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Retreats Exclusively for Women 40 and Over


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Make Connections and Re-Connect with Yourself


Our Founder

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Shannon Ryck on an Excellent Adventure with her cool tricked-out ride!

The Heart of the Mission

Hello I am Shannon Ryck and I love to travel and empower women!

I noticed while traveling that often women want to travel and they don't have anyone to go with. They may be single. They may have a partner who doesn't want to travel or goes but obviously doesn't want to be there. It takes a lot of work getting friends together to go on a trip.

I wanted to give these ladies a way to explore, have fun, make connections, and reconnect with themselves. Out of this desire Fearless, Fabulous, and Over 40 Adventures was born! Retreats exclusively for women 40 and up!

In addition to having a great time, FFover40 provides the ladies with tools to help them manage their everyday lives. I provide bellydance classes as a way for them to loosen up, let go of their inhibitions and see how incredible their bodies really are no matter their age, shape or size. I provide breath workshops. It reduces stress, creates feelings of openness, love, peace, gratitude, clarity, communication, and connection. Breathwork also helps release trauma or mental, physical, and emotional blocks, as well as anxiety, depression, fear, grief, and anger. At times guided meditation is also offered depending on the needs of the group.

I have been so lucky to have amazing ladies on my retreats. They each bring something wonderful to the table and I love to see their personalities meld and sisterhoods form. I can't wait to welcome you on a retreat and share what makes these retreats so special!

Upcoming Adventures

A great way to bond with your friends and make new ones!

Italy in the Fall - Oct 2026

Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2026 - 7 Days/6 Nights

Stay at a cozy country inn near Pompeii with great reviews.

Private Tours of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Wine tasting on Mount Vesuvius.

Visit the Royal Palace in Caserta. Largest former royal residence.

Private Guide has PhD in archeological and social science.

Payment plans available

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Asheville, NC - Dec 2026 - For The Holidays!!!

Dec 3 - Dec 6, 2026 - 4 Days and 3 Nights

Holiday Magic at the Biltmore Estate. Stunning gardens and festive décor.

A soul-nourishing tea ceremony.

Shopping at charming Biltmore Village.

Detox + relax in a Himalayan Salt Room.

Breathwork sessions for self-love and empowerment.

Bellydance workshops to reconnect with your goddess energy.

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New Orleans, LA - Mar 2027

Mar 19 - Mar 22, 2027 - 4 Days and 3 Nights

Experience the beautiful architecture on a city tour.

Food tour and cooking classes.

Shopping at French Market and the Frenchman art area.

All meals included.

Enjoy NOLA's musical side - Jazz and Zydeco.

Bellydance and meditation classes.

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Fearless & Fabulous in Lisbon Portugal - Sep 2027

Sep 14 - Sep 20, 2027 - 7 Days

Private accomodations and all meals included.

Winery tour and tasting.

Day trip to Sintra. Visit palaces, lush gardens, and views.

Guided City Tour of Lisbon. Iconic sites and historic charm.

Portuguese cooking class. Hands-on fun and local flavors.

Sunset cruise on the Tagus River.

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Italy Milan to Pompeii - Dec 2027

Dec 5-15, 2027 - 11 Days

Marvel at the Vatican and the Colosseum.

Private Tour of Pompeii.

Incredible Food and Wine including Winery Experience.

Visit the Royal Palace in Caserta. Largest former royal residence.

Private Guide has PhD in archeological and social science.

Payment plans available

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Fearless & Fabulous in Scottsdale AZ - Apr 2028

Apr 5 - Apr 10, 2028 - 6 Days/5 Nights

An unforgettable hot-air-balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert.

A scenic horseback ride followed by an authentic cowboy cookout.

A make-your-own-perfume experience.

A luxury Scottsdale spa day pass.

Time to explore, shop and enjoy Old Town Scottsdale.

Breathwork, meditation and meaningful sisterhood experiences.

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Fearless & Fabulous in Prague/Budapest AZ - Sep 2028

Sep 2 - Sep 9, 2028 - 8 Days

Four nights in historic Prague.

Three nights in central Budapest.

All meals throughout the retreat.

Prague food and wine experiences.

Time to explore, shop and enjoy Old Town Scottsdale.

Full-day private journey to Budapest with stops in Lednice Palace and Bratislava.

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