River and Root Retreat
May 1st – 4th, 2026
Escape to nature, meet like minded women, and spend the weekend making new friends!
Meet Your Hosts!
Curious who you’ll be spending the weekend with? Cate and Lauren are both online creators in the Carolinas. Here’s a short message from each of them!
Hi Ladies! My name is Cate and I’m an outdoor content creator, professional photographer, and lover of pretty much any activity shared with friends or family outside!!! My home base is currently Greenville, SC, but I’m often found exploring all around the Carolinas with my dog Ollie and husband. I strongly believe that nature is therapeutic and spending time outside is good for the soul, whether that’s a walk with friends, a backpacking trip, a patio moment, or just reading a good book in fresh air. There’s truly nothing better than building community with like-minded women, and I can’t wait to get to know each of you.
Hi everyone! I’m Lauren, a travel and lifestyle creator with a passion for exploring new places, trying new experiences, and making the most out of every moment. I currently live in Wilmington with my husband and our dog, Blu. I love being by the coast, but the mountains will always have a special place in my heart! I believe so strongly in the power of bringing women together to build genuine friendships, share unforgettable experiences, and create lifelong memories. I’m so excited to share this journey with all of you!
Cate Schweitzer
Lauren Richardson
What to Expect
Here’s a sample itinerary for the weekend! This is subject to change based on weather and other external factors. Rest assured, we will have a ton of fun!!
- Arrival + Welcome Gift
- Ice Breaker/Get To Know You Exercises
- Casual Dinner
- Campfire + Activity
- Hot Cocoa/Hot Toddy Bar
- Breakfast
- Guided Hike
- Lunch at House
- Swimming/Hot Tub
- Yoga
- Buffet Style Dinner
- Sunset/Games
- Campfire + Star Gazing, Depending on the weather
- Breakfast
- Guided Hike
- Downtown Highlands Exploration
- Lunch Downtown
- Winery
- Downtime/relaxation
- Fancy Dinner In
- Crafting
- Campfire
- Breakfast
- Reflections/Coffee Chat
- Farewell Photo
- Pack
- Departure
The Space
Testimonials
Attending this women’s retreat was truly one of the most uplifting experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I arrived, I felt surrounded by love, support, and understanding. The group of women who came together were all so like-minded and inspiring. Every conversation, moment of reflection, and laughter felt deeply meaningful. I left feeling renewed, grounded, and so grateful for the beautiful connections I made. This retreat will stay with me forever! 💫
Sonica Sharma
I hope that any woman considering going on this retreat will just completely lean in and take the plunge because it will totally be worth it. During our time together, complete strangers were able to create such genuine bonds and amazing memories that will last a lifetime. It was truly a magical weekend and I’ll never forget the time spent, the inside jokes made, the views taken in, the jams sang along to, the giggles screamed, or the hoots hollered. My only complaint is that I can’t replay the entire trip on a loop. Lauren & Cate are absolute gems and have attracted such down-to-earth, adventurous, bold, and like-minded women as their following and I’m so eternally thankful they decided to bring some of us together.
Rhegan Barnett
I’m so glad I said yes to going on this retreat with Lauren and Cate. This year I told myself I was going to say yes to more things especially when it comes to getting out of my comfort zone. I’m generally someone who takes some time to warm up so meeting 13 strangers was slightly intimidating but Lauren, Cate and all the women were so welcoming. We laughed, had life conversations & built memories together that I definitely cherish. The weekend was filled with so many special moments, beautiful hikes, cold plunges, conversation over delicious meals & nightly fires together. If your gut is telling you to say yes – go for it! I’m so glad I did.
Madison Miller
I had a great feeling about this trip going into it, and it completely exceeded every expectation. Genuine people, nonstop belly laughs, fresh air, tasty food, throwback singalongs, and friendships I’ll cherish forever…what more could a girl ask for? You really can’t put a price on an experience like that… but if you could, it was 110% worth it. My advice? Just book it.
Amanda Tilson
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