2025 Wonderfully Made Young Women's Retreat
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Sat, September 13, 2025
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT
LOCATION

See Canyon Fruit Ranch
2345 See Canyon Rd
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Discover Your Value, Purpose & God's Heart for You

Come away with us on Saturday, September 13th, to the beautiful See Canyon Fruit Ranch for a mini-retreat. This special day has been designed to refresh your mind, body, and soul. Begin the afternoon by enjoying a savory charcuterie board and a concert on the lawn. Explore the lush grounds and find a photo-booth inside a vintage bus, as well as an opportunity for a professional mini portrait session. As the evening nears, settle in for a time of uplifting worship and inspiring stories and messages. Bring your own picnic dinner to enjoy. This day is curated for young women ages 12 - 24 and the women who love them. 

About See Canyon Fruit Ranch
Nestled below the mountains of San Luis Obispo and up a canyon road from Avila Beach, See Canyon Fruit Ranch features lush gardens, an orchard of apples and pears, and a bright green lawn under a canopy of trees. This is the perfect location to be renewed and reset your soul. 

Schedule
2:30 PM - Check-in begins
3:00 PM - Event starts
8:00 PM - Retreat ends

*Bring your own picnic dinner to follow our charcuterie board


Keynote Speakers

Shynna Valencia is a former Laker Girl turned professional hair stylist and makeup artist with a passion for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Each weekend, Shynna dedicates her time to teaching Bible stories to preschoolers at her church. Shynna resides in Burbank, California, where she cherishes life with her loving husband and their two small children.

Veronica Bacquet has a heart for ministry and a deep love for people. She has called the Central Coast home for the past 10 years, where she and her husband, Tyler, are now planting Everlight Church. As a mom to Presley, Knox, and Banx, she pours her energy into raising their three kids while also supporting the church and community.

Allie Marie Smith is the Founder and Director of Wonderfully Made and is an award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and certified life coach. She is the author of Social Media Reset: A 30 Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy, and Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For. She loves surfing and adventuring up and down the California coast with her husband, Paul, and Golden Retriever Gidget. 
 

Musicians

Emma Valentine is a 22-year-old songwriter and storyteller with a deep love for creation and the Creator. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, California, Emma lives a life full of sunshine, waves, and music. She travels all around the world chasing waves & sharing songs. She performs regularly in New York City and has worked alongside Jason Mraz in the recording studio. She has been seen performing at the Manhattan Center as top 10 Finalist in BroadwayCon's "Star to Be" Competition, and has performed & competed on ABC'S American Idol. Emma will be performing a concert and leading worship.

Kiera Reitzin is 18 years old. She is from sunny Santa Barbara where she loves singing, writing music, learning new instruments, being with friends, and trying new foods. This is her fifth retreat with Wonderfully Made and she is so excited to share God’s love through music.

Janelle Stephanie is a natural light, lifestyle portrait photographer with 18 years of experience. She loves helping women see the fullness of who they are through simple yet effortlessly beautiful portraits. Her photos have a soft focus and she tends to love blurred out backgrounds, hints of sun flare, and dreamy, golden light. She will be available for mini-portrait sessions during the retreat.

 

About Wonderfully Made®
Wonderfully Made® is a 501(c)3 faith-based non profit ministry dedicated to helping girls and women know their God-given value, identity, and purpose, experience vibrant mental health, and lead flourishing, wholehearted lives. Please visit our website at wonderfullymade.org to learn more about our mission, programs, events, and free resources, including our podcast. 


FAQ's

1. Who is this event for?

This faith-filled retreat is a special gathering for young women (age 13 -- post-college). If you're a high school girl or young woman, know that this day is for you! Moms, mentors, and female youth leaders are also welcome, but please only attend if you are bringing younger girls and women with you. Please pack your car full of as many girls as you can, as this special day is designed specifically for them, and we want as many young women to attend as possible. 
 

2. What is the minimum age allowed to attend?

Age 12. Some mature topics will be mindfully addressed. 
 

3. I am coming from out of town. What is there to do in the area?

To learn more about local attractions in San Luis Obispo and find accommodations, click here
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4. I am not sure what I believe about God, spirituality, or faith. Is it okay if I attend?

Absolutely. We are passionate about sharing the message of your true worth and the love and hope of Jesus with any girl or woman with an open heart. We would be honored to have you join us for this special gathering and hope that you will be uplifted and encouraged.
 

5. I would like to make a tax-deductible donation to Wonderfully Made. How do I do this?

We are so grateful for your support to sustain our ministry. You can make a donation online, at the event, or by mailing a check to:

Wonderfully Made
PO Box 129
Buellton, CA 93427
 

6. What is your refund policy?

Due to the high cost of this event, tickets are non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding and your support of the ministry! Your ticket purchase price is fully tax-deductable.

7. I have other questions. Who do I contact?

Please email info@wonderfullymade.org

 

Watch the Highlight Video from our 2022 Retreat

Important Info To Know
*Mature topics will mindfully be addressed.
*Bring blankets or chairs to eat your dinner on the lawn.
*Please bring your own picnic dinner.
*Need-based scholarships are available.

 

NOTEWORTHY LINKS:

 

Get our Founder, Allie Marie Smith's books

 

"Social Media Reset: A 30 Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy"

 

"Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For" 

 

Listen to our podcast at wonderfullymade.org/podcast

 

Visit our website at wonderfullymade.org

 

For questions contact info@wonderfullymade.org
 

Please join our newsletter HERE for encouragement and to be notified of future events.

 

Join our FREE online gathering place for uplifting content!

Tickets


$25 Mini Portrait Session

Experience a special mini portrait session in this gorgeous retreat setting by our friend Janelle of Janelle Stephanie Photography. This ticket secures your spot and gives you access to a private online gallery, where you will receive two digital downloads and may select from two edited portraits and three unedited portraits. Any additional downloads will be at charge. This is an "add-on" ticket and you must purchase a retreat ticket also. *Valued at $150*

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39 of 50 available
$25 General Admission

Due to our high event cost, we are unable to give refunds.

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Giving Levels


$800 Lupine

Sponsor our musicians.

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$500 Lavender

Sponsor our charcuterie board.

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$1,000 Sunflower

Sponsor our keynote speakers.

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$1,000 Poppy

Sponsor our photobooth bus! This is easily an event highlight, year after year. 

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$350 Sage

Provide tickets for 10 girls to attend.

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$175 Marigold

Provide tickets for 5 girls to attend.

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