About SERA
Say yes to yourself.
SERA is a small collection of intentional retreats for women in their single era, rediscovery season, or next chapter — designed to feel less like a booked trip and more like showing up to a group of old friends in a beautiful place.
Our why
Some of the best moments happen when women finally say yes.
Whether you're healing after a big life transition, navigating a new chapter, celebrating your independence, or just craving connection and adventure — SERA was built for you.
We create welcoming, women-only travel experiences that encourage you to be brave, try new things, see the world, and build friendships that continue long after the itinerary ends.
Many women join our retreats solo and leave with a group chat that stays lit up for years.
MEET THE FOUNDER & YOUR HOST
Ashley Claire
| Human Design: Projector, Enneagram: 3w2
I'm a 30-something, Portland-based dog mom with a remote 9-to-5, a passion for travel, and a firm belief that you shouldn't have to wait for the "perfect" travel buddy to see the world.
SERA Retreats began after a simple TikTok asking if there were other women who wanted to travel but didn't have anyone to go with. The response was overwhelming. Thousands of women shared the same feeling: they were craving adventure, meaningful friendships, and the confidence to book the trip they'd been dreaming about.
What started as one viral video has grown into a community of incredible women from around the world, with new trip requests arriving every month.
Today, SERA Retreats is about so much more than visiting beautiful destinations. It's about creating a space where women can travel solo without feeling alone, build genuine friendships, and return home with memories—and connections—that last long after the trip ends.
Whether it's your first solo adventure or your tenth, I'm so excited to welcome you. I can't wait to explore the world together. 💛
Meet your co-host
Kelli Blake
| Human Design: Manifestor
I’m a 30-something Portland-based mom of three with a passion for helping women reconnect with themselves through movement, mindfulness, and a little bit of magic.
I teach advanced yoga sculpt and mat strength classes. I am a Certified Sound Healing Facilitator with a passion for nervous system regulation and restoration. I’m currently completing my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. I believe every practice begins with setting an intention and ends with gratitude for what our bodies are capable of.
Whether I’m leading a spicy yoga sculpt class, guiding a restorative sound bath, or creating space for quiet reflection, my goal is simple: to help women slow down, reconnect, and leave feeling more grounded, energized, and connected than when they arrived.
I bring warmth, positive energy, and a little bit of woo-woo to every SERA Retreat, creating wellness experiences that feel approachable, meaningful, and memorable.
How SERA feels
A different kind of group trip
Find your spark
Come curious. Leave with memories, magic, and a little more of yourself.
Balanced itinerary
Thoughtfully planned days with exploration, meaningful moments, and space to rest and recharge.exploration
Come as you are
Solo travelers welcome. Most women arrive alone and never sit alone for dinner again.
Beautiful stays
Boutique hotels and private homes chosen for view, character, and calm.
Serendipitous connections
You never know who you’ll meet, the conversations you’ll have, or the friendships that will stay with you long after you return home.