Dare to Detour…

Offers experiences that support connection with self, and with a community of like-minded women

Believes that our stories matter, and provides a platform for sharing stories, and exchanging ideas and resources

Leans into the joy of pursuing all the possibilities each stage of life offers and empowers women to live with intention

Three women embrace during their retreat in Italy.

We Believe…

Our Purpose

At Dare to Detour, our purpose is to encourage women to venture beyond their comfort zones, fostering a deeper connection with their authentic selves, and getting comfortable asking, "What now? What do I truly want?" Through shared experiences, we aim to support exploration, connection, and friendships. We believe in the inherent leadership capacity within each woman, and we recognize the transformative potential of feminine leadership in shaping our world. Let's Detour together!

Women showing off their creative metalsmithing from a Montana retreat.

The Dare to Detour Manifesto

Welcome to Dare to Detour, where connections blossom, and adventures await, providing you with the possibilities you've been craving. Here, we embark on a shared journey to reconnect with joy.

At the heart of Dare to Detour is the belief that the simple act of taking a Detour can breathe new life into your perspective, liberate you from routine, and infuse intention into your days. We revel in risk-taking, leaning into joy, embracing nature, making new friends, and venturing beyond the ordinary to discover new adventures.

In our community, kindness is the cornerstone of transformation. Discover a space that uplifts and gently challenges, that emphasizes taking time for yourself and connecting with others. We champion a warm, light-hearted approach to transformative experiences, ensuring it's a delightful and accessible journey for everyone. True transformation, we understand, is a personal exploration...a continuous quest.

Laughter, dance, and play through rituals and creative practices aren't just encouraged...we believe they are essential elements that infuse our lives with joy. Every woman is a living canvas of unique beauty, and this concept continually evolves and flourishes throughout our lives. We celebrate the coming together of women of all ages within our community, embracing individuality and shared experiences.

To unlock your potential, we encourage pursuing all the possibilities life has to offer, from self-image and mindfulness to wellness, creative pursuits, career, relationships, family, money, and beyond.

Connect with who you are now and joyfully embrace the journey of who you are becoming.

Our Stories Matter

From the Darlings

At Dare, we unlock the door to deeper connection and understanding by sharing our stories. When we showcase the possibilities we've discovered for ourselves, it sparks inspiration for others to explore their own potential. Each of us has a wealth to offer, receive, and become. There's immense joy in supporting one another on our unique journeys, collaborating, and celebrating life's abundant offerings. Heck, if you woke up this morning - the day's possibilities are still unfolding! Imagine the collective potential our stories hold!

It's a privilege to feature stories from remarkable women we affectionately call "Darlings." If you're inspired, reach out and share your story – we'd be delighted to include it here. Let's continue weaving the tapestry of shared experiences and uplifting one another on this beautiful adventure.

Woman with horse in Big Sky.
Women toasting in the outdoors at the Nine Quarter Circle Ranch.

The Transformations We’ve Seen

  • Making Lifelong Friendships

  • Shifting out of one career into another, more aligned field

  • Building a profitable side hustle

  • Finding ways to spend more meaningful time with partners and children

  • Trying new things through the DIY Detour and Never Have I Ever challenges

  • Traveling solo

  • Pursuing a creative practice

  • Redefining beauty and going grey

  • Leaning into the joy found in the possibilities that arise through change and challenge

  • Making self care and well being a priority

  • Playing for the sake of play, not to compete

  • Grounding and meditating as a daily practice

Women dancing at a retreat in Italy.
Two women during their backpacking trip with the Beartooth mountains in the background.

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