Courage To Rest:Sept 12 & 13th: Women's Wilderness Retreat
An immersive two-day retreat at Trial Lake in the Uinta Mountains — built around one radical truth: you deserve to rest.
Spaces are limited — secure yours today
Experience the Beauty of Trial Lake
Nestled in the Uinta Mountains, Trial Lake offers an awe-inspiring backdrop for rest, connection, and renewal.
Trial Lake, Uinta Mountains
Peaceful Alpine Setting
Paddleboarding on Trial Lake
Outdoor Sound Bath
Yoga & Meditation in Nature
Click any photo to enlarge · Trial Lake, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
It Takes Courage to Rest
Join us in the beautiful Uinta Mountains at Trial Lake for a restorative women's retreat centered on one simple yet powerful truth: rest is a radical act of self-care.
Rest Is Not Earned
We live in a culture that treats rest as a reward for productivity. This retreat reclaims rest as a fundamental human need — not something you have to earn.
Radical Self-Care
Choosing to pause, to say no to demands and yes to yourself, is a courageous act of self-care. In stepping away, you give yourself permission to be fully human.
Space to Simply Be
No agenda, no performance. Just the mountains, the water, and the company of women who understand the weight you carry — and the beauty of setting it down.
"In a world that celebrates constant productivity, choosing to pause is the most powerful thing you can do for yourself."
Choose Your Experience
Two options let you choose the depth of retreat that's right for you — a renewing day in nature, or a full overnight adventure.
Option 1
Saturday Day Retreat
Saturday, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM MDT
- Paddleboarding on Trial Lake
- Hammock time in the trees
- Nature-inspired crafts
- Snacks & dinner included
- Campfire s'mores bar
- Sound bath & guided meditation
- Yoga & breathwork session
Option 2
Saturday & Sunday Overnight Retreat
Sat Sep 12 11:00 AM – Sun Sep 13 ~1:00 PM MDT
- Everything in the Day Retreat
- Overnight under the mountain stars
- Breakfast Sunday morning
- Guided hike — Lofty Lake Loop Trail
- Multiple trail distance options
What's Included
Every moment of the retreat is thoughtfully designed to restore, reconnect, and replenish — body, mind, and spirit.
Glide across the calm waters of Trial Lake on a stand-up paddleboard — no experience needed.
String up in the pines, breathe the mountain air, and let the trees hold you while you rest.
A deeply restorative sound bath experience with crystal bowls to quiet the mind and open the heart.
Reconnect with your creative side through nature-inspired crafts, then gather around the campfire for s'mores.
Guided Hike — Lofty Lake Loop Trail
Overnight guests only. Sunday morning we hit the alpine trail on the stunning Lofty Lake Loop — a High Uintas classic with multiple distance options so every hiker finds her perfect pace.
50%
Off Gear Rentals
Exclusive for retreat attendees
Gear Rentals with Crux Utah
We've partnered with Crux Utah Rental Equipment to make sure cost is never a barrier to adventure. Retreat attendees receive 50% off gear rentals — everything you need for a day on the water and in the mountains.
🎟️ Your discount code and rental details will be shared upon registration.
Visit Crux Utah RentalsMeet Your Hosts
This retreat is co-hosted by two passionate practitioners devoted to women's wellness, healing, and restoration.
Lindsey Macfarlane
Owner, Verbena Wellness
Lindsey is the owner of Verbena Wellness and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than twenty years of experience. She specializes in trauma-informed care and brings a deep, evidence-based toolkit — EMDR, IFS, and somatic and experiential therapies — to support women in profound, lasting healing.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- EMDR, IFS, somatic & experiential therapy specialist
- Over two decades of trauma-informed care expertise
Taralee Trammell
Owner, A Balanced Life
Taralee has been leading therapeutic groups since 2000. As the owner of A Balanced Life, she brings her whole heart to every space she holds — weaving together yoga, conscious breathwork, meditation, soundbaths, and recreation therapy into transformative healing experiences for women throughout the Salt Lake Valley.
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
- Yoga, meditation, breathwork & soundbath facilitator
- Serves 11 treatment centers & 2 senior homes in Utah
Ready to Give Yourselfthe Gift of Rest?
Spots are limited and filling fast. Join us at Trial Lake this September for two days of healing, connection, and restoration in the heart of the Uinta Mountains.
Questions? Text or Call Taralee at 801-633-2953
"I had an incredible experience with Taralee with "A balanced life". She holds a safe, calming space and guided the session with professionalism and genuine care. I left feeling lighter, more grounded, and deeply refreshed. Highly recommend for anyone looking to reduce stress, reconnect with themselves, and experience real healing."
Marcus P.