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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!