2026 Spring Meet-Up: Wilderness & The Word Retreat
📅 March 28–30, 2026
📍 Pennyrile State Forest
Join us for the Spring Wilderness & The Word Meet-Up — a weekend gathering at Pennyrile State Forest where outdoor skills, fellowship, and spiritual growth come together around the campfire.
This is NOT a class.
This is NOT a course.
It’s a community meet-up for people who love the outdoors, want to sharpen their bushcraft skills, and value real fellowship with optional Bible study.
All experience levels welcome.
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📅 Dates & Times
Friday, March 28 – Sunday, March 30
• Arrival Window: Friday 1600–1900
• Conclusion: Sunday 1200
(If you need to arrive later, just message.)
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📍 Location
Pennyrile State Forest
Exact campsite location will be sent to all attendees 48 hours prior.
Primitive camping. No hookups. No facilities.
Expect a true backcountry-style weekend.
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💰 Cost
FREE to attend.
Donations optional but appreciated.
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🔥 What We’ll Do
• Firecraft (beginner to advanced)
• Knife skills & carving
• Shelter-building
• Water procurement & purification
• Cordage & knots
• Land navigation basics
• Skill-sharing rotations (everyone teaches ONE small skill)
• Communal campfire meals
• Campfire Bible study (optional)
• Morning devotional
• Fellowship, mentorship & community building
This is a friendly, veteran-welcoming environment.
No egos. No drama. No alcohol.
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🎒 What to Bring
• Tent or shelter
• Spring-appropriate clothing (cold nights, possible rain)
• Sleeping bag & sleeping pad
• Food for all meals (optional communal dinner Saturday night)
• 1–2 gallons of water
• Knife / ferro rod / tools (optional)
• Bible (optional)
• Headlamp
• Chair
• Anything else you’d want for a primitive weekend outdoors
Full packing list sent after RSVP.
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👥 Who’s Invited
✓ Veterans
✓ Outdoor enthusiasts
✓ Bushcrafters
✓ Beginners
✓ Families
✓ Anyone wanting community
✓ Anyone needing a reset in nature
✓ People of faith or simply curious — Bible study is optional & pressure-free
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🧭 Purpose
To build real community.
To share and sharpen outdoor skills.
To grow spiritually and mentally.
To enjoy the outdoors the way it was meant to be.
To create a recurring gathering of men, women, families, and veterans who want something REAL.
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📢 How to Join
Click “Going” on this event
AND comment “🔥” in the discussion so we know who’s active.
A message with location, packing list, and link-up instructions will be sent privately to confirmed attendees.
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Hosted By:
Migizi Outdoors – Patrick Russell
Green Beret Veteran | Wilderness Instructor | Bladesmith
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