Women’s Wilderness Adventure
Site: Wilderness Canoe Base
Ages: 18+
Retreat Cost: $360
Retreat Dates: September 4-7, 2025 (Thursday-Sunday)
Optional Canoe Trips: Pre-Retreat Canoe Trip Before (September 1-4) or Post Retreat Canoe Trip (September 7-10). See the full description and cost below.
Spirit of Creation
Tap into the spirit of creation, whether it is interacting with nature, participating with others, or seeking moments of solitude.
Join us for our longest-standing retreat, Women’s Wilderness Adventure. Experience the beauty and tranquility of the Boundary Waters while connecting with other adventurous women in a serene and inspiring environment. This group of women explores, creates, and socializes together, and spends significant time enjoying the company of one another throughout the weekend. Whether you have been to Wilderness Canoe Base many times or never at all, this is a great opportunity to join an incredible community of wilderness women!
Retreat Highlights:
- Community and Connection: Spend the weekend exploring, creating, and socializing with a community of wilderness women. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or a first-time visitor, you’ll find a welcoming and supportive group ready to share in this unique adventure.
- Worship opportunities: First Word in the beautiful outdoor chapel. Last Word at the evening meal. Vespers service Friday and/or Saturday. Closing Worship on Sunday Morning.
This retreat offers a unique opportunity to deepen your connection with nature, God, and each other under the breathtaking canopy of stars. The retreat is structured in such a way that you can choose your own path; participate where you want. Wilderness Canoe Base provides a perfect setting for reflection, adventure, and camaraderie. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an incredible community of wilderness women.
Optional Canoe Trips
No previous Boundary Waters canoe trip experience is required to participate in a canoe trip. You will be accompanied by experienced Wilderness Canoe Base guides who will teach you all you need to know. Please contact jeanneh@campwapo.org if you have questions.
Pre-Retreat Canoe Trip
Monday, September 1-Thursday, September 4
Enjoy a shorter canoe trip before the retreat. Minimum enrollment is 3, maximum is 8. Meet your WCB guide when you arrive! Paddle back to WCB on Thursday ready for the retreat to begin. Additional fee: $360
Post Retreat Canoe Trip
Sunday, September 7-Wednesday, September 10
Enjoy an enriching, canoe trip after the retreat. Minimum enrollment is 3, maximum is 8. Meet your WCB guide(s) during the retreat! Canoe Trip orientations and preparations happen during the weekend, and you launch on your canoe trip after worship on Sunday. Spend the next 3 nights paddling, portaging, camping in the BWCA. Paddle back to WCB on Wednesday to clean up, have a meal and head home. Additional fee: $360
The canoe trips are not an option in the online registration (link below) for the WWA retreat. To add a canoe trip: Contact Jeanne in the Wilderness office at jeanneh@campwapo.org.