Women are increasingly attending rage retreats, paying up to $4,500 for multi-day sessions that provide a space to express anger without judgment, according to fortune.com. These retreats, such as Lumalia Emmy Armstrong’s Holy Rage Retreats near Portland, Oregon, offer small group sessions where women vocalize their anger through sound and movement. Prices range from $600 for a 3.5-hour session to $4,500 for longer programs, drawing participants mainly from their mid-20s to mid-50s.
The retreats create intimate environments where women can safely express emotions often suppressed in daily life. Armstrong’s Holy Rage Retreats host groups of up to 10 women who engage in activities like growling, writing letters to be burned, and closing with group songs. Psychologist Avigail Lev of the Bay Area CBT Center, which offers multi-day rage retreats, explained that many attendees have histories of prioritizing others’ needs over their own, and these sessions help them reclaim their emotional space.
This trend reflects a growing demand for alternative emotional wellness experiences that differ from traditional therapy or meditation. The rage retreats tap into a niche market focused on emotional release and empowerment, particularly among women navigating personal challenges such as divorce, illness, or shifts in belief systems. The pricing and format position these retreats alongside other specialized wellness services that emphasize experiential healing.
Lumalia Emmy Armstrong’s Holy Rage Retreats charge $600 per session, while the Bay Area CBT Center offers multi-day retreats costing up to $4,500 per participant, as reported by fortune.com. These figures highlight the commercial viability of rage retreats within the broader wellness industry.