Detours are NOT yoga retreats. Nothing against yoga, but Detours are different. They are curated experiences designed to push you just outside your comfort zone to the place where you feel most vibrant and alive. Hopefully, they offer opportunities for you to try things for the first time, supported by a group of like-minded women. And they are intended to provide time for you to reorient yourself back to what matters most to you.

All-inclusive for ALL Detours means that everything accept airfare is covered, from the moment I pick you up at the airport, to when I drop you back off at the airport. My intention is to enable you to plan for your Detour and know that once you arrive everything is handled. Any shopping you may do or service add-on's like a massage or a 1:1 session with myself or one of my experts are your responsibility however, and are things I work to outline before you arrive so you are well aware.

I grew up surrounded by nature and the outdoors and I'm still drawn to those places. But I also love exploring cities for food, shopping, and culture. So, you’ll find that Dare to Detour retreats offer both. No matter where we go, getting away from the familiar helps shift perspective, gives us a break from the daily grind, and builds up resilience.

My intention behind every Detour is to enable you to arrive knowing that all the logistics and small details have been planned for in advance, and that your safety and comfort given great consideration. Detours aren't necessarily uber luxurious, but they are curated to offer comfortable accomodations and the space for you to truly relax and let your guard down. And most importantly, Detours are fun, with opportunities to play and connect and simply be.

For each Detour, you have the option to pay in full at one time, or to pay over a period of 6 months through a payment plan. If you choose to pay over time, you will incur 3% simple interest on the total amount. Payment plans must be completed one month prior to the start of each Detour. Both payment in full and payment plans include a $750 non-refundable deposit. If you need to cancel your Detour, you must do so 30 days in advance to receive your investment minus the non-refundable deposit. Any cancellation within 30 days of departure, means that you will forfeit the entire amount of your trip investment.

If you need to cancel your Detour, you must do so at least 30 days in advance of the day of arrival in order to receive a refund of your retreat investment, minus the non-refundable deposit of $750. Any cancellation within 30 days of arrival means you will forfeit the entire amount of your Detour. No exceptions are made to this policy as all retreats are paid in full at least 30 days prior, if not longer.

We do our best to manage all food intolerances and allergies. Each Darling completes a Detour Intake Form, and has the opportunity to outline her dietary needs, which we then share with each Detour location. Should we dine out in a restaurant, it is the Darling's responsibility to inform the service staff of her dietary restrictions.

Some of our retreats include a double occupancy option. Each Darling completes a Detour Intake Form, and will answer a series of questions about her sleep habits and preferences. I also talk with each woman personally, at least once, prior to our departure to get a good sense of who will work well together. I have to say, my track record has been excellent, as many roommates arrived strangers and left as good friends and remain in touch with each other!

I create my retreats to be experiences that are transformational, fun, and deeply meaningful. I not only design them, I lead or sometimes co-lead them. I look for places that are truly special, with a strong connection to nature and the local culture, and seek out the best food, artisans, hospitality, and stylish habitats that are in tune with the environment. Because I believe that nature is the base element of our alchemy, I strive to make sure that my retreats are mindful of our impact on the environment and are as ecologically friendly as possible. I also want my retreats to be an opportunity for women to find community and to take a break from the everyday in order to open themselves up to a new perspective. That is really the magic of it all.