Sage Summit

Aligning inner values with outer expression through connection and community.

Sage Summit Retreats create a space where women in midlife can pause, reflect, and authentically connect. Through expert-led stay at home retreats that incorporate experiential exercises, practical wellness strategies, dialogue on aging, style exploration, nutrition, relationships, and body image we nurture a community where our collective wisdom meets purposeful well-being.

About Sage Summit Retreats

Open The Dialogue

Sage Summit Retreats invites women in midlife 40 years and over into a space that encourages self-growth and productivity through identity exploration, mindfulness practice, and community building.

Identify values and goals for this life stage.
Do your actions reflect your core values?
How does your outside reflect your inside?
Science-backed discussion on sleep and rest.
What gets in the way of what you want?
Expert-led learning and discussion around perimenopause and aging.

Do these topics sound like something you’d like to explore?

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Mindful & Therapeutic Practices in Community

Sage Summit Retreats grew out of CBT Denver, a psychotherapy practice that has served the Rocky Mountain region and beyond since 2011. Each retreat is designed as a dedicated space for midlife wellness, bringing together experts to share their knowledge in an environment built for connection, growth, and empowerment.

Mindfulness Practices

Anxiety and Stress Management Skills

Radical Acceptance

Expert-led Education Sessions

Values Work

Self-Compassion and Relaxation

Events

Early Bird Registration: $695

Early bird pricing is available through December 15th or until the first 10 people register, whichever comes first. After that, registration is $750.

Bonus for our first 10 registrants: receive a copy of Dr. Margit Cox Henderson's book.

Breakout Lunch Sessions
During registration, you'll have the option to join a small breakout lunch session on Day One or Day Two. Each session is limited to five guests. This is a separate sign-up and is not connected to the first 10 registrant bonus.

RETREAT

Pricing

$750

Spring 2027 Retreat

Dates: April 19th-20th

Speakers

Itinerary

Meet the Team

Mary H. Heekin

DIRECTOR
Mary H. Heekin, LCSW, is a Denver-based therapist and co-owner of CBT Denver. She is committed to empowering women in mid-life by expanding community, healing practices and self-growth. Mary specializes in evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness, as well as trauma-focused therapies such as EMDR and Prolonged Exposure. She brings her extensive training and clinical background to creating retreats for women, by women.
Antonia Pieracci

CO-DIRECTOR
Dr. Antonia Pieracci is a clinical psychologist and co-owner of CBT Denver. She has over 20 years of experience specializing in women’s mental health. Dr. Pieracci’s passion is in helping individuals manage stress and anxiety and build meaning and connection using compassionate, skills-based approaches that combine CBT, ACT and DBT to support overall well-being.
Tara Cater

RETREAT COORDINATOR
Tara Cater, LPC is the Retreat Coordinator for Sage Summit Retreats. Tara is the Practice Coordinator for CBT Denver, a school counselor and a licensed professional counselor with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Tara is passionate about creating welcoming, supportive spaces for clients and colleagues. Tara brings her warm presence, organization skills and design sense to support Sage Summit Retreats.