Tag: stress management

Wilderness Wellness Retreat

by Jacque Tietjen

JULY 25-26 2020

Lake Mary, Brighton, Utah

Nature therapy is the best therapy! Get out of your comfort zone by getting outdoors. Reset and recharge by learning mindfulness, stress management techniques, meditation, challenge yourself, and become one with the nature around you!

Itinerary

Saturday:

9:00am- Meet in the Brighton parking lot, parking in front of the Majestic Lift on the south end near the Brighton Center. We will have a quick briefing, distribute group gear to help carry, and double check that everyone is packed appropriately for the conditions.

Approx. 10:00am- We will begin our hike to Lake Mary. This is a mild to moderate 1 mile long trail, but with heavy packs and in a large group we will take our time.

11:00am- Set up camp, prepare lunch as a group, eat lunch, a bit of free time before our first workshop.

2:00-5:00pm- Stress Management Workshop. You will learn different skills to help manage and cope with stress.

5:00pm- prepare dinner as a group, campfire talk, free time

Sunday:

6:30am- Sunrise Yoga & Meditation

7:30am- prepare breakfast, free time before our next workshop

9:00am-12:00pm- Mindfulness Workshop. We will be learning some introspection, digging into ourselves, and learning how to listen to our heart and minds when they are distressed.

12:00pm- Prepare lunch as a group, clean up camp, group photos, etc.

Approx. 1:30pm- hike down

Approx. 2:00-2:30pm- empty group gear form packs, say goodbyes.

Cost: $135/person

Click below to register! Payment is due at registration to reserve your spot. Full refunds are available up to 30 days prior to the event. If you need to cancel within 30 days of the event only $100 will be refunded.

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NOTE: This workshop requires a minimum number of sign-ups. In the rare event that the minimum number is not reached, the workshop may be cancelled and you will be 100% refunded. In this event you will be notified 2-weeks prior of the event if there is a cancellation. Be sure to follow our Facebook page for updates.

What is provided:

  • All group equipment: Tents (3 people per tent), camp stoves, pots, utensils, plates, cups, fuel.
  • 2 lunches, dinner, breakfast, and some snacks (*please let us know of any dietary restrictions)
  • Supplies for stress management activities: Journals, pencils, craft supplies, etc.

Packing list:

  • 40-40L Rucksack
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Warm layers such as jacket, sweatpants, gloves, beanie, etc
  • Rain jacket (just in case)
  • Biodegradable toiletries
  • At least 4L of water
  • Water purification tablets or filter (in case you run out of water)
  • Hiking shoes
  • Socks
  • Headlamp
  • Personal snacks (optional)
  • Personal journal (optional, one will be provided for you)
  • Personal Craft supplies (optional, supplies will be provided)
  • Card games (optional)

CELL PHONE RULE: Please pack your phone for emergency purposes but we ask that phones remain off for the duration of the weekend for the best possible experience. Part of this weekend is to “unplug” from our digital worlds for a while and we ask that you respect others around you at the retreat by keeping them out of sight and out of mind. Thank You!

Full Moon Mindfulness Workshops!

by Jacque Tietjen

Learn how to be introspective and intuitive, look inside yourself, become in tune with your body, mind, and nature!

We will start at the Bells Canyon Trail head in Sandy, Utah just off the corner of Wasatch Blvd. and Little Cottonwood Rd. The hike to the reservoir is a popular, mild, 3/4 mile, well maintained trail. We will hike as a group to the lake, have our workshop lakeside on the emergency road, watch the sunset over the valley, and hike down with the light of the full moon.

Please bring a journal to write in, either a yoga mat, foam camping mat, OR crazy creek style chair (aka something to sit on you don’t mind getting dirty), water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, bug spray, a light jacket or sweatshirt, and a flashlight or headlamp.

Please be a bit early as parking can be crowded as it gets warmer, you may need to park at the dirt lot just west of the light on Little Cottonwood Rd.

Upcoming Workshops:

FRIDAY APRIL 10, 6:30pm AT THE BELLS CANYON TRAILHEAD

FRIDAY MAY 8, 7:00pm AT THE BELLS CANYON TRAILHEAD

FRIDAY JUNE 5, 7:30pm AT THE BELLS CANYON TRAILHEAD

Workshops are approximately 2 hours including the hike. More dates may be added come fall.

$20/Person

Click below to register! Payment due on arrival.

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NOTE: All workshops are weather dependent. In the event of light rain, we will hold the workshop at under the awning at Hidden Valley Park on Wasatch Blvd. In the event of HEAVY rain (or snow), the workshop may be cancelled. Be sure to follow our Facebook page for updates.