Events & Retreats: Trails of Hope, Courage, and Resilience
Events That Help You Brave the Trail of Life
Outdoor experiences, campfire conversations, and story rich teaching to help women face life’s roadblocks with courage, resilience, and hope.
Life is an odyssey! It's full of winding trails, steep climbs, unexpected storms, and breathtaking views. At Odyssey of a Ragamuffin, I create event experiences that help women navigate those trails with honesty and hope. Through a blend of storytelling, faith, and hands on outdoor learning, I invite women to step away from the noise, breathe deep, and discover that they are not alone on the journey.
Where Storytelling Meets the Great Outdoors
Some lessons are learned in a classroom. Others are whispered by wind through the trees, waves against the shore, and the crackle of a campfire.
My events blend faith, raw storytelling, and outdoor adventure to help women:
Face the hard parts of their story without shame
Build courage to “do it scared”
Learn practical skills that mirror inner growth
Experience God’s presence in both the quiet and the wild places
From church retreats to weekends enjoying outdoor adventures, each experience is designed to help women overcome life’s roadblocks and step into their next season with a steadier heart.
Faith and Outdoor Adventure Transformational Learning
These events are more than sessions and sermons, they’re basic immersive, hands-on experiences that turn the outdoors into a living parable.
Basic Camping & Outdoor Skills
Setting up a campsite becomes a picture of building a life that can weather the storms.
Experiences may include:
Setting up tents and basic shelter
Creating a simple, peaceful camp space
Learning foundational outdoor safety
Talking about what it means to build safe places for our hearts
Fishing as Soul Practice
Casting a line can also be an act of letting go.
We’ll explore:
Basic fishing skills
Patience, waiting, and trust
What it means to show up, even when we can’t see what’s beneath the surface
Basic Off-Roading & Facing Obstacles
Sometimes the road gets rocky and the path unclear.
Off-road experiences can illustrate:
Navigating unexpected detours
Facing fear without losing wisdom
Learning when to push forward, when to pause, and when to turn around
Outdoor Cooking & Community Around the Fire
Something sacred happens when we gather around food.
We’ll lean into:
Simple outdoor cooking together
Sharing stories like we’re around a campfire
The beauty of being known, not just “fine”
Basic Trail Safety & Life Boundaries
How we move on a trail reflects how we move through life.
We’ll explore:
Recognizing emotional and spiritual “drop-offs”
Knowing when to rest
Setting healthy boundaries
Trusting God with the parts of the path we can’t see yet
Core Themes & Messages
Messages Woven Through Every Event
Every event, whether indoors, outdoors, or a mix of both, carries these heartbeats:
Hope in Hard Seasons
Discovering that God doesn’t wait for us at the finish line. He walks with us in the valley, the storm, and the unknown.
Courage to Do It Scared
From standing on the edge of a mountain to stepping into a new calling, we talk about what it looks like to move forward even when our knees are shaking.
Beauty in Brokenness
Like wildflowers pushing through rocky ground, our broken places can become where God’s glory shines brightest.
Resilience for the Long Journey
Learning how to keep going when nothing feels easy, and how to build rhythms of rest, honesty, and grace.
Purpose & Identity
Helping women remember who they are, whose they are, and what unique role they play in God’s story.
Types of Events Offered
You can customize these experiences to fit your community:
Women’s Retreats (Indoor, Outdoor, or Hybrid)
Campfire Conversation Nights
Guided Outdoor Workshops & Skills Days
Adventure Based Spiritual Growth Experiences
Weekend Encounters
Mother and Daughter or Multi-Generational Events
Outdoor Coaching Focused Experiences
Event Options:
Single session
Half-day
Full-day
Weekend retreat
Multi-day wilderness style experiences (by arrangement)
What It’s Like to Work with Me
My style is authentic, story-driven, and faith filled. I speak from the trenches of real life, life transitions, childhood trauma, chronic pain, autoimmune disease, and cliffside moments where fear felt louder than faith.
I weave together:
Honest storytelling
Gentle humor
Scripture
Reflection moments
Practical tools
Opportunities for prayer, worship, or quiet (if desired)
Women leave feeling:
Seen and less alone
Strengthened and grounded
Equipped with language for their own story
Braver than when they arrived
Booking Info & Next Steps
Ready to Plan an Event?
I would be honored to partner with you to create an event that fits your unique community, whether it’s by a lake, under the trees, around a campfire, in your home, or in your church sanctuary.
When you reach out, please include:
Event date(s) or approximate timeframe
Location (and whether it’s indoor, outdoor, or both)
Type of group (age range, size, context)
Level of outdoor activity or adventure you’re hoping for
Topic focus or theme (if you have one)
Accessibility and safety needs
Any special ideas or requests you already have
You don’t have to have it all figured out. Bring your ideas and your heart for your people—we’ll design something meaningful together.