October 7-11th, 2026

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Mothering the World: A Retreat for Childfree Women

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About the Retreat

Contrary to what society tells us, not having human children invites women into deep inquiry with the act of mothering. For many, foregoing childbearing opens up profound questions about identity, meaning, creativity, aging, community, legacy, freedom, grief, and desire.

Where does our life force want to flow if not into another human life? Who do we want to become? What longs to be nurtured, claimed, and birthed from the depths of our feminine power?

Through Yoga Nidra, meditation, hypnotic journeywork, creative practice, Earth-based ritual, and communal connection, we will cultivate, honor, celebrate, and contact our inner intelligence about mothering the world beyond children.

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❋ October 7th - 11th, 2026

❋ Slippery Rock River Ranch

❋ 27544 Hwy 145, Dolores, CO 81323

View of a modern log cabin house at dusk, surrounded by tall pine trees and a wooded hillside in the background, with outdoor lighting illuminating the front entrance.

The Land

We will be gathering at Slippery Rock River Ranch, a 40-acre luxury ranch on the banks of Dolores River.

By October, the entire valley will be alight with golden aspens. Much of the retreat will unfold outdoors and in reverent relationship with the land, including meadow gatherings, outdoor meals beneath the pines, forest wanderings, and mindful time by the river to witness the beauty, impermanence, and ripening of autumn in the San Juan mountains.

A peaceful outdoor setting near a river with four black Adirondack chairs and a rustic wooden bench on a sandy area surrounded by yellow and green foliage, tall evergreen trees, and a bright blue sky.
Outdoor dining table set on a wooden deck, illuminated by candles, with a forested background.

What’s included?

  • An intimate, small-group container capped at 6 participants

  • 5 days of immersive retreat programming & 4 nights of luxury accommodations

  • Delicious, locally sourced, allergen-friendly meals, snacks, and beverages

  • Daily practice, ritual, reflection, and rest on the land

  • Guided meditation, yoga nidra, hypnotic journeys, Earth-based ritual, somatic grounding, and creative practice

  • 1,100+ feet of private riverfront plus national forest access directly from the property

  • Hot tub, fire pit, outdoor shower, and yoga studio

  • Optional hiking, aspen peeping, and river cold plunging

  • Deep connection & community building with other childfree women

  • Opening and integration Zoom circles before and after the retreat

Reserve Your Spot

To reserve your place, choose your preferred accommodation below. Each option has limited space and will be closed once it is fully booked. You may choose to pay in full or a pay in monthly installments. Pricing is inclusive of all meals, lodging, activities, and programming for the duration of the 5-day retreat.

A non-refundable $600 deposit holds your spot, with the remaining balance due by August 9th, 2026. Please read our Cancellation Policy in the FAQs below.

A cozy bedroom with a large wooden bed, multiple pillows, and a Southwestern style blanket. The room has a fireplace, a large window with patterned curtains, and wall-mounted reading lamps. Decor includes framed artwork on a shelf above the fireplace and a patterned rug.

Private Casita - $2,800


There is a fully separate luxury casita with a plush queen bed. The private casita comes equipped with a porch, floor-to-ceiling folding doors, a gorgeous en suite bathroom, gas fireplace, and coffee bar. The casita is located in close proximity to the main lodge, outdoor shower, hot tub, and yoga studio.

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Living room with large glass windows and door leading to outdoor patio, featuring a sofa, armchairs, coffee table, and spiral staircase, with natural wood and modern decor.

Shared Cabin - $2,200 or $2,100


This spacious shared cabin features a spiral staircase leading to an upstairs loft with a queen bed separated by a half wall from an adjoining room with two twin beds. The cabin includes a generous living area and a large shared bathroom. Pricing varies based on bed type and configuration.

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A cozy studio apartment with a small kitchen area and a bed, featuring a large window with trees outside, a ceiling fan, and a round patterned rug.

Shared Cottage - $2,150


The cottage has more privacy from the main lodge and is located steps from the river. It has a spacious king bed (to share)*, mini kitchen, large closet, and small refrigerator.  In addition to a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom, an additional bathroom is available downstairs. Ideal for friends traveling together.

*Please note this option is for a shared sleeping arrangement

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Meet the Facilitators

A woman with long dark hair, tattoos on her arms, and a big smile, sitting by a lake with mountains and greenery in the background on a sunny day.

Hannah Smith

Hannah is the founder of Earthfelt Beings, an Earth-based mentorship practice in Durango, CO. Her ecosystem of offerings is designed to support women in the remembrance and reclamation of who they are and what they're here to offer the living, breathing world.

Hannah's unique background in social work, ecotherapy, Yoga Nidra, and private cheffing weaves together to nurture embodied transformation from the inside out. Rooted in reciprocity with the more-than-human world, Hannah's offerings engage with the frameworks of nourishment, feeling, rest, and connection to help women fully inhabit their soul's magic.

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A woman with long brown hair, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses resting on the brim, takes a selfie with a brown and white horse in an outdoor setting. The woman is wearing a denim jacket and a turquoise shirt. The background shows a fence, a remote landscape, and a partly cloudy sky.

Victoria Levi-Word

Victoria is the founder of Earthbound Endings, a hypnotherapy and end-of-life doula practice in Durango, CO that supports people in the spiritual exploration of mortality, loss, grief, and existential distress.

Through years of meditation, Dharma study, and eco-spiritual practice, she’s come to understand the Earth’s cycles of decay and regeneration as profound guides for embracing impermanence and befriending the unknown. She is guided by the belief that engaging with mortality helps us become more bold, present, enchanted, and embodied within the mystery of life.

