Why Your Dirty Hippie Soul Demands a Bougie Retreat (and a Chef Who Knows Her Guac)

Let’s be honest, sister—you’ve done your time. You’ve been the lunchbox artist, cutting crusts and slipping in little love notes like it was an Olympic sport. You’ve redecorated bedrooms through every phase (Power Rangers, Butterfly Princess, glitter). You’ve slept in barf-stained pajamas just to steal an hour of rest. You’ve given up showers, sleep, and sanity in exchange for raising humans and holding it all together.

I know, because I’ve been there too. I have six kids, two dogs—including a lemon-law Frenchie I wasn’t allowed to return—and a full-time job. I’ve spent years running on iced coffee fumes and stubborn maternal grit. And if I’ve learned one thing, it’s this: we deserve beautiful spaces to land.

Because here’s the truth—our dirty, barefoot, peace-loving hippie souls crave simplicity, but our bodies (and our sanity) also need bougie. We want steps from the ocean. A kitchen with every amenity. A private female chef who knows how to make guacamole that feels like love in a bowl. Soft sheets that say, “You’re not on duty here.”

And it turns out, being in beautiful spaces isn’t just a want—it’s a legit health benefit. Here’s why:

✨ Your cortisol gets the memo. Studies show being in calming, intentional spaces lowers stress hormones. Translation: you stop feeling like you’re in fight-or-flight mode every time your phone dings.

✨ Sleep actually happens. When your nervous system feels safe (thank you, ocean breeze and cozy bedding), your body finally lets go. Remember REM sleep? Yeah, she’s waiting for you.

✨ Brain fog clears. Gorgeous environments boost dopamine and serotonin. That means fewer “Why did I walk into this room?” moments and more creative, clear-headed energy.

✨ Mood reset = family upgrade. A few days of beauty and restoration for you = a calmer, happier version of you for them. It’s not selfish; it’s the best family investment ever.

That’s why I retreat to places that are both—bougie and soulful. I’ve built spaces where women like us can breathe again. Because while our souls long to strip away the noise, our bodies and minds need comfort, beauty, and ease to actually let go.

So if you’ve ever thought, “I just need to exhale”—I see you. I’ve lived it. And I’ve created this retreat for women like us. Women who have carried so much, who are ready to retreat, restore, and remember themselves.

Because we’re not just moms, partners, or fixers—we’re whole women. And we deserve this.