

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Wilderness & The Word Retreat
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for the first bimonthly Wilderness &amp; The Word Retreat, a weekend-long gathering at Land Between the Lakes (LBL) 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 gathering for people who love the outdoors, want to sharpen their bushcraft skills, and value real fellowship and optional Bible study.

All experience levels welcome.

? Dates &amp; Times

Saturday, January 31 – Monday, February 2 (Super Bowl Weekend Avoided!)
• Arrival Window: Saturday 0900–1000
• Conclusion: Sunday 1200

(If you need to arrive later, just message.)

? Location

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (LBL)
Exact campsite location will be sent to all attendees 48 hours prior.

Primitive camping. No hookups. No facilities.
Expect a true backcountry-style weekend.

? Cost

FREE to attend.
Donations optional but appreciated.

? What We’ll Do

• Firecraft (beginner to advanced)
• Knife skills &amp; carving
• Shelter-building
• Water procurement &amp; purification
• Cordage &amp; knots
• Land navigation basics
• Skill-sharing rotations (everyone teaches ONE small skill)
• Communal campfire meals
• Campfire Bible study (optional)
• Morning devotional
• Fellowship, mentorship &amp; community building

This is a friendly, veteran-welcoming environment.
No egos. No drama. No alcohol.

? What to Bring

• Tent or shelter
• Cold-weather clothing
• Sleeping bag rated for winter temps
• Food for all meals (optional communal dinner Sat night)
• 1–2 gallons of water
• Knife / ferro rod / tools (optional)
• Bible (optional)
• Headlamp
• Chair
• Anything else you’d want for a winter weekend outdoors

Full packing list sent after RSVP.

? Who’s Invited

✓ Veterans
✓ Outdoor enthusiasts
✓ Bushcrafters
✓ Beginners
✓ Families
✓ Anyone wanting community
✓ Anyone wanting a reset in nature
✓ People of faith or simply curious — Bible study is optional &amp; pressure-free

? 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.

? 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.

Hosted By:

Migizi Outdoors – Patrick Russell
Green Beret Veteran | Wilderness Instructor | Bladesmith
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairdealing/the-wilderness-and-the-word-retreat/200029327830135
- **Event Categories**: workshops, performances, art, theatre, trips-adventures, entertainment, super-bowl, camping, sports, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029327830135?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=fairdealing-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Fairdealing
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Land Between The Lakes
- **lat**: 36.77698
- **long**: -88.06005
- **full address**: Land Between The Lakes, Fairdealing, Kentucky, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Migizi Outdoors (https://allevents.in/org/migizi-outdoors/23894161)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Land Between The Lakes, Fairdealing, Kentucky, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Migizi Outdoors
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, performances, art, theatre, trips-adventures, entertainment, super-bowl, camping, sports, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Wilderness & The Word Retreat ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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