Wilder Running and Writing Retreats utilize running, writing, storytelling, yoga, humor, coaching, and the beauty of the outdoors to inspire creative and physical courage. We aim to stretch ourselves with the help of teachers, learn from the work of other participants, and fill ourselves up with fresh air, big trees, rushing water, good food, laughter, and a mixture of community and solitude. A wilder approach to running and writing will help fuel confidence and purpose in the work we do at home for ourselves and our community.
UPCOMING RETREATS & LABS
WILDER CALDERA, MAY
MAY 24-27, 2024
REGISTRATION FULL, WAITLIST AVAILABLE
This is an all-inclusive women's retreat for runners who write and writers who run, nestled inside a beautiful volcanic caldera with one of the bluest lakes in North America, fed by underground streams. Participants will run trails among the geologic effects of volcanism and forest regeneration, led by Lauren Fleshman. Marianne Elliott, writer, researcher, and human rights advocate, will be leading the writing practice alongside Lauren, a certified Wild Writing instructor, and participants will practice wild writing and creative courage with their guidance. Yoga and mindfulness practice will be lead by Julia Hanlon. Nature, free time, and time to be together and alone will compliment the running and writing practices and contribute to the unique experience that is Wilder. Limited to ~30-40 participants.
Detailed information on this retreat and waitlist can be found here.
Teachers attending:
Lauren Fleshman Marianne Elliott Julia Hanlon Zoë Roy
PREVIOUS RETREATS & Labs
WILDER CALDERA, MAY
MAY 22-25, 2020
BY APPLICATION
This is an all-inclusive women's retreat for runners who write and writers who run, nestled inside a beautiful volcanic caldera with one of the bluest lakes in North America, fed by underground streams. Participants will run trails among the geologic effects of volcanism and forest regeneration, led by Lauren Fleshman. They will also practice wilder writing and creative courage with the guidance of author, activist, and teacher Marianne Elliott. Yoga and mindfulness practice will be lead by Julia Hanlon. Nature, free time, and time to be together and alone will compliment the running and writing practices and contribute to the unique experience that is Wilder. Limited to ~30-40 participants.
Detailed information on this retreat, and application can be found here.
Teachers attending:
Lauren Fleshman
Marianne Elliott
Julia Hanlon
Zoë Roy
WIlder LABs:
These are 4 day events available to those who have attended a Wilder Retreat in the past, designed to go deeper into the practices in smaller groups.
If you are an alumni who has not received communication about Labs, please contact us to be sure we have updated contact information.
We currently do not have any Wilder Labs scheduled in 2020.
