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Featured Retreat

    • Premium lodging

    • All daily meals, tailored to dietary restrictions (Friday dinner - Sunday breakfast)

    • 2 therapeutic group sessions per day

    • 1-1 sessions with guides as needed

    • 1 guided 2.7 mile local hike

    • Swimming + picnic at the lake

    • Ample time for rest & reflection

  • Day 1
    Time to settle in and get to know your group. Group dinner and evening games.

    Day 2
    A morning hike followed by a group sessions in nature. Lunch and lounge by the lake. Evening activities at the cabin.

    Day 3
    A final group session a brunch. Optional swim or water activity at the lake.

  • Arrive at your leisure. We recommend arriving before dinner on Friday night. The cabin is a 2 hour drive from Los Angeles. We are happy to coordinate rides as needed. The retreat will end after brunch on Sunday. Participants have the option to explore Big Bear or return to the lake after brunch.

    • Comfortable clothing for lounging, hiking, sleeping, and swimming. Layers are encouraged as temperatures can vary.

    • Athletic shoes for a 3-mile hike. Sandals for the beach. House slippers if desired.

    • Sunscreen, hat or sun protection, bug spray, tote bag or backpack, toiletries.

    • A journal if desired.

    • An open mind and a good attitude!

Luxury Women's Only Big Bear Getaway - May 29-31
$950.00

Kick off summer with a beautiful, recharging weekend in a 5-star cabin in Big Bear, California. Open to women ages 18-26.

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Luxury Women's Only Big Bear Getaway - May 29-31
$950.00

Kick off summer with a beautiful, recharging weekend in a 5-star cabin in Big Bear, California. Open to women ages 18-26.

Your Guides

Catey Appel

Founder, CEO, LMFT

Inward Adventures is a the culmination of decades of personal and professional experience for our founder. Having worked in almost every level of mental health care, Inward Adventures is her brainchild and dream come true. She oversees and curates every adventure, and is always on the hunt for the next best destination, experience, and adventure guide.

Ricki Friedman

Ricki is a certified life coach who has been guiding clients on self-improvement, facing fears with compassion, and overcoming obstacles for over a decade. She has helped thousands of clients through her online programming and top 100 podcast Steps Forward. She specializes in life-transitions, managing grief, and addiction. 

Mentor, Speaker, Adventure Guide

01 / Premium Lodging

Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.

02 / Expert Facilitation

Led by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.

03 / Collaborative Energy

Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.