Women’s Spring Awakening Retreat
A weekend for women to connect, recharge, dust off the cobwebs of winter and welcome a new season of outdoor recreation. Whether you ride, hike or simply like to soak in nature: this is your space and your time. Expect all-level group gravel rides, women’s focused fitness and stretching workshops, yoga, hikes in beautiful Buchannan State Forest, and plenty of time to cold plunge, hot tub or cozy up with a book.
Stay in a modern mountain cabin featuring sleep pods or unwind in a peaceful yurt surrounded by the sounds of spring. Yurts are available in limited numbers and fill quickly; early booking is recommended to secure a yurt stay.
All meals and more included: Happy hour, Dinner, breakfast and snacks. Communal kitchen, bathrooms.
*There are mixed surface trails for bike riding throughout Bedford County. You are welcome to ride with the group or ride independently. We are happy to suggest trails and routes for all types of biking. But, PLEASE, Bring Your Own Bikes if you plan to wheel it.
Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 17, 2026
All-Inclusive
3-Day, 2-Night Retreat
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $490, plus taxes and fees
All-Inclusive Glamping Yurt for Two People - $1,300, plus taxes and fees
Glamping Yurts and have two queen beds and can sleep up to 4 guests. If you would like to book for more than two guests (up to four) each additional guest will add $200, plus taxes and fees to your reservation.
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
About your Hosts
Gravel Goddesses
We are a group of all-aged gregarious women who feel the forest through the gentle grind of gravel under our wheels. We uplift, support, care for and motivate each other to be our best selves: regardless of ability, background, or brand of bike. Gravel goddesses make the forest a safe place for all women to ride, hike, trail run or just sit with nature; we are here for each other.
Wellness with Nature
Resting on 150 acres, River Mountain is bordered by Sweet Root Creek, Warrior Ridge and Tussey Mountain. River Mountain's stunning spaces are designed for reflection, mindfulness, and good vibrations on your self-care journey. Creekside yoga platforms, a restored barn turned wellness space, and the calm of nature make this the ideal destination for peace and wellness.
Located just a few hours from D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh, in the mountains of Pennsylvania, River Mountain is remote yet easy to access.
THE GREENHOUSE
HAMMOCK HIDEAWAY
RESTORED 1850'S BARN
YOGA PLATFORMS
SPRINGS HOT SOAKING TUBS
SWEET ROOT CREEK
FRESH AIR + OPEN SPACE
EXPLORE
HIKE
STARGAZING
HIKE
CAMPFIRES + S'MORES
MEADOW TERRACE
HONEY + HIVE TOURS
History
Warrior Path
Running parallel to River Mountain's eastern ridge is Warriors Path, the great Iroquois Indian highway from Six Nations country, New York, to the Catawba country in the Carolinas. The historic path along Sweet Root Creek was one of the longest and most heavily traveled land routes in eastern North America, connecting Indigenous peoples over hundreds of miles.
The Underground Railroad
Black Valley was an active route along the Underground Railroad. Local histories principally credit four, free black residents with leading the aid network in this area: Rev. John Fidler, Elias Rouse, Joseph Crawley, and James Graham. Just to the south of the River Mountain property are 13 unmarked graves of enslaved people who died traveling the route to freedom.
Accommodations
Glamping Pods
Modern Design to Align with the Body's Circadian Rhythm
Standard Glamping Pod - Sleeps 1 Guest
Located in Cabin with Other Retreat Guests
Expansive Deck with Patio Seating
Top Pod Skylights to Fall Asleep to the Stars
Bedside Windows to Nature
Nestled Among Trees, Meadow + Creek
Mountain Views of Warrior Ridge
Glamping Yurts
Two Queen Beds
Picturesque Views of Tussey Mountain
Exterior Door Opens to Meadow Views
Electricity + Heated
Bedding, Linens + Towels
Indoor, Private Full Bathrooms with Shower Nearby
Filtered Water Nearby
Fiber WiFi Internet
Fridge + Microwave Nearby
Women’s Spring Awakening Retreat
Friday, May 15 - Saturday, May 17, 2026
All-Inclusive
3-Day, 2-Night Retreat
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $490, plus taxes and fees
All-Inclusive Glamping Yurt for Two People - $1,300, plus taxes and fees
Glamping Yurts and have two queen beds and can sleep up to 4 guests. If you would like to book for more than two guests (up to four) each additional guest will add $200, plus taxes and fees to your reservation.
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
Retreat Inclusions:
All Retreat Experiences
150 Acres of Nature
Accommodations
Daily Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Access to Hot Soaking Tubs
Campfire + S'mores
Daily Housekeeping
Fresh Linens, Towels, Blankets
Fiber Internet Wi-Fi
Check-In After 3PM
Check-Out By 11AM
Retreat Policies, Payments, Deposit, and Cancellations:
DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON RETREATS. This is for the safety and wellness of the dog and other guests joining the retreat.
25% non-refundable deposit to reserve. The remaining balance is automatically charged 30 days prior to the retreat start date using the initial card on file used to make the reservation and deposit. If reserving within less than 30 days of retreat start date, the remaining balance is automatically charged within 48 hours after reservation is made.
Please note that because River Mountain retreats are limited to a small number of attendees, to allow for a more personable, intimate experience, our cancellation policy is in place to help guests, hosts, and us alike work together sharing expenses that may arise from unexpected cancellations.
• All deposits are non-refundable.
• Full balance is automatically charged 30 days prior to retreat start date, unless otherwise noted.
• Cancellation requests submitted 61 days or more before the retreat start date, 50% of the total is due.
• Within 60 days of your retreat: full balance due, sorry but no refunds given, no exceptions.
Please know that our cancellation policy is designed to mitigate damages and costs incurred to retreat hosts and River Mountain in order to maintain the retreat experience and affordability for other retreat guests. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat, or for arriving late or leaving early.
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