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:62@growoutside.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241008T180000 DTSTAMP:20240912T235826Z URL:https://growoutside.org/events/womens-beginner-backpacking-retreat-to- point-reyes-wildcat-camp-3-days-2-nights-october-6th-8th/ SUMMARY:Women's Beginner Backpacking RETREAT to Point Reyes (Wildcat Camp) - 3 Days / 2 Nights (October 6th - 8th) DESCRIPTION:Overview: Women's Backpacking Retreat at Point Reyes (3 Days\, 2 Nights)\n\nExperience the Magic of Nature and Joyful Connection.\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable women's backpacking retreat in the stunning wilde rness of Point Reyes National Seashore. Over 3 days and 2 nights\, you wil l embark on a rejuvenating journey focused on Forest Bathing\, cultivating joy\, and experiencing the restorative power of Blue Mind - the calming e ffect that being near water has on our minds and bodies. This adventure wi ll allow you to reconnect with nature\, yourself\, and other like-minded w omen.\n\n   \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n Guided Backpacking Adventure:  Enjoy a scenic out-and-back hike covering 5.5 miles to our camp\, situated near the iconic Alamere Falls - a rare tidefall that plunges directly int o the ocean. With 830 ft. of elevation gain and 1\,046 ft of descent\, thi s moderate trail will challenge and inspire you.\n Forest Bathing and Min dfulness: Engage in mindful Forest Bathing sessions (Shinrin-Yoku) where you will slow down\, immerse yourself in the sights\, sounds\, and smells of the forest\, and let nature heal and refresh you.\n Cultivating Joy:  Participate in workshops and guided activities that help you explore joy\, learn how to invite more of it into your life\, and connect with your inn er sense of peace.\n Experience Blue Mind: Feel the soothing effects of t he ocean as you camp near the coast\, visit the beach and explore Alamere Falls.\n\nPhysical Requirements: Participants must be able to hike 1.5-2 m iles per hour while carrying a 20-25 pound backpack.  This is considered a moderate hike however we will be moving slower than the average backpack ing pace which is 2.5-3 miles per hour.\n\nRetreat Location: Our retreat takes place at the closest campsite to Alamere Falls\, a breathtaking tide fall that cascades directly onto the beach. This iconic location offers th e perfect backdrop for an inspiring and nurturing experience.\n\nSample It inerary (subject to change)\n\nDay 1: Arrival and Immersion: \n\n Introdu ctions &\; Hike In: Meet your fellow adventurers and hike 5.5 miles to camp with lunch along the trail.\n Set-Up Camp: Unpack and settle in.\n Beach Trip with Women's Circle: Enjoy a serene beach trip and connect wit h others in a women's circle.\n Dinner &\; Mini Forest Bathing Session : Replenish our bodies with our backpacking meal followed by a calming sun set Forest Bathing Session.\n Evening Reflection\n\nDay 2: Alamere Falls &\; Joy Cultivation:\n\n Sunrise at Alamere Falls: Start your day with the beauty of the falls at sunrise.\n Breakfast &\; Workshop: Fuel up with breakfast before diving into a "Cultivating Joy" workshop.\n Lunch &\; Self-Care: Take time to relax\, reflect\, and recharge with self-ca re practices.\n Watercolors &\; Guided Forest Bathing: Let the ocean b e your muse-dip your brush into its essence. Watercolors using ocean water inviting the waves into your creative flow combined with deepening your c onnection to the environment through guided Forest Bathing.\n Dinner\, Su nset &\; Women's Circle: Share dinner\, watch the sunset\, and connect in another women's circle.\n Evening Reflection\n\nDay 3: Mindful Farewel l\n\n Sunrise Mindfulness on the Beach: Practice mindfulness with the ris ing sun.\n Breakfast and Pack Up: Enjoy breakfast\, then pack up for the hike back.\n Final Women's Circle &\; Hike Out: Reflect on your experi ence in a final women's circle before hiking out together.\n\nWhat's Inclu ded: \n\nThis is considered environmental hike-in camping/backpacking so there will be a picnic table\, pit toilet and potable water at our site.\n \n All backpacking gear (tents\, backpacks\, sleeping bags\, and cooking equipment)\n Nourishing meals throughout the retreat\n Guided backpackin g\, Forest Bathing\, and joy cultivation workshops.\n Women's circles and mindfulness practices\n\nDates &\; Pricing:\n\n Dates: Sunday\, Octob er 6th - Tuesday\, October 8th\, 2024\n Early Bird Price: $300.00 using C oupon Code: HIKEJOY50\n Regular Price: $350.00 after Friday\, September 2 0\, 2024\n\nWhy Join Us?\n\nThis retreat is perfect for women seeking to c onnect with nature\, themselves\, and others in a supportive environment. Whether you're an experienced backpacker or new to outdoor adventures\, th is retreat will leave you feeling empowered\, inspired and filled with joy .\n\nTravel Plans and Logistics\n\nParking spaces are limited.  