Rooted & Rising Retreat
Redesign your next chapter from the inside out.
A luxury, intimate wellness retreat for women leaders ready to restore their nervous system, understand their changing bodies, reconnect with their identity, and rise into their next chapter with clarity and confidence.
July 24–26 · Leaping Deer Retreat Center · Sapello, New Mexico
🌿 Early bird pricing valid until June 15 — RESERVE YOUR PLACE today.
The Experience
A Retreat Rooted in Restoration —
and Rising into Who You Are Becoming
A restorative wellness experience for high-performing women navigating burnout, stress, and midlife obstacles.
Through nervous system restoration, midlife wellness education, movement, and intentional self-care, women leave feeling more grounded, empowered, and equipped to redesign this next phase of their life with clarity and confidence.
Nervous System Regulation
Breathwork, meditation, sound healing, and recovery practices designed to bring your body out of survival mode and into a state of deep, sustainable calm.
Identity Shift
Guided workshops to help you release outdated expectations, honor the woman you've been, and design your next chapter with bold intention and self-compassion.
Midlife Wellness Education
Real, practical education around hormones, metabolism, muscle, nutrition, gut health, and the sustainable foundations that support vibrant living in midlife and beyond.
Join us in July if you're ready to
Elevate your wellbeing, reclaim your identity, and rise into your next chapter — in one transformative retreat.
What's Included
Everything You Need to relax,
Reset, and redesign
From the moment you arrive, every detail has been thoughtfully curated — nourishing food, restorative movement, meaningful connection, and the space to simply be. This retreat is your permission slip to put yourself first.
Full Retreat Experience
2-day transformational immersion with every session, workshop, and practice included from arrival to departure.
Chef-Prepared Meals
Nourishing, beautifully prepared meals crafted to support your nervous system, hormonal balance, and overall vitality.
Yoga, Breathwork & Sound Healing
Yoga sessions, daily breathwork, and nervous system regulation practices led by expert facilitators to reconnect with your body at every level.
Coaching & Workshops
Group coaching sessions and identity-based workshops designed to inspire lasting shifts in how you live and lead.
Sisterhood & Connection
Intimate, meaningful connection with like-minded midlife women leaders who truly get it — no explanation needed.
Shuttle Transportation
Scheduled transportation from Albuquerque International Airport — arrive, exhale, and let us take it from there.
The Venue
Leaping Deer Retreat Center
Sapello, New Mexico
Nestled in the stunning mountains of northern New Mexico, Leaping Deer Retreat Center is a luxury wellness-focused sanctuary designed for rest, nervous system regulation, deep connection, and intentional transformation. Here, the land itself becomes part of your healing — towering pines, clean mountain air, and the kind of silence that lets you finally hear yourself again.
This intimate setting accommodates only up to 14 guests, ensuring a deeply personal, high-touch experience where you are seen, held, and supported throughout your stay.
7 Guest Rooms: Intimate setting — shared accommodations for General Admission; private suites for VIP guests when available.
On-Site Amenities: Hydration stations and coffee available throughout your stay. Because comfort matters.
Nature Immersion: Expansive Trails, Quiet Spaces, and breathtaking views that support reflection, presence, and nervous system restoration.
Getting There
Fly Into
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Shuttle Departs
Friday, July 25 at 1:00 PM
Arrive By
Noon on Friday
Return flights
Book after 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 27
Scheduled group transportation is included — simply arrive, and we'll take care of the rest.
Who It's For
created for high achieving women in midlife ready to reconnect with themselves and rise into their next chapter
If any part of you is quietly whispering there has to be more than this — this retreat was designed for you. You are not too busy. You are not too far gone. You are exactly ready.
You are navigating real change
Stress, burnout, hormonal shifts, or identity transitions have left you feeling disconnected from the woman you know yourself to be — created for high achieving women in midlife ready to reconnect with themselves and rise into their next chapter
You are successful — and still searching
On the outside, life looks accomplished. On the inside, you are craving more peace, energy, clarity, and alignment with what truly matters to you now.
You want real answers about your body
You're done with generic advice. You want practical, evidence-informed education around hormones, metabolism, muscle, mindset, and nervous system health — tailored for midlife women.
