Wander and Listen
Women's Wilderness Retreat
"The land is the real teacher... All we need as students is mindfulness." ~Robin Wall Kimmerer
Gather Round at Wind Dance
June 5th, 6th & 7th, 2026
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Forest Walks, Nature Journaling, Gentle Yoga, Community Gardening & Wildcrafting, Drumming, Wholesome Meals and
Fire-side gatherings.
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Your guides are seasoned naturalist, educators and lovers of the Earth, serving as stewards and environmental educators.
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Guides
Jen Willett
Brooke Sycamore
Leslie Devine-Milbourne
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Chefs
Bailey & Kayte
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Guest Instructors
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On-site camping is offered. A private outdoor shower and composting toilet facilities are available for guest. Guest may also opt to stay off site, if traveling locally or choosing another option. Cacapon State Park is 15 minutes driving distance from Wind Dance and offers nightly cabin rentals.
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Choose your contribution level:
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Friend: $275 Offsite or $325 On-site
Nurturer: $350 Offsite or $400 On-Site
Steward: $ $425 Offsite or $475 On-site
On-site includes meals and camping.
Offsite includes meals.
A Fee of $100 is due upon registration.
*Registration fees are non-refundable.
Work exchange available upon request. Please send us an email to inquire.
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An overview of the 2026 retreat will be posted soon.
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How Would You Live Then?
What if a hundred rose-breasted grosbeaks
flew in circles around your head?
What if the mockingbird came into the house
with you and became your advisor?
What if the bees filled your walls with honey
and all you needed to do was ask them
and they would fill the bowl?
What if the brook slid downhill just
past your bedroom window so you could listen
to its slow prayers as you fell asleep?
What if the stars began to shout
their names, or to run this way
and that way above the clouds?
What if you painted a picture of a tree,
and the leaves began to rustle,
and a bird cheerfully sang
from its painted branches?
What if you suddenly saw that the silver of water was brighter than the silver of money?
What if you finally saw that the sunflowers, turning toward the sun all day and every day—who knows how, but they do it—were more precious, more meaningful than gold?
~ Mary Oliver
