While our retreats shift in theme and structure—from short immersions to deep, week-long ceremonial programs—certain core principles remain.

Inspired by both ancient and modern techniques, these elements form the foundation of every Wild Within retreat. No matter the setting, the intention is the same:

TO GUIDE YOU INTO DEEPER CONNECTION-

WITH YOURSELF, WITH OTHERS, AND THE LIVING WORLD

UPCOMING RETREATS

Mindfulness & Expanded States

We are wired for expanded states—ritual, breathwork, movement, trance, and nature immersion open the door to transformation.

These practices disrupt old patterns, deepen awareness, and help us access hidden layers of psyche and soul. Mindfulness anchors this journey, allowing us to track our inner landscape with curiosity and presence.

A man and a woman sit on the wooden floor of a rustic room, engaging with crystal singing bowls. The man is in a gray long-sleeve shirt, and the woman has long dark hair and a beige top. The room has wooden beams, stone walls, and large windows letting in natural light.

A woman lying on her back on a yoga mat outdoors with her hands on her chest, appearing to relax or meditate.

"The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness."

— Lao Tzu

Group of people standing in a circle outdoors on a grassy field, with trees and hills in the background, participating in a gathering or ceremony.

Four women meditating in a rocky cave with large green plants and rocky walls.

Group of five people lying on their backs on exercise mats with eyes closed, practicing mindfulness or yoga in a sunny indoor space.

Group of people dancing in a cozy indoor space with wooden walls and large windows. Some are standing, some are sitting, and they appear to be engaged in a lively dance.

Embodiment & Somatic Approach

The body carries wisdom deeper than words.

By slowing down, tuning in, and trusting its pace, we access profound healing and insight. Somatic practices and intuitive movement allow us to soften, listen, and reconnect—revealing the body as the portal to wholeness.

"To be awake, to be enlightened, is to be fully and completely embodied."

– Reginald Ray

The Journey of Self-Discovery

Becoming whole requires us to turn inward.

Through trauma-informed modalities like parts work, Hakomi, and somatic inquiry, we follow the wisdom of the body and soul at the pace of trust. These retreats are not therapy, but they are spaces where you meet the parts of yourself long forgotten.

People sitting around a low lit room with candles on the floor, participating in a ceremonial or spiritual activity.

Man kneeling on a wooden floor in a room with large front windows, holding a blanket. Nearby are water bottles and a bag, with trees visible outside.

Person with long hair and beard playing a large ceremonial drum with a mallet, seated on a rug, surrounded by items like candles and containers, inside a wooden structure with a scenic outdoor background.

"By choosing integrity, I become more whole, but wholeness does not mean perfection. It means becoming more real by acknowledging the whole of who I am."

– Parker J. Palmer

Group of people gathered around looking at a map in a forest.

A woman sitting on cushions outdoors, writing in a notebook, with a glass water bottle and candles around her, during early morning or late afternoon sunshine.

Hikers walking on a rocky mountain ridge during sunset with a vast mountain range in the background.

Tracking the Bigger Story

There is a larger story at play—one woven with myth, meaning, and soul.

Through earth-based practices, archetypal wisdom, and dreamwork, we explore the golden thread of your journey. This is the path of deep presence, radical self-responsibility, and walking the Earth with beauty.

"People say that what we're all seeking is a meaning for life. I don't think that's what we're really seeking. I think that what we're seeking is an experience of being alive."

– Joseph Campbell

Rooted in Community

We do this work by, for, and through community.

Our retreats recreate the Village—a space for collective healing, deep connection, and shared transformation. Many leave with lifelong friendships, continuing to gather and support one another long after the retreat ends.

A group of people sitting around a large wooden table in a cozy, rustic room, eating and drinking from bowls.

"We don't heal in isolation, but in community."

– S. Kelley Harrell

People gathered around a long table enjoying a meal in a rustic, wood-paneled room decorated with string lights.

Group of hikers sitting on a rocky terrain in a mountainous area, gathered around a map, some with hats and sunglasses, preparing for a hike.

Three people in a dark room with large windows, sitting or kneeling around a table with candles and flowers, with a mountain landscape visible through the windows at dusk.

A group of people sitting on the floor in a circle inside a dark wooden barn illuminated by candles, participating in a spiritual or meditation circle.

Two people hugging outdoors in a forest, smiling, with a group and camping gear in the background.

Stepping Out to Step In

If you want everything to change, you must be willing to change everything.

Stepping out of routine and into the unknown allows for true transformation. Our retreats offer a sacred pause—space to reset, reflect, and return with clarity and purpose.

"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."

– Neale Donald Walsch

Informed by the Wild

At Wild Within, everything we do is about returning to the Earth.

The wild is not an escape—it is the teacher. Time in untamed landscapes shifts consciousness, opens the heart, and reawakens belonging. We go to nature not to leave the world behind, but to remember how to fully be in it.