Joining t his trip will possibly require a carpool plan since there are limited park ing permits.\n\nMore information regarding meetup location and carpooling plans to follow upon registration.\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 guide.  I have a love for outdoor recreation coupled with connecting to the natural world both physically and emotiona lly.  I find nature as a safe container that does not bear judgment\, is always there and ready to hold space for myself and others. This retreat i mmerses my woven path of life as an emotion coach\, backpacking guide\, an d Forest Therapy guide.  As an emotion coach\, I support people in findin g balance in their present space of mind. With years of experience as a ba ckpacking guide\, my goal is for you to feel physically safe with encourag ement in finding your inner wild woman\, a feminine source of fierceness a nd capability.  This journey will focus on cultivating a space for both y our body and mind to find balance and a natural rhythm. We start on a phys ical trail that is defined with weight on your shoulders (physically and p erhaps mentally). As we move through this journey together we will use the surrounding natural elements to release that weight\, to gain perspective and build connections with other women and the natural world.\n\nI have h ad a love of nature since childhood and it has opened many doors to advent ure. I appreciate bugs (yes bugs!)\, bike rides\, kayaking\, paddleboardin g\, outdoor youth education\, sunsets and sunrises. Honestly any day I'm i n nature comforts my soul.  To foster my connection with the outdoors I s tarted 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 t rip. With a focus on deepening my relationship with the More-Than-Human Wo rld and slowing down\, I became a certified Forest Therapy Guide where I g uide participants in the practice of Forest Bathing.  Forest Bathing is a slow and mindful experience of awakening your senses and connecting to na ture through a series of "invitations." Like a spider web that has many at tachment points\, I am also an emotion coach and a mom of three daughters. I love empowering women to feel capable\, strong\, wild and free.  Favor ite Trail Food: Anytime I can put my food in a tortilla\, and Marcona almo nds with Rosemary from Trader Joes.\n\nGear Logistics\n\nOur group will be led by professional guide\, Monica Mendoza that will share knowledge\, st ories\, and is Wilderness CPR &\; First Aid Certified.\n\nThe guide wil l bring:\n\n All Group Cooking Gear\n Stoves and Fuel\n First Aid Kit\n Emergency Satellite Transponder\n\nParticipants WILL BE PROVIDED: \n\n Backpack\n Sleeping Bag\n Sleeping Pad\n Tent (2 people per tent or si ngle capacity...let us know.)\n Headlamp\n Nalgene (1L water container)\ n Trekking Poles\n Bowl\, Spoon\, Cup\n Day 1: Dinner\n Day 2: Breakfa st\, Lunch &\; Dinner\n Day 3: Breakfast &\; Lunch\n ***Dietary ac commodations must be communicated ahead of time***\n EPIC FUN\n\nParticip ants will be responsible for the following:\n\nPersonal Food Items\n\n Sn acks\n Lunch on Day 1\n\nActive / Adventure Wear\n\n Hiking boots or Ten nis Shoes that have good traction (Be sure your shoes are broken in ahead of time)\n Hiking socks *2 pairs (lightweight for day use and warm pair f or bed) - (synthetic or wool) My favorite socks are the brand\, "Darn Toug h"\n Hiking / Athletic pants or leggings\n Hiking/Athletic shorts (optio nal)\n T-shirts (1-2) - Dry fit technical shirts are best.\n Long sleeve shirt (lightweight\, synthetic) - think warm and/or sun protection.\n In sulated jacket\n Rain jacket depending on weather\n Hat\n Beanie\n\nSle ep Wear and Personal\n\n Base Layer Top and Bottoms (lightweight\, synthe tic or wool) - weather can go from warm to very cold.\n Underwear\n Flip -flops / Sandals\n\nPersonal Items\n\n Hand sanitizer\n Bandana and/or p ee rag\n Chapstick/Lip Balm\n Sunblock\n Insect Repellant\n Feminine h ygiene products\n Travel toothbrush/paste\n Travel contact lenses and so lution\n Prescription medications\n Allergy remedies\n Journal / book ( optional)\n Small battery charger for phone (optional) - No cell signal i s available at Wildcat Campground\n\nCancellations/Refunds: If you need to cancel\, a full refund will be provided up to two weeks prior to trip dep arture date. Cancellation notice with more than 1 week and less than two w eek's notice will be provided a "trip credit." Less than 1 week notice\, n o refunds or credits will be issued.  All trips are rain or shine unless listed by the National Weather Service as Extreme Weather Warning. Refunds and or credits will be issued if the guide states the trip will be cancel led at any time. By booking the trip you agree to these terms.\n\n \;\ n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://growoutside.org/wp-content/uploads/WC15- scaled.jpeg CATEGORIES:Backpacking,Beginners Multi-Day,Forest Bathing,Mindfulness 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