Women's Winter Hiking Retreat 2024 - Camp Manitowa

Fri Dec 06 2024 at 03:30 pm to Sun Dec 08 2024 at 12:30 pm UTC-06:00

Camp Manitowa | Benton

Sally Drake, MSE Racing
Publisher/HostSally Drake, MSE Racing
Women's Winter Hiking Retreat 2024 - Camp Manitowa
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Join us for a weekend with incredible women to relax, connect, and hike!
Lodging - heated cabin or yurt, 3 meals a day, & activities.
About this Event

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Please find our complete schedule, amazing list of facilitators, and any updates on our website:

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LOCATION:

https://campmanitowa.com/

Join us for a rejuvenating winter escape at Camp Manitowa, designed for women who love a llittle adventure and nature. Stay cozy in our heated cabins or yurts, and enjoy guided excursions on the camp bus to explore stunning state parks and scenic winter hiking trails. No woman will be left behind! We will have different pace groups if needed. ALL are welcome and encouraged!


After a day of adventure, unwind by the bonfire at the new outdoor kitchen, where we'll share delicious dinners. Take part in arts and crafts, winter foraging workshops, and peaceful moments of relaxation in nature. This retreat is a perfect blend of outdoor fun and tranquility, offering a serene winter getaway.

Here is the tentative schedule. Please keep in mind, you can do all of it or pick and choose!

Friday:

3:30-4:30pm - Arrive and get settled in your yurt
4:30pm - Camp tour with Dan & Sally

5:00pm – Gather for a rundown of the weekend events,

introductions, meet our facilitators, & mini-meditation to set intentions for the weekend
6:00pm – Dinner - the food will be amazing
Bonfire and social time

Saturday:

Anytime: Hike around camp trails
7:30 – Coffee available
8:00am - Meditation with Sally

8:30am - BREAKFAST
9:30am – Depart on the camp bus to Shawnee National Forest

12:00pm - Lunch - we will bring our grab n' go lunches and enjoy them at a picnic table or on the bus between hikes.
Note: We will do 2 short hikes that may take 1-2 hours each.

There is a local winery that we can pop into on our way back to camp.
3:00pm - Arrive back at camp, change, get cozy!
3:30pm - Yoga for all levels
4:45pm - Foraging for winter wreaths & wreath making with Sara Ward of Wildflowers + sips

6:00pm – Dinner​
7:00pm - Music, dancing, & fun around the bonfire
Sunday options:
7:30am - Coffee available

8:00am - Meditation with Sally

8:30am BREAKFAST
9:30-10:30am - Option for ropes course, hike, arts and crafts, or kayaking depending on the weather.
10:45am Yoga for all levels

12:00pm Lunch & reflection


During the entire camp, you can pick and choose what you will attend. Curate your weekend!
Take all the free time that you want!
Sleep late, have a friend grab you breakfast!


What to bring:

  • Bedding & towels (if you are flying in, contact Sally about this)
  • A variety of clothing/hats for activities and weather changes
  • Hiking boots or hiking shoes
  • Small backpack to carry your drinks/food on the hikes
  • Hand warmers
  • Nalgene bottle or similar for hydrating
  • Small blanket or throw

Lodging:

Yurts & heated cabins

- let me know if you want to be with a friend or group OR have a small cabin or yurt to yourself


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Camp Manitowa, 12770 North Benton Road, Benton, United States

Tickets

USD 12.51 to USD 316.63

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