LimitLes trips are intentional escapes for those looking to travel with like-minded people who crave movement, purpose, connection, adventure, and change for the greater good. LimitLes Back Home is no ordinary vacation! From movement to adventure – you’ll walk away with a deeper connection to yourself, nature, and a travel community filled with genuine friends.

LimitLes Back Home: Arkansas Edition June 2025

This summer, we’re heading home.

I never got a hometown date (iykyk), so we’re making up for lost time — the LimitLes way. Before we venture to Alex’s hometown in September, we’re inviting you to the place that built me: Arkansas. It’s where my roots run deep, where the lakes feel like childhood and where the Ozarks whisper stories. And now, it’s time to share that magic with you. It’s more than a trip to me, it’s a return to the heart. From the artistic corners of Bentonville to floating the wild Buffalo River to lake days with my family on Lake Ouachita, this experience blends nostalgic magic with new adventure. It’s rustic-chic meets natural beauty, with just enough Arkansas lux to keep it LimitLes.

We’ll hike, float, connect, unplug, and break bread together. We’ll support local women-owned businesses and intentionally curated travel partners to bring something meaningful to life. And if you’re up for it, extend your stay for an afternoon in Little Rock to shop our favorite streets and share lunch at our favorite spot.

This isn’t just any LimitLes adventure—this one incorporates my village. With special guests (cough cough Murphy fam), you’ll experience Arkansas through our eyes and hearts, and I couldn’t be more excited to share our underrated Natural State with you.

We’ll begin in northwest Arkansas, home of the Hogs, the Ozark Mountains, as well as bustling Bentonville — a town that surprises you in the best way. Think bike trails, art museums, and crystal-clear purpose. We’ll gather for a soul-filled welcome dinner and a giveback moment with Porch Life, an organization near and dear to our hearts. From there we’ll spend the longest day of the year (our Summer Solstice!) cycling with Women of Oz, an Arkansas-based nonprofit getting more women on bikes, because the Ozarks have bragging rights as the best mountain biking destination in the USA (sorry, Colorado). We’ll do yoga under open skies (maybe even at Crystal Bridges, if the stars align) and savoring farm-fresh meals that make you feel like you belong.

We’ll hike to the iconic Hawksbill Crag, float for miles down the wild Buffalo River (the first national river in the USA!), and end our nights with BBQ. By the time we reach the lake house — nestled in the arms of Lake Ouachita — the vibe shifts. It’s time to slow down, dig for diamonds (literally), and float with the Murphy family, cocktails and belly laughs included. We’ll gather for dinner every night on the three-season porch, where stories are swapped while bellies and hearts get full.

Psst… did you know Crater of Diamonds State Park is one of the only places in the world where the public can search for diamonds in their original volcanic source, and visitors find diamonds regularly?! The last diamonds found here were on April 13th and April 12, 2025!

This retreat is rustic-chic, laid-back, and endlessly personal. We’ve blended nostalgia with newness — the kind of adventure that feels as grounding as it does expansive. It’s not just a trip. It’s homecoming.

LimitLes Arkansas is a women-only experience, open to all ages, with 14 spots available. You’ll stay in a charming downtown Bentonville property and family lake houses, hike, float, bike, give back, and gather — all while uncovering what makes Arkansas home to us.

And if you’re not ready to leave just yet? Extend your journey with a visit to Little Rock for a glimpse at Lesley’s beginnings — the coffee shops, downtown strolls, and special spots that shaped the woman behind the mission.

LimitLes Trips are intended to introduce you to like-minded women, welcome you into our travel community, inspire you to venture outside of your comfort zone, and empower you to explore. LimitLes Back Home will inspire you to show up for yourself, open up to others, and lean into a slower pace of life. From country stores near the buffalo to shared laughs over dinner, every activity is designed to foster a connection with yourself, this simple destination, and the badass women by your side.

The Road Les Traveled is usually not for the faint of heart, and this reigns true for our wild Ozark adventures. However, not in the bungee jumping, helicopter flying way. We ask you to come with an open mind and open heart. This itinerary is balanced beautifully with comfortable accommodations to rest your head, southern cuisine to spark your taste buds, quiet moments in nature, lots of movement, and connection activities that will invite you to dive deeply into yourself and others.

Note: The application link is at the bottom of this page.

Arkansas At-a-glance

Dates: June 19 – June 23, 2025

Trip Length: 5 days, 4 nights

Participants: 14

Destinations: Bentonville, Buffalo River, Lake Ouachita — with an optional Little Rock afternoon add-on

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinners & all diets welcome. Please let us know any dietary restrictions in application and again upon acceptance.

Cost: $2,950

Demographic: Women (18+)

Yoga Level Requirement: None – come as you are with an open mind and heart!

Giveback: We’re proud to partner with For the Love, an Arkansas-based nonprofit food truck dedicated to cultivating community through land, food, healing and fighting poverty. Together with Porch Life, we’ll co-create a meaningful giveback experience — whether through service, storytelling, or sharing a meal. Final details are in the works, but this moment of connection will be at the heart of our hometown journey.

Activities: Floating down the iconic Buffalo River, Digging for diamonds at the one and only Crater of Diamonds State Park, Hiking, Cycling tour, lake floats at the Murphy’s beloved lake house, yoga in inspired spaces, and more!

Accommodations: We’ll start our journey with two nights in charming accommodations near the creative energy of downtown Bentonville. Think: coffee shops, art trails, and a welcome dinner that sets the tone for soulful connection. With close access to Crystal Bridges and bike trails, this stay blends modern comfort with small-town charm meets Walmart super campus. Our next stop takes us deep into nature for two nights at Lesley’s family lake house — a space filled with heart, history, and homemade memories. Picture cozy beds, sunset porch chats, float parties (aka bobbing) with the Murphys, and a private chef dinner that tastes like home. This is LimitLes at its most personal.

Rooming note: Rooms are always double occupancy for LimitLes trips, which adds to the communal feel and connection. Due to availability and nature of this close-to-home trip most roommates will be sharing beds. Keep this in mind when applying!

Travel notes: Before you say goodbye to Arkansas, we’ll take a short drive to our current hometown of Little Rock where you can choose to fly out or you can choose a later flight to wander our favorite neighborhoods, explore local shops, and sip a slow cup of coffee at the place that we call home. This add-on is the perfect way to close the loop on a journey that began with a heart-led invitation home. Should you want to take the night to unwind, let us guide your extended stay and give you some recommendations!

Please only complete the application form if you are seriously interested in attending the retreat, if the travel dates work with your schedules and if the price is within your budget. Please note that the itinerary is subject to change. Applications close on May 4 at 11:59 PM EST. We’ll be reading applications on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can be expected to start hearing from us the last week of April/first week of May. A deposit of $950 per person is due upon acceptance to your reserve your spot. The remaining balance is due on May 30.

Space is limited, but the opportunities are LimitLes.

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