EMPOWERED ESCAPES

Renew, refresh, and revive your life!

What Are Empowered Escapes?

Trainer In Your Back Pocket® Empowered Escapes (formerly called Well-Weekends) are women-only retreats (2-3 nights), allowing you to renew, refresh, and revive. They include a variety of adventures, activities, rest, and most importantly, a group of inspiring & supportive women.

Upcoming: Mother/Daughter Retreat in Joshua Tree, CA

July 19-22, 2026

Join our first ever mother/daughter retreat for daughters ages 6-10. Connect and create magical memories that you will cherish forever.

Past Empowered Escape Experiences

Beginning in 2010, Abby has held an annual retreat. Here are some of the past locations we have enjoyed: Calistoga, CA, Page, Arizona, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Yosemite National Park, Moab, UT, Napa, CA, Destin, FL, Nevada City, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Cocoa Beach, FL, Joshua Tree, CA, and more!

"Abby’s Hot Springs retreat was an incredible, once in a lifetime experience. Abby is a wealth of knowledge and has such a giving heart. She truly wants everyone to be their healthiest self, mentally, physically and emotionally. Taking time to recharge and rediscover yourself is something everyone needs to do now and then. Having a few days of self reflection and growth was exactly what my soul needed. I can’t wait for the next one! Such great memories!"

Lindsay Nunn
Calistoga Hot Springs

"I have been on 6 Well Weekends and they all offered something unique. A Wellness Weekend is a place you can speak and not be judged. Vacations are great, retreating with positive, strong women...life changing!"

Brandy Womble
Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Moab UT, Destin FL, Napa Well Weekends

"Abby's Well Weekends are a breath of fresh air, much needed "me" time and a wonderful time to connect with new friends. I can't express how much these well weekends feed my mind, body and soul."

Mandy Curry
Calistoga, Lake Tahoe, Destin FL, Moab UT Well-Weekends

"Yosemite was amazing! Breathtaking views as we hiked the beautiful waterfalls, and the evening belly laughs at the pizza party. However, Lake Tahoe has my heart. My souls feels at peace near the water. Its beauty from seeing it from the plane in the sky to viewing on ground though... just wow! My favorite was yoga by the water one morning, the calmness, the sun shining on us, and being in tune with me. Ahhh!! Such great memories!"

Jenia Vest
Yosemite & Lake Tahoe Well-Weekends

"I came to the 2018 Well Weekend (Napa Valley) not quite sure what to expect. What I found was a group of welcoming, kind women from all over the country looking to make themselves a priority and to build relationships with each other. The food was great, the location was great and the company was the best part!"