
Women's Winter Hiking Retreat
December 11-13, 2026
Weekend SCHEDULE
LOCATION:
Join Sally for a rejuvenating winter escape at Camp Manitowa, designed for women who love a little adventure and nature.
Stay cozy in our heated cabins or yurts, and enjoy a ride on the school bus to explore stunning Giant City State Park's scenic winter hiking trails.
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
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
7:00 – Coffee available in the kitchen
8:00am - BREAKFAST
9:00am – Depart on the school bus to Giant City State Park in Shawnee National Forest
11:30pm - 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 2-3 short hikes that may take 1-2 hours each. Option to repeat for the endurance gals!
3:00pm - Arrive back at camp, change, get cozy!
3:30pm - Yoga for all levels + sound bath with Debby Siegel
6:00pm – Dinner
7:00pm - Live at the bonfire with Jeremy McConaughey
Sunday options:
7:00am - Coffee available in the kitchen + fruit and yogurt
8:00am - Yoga for all levels + sound bath with Debby
9:15am- Hike around the camp's nature trails
10:30am - Brunch & reflection
11:30am - Option for one last bit of nature. Sally will offer direction after brunch.
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:
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Bedding & towels (if you are flying in, contact Sally about this)
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Yoga mat
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A variety of clothing/hats for activities and weather changes
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Hiking boots or hiking shoes
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Wool socks, gloves, neck warmer, hat
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Small backpack to carry your drinks/food on the hikes
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Hand warmers
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Nalgene bottle or similar for hydrating
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Small blanket or throw for bonfires, chilly mornings
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Flashlight &/or headlamp
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Earplugs just in case
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SPACE HEATER / Heating blanket if you are staying in a yurt
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Swimsuit for cold plunge in the lake :)
Lodging:
Yurts & heated cabins
- Let me know if you want to be with a friend or group. No problem, but register early for best options!
Weekend Facilitators