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Explore the Space

  • Open-concept kitchen and dining area with a high, wood-paneled ceiling, black cabinetry, a large island with a sink, and a dining table with striped chairs. There's artwork on the wall, a balcony with black railing, and large windows revealing trees outside.

    Main Lodge

  • A spacious rustic living area with wooden walls and ceiling beams, large windows, and modern furniture, including armchairs, a dining table with striped chairs, and decorative logs on the wall.

    Main Lodge

  • Living room with vaulted wood ceiling, large windows, white walls, a beige carpet, a white sectional sofa with pillows, a rustic wooden bench, and a fireplace with a fire inside.

    Main Lodge - Lounge

  • Modern kitchen with blue cabinets, white countertops, and large windows, decorated with a cow skull and a fruit basket.

    Main Lodge

  • Covered outdoor patio with wooden flooring, a large rustic wooden dining table, and chairs. There is a seating area with cushions, a grill, and a potted plant. Green trees and forest in the background.

    Main Lodge - Patio

  • Hot tub in an outdoor setting surrounded by tall evergreen trees and a clear blue sky.

    Hot Tub

  • Living room with large windows, curtains, a fireplace, a beige armchair, and a ceiling light.

    Private Casita

  • Small bathroom vanity with a black cabinet, white countertop, and black faucet. A mirror with a dark wood frame is above the sink. Two wall-mounted light fixtures with glass shades are on either side of the mirror. A small bouquet of white flowers and a striped cloth are on the countertop. The area has a colorful striped rug on the light wood floor and a white wall.

    Private Casita - Bathroom

  • Comfortable outdoor seating area on a wooden deck under a covered patio, overlooking a lush green forest with tall trees and a bright blue sky.

    Shared Cabin Porch

  • Living room with a fireplace, sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to a wooded outdoor area. Modern decor with shelves, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

    Shared Cabin - Living Room

  • A bedroom with a large bed, white bedding, decorative pillows, black metal bed frame, wall-mounted industrial-style lamps, windows with greenery outside, beige carpet, and light-colored walls with a dark wooden ceiling beam.

    Shared Cabin - Queen Bed

  • A bedroom with two twin beds, white bedding, and black headboards. A nightstand with a fish design is between the beds, holding a white lamp. There is a small window behind the nightstand and a circular mirror hanging above it.

    Shared Cabin - Twin Beds

  • A modern bathroom with a double vanity, black framed mirrors, wall-mounted light fixtures, and a gallery of black-and-white framed photographs on the wall.

    Shared Cabin - Bathroom

  • Red wooden house surrounded by trees and mountains with a gravel yard in the foreground.

    The Cottage

  • A cozy bedroom with large windows showing a view of trees outside, a bed with white linens in the foreground, a beige armchair, and a wooden kitchen area with black window frames, cabinets, and a countertop.

    The Cottage

  • A modern bathroom featuring a dark wooden cabinet with orange handles, a glass shower door with a black handle, a vanity with a white countertop, and a mirror with warm lighting.

    Cottage Bathroom

  • Small rustic cabin with a metal roof and large windows, surrounded by tall trees, with a wooden porch and a pathway nearby.

    Yoga Studio

  • An outdoor shower area with a wooden structure, mounted black shower head with a flexible hose, and a warm-colored wooden railing, overlooking a forested landscape with trees and mountains in the background.

    Outdoor Shower

  • A peaceful river flowing through a lush green forest with tall pine trees on both sides and a mountain in the background.

    Private Pond

  • A scenic view of a river flowing through a forest with tall pine trees and autumn-colored deciduous trees, under a clear blue sky.

    Private River Front

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Absolutely.

    This retreat is open to women with many different relationships to motherhood, including those who are confidently childfree, questioning, grieving, uncertain, or considering what a meaningful life beyond traditional social scripts might look like for them.

    The intention is not ideological clarity, but creating a thoughtful, compassionate space for reflection, connection, and deep exploration of feminine power.

  • A non-refundable $600 deposit is required to reserve your spot at the retreat. Full payment must be received by August 9, 2026.

    Due to the small size of the retreat and the advance planning required, no refunds will be issued after August 9, 2026.

    If you need to cancel prior to August 9, 2026, any payments made beyond the initial deposit will be refunded. You are welcome to transfer your spot to another participant with facilitator approval.

  • As much as we love our furry family members, pets are not allowed at this retreat.

  • We ask that participants refrain from bringing or using alcohol or recreational drugs during the retreat.

    Our intention is to create a grounded, clear, and present container that supports connection, restorative rest, and contemplative practice.

    This does not apply to any prescription medications or treatments. Please continue following the guidance of your medical provider.

  • We strongly encourage participants to unplug for the duration of the retreat in order to fully arrive in the experience and connect with themselves, one another, and the land.

    There will be an option to turn in your phone at the beginning of the retreat if you’d like additional support disconnecting. The property is equipped with WiFi, and facilitators will have access to phones in case of an emergency.

    To help preserve the retreat container, phones and laptops will not be permitted in the common areas or outdoor gathering spaces. However, you are welcome to thoughtfully use your devices in your private accommodation.

  • Sample only, subject to change:

    7 AM: Optional meditation sit by the river

    7:30 - 8:30 AM: Breakfast

    9 - 10 AM: Somatic practice

    10:30 - Noon: hypnotic journeywork, yoga nidra, or meditation

    12:30 - 1 PM: Lunch

    2:30 - 5:00 PM: Relational & creative practice (may include hiking into aspens, meadow gatherings, and other Earth-based ritual)

    6 - 7 PM: Dinner

    8 - 9 PM: Closing practice. May include chanting, meditation/Dharma talk, connection time, or further somatic & creative activities

  • Check in starts at 12 PM on October 7th. A beautiful lunch will be served to welcome everyone.

    Check out is after breakfast at 10 AM on October 11th.