Living ᐧ Flourishing ᐧ Leading

Living Flourishing Leading

Howdy and Welcome!

We can’t wait to see and serve you sometime soon!! If you’re
new to the page, Refuge WILD (women-intentionally-living-deep) has been serving
women toward rest, relationship, and recovery for almost a decade now…and we can’t
get enough! What an honor to have a front row to see women renewed, recalibrated,
connected, and deeply secured in countless ways.


As we open another season of Refuge W.I.L.D in 2026, we believe the Lord is asking us
to have a “Wild Re-set” this year. When you add an “e” to rest, you get “reset,” and we
are believing that God will be greatly adding to each woman who comes this season in
unique and special ways.


Reset, by definition means, “to set again, adjust, or fix in a new way.” We already can’t
wait to hear how God will bring about a reset in your life through your rest and
engagement. We know that God will honor your time and move on your behalf as you
make space in your calendar and room in your heart to participate with His Spirit. So
come with expectation, come ready to receive, just come so we can celebrate, connect,
rest, heal, pray, and play together.


There is so much He has in store this year, may He start to ready your heart even now!
See you soon, 

DeAnn (& our Wild team)

We've Prepared A Place For You

What To Expect

If you were to take a week for yourself, away from all distraction and busyness, but for the purpose of a renewed heart, this is what it would look like...

How Can We Help

Sabbath. There, we said it. This is what we all need- and this is where the magic is. We have a pretty good idea of how to tap into the rest that God intends.

Booking & Hosting Trips

Sometimes you want to send your favorite pastor or leader, and sometimes you need it yourself. Contact us and let's talk about how Refuge can help you best.

Getting Healthy

You know what you need? More tips on how to get healthy! But, seriously, you should jump into a conversation in our blog, it's fun and good for the soul.

For Rest And Renewal

Deann and Brian RefugeWILD

Leadership Refreshment should not be a unique concept...

For over 15 years, DeAnn & Brian Carpenter have had the privilege of developing a vision for restoring leaders to their Kingdom positions.

Together with their 2 kids and amazing staff of over 40 like-hearted people, Refuge Foundation has turned into a powerhouse of relationships, healing, and life-giving restoration.

DeAnn is particularly excited about RefugeWILD, Women Intentionally Living Deep. Also, keep an eye out for her upcoming book "Throwing Confetti."

And For Healing,

Growth, & fun!

What a week! Five-Star meals, accommodations, staff, hunting and fishing guides. This was a week when I didn’t have to think for a minute about leading anyone. Time to pray, play and enjoy the rugged eastern Montana wilderness on the river and in the prairies. 

Chris Peppler Pastor

The guides are incredible and servants to the core! 

Kay Hiramine Advisor

Thanks guys! I have fond memories of my time at The Refuge and slaying monster fish... even at the entrance ramp! Can't wait to get back out!

Josh Plaisance Pastor