# Event Details - **Event Name**: Women's Winter Hiking Retreat - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Dec, 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sun, 13 Dec, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Women's Winter Hiking Retreat Camp Manitowa, Benton, Illinois December 11-13, 2026 Join us for a rejuvenating winter escape at Camp Manitowa, designed for women who love a little adventure and nature. Get away during the crazy holiday season for peace, connection with women, and magical fun! Stay cozy in our heated cabins or yurts, and enjoy guided excursions on the camp bus to explore stunning state parks and scenic winter hiking trails. Here is the tentative schedule. Please keep in mind, you can do all of it or pick and choose! Friday: 3:30-4:30pm - Arrive and get settled in your yurt 4:30pm - Camp tour with Sally 5:00pm – Gather for a rundown of the weekend events, introductions, meet our facilitators, & mini-meditation to set intentions for the weekend 6:00pm – Dinner - the food will be amazing Bonfire and stargazing Saturday: 7:00 – Coffee available in the kitchen 8:00am - BREAKFAST 9:00am – Depart on the camp bus to Shawnee National Forest 11:30pm - Lunch - we will bring our grab n' go lunches and enjoy them at a picnic table or on the bus between hikes. Note: We will do 2-3 short hikes that may take 1-2 hours each. 3:00pm - Arrive back at camp, change, get cozy! 3:30pm - Yoga for all levels + soundbath 6:00pm – Dinner 7:00pm - Live music at the bonfire Sunday options: 7:00am - Coffee available in the kitchen + fruit and yogurt 8:30am - Yoga for all levels 9:15am- Finish packing up or hike and meditate with Sally 10:00am - Brunch & reflection 11:00am - Option for one last bit of nature, kayak, hike, art. Sally will offer direction after brunch. During the entire camp, you can pick and choose what you will attend. Curate your weekend! Take all the free time that you want! Sleep late, have a friend grab you breakfast! What to bring: Bedding & towels (if you are flying in, contact Sally about this) A variety of clothing/hats for activities and weather changes Hiking boots or hiking shoes Wool socks, gloves, neck warmer, hat Small backpack to carry your drinks/food on the hikes Hand warmers Nalgene bottle or similar for hydrating Small blanket or throw Flashlight &/or headlamp Earplugs just in case SPACE HEATER / Heating blanket if you are staying in a yurt (ask Sally, some have a heater!) Lodging: Yurts & heated cabins Retreat prices start at $275 - sign up early to get the best deal! - Let me know if you want to be with a friend or group. No problem, but register early for best options! REGISTER: https://www.mseracing.com/hiking-retreat-at-manitowa Questions? Contact Sally: https://www.mseracing.com/contact-8 ​ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/womens-winter-hiking-retreat/200030389291442 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, health-wellness, music, meditation, live-music, art, entertainment, brunch, yoga, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 948 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Benton - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Camp Manitowa at Rend Lake - **lat**: 38.047869345212 - **long**: -88.906314360247 - **full address**: Camp Manitowa at Rend Lake, 13290 Benton Camp Rd, Benton, IL 62812-4438, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Women's Winter Hiking Retreat - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/74811cb7a6c1c77051e7e19a2e7116563316eeac7591658e79bbccccd35006a7-rimg-w1200-h602-dcf8f8e8-gmir?v=1786647999 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Women's Winter Hiking Retreat being held? - **A:** Women's Winter Hiking Retreat takes place on Fri, 11 Dec, 2026 at 03:30 pm to Sun, 13 Dec, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Camp Manitowa at Rend Lake, 13290 Benton Camp Rd, Benton, IL 62812-4438, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Women's Winter Hiking Retreat? - **A:** Women's Winter Hiking Retreat is organized by She Dreams Bigger - Retreats and Adventures by Sally Drake. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Women's Winter Hiking Retreat is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Benton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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