Wonder Coaching Retreat

We are so excited for you to Wonder with us!

WHAT TO BRING:

➢An open mind. We invite you to let go of any expectations. Each experience will be unique to each person.

➢Gear:

• Sleeping bag/blankets/bedding
• Pillow
• Towels
• Toiletries and other personal items (there are 3 full bathrooms)
• Flashlight/headlamp
• Travel mug/thermos for coffee/tea for morning sit spots & fire time
• We will have yoga mats available for your use.

➢ Comfortable clothing and layers. For our time outdoors, we want you to be comfortable, so feel free to

live in sweatpants/yoga pants if you want! Plan for weather-appropriate clothing (rain jacket, hat, etc.) and extra layers, just in case.

➢ Comfortable shoes for walking in the woods. Be prepared for mud, water, and uneven ground.

➢ Comfy camp shoes

➢ A small backpack is recommended to carry water, lunch/snacks on Saturday, and/or extra layers.

➢ Liability Release form completed. This can be completed prior to arrival or on-site.

➢ DIRECTIONS! Please print the below directions before departing. GPS directions are reliable as well.

Don’t stress too much about what to pack. Arrive ready to relax and just be.  :)

MEALS:

➢ We will be preparing delicious meals, dining, and cleaning up together. We will split these responsibilities.

➢ If you have dietary concerns, restrictions, or allergies, please let us know as soon as possible. Feel free

to bring food supplementation or snacks, if needed. There is a refrigerator available for use in the cabin.

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to us at wonderandgrow@gmail.com or call/text us at 304-590-1156.

TENTATIVE RETREAT AGENDA:

Saturday, September 30

9 - 10 am - Gather & Welcome

10:30 am ~ Mindful Nature Experience & Sit Spot (Cotton grass trail off of Sand Run)

12:15 pm ~ Lunch & Siesta

2-3pm ~ Outdoor Skill Building/Group Inner Voice Session

Free Time to Rest, Wander & Explore

4:30pm ~ Dinner prep

5:30pm ~ Dinner

6:30pm ~ Sunset Experience (Sunset at 7:02pm)

8:00pm ~ Connection Circle & Fire under the Full Moon

Restorative Bedtime Yoga

September 31

6-7am ~ Sunrise yoga & Sit Spot

7-8am  ~ Silent Breakfast

8-9:30am ~ Nature mandalas, closing council

Pack Up

10:30am ~ Survey, program feedback, (and group photo!)

Depart by 11am

DIRECTIONS:

Google maps from Elkins:

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Elkins,+WV/145+Bobcat+Road,+Davis,+WV/@38.9690779,-79.7851948,11z/am=t/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x884ae3b56cffb24b:0xce8579539c7bb6d2!2m2!1d-79.8467349!2d38.9259397!1m5!1m1!1s0x884accc043314fcb:0x1e209d207bbc9cc7!2m2!1d-79.400778!2d39.063698!3e0!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu

Once you pass Canaan, look for the Timberline Mountain Entrance. You’ll continue on until you come to a gated community.

Once you pass the Old Timberline Gate House, continue on Timberline Road past Spruce Island Lake on the left. Make your first right onto Lakeview Road and continue till the road forks. Make a left and then a right onto Bobcat. Look for a sign  “Eagle’s Nest” 145 Bobcat.