You are ready to redefine midlife
You refuse to accept decline as your story. You are ready to stop shrinking and start redesigning your next chapter with intention, strength, and joy.
You desire an elevated, intimate experience
You are not looking for a crowded, generic wellness trip. You want a refined, high-touch experience that honors your intelligence, your leadership, and your depth.
You are craving deeper connection.
You have spent years showing up for everyone else. Leading, giving, building, and carrying so much responsibility. Now, you are longing for meaningful connection, honest conversations, and a space where you can simply exhale, and be fully seen.
Your Hosts
Hosted by Women Who Understand
Leadership, Transition, and Transformation
You will be in the most capable, compassionate hands — women who have walked this path and built their lives' work around guiding others through it.
Iris Romero
Midlife Mastery Coach · Entrepreneur
Speaker · Wellness Educator
Iris helps women navigate the physical, emotional, and identity shifts of midlife with intention and confidence. Through her Intentional Woman Method™ and 5R System™, she blends functional wellness principles, nervous system regulation, strength-focused lifestyle strategies, and identity transformation to help women reclaim their vitality and step boldly into their next chapter of leadership.
Felicia Ortiz
Management Consultant · Entrepreneur · Co-Author of The Empath Leader Education Leader
Felicia brings a powerful blend of strategy, empathy, and real-world leadership experience to every room she enters. Her workshops create expansive space for ambitious, high-achieving women to reconnect with themselves, set boundaries that protect their energy, and redefine sustainable success — without sacrificing their ambition, drive, or extraordinary impact.
Investment
Choose Your Retreat Experience
Early bird pricing valid until June 15. VIP is intentionally limited for a more private, personalized experience. Both tiers include the full retreat immersion.
STANDARD PACKAGE
reconnect & Restore
For the woman ready to come back to herself.
Early Bird
$1,250
$1,500 Full price after June 15
Full 2-day retreat experience
Shared accommodations
Chef-prepared meals
Yoga and breathwork sessions
Group coaching and all workshops
Scheduled shuttle from Albuquerque airport
VIP Experience
redesign & Rise
For the woman who wants every detail held with care.
Early Bird
$2,000
$2,400 Full price after June 15
Everything in General Admission, plus:
Private suite accommodation
60-minute massage experience
1:1 coaching session with Iris Romero
Personalized wellness and life strategy session
Post-retreat integration call
Your Invitation
Come Home to Yourself. Rise Into What's Next.
Midlife is not decline — it is redesign. This retreat is a deeply personal invitation to reconnect with your body, your purpose, your peace, and the extraordinary woman you are still becoming. You have given so much to so many. This is your time.
"You don't have to earn rest. You don't have to shrink to be loved. You just have to show up — and we will take care of the rest."
— Iris Romero, co-Founder, rooted and rising retreat™
— Felicia Ortiz, co-founder, rooted and rising retreat™
July 24–26 · Leaping Deer Retreat Center · Sapello, New Mexico
Early bird pricing ends June 15· Limited to 10 women
Frequently Asked
Your Questions, Answered with Care
Is this retreat only for executives?
Not at all. If you are a high-achieving woman in midlife — whether in corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, caregiving, or any meaningful role — this retreat was designed with you in mind.
What is the physical fitness requirement?
None. Movement offerings are gentle and entirely optional. You are welcome to engage at whatever level honors your body and energy throughout the retreat.
How many women will be there?
The retreat accommodates up to 14 guests, intentionally kept intimate so every woman feels seen, supported, and deeply connected — not lost in a crowd.
Is this medical advice or treatment?
This retreat offers educational wellness support only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your qualified medical provider for all personal health decisions.
What if I'm not sure if this is right for me?
That is exactly what the Retreat Clarity Call is for. Book a complimentary conversation with Iris to explore your needs, ask your questions, and feel into whether this experience is your right next step.
When should I book my flights?
Arrive into Albuquerque (ABQ) before noon on Friday, July 25. Book your return flight after 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 27 to experience the full retreat without rushing.
Have a question?
Email us — we'd love to hear from you and help you decide if Rooted & Rising is your right next step.
Iris Email: [email protected],
Felicia Email: [email protected]
DISCLAIMER: This retreat provides educational wellness support only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak with your qualified medical provider regarding hormones, medications, GLP-1s, peptides, HRT, or personal health concerns.
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