come away and get well with us
Boutique wellness retreats and speaker events for women in inspiring, nature-infused California & Italy locations. Join us on our next WellAway in Napa, Tuscany and Sonoma.
Finally, a dedicated time and place for women and moms to elevate health and well-being.
Step outside of your daily routine and let us inspire you to take better care of yourself. We offer fully curated weekend and day retreats that bring together like-minded women for transformative experiences. We hand pick inspiring venue spaces and pull from our network of health and wellness experts to curate retreats that inspire women to prioritize their health and wellbeing.
Following the holistic health model, our retreats offer a broad range of wellness activities, workshops and classes that approach health from all angles. Here’s what you can expect on your itinerary:
Nutrient-dense, high-quality vegetarian meals prepared by skilled onsite chefs. Hands on cooking and nutrition workshops with recipes and nutrition hacks to take home.
Onsite daily pilates, yoga, HIIT, hiking, dance and silent disco or other body movement sessions led by certified instructors. We integrate movement into retreats that emphasize mind-body connection and feeling good in your skin.
Holistic health-themed workshops on topics such as hormone health, skincare, nutrition, gut health, the nervous system, relaxation, immune system support, women’s health and vitality and more by guest experts.
Guided breathwork, aromatherapy, meditation, art meditation, cacao ceremonies and onsite spa treatments to slow down and alleviate stress.
What they’re saying
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The Wellaway moms retreat was the perfect mix of relaxation, exercise, and socializing in an incredibly beautiful setting. Every single detail was so well thought out. Between the exercise classes, fresh pressed juice, fireside chats, and evening relaxation yoga, I left feeling rejuvenated and energized. Most importantly, I met other moms who I will keep in touch with and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
BROOKE SPRINGER
San Francisco, CA
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The WellAway moms retreat was everything I imagined it would be plus more. I was so impressed with Maria and Carly’s vision and how they executed it. The food was excellent, the setting was beautiful, the classes were very beneficial but the bonding with other moms was the best part. As a busy mom with two young kids, this was one of the best things I have ever done for myself and I highly recommend anyone who is considering it to go for it!
COURTNEY TAWADROUS
San Francisco, CA
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This was the first time since giving birth that I took time just for me and I didn’t realize how much I truly needed it! Carly and Maria planned the perfect itinerary – the thought & consideration they took to curate the workshops, fitness instructors, health professionals, and private chef is beyond incredible. The best part of it all was meeting the other amazing moms – sharing, learning and being able to be honest & vulnerable was healing, motivating and inspiring!
TARA FIRESTONE
San Francisco, CA
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I’m grateful for Carly and Maria putting together a very well-thought-out retreat, truly tailored to the needs of a modern mom. Their attention to detail showed in the great balance of fun and wellness activities, amazing nourishing food, and location and space of the retreat. The best part was connecting and bonding with similar-minded moms!
EIRINI PAPASTERGIOU
San Francisco, CA
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A perfectly curated experience that intrigued all the senses. The focus of holistic wellness resonated through the entire retreat. From nourishing yet satisfying and filling meals, body awareness through specialized Pilates classes, complimented with fresh pressed juices to workshops that humanized and taught techniques to reduce the stresses of being a mom and partner. Maria and Carly were warm and passionate to provide a positive experience to all. They delivered on the aspects of life that moms most need. It was a beautiful location with plenty of free time to unwind, socialize and be at peace. Please sign me up again! Every mom should be pampered and cared for as WellAway Retreats provided.
JULIA GELLERT
Tiburón, CA
MEET MARIA BAUM, FOUNDER of WELLAWAY RETREATS
Maria Baum is the founder of WellAway Retreats, a boutique wellness retreat company known for its thoughtfully curated experiences for women. Drawing on a master's degree in Journalism and Public Relations from New York University and over a decade in corporate branding, media, and PR, she brings a rare blend of storytelling, strategy, and intentionality to everything she creates. A National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach trained at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Maria approaches every retreat through a holistic lens — weaving together restoration, connection, and meaning in equal measure.
A dual Italian citizen who lived abroad in Europe for over a decade, Maria was deeply shaped by the European philosophy of slowing down, living well, and savoring the moment. That influence is felt in every WellAway experience — from the details of the space to the flow of the day. Over the past four years she has curated and led retreats throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, collaborating with renowned wellness brands, expert instructors, and leading voices in health and personal development.