This is for the Wild Woman Within. For the women who want to howl at the moon and run barefoot in the forest. This retreat is designed to awaken the spirit and embrace the resilient and empowered nature that lies within every woman. Through bushcraft and whole body wellness practices, you'll explore new ways to nourish your body, mind, and soul. This retreat invites women of all skill levels—whether you're a seasoned homesteader or a beginner car camper—to step into the wild, connect with nature, learn new skills and deepen your relationship with yourself.
This retreat is a mix of hands-on learning, guided group and self work. You will be camping out for two nights/ three days. We will provide you with a detailed list of what to bring. You are responsible for breakfast and lunch. Dinner will be provided for Friday and Saturday. Dietary restrictions will try to be accommodated if known ahead of time.
This retreat will include:
How to create rope from plants
How to build fires with different materials
Wood carving and knife skills
Yoga
Self reflection
Group connection & community building
Women’s circle
Breathwork
Shelter building
Nature connection
Come step into a space to discover your wildness, embrace your power, and forge lasting bonds with a community of fierce women.
Start time: September 5th at 12pm
End time: September 7th at 1pm
Held at the Moose Ridge Wilderness School in Upton, Maine.
Early bird pricing ends July 1st, 2025.
Meet Your Instructors
Emma Markowitz is an instructor at Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival and the Assistant Director of TimberNook Middlesex County. Emma is a lifelong adventurer and naturalist. Growing up in the prairies outside of Chicago, her boundless energy often led to climbing trees, splashing through mud, and turning the washing machine into a rock tumbler. Embracing her spirited nature, she channeled her love for exploration into a purposeful career, earning a Bachelor's degree in Art and Visual Culture Education from the University of Arizona.
With over 15 years of experience in outdoor and progressive education, Emma believes that by empowering people to take healthy risks and explore the natural world, she can help them develop the confidence and skills they need to thrive. Her teaching is infused with curiosity, patience, and a generous dose of humor.
Sarah White, founder of Holistic Roots Coaching is a lifelong adventurer, wife, and loving mother of two. She is passionate about empowering others to live authentic, sustainable, and healthy lifestyles. After seeing too many limited, generic programs, she started Holistic Roots Coaching in order to deliver a balanced healing journey supported by multiple pillars of wellness and fine-tuned for each and every client.
Sarah has a Master's Degree in Social Work from Simmons College and Holistic Health Coach certification from Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She has been teaching yoga and meditation for 14 years and has completed her 200hr training. She has completed various meditation and mindfulness training, including Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy at Harvard Teaching Hospital, The Center for Mindfulness and Self Compassion. Sarah has been a guest lecturer several times at MIT's Sloan Business School.
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