Resilient Reset - A Hiking Retreat

Join Tiffany Green-Mikell, LCSW, RYT-250, and Dynesha Henderson, LCSW, for a transformative one-day Resiliency Reset hike and retreat designed to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Through guided movement, mindfulness, and therapeutic connection in nature, you’ll gain practical tools to restore balance and build inner strength. This powerful experience is an invitation to pause, reset, and reconnect.

What's Included:

8:30 AM – Arrival & Welcome Event

• Meet & greet
• Intention setting and stretching

9:15 AM – Guided Hike: Cowles Bog Trail to the Beach

• Mindful nature walk
• Pause to observe the beauty of the dunes, marsh, and forest

11:00 AM – Beachfront Yoga & Meditation

• Grounding yoga + meditation led by Nesh/Tiffany
• Optional journaling, breathwork, or simply resting by the lake

12:30 PM – Nourishing Picnic Lunch

• Enjoy a light meal together (lunch provided or BYO picnic)
• Group conversation + connection

1:30 PM – Return Hike

• Leisurely walk back through the trail
• Integrating nature’s calm into body and breath

3:00 PM – Hotel Reset / Personal Time

• Rest, shower, journal, nap, or recharge at your own pace

5:30 PM – Local Dinner Experience

• Group dinner at a local restaurant (restaurant details to come)
• Relaxed conversation around healing, travel, and self-care

7:30 PM – Downtown Valpo Experience

• Explore the charm of downtown Valparaiso
• Enjoy live music, dessert spots, local art, or boutique browsing

Cowles Bog Trail is part of the Indiana Dunes National Park, located in Porter, Indiana, just a little over an hour from Chicago. It's one of the most diverse and scenic trails in the entire park—named after ecologist Dr. Henry Chandler Cowles, a pioneer in ecological studies of the area.

Trail Overview

• Trail Name: Cowles Bog Trail
• Total Distance (Loop): ~4.7 miles round trip
• Hike Duration: ~2.5–3 hours, including stops for beach time and rest
• Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Terrain: Mixed—forest paths, sand dunes, wetlands, and beach shoreline
• Elevation Gain: ~200–250 feet
• Beach Access: Yes – the trail leads to Lake Michigan’s shoreline

What Hikers Should Know & Bring

Essential Tips:

• Wear comfortable hiking shoes (some sand & wet areas on the trail)
• Bring Yoga Mat or Blanket
• Bring a refillable water bottle – hydration is key
• Sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses are recommended
• A light backpack for snacks, journal, yoga mat or towel for the beach
• Bug spray (mosquitoes may be present near marshy areas)

Trail Etiquette:

• Stay on marked trails to protect plant life
• Pack out what you bring in—leave no trace
• Respect the quiet nature of space; it’s a protected environment

What You'll See

• Rare and protected ecosystems: marshes, bogs, and wetlands
• Scenic views of Lake Michigan and its sandy shoreline
• Rich plant life: wildflowers, ferns, black oaks, cattails
• Birds and wildlife native to the Dunes region
• Peaceful forested areas and open dune hills

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