Why Open Nesters Are Flirting with the Sober Curious Movement

Tamara after tee many martoonis

Let’s face it: for years, wine was practically a food group. It got us through carpool lines, lacrosse tournaments, endless band/choir concerts, and the “What’s for dinner?” chorus. But now, with kids grown (or at least pretending to be grown), many of us are realizing that alcohol isn’t exactly the save all we thought it was. Enter the sober curious movement—the lifestyle trend where women are exploring life with less (or no) alcohol, not because they have to do it survive all the things, but because they want to feel better, sleep better, and look better doing it.

And guess what? It’s not boring. In fact, it’s wildly liberating.

At Didi Retreats, we proudly embrace the sober-curious lifestyle with our alcohol-optional approach. You won’t find any judgment here. Whether you want to sip a craft mocktail with your sisters or enjoy a glass of wine at sunset, you get to decide. The point isn’t restriction—it’s presence.

Why Women Are Waking Up

We’re smarter now (and maybe a little wiser than our twenty-something selves who thought tequila shots were a good idea). Women are noticing the real impact alcohol has on our energy, clarity, and longevity. Here’s the kicker: what once felt like “fun” in our 30s now feels like a two-day hangover in our 50s. And nobody has time for that nonsense.

The Health Perks of Being Sober Curious

Choosing sober exploration doesn’t mean giving up fun. It means trading in “meh” mornings for fresh energy and more authentic joy. Some of the biggest perks?

Improved Sleep & Energy – Turns out, waking up at 7 AM feeling alive is better than waking up at 11 AM hugging Advil.

Better Liver & Brain Health – Your body finally gets to do what it was meant to do: thrive without extra toxins slowing down the system.

Emotional Clarity & Authentic Connection – No more fuzzy conversations you don’t remember. You laugh harder, listen deeper, and actually feel seen.

Open Nesting Meets Sober Curious

Open nesting is already about claiming more space for yourself - no longer dropping everything mid-sentence to answer a kid’s call. Pair that with a sober-curious lens, and suddenly you’ve got even more room for presence, creativity, and connection. Imagine swapping wine o’clock for a sunset walk, floating sound bath, or late-night belly laugh that doesn’t leave you clutching Gatorade the next morning.

The Bottom Line

Being sober curious isn’t about labels. It’s about experimenting with more presence and more life. At our retreats, you’ll find women exploring exactly this - sharing authentic connection, rediscovering vitality, and proving that fun without alcohol isn’t just possible, it’s often better.

So whether you’re “sober curious,” “sober serious,” or just “sober sometimes,” you’re welcome here. And don’t worry—our mocktails taste so good, you won’t miss a thing (except maybe that hangover you’ll never have to pack in your suitcase again).