Women Rising Wild
with Wolves in Colorado

Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph.D., author of Women Who Run With the Wolves, described: “Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing.”  Her name is “Wild Woman.” And she dwells in that “place in time where the spirit of women and the spirit of wolf meet.” Discover this place within you among women and wolves this summer, register today.

At Women Rising Wild with Wolves in Colorado you will experience the presence and power of wolves through education and facilitated connection with the animals. You will witness firsthand the charge of creative energy and wild intelligence boldly alive in their bodies. With attention on this mirror to your own potential we journey together into the wild landscape of the feminine soul where we rekindle our own inner fire and enliven Wild Woman existing within us all.

Women and Wolves Retreats

2025 Event Registration is Closed. Join our waitlist.
And register early to join us next year!

2026 Dates:
June 12-14, 2026
August 7-9, 2026
September 25-27, 2026

Initiation and Wild Temple among Wolves in Colorado Event Details

Time:
Meet in Westcliffe on Friday at noon for a caravan to our event site and Mission: Wolf sanctuary. Our retreat closes at 2pm on Sunday. We will remain on site throughout the duration of our retreat. Late arrivals and early departures are not permitted.

Location in Colorado:
Women Rising Wild takes place near the town of Westcliffe at Mission: Wolf sanctuary in the Wet Mountains of southcentral Colorado. The drive from Denver and Colorado Springs to the retreat site is approximately four hours or two hours, respectively. Denver International Airport is our closest major airport. Colorado Springs Airport offers limited flights. Carpooling is strongly encouraged. Specific details, driving directions, and carpool coordination will be provided to participants after registering for the event.

Activities:
♥ 3 full days of raw, unplugged, wild, immersion in nature for connection in a remote wilderness setting and wolf sanctuary
♥ Sleep under the stars or tent camp
♥ Eco-stewardship and community living
♥ Wolf ecology and behavior
♥ Regional natural history
♥ Earth dance, yoga, kundalini arousal, and moving meditation
♥ Wild woman intelligence
♥ Your natural rhythm and flow in sync with the elements and collective needs of the pack
♥ Forest bathing
♥ Solo and group hiking
♥ Soul voice expression
♥ Howl among wolves
♥ Rituals for wild rebirthing
♥ Discover the medicine of your wild belonging
♥ Singing, chanting, healing sound journey
♥ Intimacy, safety, and sisterhood in your own shakti she-wolf tribe

Personal Supplies and Equipment:
♥ View packing lists
♥ Request to rent gear from us here

Investment for Women Rising Wild with Wolves in Colorado:
♥ Register this fall and pay in full: $600 per person. This discount is available only to the first 5 women to register.
♥ Early Bird Registration: $800 per person
♥ Regular Registration: $1200 per person
♥ Deposit: $500 per person
♥ Payments and Balance Due: Balance is due in full 4 weeks prior to our event. Payment plans may be available upon request.
♥ Partial Scholarships may be available: Apply here
♥ Contact us for future event details

What’s Included:
♥ Meals are prepared as a village. These include: dinner on Friday; breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday; and brunch on Sunday. Vegan and gluten-free options are available for an added fee.
♥ Two nights camping in a secluded forest space
♥ Private chat group for connection, planning, and post-retreat integration
♥ 1 hour of personalized one-on-one support for your Women Rising Wild experience. This includes one private 30-minute coaching session before our event and one 30-minute session after the retreat.
♥ Workbook with optional and required readings, meditations, journal prompts, and creative response activities to support internal readiness for this women and wolves retreat. We recommend spending at least 6 weeks with this interactive book to allow a deeper connection with our in-person retreat immersion.

