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A cozy outdoor seating area with a fire pit overlooking lush green mountains under a blue sky.

exhausted from performing "fine" when you aren't?

Soft Pants, Big Dreams Retreat

A 4-day mountain retreat for women who've given too much for too long, and are ready to stop pretending and start being.

Yes, I need this

This if for you if:

You're between who you were and who you're becoming, and the in-between feels impossibly hard
You've survived hostile environments, toxic relationships, or just...too much
You're neurodivergent and need a space where masking isn't required
You're managing chronic illness/pain and "wellness retreats" aren't built for bodies like yours
You're a big dreamer but have gotten lost in helping others achieve theirs
You've forgotten how to rest without guilt
You're ready to stop performing healing and actually experience it

Not sure if this is for you?

If you're reading this thinking "but am I [insert qualifier] enough?", you are. That voice telling you you're not ready is exactly why you need this.

What you Get - MAY 14-17, 2026

Let's break it down. The retreat includes:

4 Days in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Private or shared room at a beautiful retreat center with mountain views that make you cry, in the good way.

Permission to Rest

Every activity is optional. Sleep in, nap, sit by the fire, or stare at the mountains from the hot tub. It's not lazy, it's kind of the whole point.

Private 1:1 Sessions ($400 value)

Experience gentle wellness tools such as Reiki (hands-on or distance, you choose), somatic practices, and coaching sessions.

Group Healing Experiences ($450 value)

Sound healing, Somatic practices, Reiki, and guided meditations, to promote nervous system regulation, and group workshops and sessions for the inner-work. Zero pressure, all curiosity.

Actual Fun Stuff

Do a wine tasting (tasty non-alcoholic drinks available), craft activities available (affirmation cards, vision boards). Real conversations with women who get it.

All Meals Included

Dietary restrictions accommodated. Not a forced diet, we will have delicious and hearty options provided by our personal chef.

If your heart whispered “yes” as you read this, snag a spot at our healing retreat.

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House Vibes

To ensure a supportive and nurturing environment at our Blue Ridge Mountains retreat, we ask all participants to embrace the following principles.

Comfy clothes encouraged: Come as you are, in whatever attire makes you feel most at ease during our healing retreats.
Consent culture always: Respect personal boundaries and practice active consent in all interactions, fostering a culture of safety at our rejuvenating retreats.
Authenticity welcomed: Share your true self without fear of judgment; our transformational retreats celebrate your individuality.
Rest is sacred: Prioritize your well-being and honor your need for rest, a crucial aspect of women's wellness.
Zero tolerance for T.R.A.S.H. (Transphobia. Racism. Ableism. Sexism. Homophobia.): Uphold our commitment to a discrimination-free, inclusive space. Trans women are women, this is a trans-inclusive retreat.

Our Mission

Soft Pants, Big Dreams is a sanctuary for women who've given too much for too long and are finally ready to come home to themselves.

If you've survived hostile workplaces, toxic relationships, chronic illness, or just the relentless weight of existing in a world that wasn't built for you, you know that kind of exhaustion doesn't heal with a weekend off. It lives in your body. It changes how you move through the world.

This retreat is for women who are between who they were and who they're becoming. That in-between space is hard. It's messy. And it requires rest that our culture tells us we haven't earned yet.

Here's what I know: You don't need another wellness program that expects you to hustle your way to healing. You need permission to rest without apology. You need a space where participation is flexible, boundaries are respected, and you can show up exactly as you are. Soft pants, stimming, lying down during sessions, saying no without explanation.

This is a consent-based, sensory-friendly retreat where rest isn't just allowed. It's the point. Chronic illness is accommodated, not just tolerated. Neurodivergent bodies aren't expected to perform neurotypical wellness. Trans women are women, full stop.

We gather in the Blue Ridge Mountains to remember that we're not alone in this. To explore what lights us up beneath the survival strategies. To reclaim our joy, our boundaries, and our right to take up space.

This isn't about fixing you. You're not broken.

This is about creating space for your nervous system to finally exhale.

Origin Story

Meet the Team

Smiling woman with curly hair in a cozy, wood-paneled room.

Maria Noboa, Transformation Guide & Reiki Practitioner

I'm a Transformation Architect, Reiki practitioner, and trauma survivor who spent years in fast-paced, male-dominated industries before finding my way to healing work. I create spaces where those dealing with burn-out, neurodivergence, chronic illness and trauma can finally breathe, rest, and remember who they are.

Joyful woman with arms raised, embracing a scenic mountain view under a clear blue sky.

Tiffany Lee, Body Language & Visibility Expert

Maria Noboa, Transformation Guide & Reiki Practitioner

I'm a Body Language & Visibility Expert who helps people show up confidently, from the bedroom to the boardroom. Through body language coaching, public speaking, social media strategy, and digital content, I help you become visible and take up space unapologetically. I teach you how to find your voice and rebuild resilience after being knocked down.

Somatic Practices & Sound Healing

Maria Noboa, Transformation Guide & Reiki Practitioner

Somatic Practices & Sound Healing

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exhausted from performing "fine" when you aren't?

Soft Pants, Big Dreams Retreat