The Wilderness Isn't Where You're Stuck.

It's Where God Meets You.

Zion Women's Pilgrimage Retreat · August 21–25, 2026 · Zion National Park, Utah

A 5-day sacred journey for women in a hard season; through one of the most breathtaking landscapes on earth.

Only 9 women per pilgrimage. Applications are reviewed personally.

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Is this the hardest season you've ever walked through?

Maybe it's divorce, grief, anxiety, or just a deep sense of being lost. Maybe your faith feels distant. Maybe you're exhausted from holding it together, and you can't quite remember the last time you felt like yourself.

This pilgrimage was built for exactly where you are.

We believe the wilderness isn't a punishment; it's an invitation. And we've seen what happens when a woman steps into the literal wilderness of Zion with other women, with open hands, and with God.

Something shifts. Something heals. Something begins.

What We'll Do Together: The W.I.L.D. Journey

W — Walk in Worship

Daily worship in the wild. There's something about praising God with red canyon walls around you and open sky above you -- it reorders everything. We begin each morning with worship that centers your heart before the day begins.

I — Ignite Faith

Through teaching, testimony, and time in the Word, this pilgrimage is designed to rekindle what the hard season has dimmed. You won't leave where you started.

L — Lean on Community

Nine women. Five days. Real conversations, honest prayers, and the kind of sisterhood that doesn't end when the pilgrimage does. You were not meant to walk the wilderness alone.

D — Dwell in God's Word

The Scriptures speak directly to the wilderness season -- from Moses to David to Jesus himself. We'll open the Bible in the places it was meant to be opened: outside, together, without rushing.

Five Days That Can Change Everything

Guided Hikes & Contemplative Walks

Move through Zion's trails with intention: not as a workout, but as a pilgrimage. Every step is a prayer. Every overlook is a sermon.

Nourishing Meals & Real Rest

Alisha handles every detail of hospitality: from the table to the conversation around it. You don't need to plan, cook, or perform. Just receive.

Sunrise Renewal

Each morning begins before the world gets loud. Gather with your sisters, watch the sun rise over the wilderness, and surrender what you've been carrying into the hands that made those mountains.

Worship & Bible Study

Outdoor worship. Honest teaching from women who've been in the wilderness themselves. Scripture that meets you exactly where you are; not where you think you should be.

Sisterhood That Lasts

The women you'll meet here? They'll still be texting you six months from now. That's not a promise we make lightly. It's just what we've seen happen, every time.

You Won't Walk This Alone

  • Lisa Millman

    FOUNDER & TEAM LEADER

    Lisa founded Active Abundance because God met her in her own wilderness and wouldn't let her stay silent about it. She leads this pilgrimage with equal parts grit and grace; the kind of leader who will sit with you in the hard moment and also climb the trail beside you.

  • Amy Nowakowski

    DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY & OPERATIONS

    Amy is the voice you'll hear before you ever set foot on the trail. She walks with each woman through preparation, logistics, and every question in between, making sure you feel known and ready before the pilgrimage begins. She's also a past pilgrim herself, which means she knows exactly what it feels like to say yes to something like this.

  • Vera Holloway

    MINISTRY LEADER

    Vera is a licensed counselor who has spent years walking with women through shame, brokenness, grief, and the slow work of healing. She brings professional wisdom and deeply personal faith to everything she does.

  • Alisha Carlson

    HOSPITALITY & HEART

    Alisha is the reason you'll feel cared for the moment you arrive. From the meals to the spontaneous conversations that go late into the evening; she creates the kind of space where women feel safe enough to be real.

  • Jessica Rebstock

    STORYKEEPER & PHOTOGRAPHER

    Jess has a gift for seeing the sacred in the small moments. As our pilgrimage photographer, she captures the beauty of your journey in a way that's subtle, natural, and non-invasive. You'll barely notice her behind the lens, but when you see the images afterward, you'll realize she saw everything.

What Past Pilgrims Say

"I came to this pilgrimage to get closer to God and heal from things I wasn't even aware I was carrying. The whole week was powerful, but it was the last two days where I felt like the chains truly broke. I left standing in my authority in Christ fully, and I carry that into my everyday life now. When hardships come, I know I can stand in the authority He's given me."

— Lucinda, California

“The Active Abundance pilgrimage was life-changing. Everything was planned so well, and even the unplanned moments were lasting memories I will never forget. The leaders are doing great work discipling women through wilderness seasons, putting God first and foremost. I'm grateful for every woman on the trip and for having a supportive community of friends” 

— Amanda, Texas

"I came carrying grief over losing my son and feeling burnt out in every area of my life. During a moment of prayer on the pilgrimage, I felt that grief finally lift. Since coming home, I've been prayerfully committed to changing how I care for myself: my nutrition, my exercise, even my hours at work. This pilgrimage gave me the courage to stop people-pleasing and start choosing what's necessary for my health."

— Tanya, Alabama

Shared Room — $2,000

Double room

Shared bathroom

All meals included

Ground transport included

All programming included

Your Investment

Everything is taken care of so you can simply be present. Meals, lodging, transportation from St. George, and all pilgrimage programming are included. The only thing not included is your flight to Las Vegas

Private Room — $2,250

Single room

Shared bathroom

All meals included

Ground transport included

All programming included

Private Suite — $2,400

Single room

Private en suite bath

All meals included

Ground transport included

All programming included

Payment plans are available. Reach out to us directly to discuss: amy@activeabundance.org

Only 9 women per pilgrimage.

Applications for August 2026 are open now, and spots fill through personal conversation, not first-come-first-served.

We want to make sure this is the right season for you.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Fill out the short form below and Lisa will personally reach out to schedule a discovery call; a chance to hear more about the pilgrimage, share where you are, and see if this is the right fit for this season of your life. There's no pressure. Just a conversation.