Fall Yoga and Camping Retreat (1)

This event is co-Sponsored by Gear Forward. https://www.gearforward.org/

Join us as we celebrate fall with yoga and a day hike! This event consists of one night of camping at Wyalusing State Park in southwestern Wisconsin. After arriving Saturday morning and meeting the other attendees, join us for a guided stretch and yoga session (weather permitting) prior to hitting the trail. After yoga you can head out on one of our guided day hikes, or explore one of the many trails at your own leisure. This is a great opportunity to test your gear in cooler temperatures, experience camping in a change of season, and share information that may be helpful to extend your time in the outdoors beyond warmer weather. Late afternoon a restorative yoga class will be offered for those that wish to participate. Be sure to bring your mat or feel free to borrow one of ours.

Lunch and snacks will be provided on Saturday, as will dinner and dessert. Breakfast will also be provided Sunday morning. Join us for happy hour on Saturday from 4-6, an assortment of mixed drinks, wine, and beer will be provided. A specially prepared dinner will be served between 5 and 6 pm, then take time to unwind, relax, make new friends and exchange stories next to the campfire.

For those that wish to participate, a morning outdoor yoga session will be provided Sunday morning (weather permitting).

About the park

Wyalusing State Park is located near the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers. It is one of Wisconsin's oldest state parks and features hiking trails, a canoe trail, Native American burial mounds, bird watching, fishing, boating, bicycling and picnicking near several scenic overlooks of the river valleys below. More information found here.

Ticket Options

2 ticket options are available for this event.

1)Heated tent-We provide the tent (tent will be shared with 3 other attendees), cot, sleeping pad, camp chair, sleeping bag (if needed) and heat on a campsite with electricity! All food and drink is included, as are all activities.

Ticket price prior to Oct 1, 2018 is $100, on/after Oct 1, 2018 the price will be $125 per person.

2) Non-heated-Campsite will be provided. You supply all your own gear. All food and drink is included, as are all activities. Ticket price prior to Oct 1, 2018 is $50, on/after Oct 1, 2018 the price will be $75 per person.

Both ticket options include camp site fees, guided hikes, guided yoga and stretching, meals, snacks, and drinks for Saturday and Sunday. (As much we will try, some dietary restrictions may not be able to be accommodated. If you a specific dietary concern please email us at Truenorthexp@gmail.com prior to registering).

Ticket price does not include the state park entrance fee. Those fees can be found here:

Cancellations

ALL cancellations are subject to a 50% service fee. Refund will be issued in the form of a check. Please allow 5-7 business days for processing, we will notify you when the refund has been issued. Additional information will be emailed to you after registering.

Donate and Give Back to the Outdoor Community!

We are teaming up with *Gear Forward in an attempt to collect new and unused gear, specifically sleeping bags, tents and backpacks. Illinois resident Scott Gauvin is the founder of Gear Forward, an independent nationwide non-profit that provides gear to non-profit community organizations, youth groups and charities working with young people in the outdoors. If you have one of the above mentioned pieces of gear and would like to donate it, please bring it with. After our fall and winter events, the gear that we collect will be turned over to Gear Forward. Anyone donating equipment will be entered into a raffle. You will be given one raffle entry for each piece of gear. (Raffle will consist of 2 Backpackers Pantry backpacking meals, TNE decal pack, TNE t-shirt and a complimentary ticket to one weekend TNE event in 2019.)

*As stated above, Gear Forward is an independent nationwide non-profit that provides gear to non-profit community organizations, youth groups and charities working with young people in the outdoors. Founded by Scott Gauvin, Gear Forward aims to encourage people to donate unused outdoor gear they no longer want or need. Gear Forward also seeks partnerships with outdoor retailers and manufacturers to encourage donation of unused gear or donations by customers.

The outdoors are our collective greatest treasure and gift that we offer the next generation. Gear Forward, simply is about providing the next generation of stewards, adventurers, Scoutmasters and Girl Scout Leaders the resources they need to get outdoors. No child should be denied access to all the outdoors has to offer because they don't have the necessary equipment. Through the collection of gently used outdoor gear, Gear Forward will work with other youth and outdoor focused organizations to get donated gear into the hands that need it.

Through the donation of outdoor gear, Gear Forward will provide youth in need via various noteworthy organizations the ability to participate in outdoor themed activities such as hiking, camping and backpacking. You can find out more about Gear Forward by visiting their Facebook page or website.