September 18 – 20, 2026

Backpacking – Yoga – Skillshare

Space is limited to 7 participants. Location to be disclosed upon registration

This three day, two night gathering will cultivate a sense of listening, learning, sharing and knowing rooted in curiosity, care and presence. It will include a short backpacking journey, two nights of backcountry camping, a few yoga practices, campfires, free time and space for each participant to teach or share a skill that is meaningful to them. 

It is a time to celebrate beginners mind and the wisdom we each uniquely carry. We will share sacred, playful, gritty space where we can practice loving our bodies, minds, and hearts. Together we will cultivate opportunities for collective wellbeing through movement, rest and sharing our skills, talents and resources. 

Retreat includes:

• pre-retreat conversation to prepare for our time together
  • Getting to know each other
  • packing suggestions, backcountry safety and leave no trace practices
  • Q&A
• optional shared meals
• yoga, mediation and breath work practices
• facilitated reflection and connection
• campfires and song circles
• free time to rest, explore, and connect with self, others and nature
• support for reintegrating after the retreat

Itinerary:

9/18 Friday

1pm: Meet at trailhead for Intros, lunch (pack your own!), and to start hiking
Mid afternoon: Set up camp
Gentle yoga before dinner or yoga nidra after dinner.
Dinner around 6pm
One participant practice/skill share before or after dinner

9/19 Saturday
7am: Optional morning gentle movement and meditation
8:30am: Breakfast (I think I’ll make savory oats for all who choose to partake)
10am: Participant practice/skill share
11am – 3pm: Break (including lunch on your own)
Participant practice/ skill share before dinner
6pm Group dinner
Open evening or practice/skill share or guided meditation
Quiet camp by 9:30/10pm

9/20 Sunday
7am: Optional sunrise yoga/meditation/breathwork with Andy
8:30am: Breakfast (savory oats)
Final practice/skill share
10:30/11am: Clean up camp (Leave No Trace!)
12:00pm: Depart camp
Option to join for lunch out

Participant Requirements:

• Get yourself there — you are welcome to coordinate a carpool if you choose
• Carry your own belongings for the retreat
• Share a skill or offering with the group (ex: cook with us your favorite backcountry meal, teach a skill or creative process that empowers you, provide resources for connection with self, others and/or nature, clue us in on how you navigated a challenge – so we can try something new, myth bust a topic we may know too little about)
• Honor your needs and respect the needs of others and our collective

Ways to prepare:

• Secure your gear — once you register I will send a list including ways to rent what you don’t have
• Communicate your needs with those impacted by your departure
• Create ample space in your schedule to prepare and return
• Let your support system people know you may want to process what comes up
• Email andrea@groundedhere.com with questions or fill out form below.

Cost: $200-400 sliding scale. Potential work trade available. Please inquire below.

Location disclosed upon sign up. Space is limited to 7 participants. Minimum 4 participants.

To sign up: you will need to pay at the “REGISTER HERE” button. When the payment page comes up, you can scroll down to choose your payment amount. The standard rate for the retreat is $300. Read about how to know whether to pay more or less here at embracingequity.org. After you register, you will receive an email from me with a link to a waiver, a pre-retreat survey and more information about the retreat.