TRANSFORMATIONAL
BACKPACKING
RETREATS
THE VIBE: This retreat is about breaking barriers and creating new ones—starting with yourself. It’s a space for radical self-expression, intimate community building, and growing resilience through the challenges of both the physical wilderness and the emotional landscape of transformation. It’s about embracing your wild, true self and reimagining your life from your inner compass.
“I felt I needed to be challenged in some way and this was definitely the ultimate test.”
“After the trip I felt refreshed & relieved. The only way I can explain it is that it’s literally like the deepest sigh of relief ever”
“Getting naked in front of each other, literally & metaphorically, was so freeing & liberating”
— retreat participants
There are those who are meant to follow the status quo and live a comfortable, predictable life.
Then there are the souls who are destined for greatness - trailblaze the life path that turns you on!
this adventure is for…
community builders
rebel visionaries & leaders of change
people who live outside of the box
those who desire to live in a just world with the freedom to bring your gifts to others in a way that makes you feel emboldened and alive
“I am grateful for the eye opening questions that Erika asks, the open space that Erika creates, and for the opportunity to rewild myself. I had fun getting dirty and wild and going on a true adventure!! My adventurous spirit was so alive during this retreat even when my human part of me felt fear at some periods.”
—Sarah
What do you say? – you, me, and 5 other BADASSES
on a 7 day backpacking trip to the mountains experiencing…
Moving our bodies with presence, intention + love
Exhilaration of living intimately with nature
Mind-body-spirit-earth connection
Splashing and submerging in refreshing, healing waterfalls + rivers
Honoring the land and mother earth, leaving her better than you found her
Breathtaking, sublime views of the Pacific Northwest
Living off of only what you can carry on your back
Transformational coaching conversations that leave you feeling seen, healed, lighter, with clarity and courage to embody the creative life force you were born to be
Bonding + building resilience through challenge, collaboration & the raw power of nature
Time alone in nature for introspection
Post retreat group coaching integration calls to lock in the lessons
Sooooo….are you in? :)
from this transformative adventure, you will walk away with…
sacred connection
An opportunity to slow down, soften your grip on life and connect with your body in nature. Disconnect with the outside world to reconnect to your authentic truth.
a CLEAR VISION
Craft your vision for who you want to be in the world.
What does it mean to be you?
What’s the mark you want to leave on the world?
What are your strengths?
COURAGE & EMPOWERMENT
You are guaranteed to experience that awesome feeling of, “I did it! WOW”... inspiring you to discover what else you’re capable of - that you can do hard things. It’s a huge accomplishment to say you backpacked for a week in an unfamiliar place with a bunch of humans you just met!
CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY
Become intimate with a network and community of Leaders of Change who will be your champions as you break barriers and innovate the path forward.
ZEST FOR LIFE
You know nature inspires your highest creativity. Leave with an invigorated, buzzing energy of aliveness to inspire bold, creative action in your life.
INTEGRATION
Something that is easily neglected yet so important, post-retreat integration will ensure that you are truly transformed. Take what the trail teaches you and directly apply it to your everyday life with 5 group coaching integration sessions following the retreat.
INTIMACY & RESILIENCY TOOLS
Learn authentic relating and nervous system practices so that you can create vulnerability, connection, and security in your relationships & communities back home.
inner & outer HEALING
Let go of the conditioned parts of yourself that no longer fit into the vision of who you want to be. Amply your unique essence while releasing fear & shame. Become rooted in who you are, so that you can trailblaze the life path that turns you on.
A co-creative portal for all women & gender expansive humans to reclaim our unique wildness, sacred interconnectedness with the earth, and knowingness that we can do hard things.
this transformational retreat answers the questions:
What does it mean to be you?
What is the magic you are meant to offer the world?
Who are you without fear & shame?
What lines do you need to draw inside in order to break free from the boxes society put you in?
What inner & outer resources do you need to lead your soul-inspired mission in the world?
How do you want to leave the world better than you found it?
What community values allow you & others to thrive?
THE DETAILS
WHEN
June 22-28, 2025
or
August 19-25, 2025
WHERE
Oregon Wilderness
HOW
Interested?
Keep reading…
HOW TO LOCK IN YOUR SPOT:
Fill out an application here.
Once you are accepted, pay a $500 deposit to lock in your spot. Pay off the rest of your investment in installments that work for both you and me.
Stay tuned for packing lists, itinerary, safety protocols, travel advice, pre-retreat community connection calls and more.
Applications and financial scholarship opportunities will be on a first come, first serve basis with priority going to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks.
If you enroll within 7 days of your application being accepted you will receive these bonuses:
Free gear rentals
90 minute 1:1 Essence Conversation with Erika before the retreat
1x 60 minute 1:1 Integration Session with Erika after the retreat
THERE ARE ONLY 6 SPOTS AVAILABLE. 4 SPOTS LEFT!
the investment
Super Early Bird Pricing
(Now - Jan 31, 2025)
Pay in full $1800
$500 deposit. $1300 due after 90 days
Early Bird Pricing
(Feb 1 - March 31, 2025)
Pay in full $2200
$500 deposit. $1700 due after 90 days
Standard Pricing
(April 1 - June 8, 2025)
Pay in full $3000
$500 deposit. $2500 due after 90 days
Your retreat investment includes:
Pre-retreat preparation: packing lists, itinerary, safety protocols, travel advice, pre-retreat community connection + orientation calls, and more.
