Women’s Wilderness Adventure
Site: Wilderness Canoe Base
Ages: 18+
Retreat Cost: $330 full retreat or $165 for Saturday & Sunday only
Retreat Dates: Thursday, September 5th through Sunday, September 8th, 2024
Optional Canoe Trips prior to Retreat: 5-Night Canoe Trip (Saturday, August 31 – Thursday, September 5) or a 3-Night Canoe Trip (Monday, September 2 – Thursday, September 5). See the full description and cost below.
Women’s Wilderness Adventure
Join us for our longest-standing retreat, Women’s Wilderness Adventure, where we will celebrate our 2024 theme “The Lights Shine in the Darkness…And the Darkness is Awesome!” Wilderness Canoe Base is part of the International Dark Sky Sanctuary. 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:
- Dark Sky Exploration: Learn about our International Dark Sky Sanctuary designation through enlightening guest speakers and educational sessions. Discover the wonders of the night sky, free from light pollution, and immerse yourself in stargazing activities.
- 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, exploring the pristine beauty of our dark skies.
Optional pre-retreat 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 wcboffice@campwapo.org if you have questions.
OPTION ONE: 5-Night Canoe Trip
Saturday, August 31st-Thursday, September 5th
Embark on an extended journey through the Boundary Waters. Minimum enrollment is 3, maximum is 8. Arrive at WCB the afternoon of Saturday, August 31st. Meet your WCB guide(s)! Canoe Trip orientations and preparations happen in the afternoon and evening, and you launch on your canoe trip the next morning. Spend the next 4 nights paddling, portaging, camping in the BWCA. Paddle back to WCB for the start of the Women’s Wilderness Adventure Retreat. Additional Fee: $575
OPTION TWO: 3-Night Canoe Trip
Monday, September 2nd-Thursday, September 5th
Enjoy a shorter, yet equally enriching, canoe trip. Minimum enrollment is 3, maximum is 8. Arrive at WCB the afternoon of Monday, September 2nd. Meet your WCB guide(s)! Canoe Trip orientations and preparations happen in the afternoon and evening, and you launch on your canoe trip the next morning. Spend the next 2 nights paddling, portaging, camping in the BWCA. Paddle back to WCB for the start of the Women’s Wilderness Adventure Retreat. Additional Fee: $390
Canoe trips are not an option in the online registration (link below) for the WWA retreat. To add a canoe trip before the retreat: Contact Sarah in the Wilderness office at wcboffice@campwapo.org or 218-388-2241.