Forest Retreat: Wild Return End of Summer Festival

One Weekend. Real Connection. No Distractions.

One Weekend. Real Connection. No Distractions.

August 20–22, 2026 • Tijeras, New Mexico

For one weekend, step away from the noise and into community.

Join lesbian+ and queer women from across New Mexico and beyond for a magical summer weekend filled with nature, laughter, conversation, music, friendship, and genuine connection under the trees.

This is not just camping.
It’s a reset.
A breath.
A remembering.

Whether you come solo, with friends, newly out, newly healing, partnered, single, introverted, adventurous, over 60, under 30—or somewhere beautifully in between—you belong here.

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What You’ll Experience

  • 🌲 Opening Community Circle
  • 🥾 Guided Hiking Groups
  • 🔥 Fireside Conversations
  • 🎶 Acoustic Music + Late Night Hangouts
  • 💖 Friendship + Connection Activities
  • 🧘 Quiet Spaces to Recharge
  • ✍️ Storytelling + Creative Moments
  • 🌌 Stargazing in the Mountains
  • ☕ Morning Coffee Meetups
  • 🌈 A Warm, Welcoming Lesbian and Queer Women’s Community

No pressure.
No cliques.
No endless scrolling.
Just real life together.

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Why Women Are Coming

Because so many lesbian+ and queer women are craving:

  • authentic connection,
  • community,
  • meaningful conversation,
  • offline experiences,
  • chosen family,
  • and spaces where they can fully exhale.

This weekend was created for exactly that.

Pride Starts Here—Live Music, Real Connection, and a Room Full of Lesbian and Queer Women

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Choose Your Experience

DAY PASS

Perfect if you want to join the energy for the day and head home at night.

Day Pass (Friday or Saturday or Sunday Only)
Easy entry / “just come feel it”     $30

ONE NIGHT EXPERIENCE

Stay overnight under the stars and experience the magic of the evening community.

One Night Experience (Sat–Sun)
💫 Save your camping space Connection + campfire + deeper bonding  $55

FULL WEEKEND RETREAT

The full transformation experience.
Two nights of connection, community, nature, and unforgettable memories.

Full Weekend Immersion (Fri–Sun)
 Save your spot for the weekend The full transformation, your core audience   $80

💖 Come Solo. Seriously.

A huge number of women attend LesbianEarth events on their own.

You will not be the only one.

Many of the strongest friendships in our community started with:
“Hi, is this seat taken?”

📍Location

Beautiful mountain retreat area near Tijeras, New Mexico
(Full directions sent after registration)

Room for:

  • tents,
  • campers,
  • RVs,
  • and day visitors.

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot

This event has 140 camping spots and is expected to fill.

[ RESERVE YOUR SPOT ]

🌈 About LesbianEarth

LesbianEarth.com hosts lesbian+ and queer women’s events in Albuquerque and New Mexico including retreats, live music nights, author talks, speed friending events, hikes, and social gatherings designed to build real-life community and connection. LesbianEarth creates real-world experiences, media, and community for lesbian+ and queer women through events, storytelling, arts, culture, and connection.

Because community changes lives.

Women leave LesbianEarth events with:

  • new friendships,
  • renewed confidence,
  • community,
  • and the reminder that they are not alone.

FAQ

Where can lesbian+ and queer women meet in Albuquerque?

LesbianEarth.com and ABQ Queer Women Meetup host community events throughout Albuquerque and New Mexico including retreats, dances, social gatherings, music nights, speed friending, and cultural events for lesbian+ and queer women.

Beginning in July, online speed friending events will also be available for women looking to connect virtually and build community from anywhere.

 

What is Wild Return?

Wild Return is a forest retreat and community gathering for lesbian+ and queer women hosted by LesbianEarth.com and ABQ Queer Women Meetup in the mountains near Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Women travel from across New Mexico and around the United States to experience a weekend of connection, nature, music, storytelling, hiking, friendship, and real-life queer community.

The retreat includes camping, fireside gatherings, optional workshops, music, quiet spaces, hiking, and community activities designed to help lesbian+ and queer women unplug from isolation and reconnect with themselves and each other.

Wild Return is part of a growing movement toward real-life lesbian and queer women’s spaces centered on belonging, wellness, creativity, and authentic connection.

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