Fire HorseWomen's Retreat

Agenda Options for Day 1 (Friday, May 1st, 2026):

Option 1: 3–4 Mile Option (Wellness-Focused Track)

4:00–5:00 PM: Arrival, Check-In, Settle into Lodging

5:00–5:45 PM: Opening Circle + Intentions (Trauma-Informed + Nervous System Grounding)

5:45–7:00 PM: Sunset Run (3–4 miles, conversational pace)

7:15–8:15 PM: Dinner

8:15–9:00 PM: Guided Meditation + Breathwork for Down regulation

9:00 PM: Free Time / Rest / Connection

Option 2: Higher Mileage Option (6–8 Miles — Run-Focused Track) 4:00–5:00 PM: Arrival, Check-In

5:00–5:30 PM: Opening Circle (Abbreviated)

5:30–7:30 PM: Sunset Run (6–8 miles, optional progression effort) 7:30–8:30 PM: Dinner

8:30–9:00 PM: Mobility + Recovery Session

9:00 PM: Rest

Agenda Options for Day 2 (Saturday, May 2nd, 2026):

Option 1: 8–12 Miles — Wellness Focused Track

6:30–7:15 AM: Breakfast + Fueling Education

7:15–7:45 AM : Dynamic Warm-Up + Movement Prep

8:00–11:30 AM: Route 16 Run (8–12 miles, scenic + supported)

11:30 AM–1:00 PM: Meditation + Nervous System Regulation Workshop

1:00–2:00 PM: Lunch

2:00–3:30 PM: Recovery Nutrition + Hydration Session

3:30–4:30 PM: Rest / Integration / Optional Bodywork

4:30–5:30 PM : Strength for Longevity (Low-Impact Personal Training Session)

6:00–7:00 PM: Dinner

7:00–8:00 PM: Group Reflection + Fireside Connection

8:00 PM : Rest

Option 2: 21–32 Miles (Run-Focused Track)

5:00–5:30 AM: Early Breakfast + Fuel Prep

5:30–6:00 AM: Route Briefing + Gear Check

6:00 AM–1:00 PM: Route 16 Long Run (21–32 miles, self-paced with support)

1:00–2:00 PM: Recovery Meal + Electrolyte Replenishment

2:00–3:30 PM: Rest / Nap / Passive Recovery

3:30–4:15 PM: Advanced Recovery: Mobility + Tissue Care

4:30–5:30 PM : Strength for Longevity (Low-Impact Personal Training Session)

6:00–7:00 PM: Dinner

7:00–8:00 PM: Group Reflection + Fireside Connection

8:00 PM : Rest

Agenda Options for Day 3 (May 3rd, 2026):

Option 1: 3–4 Mile Option (Wellness Focused Track)

7:00–7:45 AM: Light Breakfast

8:00–9:00 AM: Sunrise Run / Walk (3–4 miles, reflective pace)

9:30–10:30 AM: Closing Circle + Integration

10:15–11:00 AM: Brunch

11:00 AM–12:00 PM: Departure

Option 2: 6–8 Mile Option Run-Focused Track

6:30–7:00 AM: Light Breakfast

7:00–8:30 AM: Sunrise Run (6–8 miles, optional steady effort)

8:45–9:30 AM: Mobility + Recovery

9:30–10:30 AM: Closing Circle

10:30–11:30 AM: Brunch

11:30 AM–12:00 PM : Departure

Basics

May 1–3, 2026 | Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Hosted by Southwest Virginia Running

This Is Not Just a Retreat.

This is a reset. A return. A reawakening.

The Fire Horse Women’s Retreat is a 3-day immersive experience designed for women who crave more than just miles. This is for women who are ready to reconnect with their strength, their body, and their purpose. This retreat is built for runners of all levels, with flexible mileage options so you can meet yourself exactly where you are.

This is where endurance meets embodiment. a

Your retreat experience includes:
Lodging in a peaceful mountain setting
Nourishing, intentionally prepared meals
Meditation & mindfulness practices
Personal training & movement sessions
Nutrition coaching to support performance & recovery
Herbal & hormone education for women’s health
Mental health wellness & nervous system support
Guided excursions + time for integration

This retreat is for you if:
You love running, but know there’s a deeper level you haven’t tapped into yet.
You’re feeling burnt out, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode.
You want to feel strong, grounded, and aligned again.
You’re craving community with other women who get it.
You’re ready to step into your next level (physically, mentally, and emotionally).