EMERALD VISTARETREATS
Women gathered in a circle on the porch at Emerald Vista Cabin

Come as you are. Leave feeling renewed.

Women's faith & wellness retreats at Emerald Vista Cabin in Broken Bow, Oklahoma — an invitation to put down your phone, step away from the to-do lists, and just be.

Wellness doesn't have to be complicated. It can be joyful.

Emerald Vista Retreats was created for women from all walks of life — the busy moms, the dreamers, the doers, the caregivers, and the women who spend so much time showing up for everyone else that they sometimes forget to show up for themselves. Every weekend is built on three simple things:

Stillness

A few intentional moments of quiet can calm the body, quiet the noise, and give our minds that much-needed reset. Meditation and peaceful reflection run through the whole weekend.

Nourishment

Wholesome, healthy food shared around the table — and the deeper nourishment of the connection between our minds, bodies, and spirits.

Joy

Meaningful conversations, plenty of laughter, and moments that feel light. Wellness can be fun, refreshing, and filled with joy — never intimidating or overly serious.

Women around the fire pit at dusk at Emerald Vista Cabin
Evenings around the fire
Women relaxing in the hot tub at Emerald Vista Cabin
Soaking under the pines
Women in a morning meditation circle at the cabin
Morning meditation, as the pines wake up
Women sharing a meal around the cabin kitchen island
Nourishing meals, shared slowly
Women journaling together in the cabin great room
Journaling & tea in the great room
Women walking the wooden bridge in the pines behind the cabin
Slow walks on the trail out back
Women sharing dinner at the cabin dining table
Evenings around the dining table
Women having morning coffee on the cabin back deck
Morning coffee on the back deck
Women hiking the trail along Broken Bow Lake
Hiking the shore at Broken Bow Lake
Emerald Vista Cabin at dusk, seen from above the pines
Home base for the weekend

The shape of a weekend

No packed schedules and nothing to perform. A retreat weekend at Emerald Vista breathes — here's how it usually unfolds:

Friday

Arrive & exhale

Settle into the cabin, meet the women you'll share the weekend with, and let the drive and the to-do lists fall away over a first evening together.

Saturday

Slow down & reconnect

Morning stillness and meditation, nourishing meals, unhurried conversation on the porch, and an evening soak in the hot tub or stories around the fire pit.

Sunday

Leave renewed

Peaceful reflection and one last slow morning before heading home — lighter, refreshed, inspired, and a little more connected to yourself.

Carolina Ruiz, founder of Emerald Vista Retreats

Meet Carolina

Founder of Emerald Vista Retreats. Mom of two. Woman of faith. Wellness enthusiast. And a big believer that sometimes the best thing we can do is simply slow down.

Hi, I'm Carolina!

As a Christian, a mom of two, and a longtime student of mindfulness and wellness, I've developed a deep appreciation for the incredible connection between our minds, bodies, and spirits.

I believe in the beautiful simplicity of meditation — how a few intentional moments of stillness can calm the body, quiet the noise, and give our minds that much-needed reset. I'm equally passionate about nourishing our bodies with wholesome, healthy foods and embracing the power of our thoughts and words to shape how we experience the world around us.

But here's something else I believe: wellness doesn't have to be complicated, intimidating, or overly serious. It can be fun, joyful, refreshing, and filled with laughter!

That's the heart behind Emerald Vista Retreats.

I created this special experience for women from all walks of life — the busy moms, the dreamers, the doers, the caregivers, and the women who spend so much time showing up for everyone else that they sometimes forget to show up for themselves.

Nestled in the peaceful beauty of Emerald Vista Cabin, our retreat is an invitation to put down your phone, step away from the endless to-do lists, unplug from the everyday hustle, and just BE.

Through thoughtfully planned activities, meditation, nourishing meals, meaningful conversations, plenty of laughter, and moments of peaceful reflection, my hope is that every woman leaves feeling lighter, refreshed, inspired, and a little more connected to herself.

Because sometimes, reconnecting with yourself starts with disconnecting from everything else.

Come as you are. Leave feeling renewed.

With love, Carolina

Retreat weekends

Each retreat is a small circle of women and a whole cabin held just for you. Retreat weekends are reserved directly by the owners on the cabin's calendar — when a weekend appears here, those dates are already held for the retreat.

One

Pick your weekend

When a retreat weekend is announced, it shows up here with its dates, what's included, and how many spots are open.

Two

Reserve your spot

Send a reservation request and Carolina will confirm your spot personally. Spots are per person, and the cabin sleeps up to ten.

Three

Show up & slow down

The cabin is held for the retreat on the owners' calendar — no rental guests, no rush. Just arrive, exhale, and be there.

Emerald Vista Cabin at dusk, seen from above the pines

The place: Emerald Vista Cabin

A luxury cabin tucked into the pines of Broken Bow, Oklahoma — close enough to Hochatown for dinner, far enough to hear the wind move through the trees.

Sleeps 103 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2,075 sq ft
Hot tub & fire pitFor slow evenings under the stars
A porch made for circlesMorning coffee, tea, and long talks
Broken Bow, OklahomaNear the lake, the river, and the pines
See the cabin
Emerald Vista Cabin glowing at dusk
The cabin at dusk
The great room at Emerald Vista Cabin
The great room
The covered back deck at dusk, table set under the pines
The back deck

Questions

Who are these retreats for?

Women from all walks of life — busy moms, dreamers, doers, caregivers, and anyone who spends her days showing up for everyone else. If you need a weekend to slow down and reconnect with yourself, you belong here.

Where are the retreats held?

At Emerald Vista Cabin in Broken Bow, Oklahoma — a 3-bedroom luxury cabin in the pines, with a hot tub, fire pit, and a porch made for long conversations. You can see the cabin at emeraldvistacabin.com.

How do I reserve a spot?

Retreat weekends are announced in the Weekends section above. Each one lists its dates, price per person, and open spots. Send a reservation request from that weekend's card and Carolina will confirm your spot personally.

How many women come to each retreat?

Small on purpose. The cabin sleeps up to ten, and each weekend lists exactly how many spots are open — small enough that every woman is known by name by Friday night.

Can I rent the cabin on my own instead?

Yes — Emerald Vista Cabin also hosts regular stays. Visit emeraldvistacabin.com to check availability and book the cabin itself.