Conscious Lesbian - Queer Dating and Love Dallas

This class, the Roadmap to Conscious Lesbian/Queer Dating & Lasting Love, has changed lesbian and queer lives in 25 countries around the globe since 2015. It sprung from the Amazon bestselling book Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love, but goes far beyond the book.

The Roadmap gives you the world's best preparation for the arduous and essential work of smart-for-your-heart lesbian dating and love. Even if you've done tons of personal growth work, we money-back guarantee you'll learn much more here. The course was completely revised and updated in 2025. It incorporates neuroscience, attachment theory, relationship research, and decades of lived lesbian/queer life experience. And...

It starts this Saturday! >Learn more and sign up here (or keep reading :)

Dates: Saturday, January 24-Saturday, April 11, 12 weeks, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Pacific Time. All sessions will be recorded, so it's fine if you can't come live. And you can still set up live online meetings with your buddy group, if you wish, to go through the material together.

Typically, each class includes over 100 participants from at least 8 countries, ages 20s-80s longtime lesbians and just-coming-out, bi and trans and queer and wlw and sapphic and everyone in between. (So don't pay attention to the # of RSVPs in your local group; the course is cross-posted on 27 Meetups around the world.)

We come together in intergenerational, conscious lesbian/queer community for an experience some participants have described as "like therapy on steroids." You might laugh, you might cry, you'll almost certainly make deep friendships, you might even meet someone special -- and you'll emerge far clearer and more ready for whatever truly serves you in your life of dating and love.

This is a paid offering, and an RSVP on Meetup won't get you in. You'll need to register and pay on our site. Scholarships are available, and so are free calls to chat with our outreach director and make sure the class is right for you. We are here to support you! Learn more here

Got patterns you need to break? Aware that you've ignored or just not spotted red flags in the past? Went too fast, ignored your gut, fell madly in love and dove in, only to have it crash and burn?

Join the club, and get ready to graduate from it. The Roadmap will teach you exactly why lesbians and queer women are so susceptible to this harmful life cycle, and how to create what you truly want and need, instead.

In a relationship now, and want to learn how to better work with your triggers, avoid attachment wound collisions, and make your love what you most want it to be? The Roadmap will meet you where you are, and help you go further. The sobering fact is that lesbian divorce rates are 3X higher than those for couples of other orientations, but you're not stuck. You can break that pattern, too. It just takes learning how, and getting the right support.

Want to date, but not sure how? Maybe it's been years or decades since you dated, or you've never dated women. Many longtime lesbians never dated women, either -- we just met and got involved! Whether you've been out for decades or are just coming out, what you'll learn here will change your life.

Not sure you ever want another relationship? Many women sign up for the Roadmap in that place. Whether you're still healing from heartbreak or a toxic relationship, or just don't trust your ability to create healthy love, the Roadmap will help you make peace with whatever your history has held, and also help you chart your best path forward.

An RSVP on Meetup won't get you in. This is a paid course. Learn more and sign up for the Roadmap here. And don't wait, because we start on Saturday, January 24! This course is only offered once per year.

Scholarships are available, but you'll need to request one. Learn about our scholarship policy here.

Not familiar with Conscious Girlfriend Academy? We're so glad you found us! We are the leading global resource helping lesbians and adjacent queer people to prevent heartbreak, date wisely, and love well. We've got a ton of free resources on our site, including the chance to download the first 4 chapters of Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love free, and this 25-minute free masterclass, What Single Lesbians Need To Know.

We hope to see you soon. We're here to support you. It gets better. We're all in this together -- and your heart is worth helping.

Open-Hearted. Growthful. Fun. Friendship-Making.
Welcoming all women-loving-women and adjacent non-binary people.
Tampa Bay Area, Florida
March 8-12, 2026
Conscious Girlfriend Academy Retreats are for our members only. Learn more about the retreat, and about becoming a member, here.

