Rogue Women Running

Dog Creek Lodge sits on 80 acres surrounded by Stillwater National Forest and overlooking Dog Lake, with miles of trails both private and public.

On arrival Thursday you’ll have the opportunity for a self-guided meander through the private trail network before dinner. Friday and Saturday we will climb in the van with Alpine Running Guides and explore the mountains of Whitefish, Montana. Our exact routes are TBD depending on the group and the weather. Sunday will also have an opportunity for a pre-brunch self-guided run or yoga.

And weather-dependent, there’s always time for swimming or paddle-boarding at the lake, making s’mores, or gazing into the Montana sky.

As rogue women, we run for many reasons. This weekend, we will build resilience, find space in our minds, and develop our connections to one another as we explore aspects of physical, emotional, and social well-being both on and off the trails.

Your retreat facilitators, Audrey Elias, PT, PhD, OCS and Jennifer Bell, PT, ScD, COMT, are both physical therapists and educators focused on appreciating and exploring complexity while also simplifying how we think about achieving our goals, leading with intention, and living a healthy, satisfying, community-oriented life. Cody Moore, RD will also facilitate discussions around nutrition (while also providing fabulous meals).

Home base is Dog Creek Lodge, in Olney, MT, about 20 miles north of Whitefish. Lodging, meals, and snacks from Thursday dinner to Sunday brunch are included. Both private rooms and shared bunk rooms are available. We will spend most of our learning time in the main lodge, with its wood stoves and fireplaces warming cozy couches and dining areas. The guest lodge, with our private suites and bunk rooms, is a 20 foot walk from the main lodge.

All meals are prepared by our in-house chef and registered dietician, Cody Moore, RD. We honor any food sensitivities or dietary preferences. While we don’t provide alcohol, please feel free to bring your own!