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Women's Winter Hiking Retreat II

Jan 31st - Feb 2nd, 2025

Weekend SCHEDULE

LOCATION:

https://campmanitowa.com/

 

Join Sally for a rejuvenating winter escape at Camp Manitowa, perfect for adventurous women who cherish nature.

 

Stay cozy in our heated cabins and embark on guided excursions to explore breathtaking state parks and scenic winter hiking trails. After a fulfilling day, relax by the bonfire at our new outdoor kitchen, where we’ll enjoy delicious dinners together. 

Remember, you can tailor your experience by choosing the activities that resonate with you!

Here is the tentative schedule:

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, & set intentions for the weekend
6:00pm – Dinner - the food is delicious
Bonfire and social time

Saturday:

Anytime: Hike around camp trails
7:30 – Coffee available in the kitchen

8:00am - BREAKFAST & prep for departure
9:00am – Depart on the camp bus to Crab Orchard in 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 2-3 short hikes that may take 1-2 hours each. 
3:00pm - Arrive back at camp, change, get cozy!
3:30pm - Yoga for all levels
4:45pm - Facilitator TBD - hoping for soundbathing

6:00pm – Dinner
7:00pm - Music, dancing, & fun around the bonfire

Sunday options:Sunday options:
7:30am - Coffee available in the kitchen & Grab n Go BREAKFAST
8:15ish - Hike around camp with Sally
9:00am Yoga for all levels
10:00am - Option for ropes course, hike, arts and crafts, or kayaking depending on the weather. Sally will offer direction after yoga.
11:15am Brunch & 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 or sleeping bag, pillow, & 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

  • Wool socks/gloves/hat/underliner

  • Small backpack to carry your drinks/food on the hikes

  • Hand warmers

  • Nalgene bottle or similar for hydrating

  • Small blanket or throw

  • Flashlight &/or headlamp

  • Ear plugs (just in case!)

  • Wool long undies for sleeping

Lodging:

Heated cabins - there is a limited # of cabins! This retreat will fill to capacity! 

- let me know if you want to be with a friend or group.

Weekend Facilitators

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