BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59@growoutside.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240721T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T180000 DTSTAMP:20240515T064942Z URL:https://growoutside.org/events/1615/ SUMMARY:Women's Beginner Backpacking RETREAT to Point Reyes (Coast Camp) - 3 Days / 2 Nights (7/21-7/23) DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey and discover yourself along the way.\n\nIf you are transitioning in life\, feeling stagnant\, wanting to live with a full heart\, finding space to reclaim who you are\, or simply needing to s low down then this is the trip for you.\n\nJoin Grow Outside on a 3 day / 2 night backpacking retreat to Coast Camp in Point Reyes National Seashor e! (Women Only) \n\nHello ladies! I'm so excited you are here!\n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n \;\n\nThis women's only trip is designed for ladies that a re looking for a balance of adventure and peace. Women that are eager to c onnect with feminine energy\, and Mother Earth herself. A physical and emo tional journey.\n\nIf you have never been backpacking or perhaps it has be en some time since your last trip\, this is the adventure for you.  With such beautiful scenery\, this location is highly sought after by backpacke rs. Lucky for you\, we already took care of obtaining the required permits . Honestly you will want to come back year after year!\n\nOur group will h ike 2 miles into a premier backpacking location and set up camp at Coast C amp. We will enjoy the ocean air\, sleep under the stars and will be just a stones throw from the beach. (*This is considered environmental hike-in camping so there will be a picnic table\, pit toilet and potable water at our site.)\n\nThe return hike back to the cars will be done in a loop base d on where we originally started. The mileage on the way out is 3 miles.  The added extra mile will provide serene ocean views and additional views of the diverse ecosystems of Point Reyes.\n\nThis trip is intended for be ginners\, so we expect that you may not have everything you need for this first step in what we hope will be your next favorite hobby. We will get y ou geared up with all the backpacking necessities for a fun\, safe and enj oyable backpacking retreat experience.\n\nTravel Plans and Logistics\n\nPa rking spaces and required permits are limited.  Joining this trip will re quire a carpool plan since there are limited parking permits. The meet up time for departure from the Sacramento area will be 7:00 AM on Sunday\, Ju ly 21st * Estimated return time to Sacramento on Wednesday\, July 23rd is 6:00 PM.\n\nMore information regarding meetup location and carpooling plan s to follow upon registration.\n\nYour investment will include building yo ur backpacking knowledge skillset\, all necessary basic backpacking gear\, slowing down\, a guided Forest Bathing experience in this beautiful locat ion\, self-care\, emotional balance skill building\, opportunities to conn ect with other wild women\, women circles\, ocean vibes\, fresh air\, phot os documenting the experience\, and countless memories.\n\nSample Itinerar y: (Is subject to change)\n\nDay 1: Introductions\, Hike In with Forest Ba thing Mini Session\,  Lunch on Trail\, Set-Up Camp\, Beach Trip with Wome n's Circle\, Dinner\, Watching the sunset\, Journal *Possible Beach Fire w ith Women's Circle.\n\nDay 2: Sunrise Meditation\, Breakfast\, Emotion Coa ching Session\, Lunch\, Solo Walk\, Guided Forest Bathing\,  Dinner\, Sun set\, Women's Circle\, Journal\n\nDay 3: Sunrise Mindfulness on the Beach\ , Journal\, Breakfast\,  Pack-Up\, Women's Closing Circle\, Hike Out\, Lu nch.\n\nMeet Your Guide: \n\nMonica Mendoza is our C.E.O (Chief Enjoyment Officer) of Grow Outside.\n\n\n\nHello there! I'm Monica\, your personal g uide.  I have a love for outdoor recreation coupled with connecting to th e natural world both physically and emotionally.  I find nature as a safe container that does not bear judgment\, is always there and ready to hold space for me\, and for us. This retreat immerses my woven path of life as an emotion coach\, backpacking guide\, and Forest Therapy guide.  As an emotion coach\, I support people in finding balance in their present space of mind. With years of experience as a backpacking guide\, my goal is for you to feel physically safe with step stones of finding your inner wild w oman\, a feminine source of fierceness and capability.  