The Year of

the Feminine

5th Annual Women’s Wellness Retreat

Ciavana, Carefree, AZ

What It Means to Be Feminine—Nutritionally, Sexually & Spiritually

The Experience

Emilee invites you to the serene Civana Wellness Resort for a 4-day immersive retreat designed to nourish your inner world and, in turn, elevate your physical health.

We live in a world that celebrates and rewards masculine traits—drive, productivity, competition, doing. While these qualities have their place, living in constant pursuit and performance can lead to disconnection, depletion, and quiet suffering.

This retreat is an invitation to reconnect with the feminine within—qualities like softness, intuition, receptivity, pleasure, and presence. Through nourishing practices, meaningful conversation, and embodied experiences, you’ll explore what it means to find your balance between the masculine and feminine—physically, sexually, and spiritually.

You’ll leave with tools, insight, and a deeper sense of self—rooted in joy, vitality, and the kind of peace that comes from coming home to who you truly are.

SAMPLE ITINERARY*
(daily timeline coming soon)


Wednesday, February 5 | Introduction to Connection
Arrival & Dinner

Thursday, February 6 | Connection to Self
Exploring Padre Canyon in Snow Canyon State Park (Approx. 7 miles w/ shorter options)
Learning Session with Canyon Exploration  (Approx. 1-3 Miles)
Sand Dune Yoga
Stargazing

Friday, February 7 | Connection to Others
Exploring Gila Trail & Scout Cave in Snow Canyon State Park (Approx. 15 miles w/ shorter options)
Learning Session

Saturday, February 8 | Connection to Our Universe
Sunrise Speedwork or Walk (Approx. 9 miles w/ shorter options)
Quest Adventure - Rock Climbing, Rappelling & Zip Lines
Sunset Yoga
Karaoke Party

Sunday, February 9 | Retreat Wrap Up
Departure

*Subject to Change

  • Emilee

    Host

    Emilee Wise, a leader in the wellness industry for over 20 years, is a certified Nutritionist and Life Coach known for her holistic approach to health. Integrating internal work (beliefs, thoughts, feelings) with external practices (nutrition, sleep, exercise), Emilee creates retreats to connect with clients and welcome new participants into a supportive community. Her retreats focus on practical skills for daily life and provide a safe space for deeper conversations. With additional training in functional medicine, women’s health, and spiritual psychology, plus personal experience as an avid ultra runner and cyclist, Emilee brings a wealth of knowledge and personal insight to her work.

  • Colleen

    Co-Host

    Colleen Rue is a seasoned endurance athlete and dynamic media professional with a rich and varied career. She brings an expertise and passion to her work, helping others achieve their goals and push their limits. Her unique skill set allows her to forge deep connections between people and brands, enhancing events and experiences with her engaging presence.

    Colleen’s ability to foster personal growth and build lasting bonds is at the heart of her work. Whether she’s motivating athletes to cross the finish line or captivating an audience with her words, she creates meaningful experiences that resonate long after the event is over.

  • BEKAH

    Guest Speaker

    Bekah Vandenberg is a holistic teacher, master of the breath and unconventional practitioner. She is part shaman, part guide, part movement aficionado, part linguist, part Jungian therapist, all Australian attitude and with earthy humor. Bekah works with people from many diverse cultures and backgrounds and yet they share one thing in common: an intrinsic desire to be the best version of themselves. She has been working one on one with people all over the world for 30 years.