Women & Wolves

One-Day Retreats

Women & Wolves Signature One-Day Retreat

Wolf Connection’s Women & Wolves program series is now in its eighth year, and since that time we have been honored to host a growing community of hundreds of women who have gathered to experience the wisdom and medicine of the wolf. This isn’t just a program, it’s a movement, a sisterhood, Women coming together in community under the guidance of wolves and in stewardship of the sacred, vital energy we possess – that the world urgently needs.

Over the years, we have grounded our retreats and immersive programs in a myriad of themes – from honoring our rage and fire to dancing with the divine, to surrendering to stillness for the utmost wisdom. We are summoned to all of these invitations in 2025 and more. We come together to better live from our wild and notice how answering that simple call is a revolution.

Wolves exist without the boundaries of time or space or “have to’s”, trusting their capacity to respond to the environment as needed, without anticipation. “Dearest women,” the wolves ask, “what attachments are you willing to acknowledge and release as you step into wholeness and worth just as you are?” As you feel the terror of “not doing”, “not proving”, and “not performing” to prove your worth, what else emerges in the sacred temple that is your body and deepest wisdom? What wants to pour forth?

Our Women & Wolves Day Retreats are a six-hour journey of Wolf Wisdom, a taste of what we unlock as a Pack in our immersive Women & Wolves program. Deep within the high desert of the Angeles National Forest at Wolf Connection, we engage in thoughtful and purposeful ceremonies and activities throughout the day, while providing time for reflection and rest. There is a light hike with wolves, nourishing snacks, and one catered vegan meal from a local favorite we’ve been working with for years, Amara Kitchen, which lost one of its beloved locations in the recent Los Angeles fires. We invite you to join us for one or several of our Women & Wolves offerings this year.

Women & Wolves Corporate and Private Small Group Offerings: More information coming soon.

One-Day Retreats at Wolf Connection Sanctuary:
Ticket Price: $325
Time: March 29th: 1:00 – 7:00 pm 
 June 28th and October 4th: 2:00 – 8:00 pm

(Due to the nature of this event, only adults 18+ are permitted to attend)

Before emailing the Wolf Connection Team, please visit our Events FAQ page for information.

Please note:
We will not make accommodations for late arrivals as it will disrupt the group process. Gates will close 15 minutes past start time. Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes early to park and get situated, and to ensure entry before gate closing time. We welcome those with physical limitations to contact us in advance so we can explore accommodations given our location and terrain. This event will take place at Wolf Connection and will be outdoors.

Tickets are not refundable, but you can transfer the amount to any event or program or use it for any merchandise in our store.

Use of drugs or alcohol is not permitted on Wolf Connection property. Smoking restricted to certain areas.

MEET YOUR FACILITATORS:

Woman interacting with wolf

Micha Thomas
Program Lead for Wolf Connection

Micha is an Associate Marriage & Family therapist, certified coach, creative director, and founder of international organization weREWILD, a research-based psychological, anthropological, and story-centered resource, emphasizing therapeutic engagement with the natural world. Micha holds a masters degree in counseling psychology, with an emphasis on depth psychology, from Pacifica Graduate University. Micha pulls from her years of leading teams within the entertainment industry and non-profit sector as well as personal experiences to lovingly collaborate with the human program team and wolves at Wolf Connection as well as the participants.

Laurie Cousins
Program Lead for Wolf Connection

Laurie Cousins is a mindfulness teacher CMTP, integrative somatic practitioner, and trauma-informed educator. She has extensive education and training through the mindful centers of UCLA and UCSD and she teaches their signature evidence-based programs of Mindful Awareness Practices and Mindful Self-Compassion.

Laurie has found her home at Wolf Connection and enjoys multiple roles such as a Host of Events and Lead Program Facilitator guiding participants on a transformational journey of healing and self-empowerment through Wolf Therapy and reconnecting to the natural world. Laurie also has the honor of serving on the Pack Services team directly caring for the enrichment and wellbeing of these majestic wolves and wolf-dogs.

Along with professional consulting and a private practice based in Los Angeles, she enjoys being a lead facilitator of different executive leadership and human empowerment programs for several organizations throughout the country. Laurie draws from her passion for wolves and nature, ancient wisdom traditions, therapeutic healing modalities, and motherhood to support people and families to overcome adversity, embrace their innate resiliency, and cultivate joyful connections and purpose.

Disclaimer:
The information contained in this workshop, including ideas, techniques, and other materials, is educational in nature and is not medical or psychological advice. By registering for this workshop, you are not entering a therapeutic relationship with Micha, Laurie or any staff member at Wolf Connection, but rather taking responsibility for your personal experience and application of empowerment tools offered.