This journey will focus on cultivating a space for both your body and mind to find balance and a natural rhythm. We start on a physical trail that is defined with we ight on your shoulders (physically and perhaps mentally). As we move throu gh this journey together we will use the surrounding natural elements to r elease that weight\, to gain perspective and build connections with other women and the natural world.\n\nI have had a love of nature since childhoo d and it has opened many doors to adventure. I appreciate bugs (yes bugs!) \, bike rides\, kayaking\, paddleboarding\, outdoor youth education\, suns ets and sunrises. Honestly any day I'm in nature comforts my soul.  To fo ster my connection with the outdoors I started backpacking which filled my heart in more ways than I expected.  I met my husband through my journey of going on my first solo backpacking trip. With a focus on deepening my relationship with the More-Than-Human World and slowing down\, I became a certified Forest Therapy Guide where I guide participants in the practice of Forest Bathing.  Forest Bathing is a slow and mindful experience of aw akening your senses and connecting to nature through a series of "invitati ons." Like a spider web that has many attachment points\, I am also an emo tion coach and a mom of three daughters. I love empowering women to feel c apable\, strong\, wild and free.  Favorite Trail Food: Anytime I can put my food in a tortilla\, Watermelon Sour Patch Kids\, and Marcona almonds w ith Rosemary from Trader Joes.\n\nGear Logistics\n\nOur group will be led by professional guide\, Monica Mendoza that will share knowledge\, stories \, and is Wilderness CPR &\; First Aid Certified.\n\nThe guide will bri ng:\n\n All Group Cooking Gear\n Stoves and Fuel\n First Aid Kit\n Eme rgency Satellite Transponder\n\nParticipants WILL BE PROVIDED: \n\n Back pack\n Sleeping Bag\n Sleeping Pad\n Tent (2 people per tent or single capacity...let us know.)\n Headlamp\n Nalgene (1L water container)\n Tr ekking Poles\n Bowl\, Spoon\, Cup\n Day 1: Dinner\n Day 2: Breakfast\, Lunch\, and Dinner\n Day 3: Breakfast and Backpacking Lunch. (If the grou p chooses to eat in town rather than on the trail then you are responsible for purchasing your own food)\n ***Dietary accommodations must be commun icated ahead of time***\n EPIC FUN\n\nParticipants will need to supply th e following:\n\nPersonal Food Items\n\n Snacks / Candy\n Lunch on Day 1\ n\nActive / Adventure Wear\n\n Hiking boots or Tennis Shoes that have goo d traction (Be sure your shoes are broken in ahead of time)\n Hiking sock s *2-3 pairs (lightweight for day use and warm pair for bed) - (synthetic or wool) My favorite socks are the brand\, "Darn Tough"\n Hiking / Athlet ic pants or leggings\n Hiking/Athletic shorts (optional)\n T-shirts (1-2 ) - Dry fit technical shirts are best.\n Long sleeve shirt (lightweight\, synthetic) - think warm and/or sun protection.\n Insulated jacket\n Rai n jacket depending on weather\n Hat\n Beanie\n\nSleep Wear and Personal\ n\n Base Layer Top and Bottoms (lightweight\, synthetic or wool) - weathe r can go from warm to very cold.\n Bathing suits (optional) - no life gua rds\, so swimming can be dangerous\, so more for lounging purposes.\n Und erwear\n Flip-flops / Sandals\n\nPersonal Items\n\n Hand sanitizer\n Ba ndana and/or pee rag\n Chapstick/Lip Balm\n Sunblock\n Insect Repellant \n Feminine hygiene products\n Travel toothbrush/paste\n Travel contact lenses and solution\n Prescription medications\n Allergy remedies\n Jo urnal / Writing Utensil\n Book (optional)\n Small battery charger for ph one (optional) - No signal is available at Coast Campground\n\nInvestment/ Energy Exchange: EARLY BIRD PRICING is $333.00 until June 21st (Symboli sm of 333 carries a message of setting plans into action and letting your personal strength be the guide\; to trust yourself and put thought into yo ur choices.) After June 21st the price increases to $350.00\n\nRegistratio n closes on Sunday\, July 14th at 5:00pm.\n\nPlease reach out to Monica at 96-835-4261 with questions.\n\nCancellations/Refunds: If you need to canc el\, a full refund will be provided up to two weeks prior to trip departur e date. Cancellation notice with more than 1 week and less than two week's notice will be provided a "trip credit." Less than 1 week notice\, no ref unds or credits will be issued.  All trips are rain or shine unless liste d by the National Weather Service as Extreme Weather Warning. Refunds and or credits will be issued if the guide states the trip will be cancelled a t any time. By booking the trip you agree to these terms.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://growoutside.org/wp-content/uploads/cc-2- scaled.jpeg CATEGORIES:Backpacking,Beginners Multi-Day,Forest Bathing,Mindfulness,Self-Care END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR