Awaken the Wild: A Playful Weekend Retreat

from $850.00

Awaken the Wild: Weekend Retreat
Dates:
Friday August 8th - Sunday August 10th, 2025
Theme:"There’s Always Time to Play!"

Location: Light on the Hill Retreat Center, Van Etten, NY

Rediscover the magic of summer at Awaken the Wild, a one-of-a-kind camp designed exclusively for adults by the creative minds of Heather and Snowy. Indulge in gourmet vegetarian cuisine, relax in cozy accommodations, and engage in playful, healing activities that reconnect you with your inner child. All of this unfolds in a safe, nurturing space where you'll build lasting connections with like-minded adults. Come for the fun, stay for the transformation!

Experience a weekend of joy and mindfulness with a variety of thoughtfully curated activities, including guided nature walks, dance parties, board games, arts and crafts, journaling, scavenger hunts, and plenty of relaxation. Under the expert guidance of Snowy and Heather, every moment is designed to inspire creativity, connection, and intention, making it a retreat to truly remember.

Activities Include:

  • Arts and Crafts: Let your creativity flow with hands-on projects. Options include tie-dying t-shirts, making friendship bracelets, origami, sun prints, and much more. 

  • Dance Party: Share the joy of music and movement. 

  • Hiking and Nature Journaling: Explore nature and embrace the beauty of the outdoors.

  • Meditation: Find peace and mindfulness in serene settings.

  • Outdoor Games: Relive the excitement of playful competition in a supportive environment.

  • Campfires: Gather around for storytelling, songs, unwinding, and s'mores.

  • Scavenger Hunt: Embark on a fun-filled adventure to uncover hidden treasures.

  • Indoor Games: A selection of puzzles, board games, books, coloring, and other restful options. 

  • AND SO MUCH MORE!

Whether you’re revisiting cherished memories or experiencing this kind of joy for the first time, Awaken the Wild promises a weekend of laughter, relaxation, and connection. It’s never too late to play!

Join us and awaken the wild within you!

For DOUBLE rooms only: If you are rooming with someone specific, please have that person also register for a double room. Each of you will use the registration form to indicate who your roommate will be.

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Awaken the Wild: Weekend Retreat
Dates:
Friday August 8th - Sunday August 10th, 2025
Theme:"There’s Always Time to Play!"

Location: Light on the Hill Retreat Center, Van Etten, NY

Rediscover the magic of summer at Awaken the Wild, a one-of-a-kind camp designed exclusively for adults by the creative minds of Heather and Snowy. Indulge in gourmet vegetarian cuisine, relax in cozy accommodations, and engage in playful, healing activities that reconnect you with your inner child. All of this unfolds in a safe, nurturing space where you'll build lasting connections with like-minded adults. Come for the fun, stay for the transformation!

Experience a weekend of joy and mindfulness with a variety of thoughtfully curated activities, including guided nature walks, dance parties, board games, arts and crafts, journaling, scavenger hunts, and plenty of relaxation. Under the expert guidance of Snowy and Heather, every moment is designed to inspire creativity, connection, and intention, making it a retreat to truly remember.

Activities Include:

  • Arts and Crafts: Let your creativity flow with hands-on projects. Options include tie-dying t-shirts, making friendship bracelets, origami, sun prints, and much more. 

  • Dance Party: Share the joy of music and movement. 

  • Hiking and Nature Journaling: Explore nature and embrace the beauty of the outdoors.

  • Meditation: Find peace and mindfulness in serene settings.

  • Outdoor Games: Relive the excitement of playful competition in a supportive environment.

  • Campfires: Gather around for storytelling, songs, unwinding, and s'mores.

  • Scavenger Hunt: Embark on a fun-filled adventure to uncover hidden treasures.

  • Indoor Games: A selection of puzzles, board games, books, coloring, and other restful options. 

  • AND SO MUCH MORE!

Whether you’re revisiting cherished memories or experiencing this kind of joy for the first time, Awaken the Wild promises a weekend of laughter, relaxation, and connection. It’s never too late to play!

Join us and awaken the wild within you!

For DOUBLE rooms only: If you are rooming with someone specific, please have that person also register for a double room. Each of you will use the registration form to indicate who your roommate will be.

Awaken the Wild: Weekend Retreat
Dates:
Friday August 8th - Sunday August 10th, 2025
Theme:"There’s Always Time to Play!"

Location: Light on the Hill Retreat Center, Van Etten, NY

Rediscover the magic of summer at Awaken the Wild, a one-of-a-kind camp designed exclusively for adults by the creative minds of Heather and Snowy. Indulge in gourmet vegetarian cuisine, relax in cozy accommodations, and engage in playful, healing activities that reconnect you with your inner child. All of this unfolds in a safe, nurturing space where you'll build lasting connections with like-minded adults. Come for the fun, stay for the transformation!

Experience a weekend of joy and mindfulness with a variety of thoughtfully curated activities, including guided nature walks, dance parties, board games, arts and crafts, journaling, scavenger hunts, and plenty of relaxation. Under the expert guidance of Snowy and Heather, every moment is designed to inspire creativity, connection, and intention, making it a retreat to truly remember.

Activities Include:

  • Arts and Crafts: Let your creativity flow with hands-on projects. Options include tie-dying t-shirts, making friendship bracelets, origami, sun prints, and much more. 

  • Dance Party: Share the joy of music and movement. 

  • Hiking and Nature Journaling: Explore nature and embrace the beauty of the outdoors.

  • Meditation: Find peace and mindfulness in serene settings.

  • Outdoor Games: Relive the excitement of playful competition in a supportive environment.

  • Campfires: Gather around for storytelling, songs, unwinding, and s'mores.

  • Scavenger Hunt: Embark on a fun-filled adventure to uncover hidden treasures.

  • Indoor Games: A selection of puzzles, board games, books, coloring, and other restful options. 

  • AND SO MUCH MORE!

Whether you’re revisiting cherished memories or experiencing this kind of joy for the first time, Awaken the Wild promises a weekend of laughter, relaxation, and connection. It’s never too late to play!

Join us and awaken the wild within you!

For DOUBLE rooms only: If you are rooming with someone specific, please have that person also register for a double room. Each of you will use the registration form to indicate who your roommate will be.

Participants will select various activities from a menu of options. See an example of the schedule for an idea of the flow of the weekend.

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