5 bi-weekly group coaching integration sessions post retreat
Community discussion space to ask questions, communicate + connect
Trail permits + parking pass fees
Custom journal
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on trail
Gas transportation from Erika’s house to trailhead in Oregon
First aid supplies
Group gear like water filters, cooking supplies + tents
Accommodations post retreat
Energetic exchange for my assistant/co-lead
Energetic exchange for Erika holding space for 1:1 and group support for the week and weeks leading up to the retreat
does NOT include:
backpacking backpack, sleeping pad, sleeping bag and other personal items (limited items available for rent)
transportation to Oregon
potential emergency evacuation fees
Meet your guides
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Erika Boehme (she/her)
QUEER INTIMACY & LEADERSHIP COACH. WILDERNESS RETREAT GUIDE.
Erika has backpacked over 600 miles in 5 different states. She’s facilitated transformational coaching groups with ‘The world’s finest coaching training program’ and has served over 300 clients. Her mission is to co-create a socially just, environmentally sustainable & spiritually fulfilling world for all.
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Lolo (THEY/THEM)
MENTAL HEALTH & SOCIAL JUSTIC ADVOCATE. ADVENTURE ENTHUSIAST.
Lo is experienced with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and skills in outdoor leadership, emergency medicine, motivational interviewing, active listening and health + nutrition coaching. They love foraging, making art and sharing connection with new and old company.
Erika is “professional. respectful. made me feel seen and heard. confident. brave. adaptability. dependable.”
“you had a vision and made it come to life. I see you as someone who is truly living their soul aligned life.”
“Erika led by example and is a great coach. Her questions got each individual thinking for themselves and did a really great job with helping us further our own awareness. She also creates a welcoming, safe, and open space for others to be themselves. She really practices what she preaches too which I believe is a huge part of being a great leader.”
LoLo is “playful. light-hearted. confident. funny. brave. dependable. respectful.”
“Lo was good energy to be around. Her helpful knowledge of the wilderness & backpacking, and her experience as a former EMT created a safe space and confidence in our safety while on the trail. In her presence I felt safe to be fully myself.”
We pray for this retreat to leave a trace of loving kindness in the wake of whomever participates in it. We intend that it cultivates an inner peace that brings tranquility into the everyday lives of the participants, granting them a serene moment to take a breath in our bustling, overstimulating world. We want this retreat to create a space within each participant’s heart where they can hold themselves in grounding tenderness to take a breath - then be able to return to the world with a sense of loving justice, a vigor to fight for what they feel is right, and to heal the world’s wounds where only they uniquely can.
with Love & Stand,
Erika & Lolo
If you can imagine yourself on this magical journey but have some reservations, book call with Erika and let’s chat about it!
You will walk away with greater clarity on what matters most to you in this season of life.
This is a no-pressure conversation designed to address any concerns or questions and empower you to lead yourself from your own inner compass.
This retreat is for any woman or non-binary human who:
🌻desires to collaborate and connect in a conscious community
🌱Seeks thrill + outdoor adventure. You’d love to grow confidence in backpacking experience!
🌞Is comfortable being dirty, not showering for a week + sleeping in a tent with the outdoor elements.
🌱Is physically able (even if it would be challenging) to walk 4-8 miles per day, at potentially higher elevations than where they live, carrying a backpack up to 35 lb with their belongings.
🌻Is ready to be honest with themselves and let go of anything holding you back from your authentic self
This is NOT for:
✖️Men + humans who don’t care about social justice
✖️Transphobic and homophobic humans
✖️Women pregnant or planning to be pregnant in 2025
✖️Experienced backpackers who want to push themselves with miles + elevation.
testimonialS
Before the retreat, I feel I was getting lost in society, the day-to-day life of work, what the time was on the clock, to-do lists, etc... I just wanted to break free from that for a while and do something new.
After the retreat, I am the same person I was before but with a different mindset, new confidence, skills, knowledge, more clarity, inspiration, and LOVE!
I feel I transformed through all the gifts I experienced on the retreat: freedom, challenges, love, friendships, strength, power, putting down my shame for good, opening a new chapter in my life; a flourishing, more hope, trust, the present moment, nature, battle scars…
If there's any little part of you that wants to be a part of the retreat, just go for it! Life is too short and you won't regret it.
—BOBBI
I went way out of my comfort zone and it was worth it to see myself grow so much... more confident, more secure with myself, bolder, and deeply connected with myself. Getting to be out with nature for a whole week purely immersed in it was so powerful. I was able to connect with myself and this Universe at a deeper level than I'm typically able to. I was able to have incredibly powerful conversations with new friends and with myself. I feel so accomplished, proud, and I really have a deeper love and appreciation for myself. I had fun getting dirty and wild and going on a true adventure!! My adventurous spirit was so alive during this retreat even when my human part of me felt fear at some periods.
—Sarah
more testimonials
FAQs
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Expect to walk 4-8 miles on average for 6 consecutive days at elevations possibly up to 7,000 feet. Stay tuned for community hiking challenges to get in shape!
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I take safety very seriously. Everyone will be educated on what to do in case of an emergency as a part of pre-retreat preparation. Listening to and honoring your body will be a focus. My partner is a trained EMT and we both have experience in wilderness first aid. I will be carrying a satellite phone among other safety precautions.
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The post-retreat group coaching calls will be announced early June. Trust you will be able to attend or catch anything missed in a recording.
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June retreat: Count the 22 as your travel day to arrive in Oregon. We will return from trail early afternoon June 28. It’s up to your discretion to travel the evening of June 28, the 29th, or a later date.
August retreat: Count the 19th as your travel day to arrive in Oregon. We will return from trail early afternoon August 25. It’s up to your discretion to travel the evening of August 25, the 26th, or a later date.
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Book a call with me and we’ll go over any questions or concerns.