Mindfulness for Transformation.

Self Renewal In Nature – Explore the Authentic: Camp and Canoe on the St Croix

June 20-23, 2024
4 Days of Canoeing, Yoga, and Adventure

What you need to know!

June 20-23, 2024 (Thursday – Sunday)

This is a 4 day experience where we can take full advantage of being away from the day-to-day. While exploring nature, we'll also be exploring how Mindfulness can take us deep into a connection with our inner wisdom and natural knowing, our innate self healing abilities, and ways to continue a life of peace, joy and well-being.

We will meet Thursday, June 20 11:00am at William O'Brien State Park. We'll get time to meet each other then learn from our guides who will prepare us for canoeing and camping. We'll also have time to start our adventures in nature, mindfulness, and renewing our souls.

Friday and Saturday we continue to canoe our way down the river and take in beautiful natural surroundings, have time for Mindful practices, diving into inner wisdom and natural knowing. We'll get to cook together and end the day with powerful practices around the campfire.

On Sunday morning we'll continue both our canoeing and internal journeys. At the end of the trip we'll have time for reflecting and setting intentions for whatever is next for us.

Save My Spot!

Save your spot: Complete the registration form (button above!)
A link for deposit will be sent to your email after the form is submitted.

Investment:
$200 deposit saves your spot.
Register by April 15: $900 in full ($700 after the deposit) is due by May 15.
Register after April 15: $950 in full ($750 after deposit) is due by May 15.
*Payment plans are available!

Cancellation Policy:
Deposit of $200 is required to save your spot. The deposit is nonrefundable.
Payment is due by May 15. Cancellations by May 16 will be honored with 50% refund. No refunds after May 16.

FAQ's

*Registration includes your meals, use of canoe and camping equipment
*Payment plans are available
*All genders and identities welcome
*There will be toilets and showers available
*Some camping supplies can be borrowed from Wilderness Inquiry if requested (i.e., sleeping bag and pad, tent)
*All experience levels are very welcome!
*Canoeing distance: Day 1 – 6 mile paddle, Day 2 – 9 mile paddle, Day 3 – 0 miles, Day 4 3-0 miles
*Electricity may not be available at all camp sites
*You will receive a packing list

Save My Spot!

From www.wildernessinquiry.org:
The St. Croix Scenic Riverway defines the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin. This beautiful area was protected by Congress in 1968, including 255 miles of the St. Croix and its major tributary, the Namekagon River. Many species of animals make their homes along the river. At dawn and dusk paddlers may glimpse white-tailed deer or black bears foraging along the riverbanks. Eagles, osprey, and hawks soar overhead. Join us on one of these great outdoor adventures just an hour outside of the Twin Cities.

•Only a short drive from the Twin Cities
•Paddle 24-foot Voyageur canoes on easy-flowing water
•View ancient petroglyphs on the cliffs along the way
•Riverway is lined with old-growth pine, sandstone bluffs, and sand beaches

•Keep an eye out for eagles, great blue herons, white-tailed deer, and soft-shelled turtles

More Information

Lodging

We will be staying in tents along the river. Each night we'll set up camp. In the morning we'll break camp and head down the river to our next overnight. You can bring your own tent and camping equipment or borrow from Wilderness Inquiry (tent, sleeping bag, ground pad). 

 

What's Included

4 nights of tent camping

Permits for camping

All canoe and canoeing supplies (provided by Wilderness Inquiry)

Safety gear (i.e., life jackets, first aid kit)

All meals and snacks during the retreat

Group activities, supplies and materials

 

What's Not Included

State Park Pass for parking

Fishing License

Travel Insurance

Transportation to/from the retreat