This unique trip is designed to help you explore whether your soul connects more with the vibrant energy of the city or the tranquil charm of the countryside.
November 9-16, 2026
Hiking Level: Easy/Beginner
Rediscover Your Nature in Panama
4 days in Boquete & 3 days in Panama City
It’s time to let your nervous system soften.
So that you can walk yourself back into balance.
This thoughtfully designed trip begins with 4 nights in the stunning highlands of Boquete, followed 3 nights in Panama City offering a taste of urban life.
City Adventure
In Panama City, you'll experience:
A guided tour of Casco Viejo, exploring its rich history and vibrant culture.
A visit to an Embera indigenous community allowing us to learn about their medicine, music, food, and artwork.
Shopping opportunities, from local markets to stylish boutiques.
Countryside Escape
In Boquete, you'll immerse yourself in:
Picturesque hiking trails, surrounded by lush landscapes.
Tour of an organic locally owned coffee plantation, offering insight into Panama’s famous produce.
A hands-on Chocolate Masterclass followed by a private Drumming Masterclass on the rhythms of Panama
Roam & Restore retreats are intentionally designed for individuals who have been carrying the weight of the world, for their homes, their teams, their communities, but have lost sight of themselves in the process.
If you’ve been the Giver, the Carer, the Supporter, the one that is always holding everything together, this retreat offers you something radical: permission to let go, slow down, and simply be.
The moment you arrive you should sense:
Relief: This is your time, your space, with nothing expected from you.
Support & Emotional Safety: A place where you can exhale and soften.
Hope: Rest, clarity, and balance are still possible, no matter how long it’s been.
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Roam & Restore invites you to step out of urgency and into ease. Whether you are dreaming of walking through the lush forest canopies of Costa Rica, resting in the mountains of Panama, or moving along ancient pilgrimage paths in Europe, this is a retreat experience for the woman who needs to pause and doesn’t need to worry.
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Beginners or intermediate walkers/hikers who want to connect with nature without pressure.
Those seeking a space to simply be, to pause, reflect, rest, or even sleep undisturbed.
Individuals looking for an adventure in nature that includes comfort, nurturing care, and the freedom to move at your own pace.
Women desiring introspection, physical movement, or simply an all-inclusive getaway where everything is taken care of.
From a cool, unusual trip to a safe environment where you can reflect or reconnect with yourself, Roam & Restore offers what you need, no matter what unfolds during your time with us.
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These retreats are not about promising transformation, guarantees, or the mending of hearts. Instead, they offer a space in nature, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual, for whatever you need during your journey.
Whether you come looking for:
Time to Rest: To do nothing, what bliss!
Personal Reflection: Gently exploring your heart’s desires, wants, and needs.
Connection to Nature: Hiking, walking, or simply letting yourself be held by the landscape.
Mental Clarity or Emotional Release: Finding what unfolds naturally, without forced expectations.
This space is yours, to use however you need.
Your Trip Leader, Marilyn
Your Roam & Restore Retreat Leader, Marilyn Conolly, has been trekking and trail walking all over the world and enjoys cultural learning having travelled to 53 countries. She will gently guide your experience and take care of all the details so that you can rest. As a practitioner of Reiki, mindful meditation, and forest bathing, Marilyn wants to help you rest and replenish your energy for your own health and wellbeing. Roam & Restore works with local guides so that you benefit from their valued knowledge of the local community, culture and environment. Our wellness experiences are ethical, intentional, and benefit locals.
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This thoughtfully curated trip blends culture, cuisine, and nature, promising a balanced experience that lets you explore both sides of Panama’s personality, its bustling city life and peaceful rural elegance!
A guided tour of the city's highlights, exploring its rich history and vibrant culture.
A visit to an Embera tribe, showcasing indigenous traditions.
Shopping opportunities, from local markets to stylish boutiques.
Picturesque hiking trails, surrounded by lush landscapes.
Tours of tea and coffee plantations, offering insight into Panama’s famous produce.
Honey tastings and exploration of the area’s culinary treasures.
Throughout the trip, you'll embark on a gastronomic journey, savoring Panama’s diverse cuisine with all meals included.
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Everything all-natural!
This holistic package encourages you to release the stress and submit to the serenity. It includes:
2 nights in Panama City, offering a taste of urban life
A short flight to western Panama
4 Nights in the stunning highlands of Boquete
3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) representing a range of culinary experiences
3 morning private guided nature experiences with a professional Naturalist Guide
All admission fees (e.g. for walking trails)
All taxes and gratuities (drivers, guide, etc.)
Not included: Airfare to Panama, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages, hotel extras, or any additional services.
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This retreat is for those who seek:
A chance to let go of being “the backbone” for everyone else.
Nurturing care that allows them to pause, figure things out or simply rest.
Gentle movement and communion with nature, without pressure or demands.
Flexibility to use their time as they need, whether to seek adventure or stillness.
If you need a space to slow down, soften, and take time for yourself, this retreat might be the moment where you exhale and begin anew.
It’s time to create space from clarity.
So that you can give from overflow, not depletion.