Find your way to Colorado and I’ll take care of the rest. You’re accommodations are in beautiful Airbnb’s in Longmont, within a short drive from others in the group and hikes and activities in and around the area.
Nearly 4 days of activity, learning, and laughter
- Airbnb stays
- Wednesday – Sunday morning checkout
- Single or double occupancy
(The group will be split among 4 Airbnbs – all located in Longmont, CO)
What’s included:
- Kick off (hors d’ oeuvres only)
- Mix & Mingle Meal cooking together (with a little competition!)
- Catered meal
- Dinner out – dine around
- 4 challenging yet realistic glorious, mapped/guided hikes in iconic Boulder
- Training plan sent within week of registering (2 months of training programming)
- A running clinic with guest author & coach (and tragedy survivor) Vicki Hunter
- Co-presented bodywork session: Fascia & Performance over 50/ Intro to stored trauma in the body
- A meditation session with guest instructor
- Weight training session
- Private mini session with Debra
- Active photographs of you as a strong, vibrant woman sent after the retreat as part of a movement to change the visual representation of women Flipping 50 (there are very few images depicting the vibrant life of a 50+ woman: so we’re creating our own)
- Coveted Goodie Bag (including author-signed book)
- Free time to enjoy downtown Boulder or Longmont, or to simply relax
- The possibility of some local “celebrity” or surprise activity.
Flipping 50 Colorado ’22 Retreat Lodging Options:
Single occupancy indicates private bedroom, Double occupancy rooms include own bed (twin) in a shared room
- $1795 double bedroom/shared space
- $1995 Single occupancy twin bed
- $2495 single occupancy bedroom (limited space in the Airbnb with Debra)
* Currently drop-in participation is not open. Preference for spots is first-come, first-serve. Much of the experience is about the connections you’ll make staying onsite with members of the shetreat.
Airbnb room types (and spots) available on a first come first serve basis
Sample Day Schedule*
- 8am or 9am hike (depending on location and weather conditions)
- 12:00 Shower Break/lite lunch
- 1:00 Guest speaker(s)
- 2:00 Special exercise clinic activity
- Opportunity to explore local area/nap/relax
- 5pm Dinner- Out/catered/group cooking & Activity (included every day)
*subject to change/rough indication of daily activities
General Daily Schedule:
- Wednesday 5pm Kick off meeting (Check-ins for Airbnb’s 3 or 4 depending on your stay)
- Thursday 8am – 8pm
- Friday 8am – 7pm
- Saturday 8am – 7pm
- Sunday 8am – 10pm (checkouts for all Airbnb’s – 12 at the latest)
*Each day will offer time to enjoy the beauty and scenery that is Boulder/Front Range area.
Between the hikes, mountain air, and activity you’ll sleep well, but we’re not out to exhaust you!
Count on:
- A training plan to be hike-at-altitude ready (participants will hike 6-7 miles some days)
- Flipping 50 hiking retreats provide 4 days of challenging hikes in a rhythm to allow alternate longer/shorter/ higher/flatter you want to be trained to do
- Meditation with a guest instructor
- Fascia, Physical Therapy, and Emotional Awareness for Longevity guest co-instructors
- Running clinic & presentation with an inspirational 60-something horrific accident survivor and ultrarunner (post-accident)
- Autographed copy of our guest’s book
- Personal Photo opportunities with our professional on-site photographer capturing strong, active, you in nature (you’ll have access to your images after the event and be a part of a collective of better images showing what pro-aging is)
- Iconic sites and guided hikes (no woman left behind)
- Amazing Airbnb hosts
- Opportunities to connect with women just like you for what have become for prior retreat attendees ongoing sources of friendship and support
What to expect after purchase:
- Register to save your spot. Limited spots available! You’ll receive confirmation and a welcome email. Soon after, a training schedule will arrive.
Fitness & Health Coaches…
$500 (add- on)
Interested in staying for a Monday business building session? It’s available, plus special offer: Sherpa hikes as pacers. If in doubt about your personal hiking ability level and comfort at altitude, please contact before booking. For fitness pros & health coaches 4-hour business session including pre-workshop consult with Debra, pre-workshop accelerator action planning, hot seats/idea labs, and presentation on business models.
**Openings for 4 fitness/health coaches who want to participate and pace for group leads on hikes, as well as stay for a business training Sunday afternoon 1- 5pm. (If participating as a coach, you’ll need to make lodging arrangements for Sunday evening).
Please note:
- Hikes range between 1 to 4-hours long. There are options for steeper or milder, but remember all hikes are above 6,000 feet in altitude! Be sure you’re being realistic. Do I believe you can do it? Yes. You’ll also want to prepare. I’ll send you more info about exactly how to prepare once you secure your spot!
