# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Women's Winter Hiking Retreat
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 03:30 pm – Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Women's Winter Hiking Retreat
Camp Manitowa, Benton, Illinois
December 5-7, 2025

Join us for a rejuvenating winter escape at Camp Manitowa, designed for women who love a little adventure and nature. 

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. 

After a day of hiking, unwind by the bonfire at the new outdoor kitchen, where we'll share delicious dinners. Take part in arts and crafts, a winter foraging workshop, hang by the fire, and spend peaceful time in nature. 

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 Dan & 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 social time

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 - Stargazing​
7:30pm - Music, dancing, & fun around 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!
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

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
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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/womens-winter-hiking-retreat/200028813360742
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, health-wellness, art, meditation, workshops, brunch, yoga
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 130

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.mseracing.com/hiking-retreat-at-manitowa?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=benton-events

## 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 Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: She Dreams Bigger - Retreats and Adventures by Sally Drake (https://allevents.in/org/she-dreams-bigger-retreats-and-adventures-by-sally-drake/23140479)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 03:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Camp Manitowa at Rend Lake, 13290 Benton Camp Rd, Benton, IL 62812-4438, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** She Dreams Bigger - Retreats and Adventures by Sally Drake
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, trekking, health-wellness, art, meditation, workshops, brunch, yoga
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Women's Winter Hiking Retreat ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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