Wild Rice Retreat Founder Heidi Zimmer & Claire VanderEykWIRED Retreat: Empowering women shaping the built environment.

April 27 - 29, 2026 Go back
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The Women in Real Estate Development (WIRED) Retreat brings together women who are actively investing time or capital in real estate and those who want to start. Our events are designed to create access to knowledge, relationships, and capital in an industry where women remain underrepresented at the ownership and decision-making levels.

This gathering centers on practical learning, candid conversation, and meaningful connection. Attendees can expect programming that demystifies real estate investing and development, honest discussion about risk and capital, and space to build relationships with peers across experience levels.

Whether you are exploring your first investment, growing an existing portfolio, or supporting real estate projects through your professional work, this event is designed to meet you where you are and help you take your next step with clarity and confidence.

Check In: 4pm

Check Out: 11am

PRICE: SOLD OUT!

Please Note: This is a private group retreat, and all reservations must be made directly through the Group Leader. Booking is not available through our website. Please click the button to book directly through the Group Leader’s site.

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Class description

What to Expect

  • A thoughtfully paced retreat experience that blends structured programming with time to pause, reflect, and connect
  • Practical, candid conversations about real estate investing and development, including risk, capital, and decision-making, led by experienced practitioners
  • Small-group discussions and relationship-focused networking designed to foster meaningful connection across experience levels
  • Space to enjoy Wild Rice Retreat’s natural setting, amenities, and nourishment as an integral part of the retreat experience
  • A supportive, welcoming environment that meets you where you are and helps you leave with greater clarity, confidence, and momentum

biography

Heidi Zimmer is an experienced real estate developer, creative entrepreneur,  and real estate and fundraising consultant.  As Founder and Creator of Wild Rice Retreat - named by Conde Nast and Travel and Leisure as a top wellness resort in the U.S, Heidi brings a unique and intentional lens to development. With over 25 years of real estate development experience, she loves helping people turn their dream spaces and places come to life. 

She is also an experienced and inspiring public speaker, yoga teacher, and retreat leader.  Heidi loves to blend all of her passions into one using the foundational principles of yoga, leadership, and health and well-being to create beautiful spaces and places and to help individuals and teams thrive. 


Claire VanderEyk is a real estate developer, consultant, and founder of Doyenne Development. Through her work advising mission-driven organizations and leading development projects across the Midwest, Claire focuses on creating projects that strengthen communities and bring thoughtful ideas to life.

She is also the co-founder of WIRED Retreat (Women in Real Estate Development), an immersive gathering designed to support and connect women working across the real estate industry. Claire is passionate about helping emerging developers and investors gain confidence, access knowledge, and build meaningful professional networks.

Claire’s work blends technical expertise in real estate development with a collaborative, community-oriented approach. She believes the most impactful projects happen when people come together to share ideas, resources, and support.

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