Send us Fan Mail What happens when your side hustle becomes the thing you can’t stop thinking about? In this episode of the Ski Moms Podcast, Nicole catches up with Charlotte Lilley, founder of The Retreat Co., to talk about leaving the corporate world, growing her women’s ski retreat business, and creating intentional outdoor experiences where women can adventure, connect, and try something new. Charlotte first joined the podcast when The Retreat Co. was still The Ski Retreat. Since then, she’s gone all-in on entrepreneurship, expanded beyond ski trips into year-round women’s adventure retreats, and started building Serene Ravine, a 90-acre property near Lake Tahoe that she envisions as a future home for retreats, camping, glamping, dinners, weddings, and other outdoor experiences. There’s also some big Ski Moms news: The Retreat Co. and Ski Moms are partnering on upcoming women’s ski retreats and events. What You’ll Learn From This Episode How Charlotte turned a six-year side hustle into her full-time career and grew The Ski Retreat into The Retreat Co.Why small, intentional women’s retreats can create friendships that last well beyond the weekend.What to expect from a women’s ski retreat, including accommodations, meals, activities, skiing, lessons, rentals, transportation, and rooming options.Why learning something new as an adult—whether it’s skiing, camping, or mountain biking—can build confidence and connection.How Ski Moms and The Retreat Co. are partnering to create more thoughtful, community-focused ski experiences for women.One of Charlotte’s biggest lessons? You don’t have to wait until you already have the ski friends to take the ski trip. Sometimes you take the trip to find the ski friends. Ready for your next Ski Moms adventure? Visit TheSkiMoms.co/events to see upcoming events and retreats. Scheduling at Ski Haus is open! Appointments start Saturday, 9/12. Available for kids 16 & under, includes skis /poles or a snowboard, boots + bindings. Make a separate appointment for each child at Ski Haus in Salem, NH; Framingham or Woburn, MA. Bonuses: Free Jr Season Pass Black Mtn (10 & under)$99 Jr Season Pass Tenney Mtn (13 & under)Fee Jr Lift Ticket Cranmore MtnMORE! This season, don’t just see the fall—experience it. Plan your Ulster County adventure at visitulstercountyny.com. Register by September, 2026, and use code SKIMOMSRETREAT to save $100 on your trip* Visit www.theskimoms.co/events to see the 2027 lineup and reserve your spot. *discount only available for full payment, not deposit. The countdown is on ❄️ Snowbound Expo tickets are live! Join the fun at Mohegan Sun, CT, November 14-15. Grab your tickets at snowboundexpo.com for discounted tickets with code SKIMOMS Support the show Keep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms! Website: www.theskimoms.co Ski Moms Discount Page: https://www.theskimoms.co/discounts Ski Moms Ski Rental Homes Join the 13,000+ Ski Moms Facebook Group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskimoms/ Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.com Nicole@skimomsfun.com
