Wild Wonderful Women in the Woods Weekend Retreat
Course content: You don’t have to be a survivalist to feel at home in the woods. This weekend is about finding inspiration and your comfy zone in nature. Yoga, forest fitness, wild plant medicine & food, woodland skills, delicious healthy meals, crafts, and music…choose to do it all, or take this time to breathe, rest, meander at your own pace.
We keep our programs small so we can be flexible to address the needs of individuals and the group. Let us know how we can make this weekend work for you!
We keep our programs small so we can be flexible to address the needs of individuals and the group. Let us know how we can make this weekend work for you!
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Schedule: (subject to minor changes)
Friday, September 20, 2019 3-7:00pm Participants arrive, settle in, explore. 6-7:30pm Buffet style dinner. 7:30pm Welcome campfire with facilitators. Saturday, September 21, 2019 7:00 am Yoga 7:30-8:30 am Breakfast 9:00 Session 1: Inspirations and personal project 10:00 Session 2: Wild plant medicine & woodland skills 12:30-1 Picnic Lunch 1-4:00 Free Time (crafts, forest fitness, canoeing, naps, field trips…) 4:00 Session 3: Learn about and enjoy fizzy fermented drinks (kombucha, rootbeer…) 6:00 Dinner 7:00 Paint party (community event) 9:30 Campfire (retreat guests only) Sunday, September 22, 2019 8:00 Yoga 9:00 Session 4: inspirations and personal projects 10:00 Brunch 11:00 Nature walk 1:00 Wrap up, course evaluations, good-byes 1:30 End of facilitated program. Guests check-out by 5 pm or extend stay. 
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COSTS
Reserve your spot for $50 here or call 304-653-4079. This deposit is refundable up to one week before course. Full payment is due at time of arrival--cash or checks preferred. We do not have online booking for rooms at this time. For local residents: special rates and policies. Limited scholarships are available: apply for scholarship
Program Tuition:
Tuition costs are per person. Youth under 13 are free with paying adult. Babysitting may be available for an additional fee.
Meals: Must be purchased with a program (unless you are a local resident.) Includes 6 meals and snacks. We can accommodate special diets. Please provide these details on web form when paying your deposit online. Food is fresh, local, and organic when possible.
Materials Fee: There are no materials fees for the Wild Wonderful Women in the Woods weekend.
Lodging: 2 nights lodging must be purchased with a program (unless you are a local resident.) Send us a note at check out when you reserve your spot, call 304-653-4079, or email us to arrange lodging. We cannot book lodging online at this time.
GOOD THINGS TO BRING:
binoculars (we have some you can check-out,) insect repellent (we sell effective, locally made all-natural repellent,) sunscreen (we sell a locally made natural sunscreen too!), closed-toe shoes, long pants and sleeves, hat, jacket, a swimsuit (for our pond or river excursions), favorite field guides (we have some you can check-out,) journal.
GOOD THINGS TO KNOW:
Reserve your spot for $50 here or call 304-653-4079. This deposit is refundable up to one week before course. Full payment is due at time of arrival--cash or checks preferred. We do not have online booking for rooms at this time. For local residents: special rates and policies. Limited scholarships are available: apply for scholarship
Program Tuition:
Tuition costs are per person. Youth under 13 are free with paying adult. Babysitting may be available for an additional fee.
Meals: Must be purchased with a program (unless you are a local resident.) Includes 6 meals and snacks. We can accommodate special diets. Please provide these details on web form when paying your deposit online. Food is fresh, local, and organic when possible.
Materials Fee: There are no materials fees for the Wild Wonderful Women in the Woods weekend.
Lodging: 2 nights lodging must be purchased with a program (unless you are a local resident.) Send us a note at check out when you reserve your spot, call 304-653-4079, or email us to arrange lodging. We cannot book lodging online at this time.
GOOD THINGS TO BRING:
binoculars (we have some you can check-out,) insect repellent (we sell effective, locally made all-natural repellent,) sunscreen (we sell a locally made natural sunscreen too!), closed-toe shoes, long pants and sleeves, hat, jacket, a swimsuit (for our pond or river excursions), favorite field guides (we have some you can check-out,) journal.
GOOD THINGS TO KNOW:
- AT&T cellular service works pretty well. Others do not.
- We have a land line you may us e: 304-653-4079.
- We have WIFI, but it is quite limited. Enjoy unplugging, if you can.
- The closest grocery stores are in Lewisburg (50 min.) or Marlinton (35 min.)
- We have limited refrigerator space if you would like to bring special food. We ask that you don’t store food in your rooms. We have storage bins for this purpose.
- BYO-Adult beverages to enjoy responsibly if you are old enough.
- Our rooms and buildings are non-smoking and we use unscented, natural cleaning products.
- To protect the ecology of our pond, we ask that swimmers use non-toxic natural sunscreen and/or bug repellant if they use any.
- We have one guest room where pets are allowed for an additional charge of $50. Pets must remain on a leash and are not allowed in common rooms (service animals excepted.)
- All participants must sign a standard Waiver and Release form.
- We are a small, community run non-profit and highly motivated to make this center the best resource it can be. The YMC is a constant work in progress. We welcome your ideas and feedback.
- Your participation in our weekend programs supports local experiential education and stewardship. Thank you!
