14758 Skislope Way, Truckee, CA 96161, USA
Up to 17 in group
May 14 - 17, 2026
About this Retreat
My name is Candace Cortez and I'm an Executive Pastor and a Travel Pro. I am obsessed with helping build leaders and making sure people are healthy in all of the ways: mind, body, heart and most importantly spirit. I have been teaching and training for years and I am excited to make space for woman looking to rest and add value to their relationships.
I have a beautiful family who bless my life and have deepened my capacity to love. My kids are teenagers and raising them well takes up a good percentage of my head space! My husband and I have been married for 18 amazing years and are doing the work to make it 50 more!
Details of this retreat
Our Heart
Let's be honest, when was the last time you had more than a stolen hour or so with your best friend? Between work, life, and everything in between, your most important relationships get whatever's left over. Not anymore.
Sisters & Friends is where you finally hit pause on the chaos and invest in the friendship that's carried you through it all. This isn't just another girls' weekend. This is three nights of intentional luxury designed to help you rest, reconnect, and walk away with tools to keep your bond unbreakable for life.
Memories are waiting to be made.
The Guest list
Here's the thing: this retreat is all about your relationship: with your sister, your best friend, or that woman (or women!) who knows all your stories. The workshops, the conversations, the whole experience is designed for groups of 2-3 women who are investing in their bond together. So if you're thinking of coming solo, we love your energy, but this one's meant to be shared. Bring your person, or your people! Invest together.
The Venue
Let's talk about where this magic happens: a stunning three-story mountain retreat in Truckee, California, just 25 minutes from Lake Tahoe. Picture this: an entire spa floor with sauna, steam room, hot tub, and cold plunge (yes, all of it), breathtaking views that'll make you forget your to-do list exists, and a dining table big enough for all of us to share meals, stories, and plenty of wine. It's the kind of space that makes you want to stay forever.
The Vibe
Let's be clear: this is a faith-centered retreat. We're praying together, receiving communion, and diving deep into what it means to honor God with our friendships. But we're also classy women who enjoy a good glass of wine with our gourmet dinner and aren't afraid of laughter that makes our stomachs hurt. This isn't a "girls gone wild" weekend! It's thoughtful, intentional, and Christ-centered. Think elevated conversations, beautiful moments, and a whole lot of joy. We're here to savor connection, not lose ourselves in excess.