What We Do
Three ways to travel with us
Women 45+
Hosted Women’s Escapes
Connection, confidence, and fun. Beautiful stays, interactive workshops, and a group design that helps you come solo and feel included fast.
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For Leaders
Retreat Planning + Operations
You lead the transformation. I shape the retreat offer, manage the timeline and guest flow, and coordinate the logistics so it feels premium and easy.
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Celebrations
Private Group Celebrations
Birthdays, milestones, girlfriend getaways. Elevated details, smooth coordination, and optional concierge support for your guests.
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What makes it different
No chaos. No last-minute scrambling. No decision fatigue. Just beautifully run travel with every detail handled.
Small Groups
8 to 12 travellers. Intimate by design so every guest feels seen and included.
Premium Standards
Boutique hotels, private villas, and elevated dining. Every stay is hand-selected.
Every Detail Handled
Logistics, timelines, guest flow, supplier coordination. You just show up.
TICO Certified
Backed by Canada’s largest leisure travel network. Your booking is protected.
Destinations
France · Portugal · Italy · Greece · and beyond
15+
Years
Meet Connie
Strategic, curated, effortless.
With 15+ years as an independent travel professional and a background in client success with high-level clients, I bring a strategic, concierge-style approach to retreats and small group travel.
Authentic Escapes was created to make travel feel meaningful, elegant, and effortless, for retreat leaders and travellers alike.
“Every detail is designed so you can arrive, exhale, and fully enjoy the experience.”
— Connie Rowden
Ready to Begin
Ready to plan something unforgettable?
Retreat leaders: let's build a retreat that sells well and runs smoothly. Travellers: join the waitlist for upcoming women's escapes (45+).