FAQs About Conscious Girlfriend Academy Retreats
Q: What are Conscious Girlfriend Academy's lesbian retreats like?
Conscious Girlfriend Academy is the leading global online community and learning hub for growth-oriented lesbians, queer women and adjacent non-binary people. Our retreats are focused on heart connections and learning. These multi-day events invite you to:

• Connect with approximately 60 lesbians and queer women in open-hearted ways
• Experience a non-hookup, community-focused environment
• Explore workshops and conversations that support personal growth and authentic connection

For some, CGA retreats are their first time in a group of lesbians. It's a safe, welcoming space to step into community. For others, CGA retreats rekindle the joyful spirit of past decades of lesbian gatherings.

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Q: What is the setting of this retreat?
Dayspring is a warmly welcoming 97-acre retreat center on the Manatee River, with kayaks, trails, gardens, wetlands, a labyrinth, great food and cozy retreat lodging. It's about 45 minutes from the Tampa International Airport. Temperatures in March should be in the mid-70s to low 80s during the day, and low 60s at night.

Q: Who are Conscious Girlfriend Academy retreats for?
CGA retreats are especially for single lesbians and queer women seeking community and friendship, though couples are warmly welcome, too. Each retreat brings together approximately 60 attendees.

• Most attendees are ages 30s-80s.
• Women who are just coming out, are bisexual or are exploring their queer identity are embraced here.
• Longtime lesbians looking to reconnect with lesbian culture and community will feel like ducks in water :)

It’s the perfect space if you’ve been longing for meaningful connection without the pressure of a bar or dating scene and if you are a growth-oriented woman-loving-woman who wants to hang out with and/or date people committed to conscious, healthy relationships.

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Q: What can I expect to experience at the retreat?
At our Conscious Girlfriend Academy retreats, you can look forward to:

• Workshops for self-discovery and personal growth
• Morning meditation or mindful walks
• Structured opportunities to make new friends and go deep
• Evening gatherings that foster joy and belonging, including campfires and maybe even s'mores (gluten-free for some of us)
• Fantastic meals
• Time to relax, reflect, and recharge in warm-hearted company, welcoming to introverts, extroverts and everyone in between

Many participants say the true magic is in the friendships and confidence they take home with them. And yes, some conscious romances have begun at our past retreats, too :)

Learn more about the retreat and membership at www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com

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Q: I’m just coming out. Will I fit in?
Absolutely! This retreat is crafted for inclusivity and comfort, offering a gentle landing for those:

• Newly coming out
• Exploring their lesbian or queer identity
• Seeking their first connection with lesbian community

You’ll be surrounded by growth-oriented, open-hearted women who will support, uplift, and welcome you exactly as you are.

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Q: What makes this lesbian retreat unique?
Unlike a larger event or party-focused weekends, Conscious Girlfriend Academy retreats offer:

• A non-intimidating, community-first atmosphere
• Workshops and activities that prioritize self-acceptance, learning, and authentic connection
• Opportunities to bond with other single lesbians without the pressure of a hookup or dating-focused event
• An opportunity to meet in person with your past, present or future classmates in the Conscious Girlfriend Academy, the world's only online school and community devoted to helping lesbians and adjacent queer people live our best lives, date wisely and love well.

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Q: Why do you have to be an Academy member in order to attend?

• Academy membership creates a culture based on being conscious, compassionate and curious, and this container transfers over to our retreats, making them both richer and more relaxed. When you're at a Conscious Girlfriend event, you can expect genuine warmth, not a frenzied focus on "meeting someone." You will definitely "meet someone" -- lots of someones! That said, all of our retreats yield friendships, and some of those, in the fullness of time, also turn into romantic relationships.
• Most Academy members find that the Academy dramatically uplevels their capacity for higher-quality, authentic friendship and relationships. So it's a special perk to be able to spend F2F time with those women you've previously seen in the Zoom squares, and see what blossoms.
• Learn more about the retreat and membership here.