to know.
If you're a climbing pro, that's great and we would love to have you share your knowledge and experiences.
**Dinner on Friday, and Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday are included in the price of registration, as is all the necessary climbing gear and payment for the guides and facilitators. If you need any camping gear, we have rental items as well.
New Moon Ceremony: Virtual
Join our virtual New Moon celebration, a mini session to our 5-Week, ReWild Your Soul program!
The transition between seasons can sometimes feel a little tumultuous, you deserve some time to ground and connect with yourself, the moon and, of course, other women.
This 60-minute session will start with a guided meditation and then we will engage in an intention setting ceremony and celebrate any recent wins with one another while also looking forward to the next lunar cycle. This session is entirely virtual, but please have a journal, and any other cozy, witchy things you need to enjoy the evening!
Your facilitator, Fran Letts, is a certified Women’s Guidance Facilitator and works weekly as a facilitator for groups struggling with mental health. She is an avid outdoorswoman and loves getting women to connect with themselves, each other and the beautiful planet we get to live on.
I hope to see you soon!!
Women's Retreat: Colorado Fly Fishing
Join the women of Empowered to Explore as we spend a weekend in Southern Colorado, camping, frolicking, learning to fly fish and gaining a deeper sense of confidence within ourselves!
Women's Retreat (Single Day): Connection and Plant I.D.
Join us for a day centered around connection, with a focus on learning about the different plants in your area alongside other amazing women in your community. Lunch, snacks, and education materials are included in the registration fee.
Adventure Planning Session: June 2nd
Come dream, share and plan about your ideas for upcoming adventures you want to embark on this year. Whether you have an idea dialed in and are needing some scheduled time to plan or are wanting some guidance on where to go and how to prepare, we are here to support!
Full Moon Gathering- Pagosa Springs, CO
Come join the women of Pagosa for an outdoor Full Moon Celebration. Complete with a little bit of hiking, some journaling and meditation and of course, getting to meet new amazing women! Don’t miss out
Full Moon Gathering- VIRTUAL
Can’t make our in-person session? No worries! We can still connect virtually. Our 60 minute session will include a guided meditation, journaling, sharing and learning about the power of the Full Moon!
Women’s Ski Retreat
Join us in Pagosa Springs, Colorado for a weekend on the slopes at Wolf Creek Ski Area. Whether you are a skier, snowboarder or have never tried either, we invite you to come join us for a weekend of adventure, relaxation and connection with other powerful women.
Re-Wild Your Soul: A Virtual Community Course
Join our 5-week, fully virtual, synchronous course: designed for women who are seeking community and connection with the Earth and other women.
Learn about connecting with the lunar cycle, engage in introspective activities and share in a safe space with likeminded women so that you can go through life with a more grounded sense of who you are and how you can connect with your purpose.