Join us for a GRAND adventure in the
Grand Canyon!
May 6-9, 2027
Adventure. Exploration. Magical Landscapes. Self-Discovery. Connection.
Day Hikes You Will Never Forget!
Option to explore Sedona, AZ by arriving 1 day early.
Stay Inside Grand Canyon National Park at the Bright Angel Lodge
17th annual Trainer In Your Back Pocket®
Empowered Escape Women's Retreat
Come find friendship and adventure during our 2027 women's retreat as we explore Grand Canyon National Park. Recharge your soul with breathtaking hikes, joyful movement activities, and some personal discovery in one of the country's most magical landscapes.
Tentative Itinerary
Activities and days are subject to change, as National Park Activities are not announced until closer to the date of arrival.
Day 1: Thursday May 6, 2027
Let's start our official retreat adventure by checking into the Bright Angel Lodge, the most historic of the Grand Canyon lodging options. Bright Angel Lodge offers a rare opportunity for a rustic stay at the Canyon’s edge. Settle into your cozy cabin or lodge room and meet for a group dinner at one of the lodge (or nearby lodge's) dining facilities. A gentle evening hike or activity will be included.
Day 2: Friday May 7, 2027
Lace up your hiking boots (or trail shoes) and let's explore one of the most iconic trails in the Grand Canyon National Park, right from the doorstep of our lodge: The Bright Angel Trail! Depending on your fitness level, you will have the option to make the hike as long or as short as you desire, as there are designated turn around points on this "out and back" trail. Note that we will NOT be hiking fully down to the river in the canyon, but will hike out and back, based on fitness level, time, and experience. Enjoy your afternoon and evening at the lodge's local hangouts, take the bus around and explore the park's visitor centers!
Day 3: Saturday May 8, 2027
Hopefully your legs are still in working order as we embark on another iconic trail, such as the South Kaibab Trail to Ooh Ahh Point, in the national park. Spend the day adventuring with the group, and spend the evening dancing in the sunset glow with a once in a lifetime silent disco party, right on the rim of the grand canyon!
Day 4: Sunday May 9, 2027
Enjoy the morning together before checking out of the lodge and heading home. Sip a quiet cup of coffee with the sunrise and join Abby for an energizing tai chi- flow movement session. Enjoy one last group wellness activity before departing home or to the airport.
Optional: Arrive the day before and stay in Sedona, AZ, Wednesday May 5, 2027.
If you'd like a little extra adventure time, fly into Phoenix, AZ (PHX) the day before our retreat and stay in Sedona, AZ. (approx 2 hour drive from PHX airport). Abby will coordinate a hotel that we will meet at, and explore a hike in this beautiful town! Enjoy dinner with the group or on your own, and then, let's enjoy breakfast and a morning hike before driving the rest of the way to the Grand Canyon. (approx 2 hours drive from Sedona to the Grand Canyon National Park). We may make a pit stop along the way to the Grand Canyon for a surprise adventure (weather depending).
The Details
Cost:
$1,444 pp (Active TBP member deposits before September 1, 2026)
$1,555 pp (Non-TBP members and deposits after September 1, 2026)
What's Included:
- 3 nights stay at the iconic Bright Angel Lodge inside Grand Canyon National Park. **
- Lodging cabins will be double occupancy, sharing one queen bed in one of the Bright Angel Lodge rim-view cabins. Each cabin has a private bathroom. For those wishing to share a room with 3 people, or if you wish to have individual beds, Abby has reserved a room inside the lodge with 1 queen and 1 twin bed each. If you prefer to have your own cabin, please contact Abby for the solo-room rate.
- National Park entrance fee (carpooling is encouraged!)
- Any group activities such as national park tours, hikes, wellness group activities, silent disco, and tai chi.
- One group dinner (pizza party)
- Welcome gift and room snack bag.
- As always, all activities are optional!
