Effort Meets Awe
A Women’s Midlife Adventure at Redfish Lake, Idaho
July 16-19, 2026
Host Shawn Brokemond
Special Guest Cher Murphy
Adventure, to me, isn’t about how far you go, it’s about how deeply you feel.
It’s about the effort you put in and the awe that meets you when you pause to look around.
Every adventure, training session, class and journey I create is meant to help women reconnect with that feeling of strength, curiosity, and belonging in their own bodies. I believe movement is medicine, and nature is the space where we remember how to use it.
My approach blends intention with play: challenging the body while calming the mind, bringing women together to move, breathe, and explore what’s possible at any age.
At the heart of it all is this belief:
You don’t have to live vicariously through adventure, you can live it.
And when you do, you rediscover not only your strength, but the joy of being alive in every moment. begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Where Strength and stillness Meet
This isn’t just a getaway, it’s a homecoming.
Nestled between the jagged peaks of the Sawtooth Mountains and the still waters of Redfish Lake, Effort Meets Awe invites women in midlife to rediscover their strength, purpose, and joy through movement, connection, and reflection.
Over four unforgettable days, you’ll move with intention on the water, on the trail, and within yourself.
Each experience is designed to reconnect you with your body’s wisdom, your inner compass, and the awe that comes from showing up fully surrounded by wild beauty.
The Experience
A weekend of movement, meaning, and midlife strength.
You’ll experience:
Trail Explorations around Redfish Lake with moments of trail immersion that blend movement, mindfulness, and mountain air
SUP + Kayak Adventures on the crystal-clear waters of Redfish Lake
Optional Fly-Fishing Session with a local guide for those craving a new skill or quiet rhythm
Morning Yoga & Meditation to ground, stretch, and open your day
Journaling & Vision Workshop guided intention-setting to reconnect with your “why”
Evenings by the fire with shared stories, laughter, and quiet reflection beneath the stars
Included
Three nights’ lakeside lodging near Redfish Lake, Stanley, Idaho
Chef-inspired meals and nourishing snacks daily
Trail explorations and movement sessions led by Shawn & Cher
Reflection and connection circles by the lake
Stand-up paddleboarding and optional fly-fishing
Guided journaling and mindfulness sessions
Welcome tote with curated Sports Adventure swag
Pre-trip connection call + post-retreat resources
Every detail is designed to help you move, rest, and reconnect with yourself in the most natural way possible.
Not Included
Optional Fly Fishing Guided Adventure
Transportation to and from Stanley, Idaho
Each detail of this weekend has been thoughtfully curated to help you slow down, reconnect, and rediscover your strength in motion. From morning movement beneath the Sawtooth peaks to the quiet rhythm of your paddle on Redfish Lake, every moment is designed to remind you how good it feels to move with nature instead of against it.
Between shared meals, trail explorations, and lakeside reflection circles, you’ll find space to breathe, laugh, and simply be. This is your time to step away from the noise and come home to yourself, surrounded by women who are walking through the same chapter of rediscovery, growth, and renewal.
Why this place
Carving lines through the Sawtooth backcountry left a mark on me the calm, the wildness, the flow. Stanley, Idaho has that same magic: a place that invites you to slow down, move freely, and rediscover your strength.
I’ve fallen in love with this part of Idaho, the charm of Ketchum and Hailey, the long drives tracing the Salmon River, the dream of someday staying in a small cabin and casting a line as the sun sets. Stanley has always caught my eye, a small, soulful town built around nature itself. It’s wild, peaceful, and full of wonder ,the perfect backdrop for this experience.
This is where Effort Meets Awe was meant to unfold — in a place that moves you simply by being itself.
After Your Adventure
A renewed sense of strength and calm inside and out
Deeper self-awareness around how to support your body in midlife
A journal full of reflections, insights, and next steps for your wellness journey
New friendships and the comfort of a community that truly gets it
The confidence to bring more awe, adventure, and balance into everyday life
Effort Meets Awe isn’t just a retreat, it’s a reminder that strength and softness can coexist, and that the best adventures are the ones that change you from the inside out.
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