UPCOMING EVENTS

RATES:

Early Bird (Purchase before April 15, 2023): $800
Standard Registration: $1000

Single Room Occupancy (optional): + $150

Registration rates include 4 days of group therapy, 3 meals a day, and lodging. Standard lodging pricing is for a shared double room. Registrants can request a single room for an additional $150. Registrants can also choose to camp onsite (bringing own tent/bedding equipment).

Our retreat is designed for a small group, less than 20 people for a quality and meaningful experience.

If you are interested in coming to the retreat, but need financial assistance, please reach out to us. We have some community funding (generously provided by community members to support others in coming), options for a reduced rate, and payment plans.

If you would like to contribute to community funding, click here.

To review ticketing and other policies, click here.

PACKING LIST:

For a suggested packing list click here.

ACCOMODATION:

Retreat participants will be staying in the farmhouse at Camp Wanakee. Double rooms are standard and single rooms can be reserved for an additional fee. Participants are also welcome to camp onsite, bringing their own camping and bedding equipment. The farmhouse is rustic but comfortable. There are 2 full bathrooms in the farmhouse with additional bathrooms and showers in the Rec Hall (right next door). Bedding is provided, but participants are encouraged to bring bath towels and toiletries. As it will be May, participants are encouraged to bring warm bed clothes should the temperature drop in the evening. A full packing list can be found here.

COVID POLICY:

A Covid exposure at the retreat would be devastating to our organization. In order to protect participants, facilitators and staff, we require all participants to show proof of vaccination and take a rapid test (provided by the wild expanse) upon arrival. Please review the full policy here.

LOCATION:

CAMP WANAKEE
75 Upper New Hampton Rd, Meredith, NH

Our May, 2023 retreat will be located at the beautiful lakeside Camp Wanakee in Meredith, NH. The 227-acre seasonal camp has single and double occupancy rooms, indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, access to Lake Pemigewasset, and miles of trails.

Although Camp Wanakee has roots in Christianity, the Wild Expanse is not affiliated with any religious or spiritual practice.

DIRECTIONS:

The best way to get to Camp Wanakee is by car.

The nearest Amtrak stations are Claremont, NH or Dover NH. Both stations are an 1.5 hour drive from the camp.

The nearest airport is Manchester (MHT): 1 hour drive
and Boston (BOS): 2 hour drive

A camp fire circle in the woods with log seating surround. A log cabin is in the background

SCHEDULE:

The retreat opens on

THURSDAY, MAY 18th at 10 AM

and closes on

SUNDAY, MAY 21st at 12:30 PM.

The four days will consist of a series of expressive therapy groups, shared meals and snacks, independent time, and gathering circles.

To view an example schedule click here.

This is an example only and groups and times are likely to change. Arrival and departure times are exact.

*Images used with permission by Camp Wanakee

QUESTIONS:

For any questions, requests, additional details, or concerns, please reach out to us at connect@thewildexpanse.com or get in touch on our contact page.