What’s Not Included:
♥ Transportation to and from retreat is not provided. However, carpool is encouraged and supported.
♥ Camping equipment may be available for rent upon request.
♥ $50 Mission: Wolf membership. Please pay this directly to Mission: Wolf here prior to our event or onsite during our weekend.
♥ Travel Insurance: Please review our cancellation policy before registering for this event. Though cancellations are rare they can happen. The deposit and registration fees paid for this event are non-refundable. We recommend purchasing Travel Insurance which can cover non-refundable travel costs in case you or we cancel this event due to force majeure. Outward Travel can assist you in obtaining travel insurance for this event or it may be purchased elsewhere.
♥ Personal Travel Advisor: We have partnered with Outward Travel to help you coordinate all of your travel needs for our event. Jeoff at Outward Travel said “We are here to ensure that your logistics are well supported so you don’t have to worry about the details and you can focus on having a meaningful experience before, during, and after your retreat.” Please reach out to them for more information at 720-828-7665 or go@outward.travel

Diversity and Inclusivity Statement:
♥ These events are for anyone who seeks to nourish their feminine qualities and deepen into embodiment of Wild Woman. This experience is meant to be uplifting, friendly, playful, and most importantly safe for everyone. By attending this event, participants agree to inclusivity and co-creating a welcoming space for ALL people, plants, animals, and the earth. We agree to RESPECT ourselves and each other at our intersections in all dimensions including mind, body, emotion, energy, and spirit. Read more…

Statement on Mind/Body Health:
♥ You do not have to be an expert in outdoor athleticism or in peak physical condition to attend our event. Individuals with mobility limitations are not precluded from participation. Please contact us to discuss modifications and accessibility at our event location. Continue reading for baseline expectations for your physical ability without modifications at Women Rising Wild – Women, Wolves, and Wilderness camping retreat in Colorado. You must be able to casually walk one mile up and down gentle hills in less than 30 minutes; walk and hike on uneven terrain; stand for extended periods of time; squat near to the earth; comfortably sit on the ground; get up from the ground unassisted; carry a day pack with water, snacks, rain gear, and headlamp; tolerate rapid changes in weather; hike in low light and at night; and effectively communicate personal needs.
The emotional, spiritual, and physical nature of our events stretch us. Compassionate, cooperative, and respectful behavior is expected at all times during retreat and in our community. We reserve the right to dismiss anyone from our event at any time if they are not physically or mentally safe in the group. If you have questions about your physical or mental health readiness consult with a medical professional or licensed therapist. And contact us to discuss any concerns, accomodations, or questions.

Statement on Substance Use:
♥ Wild Heart Revival events are substance free. Use of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and mind altering substances is prohibited. We welcome you just as you are, unaltered and in your true wildest while on retreat with us.

Note on Technology:
♥ This Wild Heart Revival event is unplugged. Cell phone use is not permitted except for emergency, health reasons, or other extenuating circumstance. Phones must otherwise be placed away, turned off, or on airplane mode for the duration of our event.

Accommodations for Nursing Moms:
♥ Women with dependent children may bring a friend/mother/sister to support care for their child. If caregivers are men, they may create their own separate camp nearby so that mothers can visit with their children on breaks between activities and as necessary for feeding, etc. Please be in contact with us to discuss these kinds of accommodations to support your presence at Women Rising Wild.

Meet our Founder and Visionary for Women Rising Wild

Melissa Lynn Reed is the visionary for Women Rising Wild and founder of Wild Heart Revival, LLC. She is a fourth generation healer and transformational wilderness guide. Melissa holds a BA and MS in ecology and she is presently pursuing her doctorate in psychology with a focus in consciousness and spiritual studies. Melissa has over 30 years experience as a wildlife biologist specializing in studies of rare and endangered mammals. Melissa is a seasoned tracker, master medicine weaver, yogini, and mystic with deep and intimate ties with nature. She has led more than 200 nature-based workshops and guided more than 80 multi-day science and adventure retreats for more than 2000 adults and children. Summer 2025 Melissa hosted her 25th transformational Women Rising Wild wilderness retreat.

Melissa walking with Zeab and Rosie during our
Summer Solstice retreat in 2025 at Mission: Wolf

Have Questions about Women Rising Wild in Colorado? Every registration begins with a registration request and discovery call. Schedule a conversation with our organizers.

Ready To Join Our Colorado Packs?
Registration Begins Here:

Review our Registration Agreement including our cancellation policy, liability waivers, inclusivity statement, etc. Then register and submit your deposit ($200) and pay any remaining balance 4 weeks prior to your Women Rising Wild event via personal check, Cash App, or Venmo. Other payment arrangements may be available upon request. 

Howls from the Field: Testimonials about Women Rising Wild

Have questions about our logistics, activities, and the flow of our weekend, or whether this event is right for you? Schedule time to connect for Q&A.

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