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Adventure River Camping Retreat

$895.00

Adventure River Camping Retreat 

Join Wildkind Jess and Ryan Maguire at Chapman Ranch for a scheduled, instructor-led retreat with bushcraft, fire-craft, foraging, campfire cooking, yoga, and time along the river. Overnight camping with the group is part of the retreat for registered participants.

Description

Adventure River Camping Retreat

(For Men & Women to Gather and connect with self, nature and Community)

Experience Aliveness in Nature
Experience Aliveness and the profound effects of nature immersion at the Beautiful Chapman Ranch with Wildkind Jess & Primitive Skills Practitioner Ryan Maguire. During the scheduled retreat, registered participants camp along the river with the group while learning outdoor skills and taking part in guided activities. This rewilding retreat will be a reset for the nervous system as we rest, laugh, hike in the backcountry, enjoy the swimming holes, make campfire meals together, learn fire-craft, enjoy yoga, share stories, and welcome holistic healing of mind, body & spirit. Nature skills will be shared including wild foraging, how to make fire from natural materials and some basic blade school and bushcraft.


Reconnect with Nature, Reconnect with Yourself
Step away from the noise of daily life and enter a space where your senses awaken and your spirit feels alive. The Adventure River Camping Retreat at Chapman Ranch is more than just a camping trip—it’s an opportunity to realign with the rhythms of nature, slow down, and experience deep inner peace.

  • No cell service, no distractions. Just the sound of the flowing river, birdsong, and the crackle of the campfire.
  • Settle into simplicity. Camp by the river, with only the essentials, surrounded by wild beauty.

What You’ll Experience
This retreat is designed to nourish your mind, body, and soul. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or personal growth, you’ll find it here.

  • Backcountry Hiking: Explore hidden trails and immerse yourself in breathtaking natural beauty.
  • Swimming Holes: Take a dip in pristine waters, refreshing both body and spirit.
  • Campfire Cooking: Share the ancient tradition of preparing meals over an open fire, creating both nourishment and community.
  • Wild Foraging: Discover the bounty of the land, learning to identify and harvest wild foods.
  • Fire-Crafting & Bushcraft: Develop primal survival skills, including fire-making from natural materials and basic blade handling techniques.
  • Yoga & Holistic Healing: Start your mornings with gentle yoga and end your days with meditation and reflection, allowing your body to release tension and stress.

A Space for Deep Connection
This retreat is not just about nature skills; it’s about building connections—with the earth, with others, and with yourself. Under the vast open sky, you’ll have the chance to engage in meaningful conversations, share stories around the campfire, and open your heart to the healing power of nature.

  • Storytelling Circles: Gather around the fire as we share experiences, wisdom, and laughter.
  • Mindful Reflection: Take time for quiet moments, soaking in the beauty and allowing yourself to just be.
  • Community: This is a place to form new friendships, share in the joy of the outdoors, and support one another’s journey of growth and relaxation.

A Reset for the Nervous System
In the fast pace of modern life, our nervous systems are often overwhelmed. This retreat is designed to bring you back to a place of calm and balance. Surrounded by the elements, you’ll experience:

  • Grounding Energy: Feel the earth beneath your feet and breathe in the fresh air, allowing nature’s energy to rejuvenate your entire being.
  • Restorative Practices: Through movement, stillness, and play, you’ll release tension and rediscover the joy of simply being alive.
  • Holistic Healing: Reconnect your mind, body, and spirit, feeling whole and refreshed by the end of the retreat.

Join Us for an Unforgettable Experience
This Adventure River Camping Retreat will leave you feeling rewilded, renewed, and deeply connected to nature and yourself. Wildkind Jess & Ryan Maguire are ready to guide you through this journey of adventure, healing, and connection.

Enrollment is limited for this guided retreat. Register for the program to join us.

Course Overview

  • Course: Adventure River Camping Retreat
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Location: Chapman Ranch near Cripple Creek, Colorado
  • Class starts: 3:00 PM.
  • Required arrival for check-in: 2:00 PM, one hour before class starts.

Instructor

Resident Instructor Jess Caldwell and Guest Instructor Ryan Maguire

Before You Arrive

Arrival and Directions

Arrive by 2:00 PM for check-in. Class begins at 3:00 PM. Plan your drive so you are at the meeting location one hour before instruction begins.

The Adventure Retreat begins at 3:00PM MT on Thursday August 14th 2025. Arrive one hour earlier for check-in. The exact meeting location for the first day will be provided upon registration.

Course Arrangements

Program-related overnight arrangements at Chapman Ranch is part of this scheduled guided retreat and is limited to enrolled retreat participants and authorized staff. Participants bring their own tent, hammock, or tarp and personal sleeping equipment for the river and backcountry setting. Campsites are not independently rented or offered to the general public.

Please call or email us before the retreat if you have questions about overnight arrangements.

  • Sleeping system of your choice: Tent, hammock or tarp
  • Sleeping pad
  • Sleeping bag & pillow

Food and Water

This is remote camping and participants will need to bring their own food and water.

What to Bring

Upon registration you will be sent a gear and clothing list to help successfully pack for this backcountry adventure.