Wild Wellness

An Autumn Retreat in Ojai | October 15–18

As autumn settles over Ojai with crisp mornings, golden light, and cool evenings beneath the stars, join us for Wild Wellness—a restorative long weekend at Rolling Thunder Ranch, a luxe-rustic garden sanctuary designed for movement, nourishment, connection, and deep exhale. Together, we'll embrace the beauty of slowing down while cultivating strength, resilience, and vibrant well-being through inspire Yoga, strengthening Pilates, embodied dance, guided meditation, scenic hikes, nourishing seasonal meals, hot tub soaks, and meaningful conversation.

Thoughtfully curated for women entering a powerful new season of life, this retreat offers space to reconnect with your body, renew your energy, and deepen your understanding of whole-person wellness. Alongside daily movement and time in nature, we'll gather for inspiring discussions led by a women's health expert, exploring the evolving rhythms of our bodies, current research, practical tools, and empowering ways to support long-term vitality, confidence, and healthy aging.

Whether you're seeking restoration, inspiration, or simply a weekend to breathe more deeply, Wild Wellness is an invitation to reconnect with your vitality, your inner wisdom, and yourself—surrounded by a community of remarkable women in one of California's most beautiful autumn landscapes.

Your Wild Wellness experience includes 4 days/ 3 nights of unique accommodations at Rolling Thunder Ranch, thoughtfully prepared seasonal meals, daily Yoga, Pilates, strength, meditation, and mobility classes, guided hikes through Ojai's breathtaking landscapes, and time to relax by the pool, soak in the hot tub, or simply unwind in nature. Gather for an intimate fireside conversation with a leading women's health expert, offering practical insights to help you thrive through life's changing seasons, along with special surprises curated throughout the weekend. The retreat begins with check-in at 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 15, and concludes midday on Sunday, October 18, leaving you refreshed, reconnected, and inspired—with renewed strength, clarity, and vitality for the next chapter of your life

Fireside Conversation with Sarah

We're honored to welcome Sarah, a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Nurse-Midwife, Lactation Consultant, Professor of Nursing, and founder of HeyElli, a modern women's midlife wellness practice. With more than 30 years of clinical experience and a passion for translating the latest research into practical, everyday guidance, Sarah empowers women to navigate the evolving seasons of life with confidence and vitality.

During our intimate fireside chat, Sarah will share evidence-based insights on women's health and wellness, including hormone awareness, nutrition, movement, sleep, stress resilience, and lifestyle strategies to support vibrant aging. Together, we'll explore how to embrace midlife with knowledge, confidence, and renewed energy in an open, supportive conversation designed to educate, inspire, and empower.

Meet Your Host | Shelley Williams

Shelley Williams is the founder of Yoga Mittra and creator of Wild Wellness. A lifelong movement educator, professionally trained dancer, Yoga/ Pilates/ Mindfulness/ Strength guide with more than 30 years of experience, Shelley is passionate about helping women feel strong, vibrant, and deeply connected to their bodies through every season of life.

Throughout the retreat, Shelley will guide daily movement experiences that blend Pilates, Yoga, mobility, functional strength for women, breathwork, and restorative practices designed to support healthy aging, resilience, and longevity. Guests will also experience joyful free-form guided dance and embodied movement sessions that explore what it means to move with confidence, intuition, grace, and feminine presence. Her thoughtful, therapeutic approach encourages women to build strength, increase mobility, reconnect with themselves, and leave feeling empowered, energized, and inspired to embrace their next chapter.