Enjoy a weekend of inspiration and rejuvenation of your mind and body at the @elk_mountain_hotel with Wyoming’s own Prairie Wife at the 2026 Prairie Wife Retreat!

The Elk Mountain Hotel was built in 1905 and has been proudly serving its guests for over 120 years. The Elk Mountain Hotel is situated along the banks of the peaceful Medicine Bow River and sits among the cottonwoods at the gateway to the Medicine Bow National Forest in the quaint little town of Elk Mountain, Wyoming.

Join Prairie Wife (Cathy Holman) and other like-minded women for a weekend focused on creating a life you love…and getting out of your comfort zone! This year, we’ve added the option of participating in an 11-mile hike along the Rock Creek Trail on Friday morning. Then, enjoy a meet-and-greet and dinner on the first evening, and spend the rest of the night relaxing, stargazing, making new friends, and attending a book club discussion. Saturday begins with a full-service breakfast followed by a 3-mile-long moderate hike led by Prairie Wife. This hike will take you into the Medicine Bow National Forest and will offer just the right amount of movement and beautiful views.

Enjoy lunch with Llamas back at the Elk Mountain Hotel and then take some time to freshen up and rest after your hike before you sit down for a one-and-a-half-hour workshop led by Prairie Wife. This year’s topic is “Confidence, Aging, and Owning Your Power” After the workshop, you’ll create custom jewelry with jewelry designer Laura Hunter of @pureimpressions

Dinner will be followed by community time under the stars while staying warm next to a beautiful Fire Pit. End your weekend on Sunday morning with breakfast surrounded by new friends, and the option to have our event photographer, Amanda Henderson of @amandajophotowyo take professional headshots for you. Amanda will be along for the entire weekend, helping us capture all the special moments to ensure it’s an adventure you’ll never forget.

*ONLY 25 SPOTS AVAILABLE*

Head to PrairieWifeInHeels.com for all the details!
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