What's not included:
- Travel/Airfare to/from the Grand Canyon. Nearest large airports: Phoenix and Las Vegas. If flying into Phoenix the day before, Abby will be organizing a hotel in Sedona, AZ (halfway to the Grand Canyon) with an optional hike that evening and the next morning before departing for the Grand Canyon.
- Meals except our group pizza party.
- Rental Cars from airport to Grand Canyon (carpooling is encouraged)
- Souvenirs
- Extra gratuity for any potential tour guides.
How to reserve your spot/get on the wait list: (Registration opens June 15, 2026 for TBP members, and July 1, 2026 for non-TBP members)
- Email Abby your room/bed preference and if you will be sharing with a friend. trainerinyourbackpocket@gmail.com
- $500 non-refundable deposit due to reserve your spot due to Abby via check, Venmo or Zelle/Bank Transfer. Deposits placed online with a credit card will incur a 3% credit card fee.
- 50% of total due January 1, 2027
- Remaining balance due March 31, 2027
- No refunds after March 31, 2027. Refunds before March 31, 2027, will incur a $500 non-refundable fee.
About the Bright Angel Lodge
Bright Angel Lodge, designed in 1935 by famed Southwest architect Mary E.J. Colter, has a natural rustic character and is a Registered National Historic Landmark. This iconic lodge and its surrounding cabins are rich with cultural history.
Learn more about the Bright Angel Lodge and the amenities/dining facilities here.
Note: All parking lots on the South Rim are open to all National Park visitors. There is no charge for parking with your paid entrance fee, however during peak periods of visitation, it may be necessary to park in satellite parking lots, as there is no assigned hotel parking for guests.
There are no A/C units in these rooms or cabins.
**Please note: The Grand Canyon lodging has, in the past, canceled rooms last minute due to water being unavailable. Abby will have a backup plan available, but if the South Rim lodging closes, we may be staying in different accommodations in a nearby town.
Empowered Escape Testimonials
"Abby's Well Weekends are a breath of fresh air, much needed "me" time and a wonderful time to connect with new friends. I can't express how much these well weekends feed my mind, body and soul."
Mandy Curry
Lake Tahoe, Destin FL, Moab UT & Yosemite Well Weekends
"Yosemite was amazing! Breathtaking views as we hiked the beautiful waterfalls, and the evening belly laughs at the pizza party. However, Lake Tahoe has my heart. My souls feels at peace near the water. Its beauty from seeing it from the plane in the sky to viewing on ground though... just wow! My favorite was yoga by the water one morning, the calmness, the sun shining on us, and being in tune with me. Ahhh!! Such great memories!"
Jenia Vest
Yosemite & Lake Tahoe Well-Weekends
"Abby’s Hot Springs retreat was an incredible, once in a lifetime experience. Abby is a wealth of knowledge and has such a giving heart. She truly wants everyone to be their healthiest self, mentally, physically and emotionally. Taking time to recharge and rediscover yourself is something everyone needs to do now and then. Having a few days of self reflection and growth was exactly what my soul needed. I can’t wait for the next one!"
Lindsay Nunn
Calistoga Hot Springs Retreat
"I came to the 2018 Well Weekend (Napa Valley) not quite sure what to expect. What I found was a group of welcoming, kind women from all over the country looking to make themselves a priority and to build relationships with each other. The food was great, the location was great and the company was the best part!"
Tami Hackbarth
Napa Valley Well Weekend
"I have been on 7 Well Weekends and they all offered something unique. A Wellness Weekend is a place you can speak and not be judged. Vacations are great, retreating with positive, strong women...life changing!"
Brandy Womble
Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Moab UT, Destin FL, Napa Well Weekends
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COVID (and other illness issues) Information
Due to COVID (and any other potential illnesses), we recommend sharing a room only with someone you are comfortable sharing with. By joining this retreat, you understand that you will be sharing a house with several other women. We will respect and follow any rules and laws that California has in place to keep their cities and state safe.
Thank you for understanding.
