2025 restorative RETREAT at the hideout
join us in wild wyoming
We are hosting our 2025 Restorative Retreat at The Hideout in Shell, Wyoming. We’ll arrive on Sunday, settle in and spend the week riding and connecting with one another before departing home on Saturday. The retreat includes horseback riding, incredible food, a luxurious private room, guided restorative sessions with Amy, and a portrait gallery from professional photographer, EB. Our Restorative Retreats are heavy on connection to self, nature and others with a specific balance of rest and play.
2025 retreat details
October 26 — November 1, 2025
5 Full Days, 6 Nights
$5400 Investment
Reconnect
This remote destination and guided retreat experience offers an opportunity to shift out of your normal day-to-day and reconnect with yourself in wild Wyoming. If you find yourself craving a break, wanting to be outside more and better yet, outside with horses—this is your moment. We’ll explore the expansive land of Wyoming surrounding Shell on horseback, riding in a variety of breath taking landscapes.
MORE ABOUT THE HIDEOUT
Restorative Retreats were first hosted at Zapata Ranch in 2020. After Zapata’s guest ranch operations came to a close, it was time to find a new partner. We searched high and low, and to our great relief, we have absolutely fallen in love with The Hideout. Their property is immaculate, their horses are gorgeous, their attention to detail is unmatched and we are so excited to have found such an intentional partner.
We cannot WAIT to share The Hideout with you all.
Every retreat includes
One-of-a-kind Hideout experience complete with breakfast, lunch, dinner, luxurious private accommodations, and absurdly beautiful riding expeditions with a resident Wrangler. Your experience will be set apart with guided Restorative teachings by Amy Shenk, and you’ll return home with a photo gallery by Amy’s co-lead, EB Combs.
a typical day at the retreat
Sunrise breathwork followed by breakfast at the lodge
Horseback riding with a Hideout Wrangler
Afternoon guided restorative sessions & breath back at the lodge
Sunset dinner highlighting Ranchlands’ culinary expertise
After dinner Therapeutic Writing session as the stars begin to fill the sky
“Trip of a lifetime! Adventure and wellness all in one week. I will treasure these memories forever.”
Ready for a change of pace & scenerY?
Whether you’re in need of reprieve after a difficult season, want an excuse to slow down, or simply desire more tools towards navigating unexpected challenges—this restorative work will guide you through understanding your body’s response to stress and anxiety so you’re better equipped to move forward confidently and with peace. Grounded in science, this restorative teaching is applicable to all ages and life stages, regardless of religious affiliation.
A note from eb & Amy—
We are so honored to have the opportunity to create these experiences for you. We have spent countless hours fine tuning our Restorative Retreats to make the most significant impact in your life possible over the course of a handful of days together.
After each retreat, we leave feeling more renewed, energized, and more horse-crazy than ever.
Our Restorative Retreats were created to up-level the already inherently restorative environment of these remote natural landscapes with intention and support.
We can’t wait to share that with you.
6-Night Retreat Investment includes
All-inclusive 5 full days/6 nights at The Hideout October 26 — November 1, 2025
All meals, featuring the Hideout's culinary excellence
Incredibly quiet and luxurious private room (with private bathroom)
Riding excursions at multiple different riding locations with a Hideout Wrangler
Daily guided workshops focused on Connection to yourself, Breathwork, & Therapeutic Writing with Amy Shenk
Photo gallery of all Retreat attendees (with horses of course) by EB Combs
“I’ve never experienced anything like it. I learned so much about myself and others while getting to see some of the most gorgeous landscapes on a horse.”
A little about your hosts, Amy & EB
Amy Shenk
is the wellness specialist and Licensed Professional Counselor behind her brand, True Core Health. She is also a XPT (Extreme Performance Training) Master Coach. Amy specializes in equipping her clients with increased self awareness and upward movement. Amy grew up around horses, competing in barrels for a number of years before diving into education and her career as a Counselor and Coach.
EB Combs
resides in Evergreen, Colorado and works as a commercial photographer and brand manager for her co-owned studio/venue, Realm. She found her way to the saddle by age 4 and competed nationally in AQHA, earning three World Championships. She now enjoys a reprieve from competition at her ranch with her partner and their little herd of animals.
FAQ
How do I book?
Simply hit the “Request to Book” button. You’ll submit a short questionnaire and be provided the number to call The Hideout directly to secure your spot at the retreat.
What is the payment schedule?
The Hideout requires a 30% deposit with the final balance due 30 days prior to arrival. The remaining balance is processed on the credit card on file unless notified otherwise. Accepted forms of payment are: cash, check, wire transfer, American Express, MasterCard and Visa.
Lodging Details
Each stay includes a luxurious private room and bathroom.
Is the retreat only for women?
As of 2024, the Restorative Retreats will exclusively be offered to women-identifying individuals only. We all participate in a good amount of intimate session as a group, so creating a safe space for all individuals is top of mind.
What if I have specific dietary restrictions or allergies?
Gluten and dairy free dietary restrictions can be accommodated. As The Hideout is located in a remote area, it is difficult and very costly to accommodate all dietary requests. Specifically, vegan diets are unable to be accommodated. The Hideout’s culinary focus is healthy western fare.
What should I wear/pack/bring?
We are suckers for a good packing list. Once you’re booked, we’ll email our curated packing list directly to you. The Hideout also offers daily rentals for chingaderas which are shorter chaps perfect as an added layer for chillier days.
What is the riding vibe and pace?
The Hideout has an incredibly intentional natural horsemanship riding program with their own brand and style — Authentic Horsemanship. On Monday, we’ll all go through an intro session together to get acquainted with their program. This will empower beginners and intermediate riders with specific instructions as our expert riders get invited into how to excel within their program. Throughout the week, we’ll ride in smaller groups based on riding skill levels for curated riding experiences.
Best recommendations for transportation
Most guests fly into either Cody WY or Billings, MT and then get to Shell, Wyoming by rental car. A shuttle service is available via Billings. We are also happy to make carpool introductions when convenient.
Is the Restorative portion religious or spiritually related?
The restorative portion is science-forward as it highlights how our nervous system interacts with stress and offers guidance on how to better regulate. As a licensed therapist, Amy is keen on helping others connect with their physical bodies through challenging seasons and events.
What does gratuity look like for the retreat?
Guests can add a tip for Hideout staff during checkout. Cards and cash are both accepted. Tipping your retreat hosts, EB & Amy, would be separate and is also wholly at your discretion—venmo & cash accepted.
What is the cancellation policy?
The Hideout is a small family-owned guest ranch and cancellations have a significant impact. All deposits and payments are 100% non-refundable if a reservation is cancelled for any reason within 90 days of arrival date. Reservations cancelled more than 90 days prior to arrival receive a refund of all payments less a $250 cancellation fee per person. Rescheduling within 90 days of arrival will be treated as a cancellation. We strongly recommend guests take out trip insurance for unexpected life events.
Are payment plans available?
After the first payment of 30% of your retreat cost is made, you are welcome to make additional payments. Otherwise, the remaining balance will be due 30 days before arrival.
