Dare to Detour…

Offers experiences that support connection with self, and with a community of like-minded women

Believes that our stories matter, and provides a platform for sharing stories, and exchanging ideas and resources

Leans into the joy of pursuing all the possibilities each stage of life offers and empowers women to live with intention

Three women embrace during their retreat in Italy.

We Believe…

Our Purpose

At Dare to Detour®, our purpose is to encourage women to venture beyond their comfort zones, fostering a deeper connection with their authentic selves, and getting comfortable asking, "What now? What do I truly want?" Through shared experiences, we aim to support exploration, connection, and friendships. We believe in the inherent leadership capacity within each woman, and we recognize the transformative potential of feminine leadership in shaping our world. Let's Detour together!

Women showing off their creative metalsmithing from a Montana retreat.

The Dare to Detour Manifesto

Welcome to Dare to Detour®, where connections blossom, and adventures await, providing you with the possibilities you've been craving. Here, we embark on a shared journey to reconnect with joy.

At the heart of Dare to Detour is the belief that the simple act of taking a Detour can breathe new life into your perspective, liberate you from routine, and infuse intention into your days. We revel in risk-taking, leaning into joy, embracing nature, making new friends, and venturing beyond the ordinary to discover new adventures.

In our community, kindness is the cornerstone of transformation. Discover a space that uplifts and gently challenges, that emphasizes taking time for yourself and connecting with others. We champion a warm, light-hearted approach to transformative experiences, ensuring it's a delightful and accessible journey for everyone. True transformation, we understand, is a personal exploration...a continuous quest.

Laughter, dance, and play through rituals and creative practices aren't just encouraged...we believe they are essential elements that infuse our lives with joy. Every woman is a living canvas of unique beauty, and this concept continually evolves and flourishes throughout our lives. We celebrate the coming together of women of all ages within our community, embracing individuality and shared experiences.

To unlock your potential, we encourage pursuing all the possibilities life has to offer, from self-image and mindfulness to wellness, creative pursuits, career, relationships, family, money, and beyond.

Connect with who you are now and joyfully embrace the journey of who you are becoming.

Our Stories Matter

From the Darlings

Submit Your Story

At Dare, we unlock the door to deeper connection and understanding by sharing our stories. When we showcase the possibilities we've discovered for ourselves, it sparks inspiration for others to explore their own potential. Each of us has a wealth to offer, receive, and become. There's immense joy in supporting one another on our unique journeys, collaborating, and celebrating life's abundant offerings. Heck, if you woke up this morning - the day's possibilities are still unfolding! Imagine the collective potential our stories hold!

It's a privilege to feature stories from remarkable women we affectionately call "Darlings." If you're inspired, reach out and share your story – we'd be delighted to include it here. Let's continue weaving the tapestry of shared experiences and uplifting one another on this beautiful adventure.

Wellness Community | Detour Diaries Blog

Sydney Ludden | From Postpartum Funk to European Adventure

Traveling with an infant. A daunting task.Traveling internationally with an infant and packing up to be abroad for an entire month? I had some nerves.

Nico Hurley | A Path Rewritten

I was on a rock climbing trip in Red Rock National Park, Las Vegas, when I woke up to the news that my cousin Kendra had passed away. Although her death was not unexpected, it still hit me hard, like a punch in the gut, leaving me breathless. The death of a loved one can profoundly awaken you to the reality of your own life.

Morgan Marks | Reclaiming My Hunting Heritage

Guest blogger Morgan Marks chronicles her transformative journey from a childhood aversion to hunting to embracing it as a profound, ethical practice. Through lessons learned in the Montana Master Hunter Program, she opens up about the deep connection between sustainable hunting, personal growth, and the natural world.

How to Budget for Travel | Our Stories Matter

As a financial planner for over 24 years, I have witnessed just how easy it is to save when a savings goal aligns with one’s personal core values. The first step to budgeting for travel is discovering what type of travel best suits you. And this is achieved by determining your personal core values.

The Fear in Mountain Climbing | Our Stories Matter

I started climbing and placed some gear, but none of my gear was that great and I started to panic.  I just froze and couldn’t move. Tears were filling my eyes, but I forced myself to continue climbing.  I thought it would just go away and I would gain some bravery again.

Susi Dokken | Our Stories Matter

I’ve been traveling to Morocco for 15 years in my role as the president of a nonprofit. So when Sheryl reached out for a chat before her Dare to Detour Morocco trip, it felt somewhat natural. We decided to meet for what I thought would be a regular first-date coffee, but within an hour, something profound happened.

My Story

I FELT LIKE SUCH AN EPIC FAILURE.

It was 2017, I was living in Tiburon, California and was a member of The Hivery, a popular women-only co-working space in the next town over. With two teenagers about to graduate high school, I noticed a posting for a class called ‘What’s Next 101’ and decided to sign up. I was part of the first cohort of 9. Besides me, the other gals were all seemingly successful, full-time, career-driven women. And although I worked hard both as a full-time mom and as a pro bono fundraiser successfully bringing in upwards of a million a year, I felt like an epic failure.

She will try to cancel the trip.

Today, I have a story for you about my friend Kathy…

Kathy Foote is afraid of flying, doesn't like hiking, won't get near a horse, and had never been to Montana before her husband bought her a Dare RETREAT EXPERIENCE with the warning that she would try to cancel. She did try - twice.

Karen Lum: Fly-Fishing and the Pursuit of Self

For Karen, fly-fishing is a place to do the often-difficult work of freeing her mind and sinking into her true self. As someone who admittedly struggles with yoga and meditation, the river is a place where she can access calmness and inner quiet.

Daring Darling Profile: Cristol Barrett O’Loughlin

As the founder and CEO of ANGEL AID, Cristol is working tirelessly to offer antidotes to the adversity and challenges faced by families affected by rare diseases.

Rare diseases impact more people on the planet than AIDS and cancer combined - 350 million people, half of whom are children. [Source: Global Genes]

Women toasting in the outdoors at the Nine Quarter Circle Ranch.

The Transformations We’ve Seen

Making Lifelong Friendships
Shifting out of one career into another, more aligned field

Building a profitable side hustle
Finding ways to spend more meaningful time with partners and children
Trying new things through the DIY Detour and Never Have I Ever challenges
Traveling solo
Pursuing a creative practice
Redefining beauty and going grey
Leaning into the joy found in the possibilities that arise through change and challenge
Making self care and well being a priority
Playing for the sake of play, not to compete
Grounding and meditating as a daily practice