Shenandoah Hiking Retreat
- WeChoseAdventures
- Apr 20, 2025
- 5 min read
Love hiking? Obsessed with a good view? Ready for a summer weekend of epic adventures?
This isn’t just a weekend of bucket list hikes and waterfalls (though you’ll get plenty of both). It’s a retreat designed for women who love the outdoors, want to spend time with other adventurous women, and are ready for an unforgettable weekend in the mountains.
We’ll hike Shenandoah National Park’s most scenic summer trails, take on bucket list hikes like Old Rag Mountain, chase mountain waterfalls, relax in golden hour light, and spend our evenings around a campfire with a group of women who get it.
You’ll leave with new memories, new friends, incredible photos, and the kind of weekend that resets your brain in the best way.
Want to take it further? Stay for the optional Content Creator Add-On Day—a bonus 24 hours focused on coaching, photography, reels, editing, and building your skills as a creator.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for you if:
You love hiking, waterfalls, overlooks, and being outside all day.
You’d rather spend a weekend on the trail than sitting around doing the same old thing.
You’re tired of waiting for someone to go with.
You want to meet adventurous women and make genuine friendships.
You’re coming solo and want a welcoming group.
You want a weekend that feels exciting, active, and memorable.
You want someone else to plan the details so you can just show up and enjoy it.
You do not need to know anyone attending.
You do not need to be an expert hiker BUT you should be able to hike 9 miles with rock scrambling!
You just need to be up for adventure.
NOTE: We will be hiking Old Rag on this trip. This is considered a difficult hike, but we'll keep the pace steady and moderate (we're not doing it for the work out but for the views!). The hike is 9 miles and does have some pretty fun rock scrambling. Half of this hike is a flat fire road, but the other half is a decent climb. The view from the top is absolutely worth it though, one of the best hikes on the East Coast!
Trip Details
📍 Location: Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
📅 Dates: Friday August 21st- Sunday August 23rd (with optional add-on through August 24th)
🍽️ Food: All meals, snacks, and drinks included (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast—or through Monday morning for add-on guests)
Cost Breakdown
💵 Weekend Retreat – $399 BOOK HERE
Includes:
2 nights of camping (group site)
All meals and snacks
Guided hikes to Shenandoah’s most scenic trails
A full photo gallery of your trip (yes, you’ll get amazing pics—even if you’re not a photographer!)
📸 Content Creator Edition (Includes an EXTRA DAY of 1 on 1 workshops and training!)– $599 BOOK HERE
Extend your stay Sunday through Monday for a hands-on, small-group content creation experience. Includes:
1:1 content coaching with Jessica
Shooting time and creative support for reels, video, and brand-style photography
My Lightroom presets
My complete Guide to Reels
My Guide to Becoming a Content Creator
Additional hike/photo session + space to plan, shoot, and create
Important Details
We’ll be camping inside Shenandoah National Park at a designated group site
Tent camping only—each attendee will need to bring their own gear
Don’t have gear? You can rent a full setup from us for $50
Not a camper but still love the outdoors? You are welcome to book your own lodging and join us for all activities.
This retreat is open to women 21+
Spots are limited to keep the group small, supportive, and focused
Meet Your Retreat Leader
Jessica Human is a professional adventure photographer and content creator with over 8 years of experience turning outdoor moments into impactful, scroll-stopping content.
She specializes in adventure photography with a focus on outdoor products and destination storytelling, and her work has led to paid collaborations with top brands including L.L. Bean, Outside Magazine, Merrell, Burley, and tourism boards such as West Virginia Tourism, Travel Texas, Visit Fort Myers, Visit Ithaca, and more.
Jessica now gets paid to travel, producing high-performing content for brands, tourism boards, and outdoor companies. Her photography and videography have been featured in national campaigns, and she consistently teaches others how to create professional-level visuals in real-world, outdoor conditions—often with nothing more than a basic camera and natural light.
She has been leading group hikes and adventure trips for 8 years, combining technical instruction with a laid-back, encouraging environment. Her workshops are built around real results: helping women learn how to use their gear with confidence, capture powerful images, and start building careers in photography and content creation—just like she did.
If you're ready to stop guessing and start learning from someone who's built a career doing exactly what you're dreaming of—you're in the right place.
Common Questions
Do I have to be a content creator or photographer to come? Absolutely not! Most of the women that come on my trips and hikes are just there for the views and a chance to hang out with other awesome women.
What if I’m coming solo? Amazing—most women are! This retreat is designed to help you feel welcomed, inspired, and connected from the moment you arrive.
Will there be bathrooms and showers? Yes. We’re camping at an established group site with bathrooms, water, and basic amenities nearby.
How much hiking will there be? We’ll be doing one hike per day, the hardest being Old Rag at 9 miles. We'll be taking plenty of breaks for photos, snacks, and rest.
Do I have to camp? Actually no. I get it. You don't need to love sleeping on the ground to love hiking and the outdoors. You are welcome to book and pay for your own lodging with a comfy bed, Big Meadows Lodge has some amazing rooms. All activities and meals will be at the campground and you will be responsible for transporting yourself to and from your own lodging. Retreat cost will be the same.
Ready to Join Us?
If you've been waiting to check Old Rag off your bucket list, explore Shenandoah National's parks best waterfalls and swimming holes, or just need a girls weekend—this is it.
Spots are limited so we can keep the group small and meaningful. Whether you're coming solo or inviting someone to join you, this is your chance to learn, explore, and create in one of the most beautiful places on the East Coast.
📍 Shenandoah National Park
August 21-23 (or 24th for our bonus day)
🎟️ Weekend Retreat: $399
📷 Full Experience with Creator Day: $599
👉 Click below to reserve your spot or get more details.
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