Thursday May 22nd 2025 - Sunday May 25th 2025
Choose to bike, kayak, hike, or just Pause on this beautiful weekend away.
Mondovi, the idyllic little town in Wisconsin, is approximately an hour and a half from St. Paul, and 1/2 an hour from Wabasha Minnesota on the Mississippi.
Trails for hiking and biking near Mondovi range from 1- 50 miles in length including, Buffalo River State Trail, Canon Valley Trail, Chippewa River State Trail, Duncan Creek Trail, Eau Claire River Trail, and many more.
Water trails include the Zumbro River, Cannon River, Lake Pepin, and Buffalo River.
You can visit the Bald Eagle Center in Wabasha or just paddle the Mississippi and watch them glide overhead,
We will stay at a roomy lodge in Buffalo County, outside of Mondovi WI. So if you choose to "Pause" or when you return from your adventures, there will be accommodations for relaxing, meditating, crafting, and more.
Lodge Fee $180 ($90 deposit due by March 15, $90 due May 1.) Open to first 13 to register and pay
Tenting Fee $115 per tent $50 for additional tenters in same tent ($90 deposit due by March 15, $25 due May 1.) Limited tenting space. Open to first 6 tents to register and pay
Amenities include: Beds, Linens, an outdoor fire pit, fully supplied kitchen, and meeting spaces.
HARD REGISTRATION DEADLINE March 15! $90 deposit. Final $90 (or $25 if tenting) Payment due May 1. Tenting payment of $115 due April 1.
Itinerary:
Thursday evening:-get settled, fire pit roundup, board/card games, crafts, yoga option, movie option, make plans for next day. (Arrive after 4 p.m. dinner OYO)
Friday- Pedal, Paddle, Hike, OR Pause . . .Write, Read, Craft, Shop. Groups will be heading off to chosen adventures and gathering back for fun evening activities. Morning and Afternoon yoga sessions
Saturday- Repeat a favorite adventure or try something new. Evening: Spirit-Quest/Faith Exploration/Worship Morning and Afternoon yoga sessions
Sunday Out by 10 a.m.
Bring your own kayak/bike.
Options besides peddling and paddling include: yoga, dining, hiking, museums, winery, Eagle Center tour, shopping, and more.
Sleeping arrangements:
Individual beds in a shared room indoors; your own tent and sleeping situation outdoor.
Meals:
Thursday Dinner provided
All lunches will be OYO.
Breakfasts, and Dinners will be prepped and shared as a group
By signing up as a member of Women in the Wild and/or attending this event, you and your guests or minors (if applicable) accept that hiking, kayaking/canoeing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, sailing, or other activities during this adventure can be a dangerous sport and fully assume all risks associated with such participation, including travel to and from the event. You agree to be responsible for your own safety and equipment; and realize that trails, waterway conditions, obstacles, and weather, are always changing. You and your successors agree to hold all Organizers and other Women in the Wild members harmless in the event of equipment loss or damage, injury or death.
Thursday July 10th 2025 - Sunday July 13th 2025
This great annual trip is a "Women in the Wild" favorite. It is a perfect girlfriend's getaway or a chance to come alone and make new friends.
This year we will tackle the northern sections of the Superior Hiking Trail, or venture off to do Devil's Kettle, Magnetic Rock Trail, Kadunce Trail, or many other options for all abilities and interests.
We will be doing day trips out of our base camp at Grand Marais Municipal Camp Ground.
Together we will create hiking goals and experiences to meet your physical, mental, and emotional needs of the day.
We have nightly devotions, tons of fun, and worship together in God's Great Outdoors under the stars, next to beautiful Lake Superior on Saturday evening.
Itinerary:
Thursday: Drive North and set up camp
Sign in time 4 p.m.
6 p.m. Pot Luck Dinner Dinner
7 p.m. Plot out the hikes for the next day + campfire fun!
Friday
7 a.m. Breakfast and gear up
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hiking (Choose the distance and difficulty of your day!)
6 p.m. dinner and camp fun
Saturday
7 a.m. Breakfast and gear up
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hiking (Choose the distance and difficulty of your day!)
6 p.m. dinner and camp fun
9 p.m. Lake side Worship
Sunday:
8 a.m. Breakfast and departure
Fee:
$80 fee, $35 deposit by April 1, remaining $45 by June 25
(If you are bringing an RV and getting your own spot at the campground $ 35 deposit per person and no additional fee)
By signing up as a member of Women in the Wild and/or attending this event, you and your guests or minors (if applicable) accept that hiking, kayaking/canoeing or other activities during this adventure can be a dangerous sport and fully assume all risks associated with such participation, including travel to and from the event. You agree to be responsible for your own safety and equipment; and realize that trails, waterway conditions, obstacles, and weather, are always changing. You and your successors agree to hold all Organizers and other Women in the Wild members harmless in the event of equipment loss or damage, injury or death.
TBD: June-ish
Where: Carrin's yard (email to go out with address once you have RSVPed)
What's provided:
Yard games
fire for S'mores
Plates, flatware, napkins
lemonade, and water
What to bring:
A dish to pass
A beverage if lemonade and water aren't your jam.
Children and husbands welcome. Now is the time for your loved ones to put a face to the stories.
Thursday August 14th 2025 - Sunday August 17th 2025
Join Women in the Wild for a day of sailing through the Apostle Islands near Bayfield WI, another day of exploring the fantastic sea caves by kayaks, and hiking or biking the nearby cliffs and overlook
Watch for more details, coming soon
Thursday October 16th 2025 - Sunday October 19th 2025
Blaze your own trail in the beautiful Park Rapids area. We will stay at the Dojo Retreat Center.
Our days will be spent with the adventure of your choice (see options below) and evenings together around cozy fires, games, laughter, and community.
Choose your adventures:
Hike the beautiful trails
Bike one of the many bike trails
Visit the Mississippi headwaters
Enjoy Carter's Farm Festival w/ a corn maze and wagon ride
Antiquing
Visit Tamarac National Wildlife Preserve
High Ropes Character Challenge or Thrill Challenge (offered on-site at the Dojo)
Bring your ATV and enjoy one of the many trails
Fishing
Golf
Yoga
Fee for Lodge:
$170
$70 to reserve the spot
$100 Deposit by April 15
$70 final payment by August 21st.
Open to first 15 to register AND PAY.
Fee for Tenting:
$90
$40 Deposit by April 1
$50 final payment by August 21st.
limited to the first 3 tenters who register AND PAY.
Deposits are non-refundable.
Thursday: Dinner waiting for you upon arrival
Friday and Saturday: Two yoga sessions are offered per day, and there are varied adventures, worship service, fun, and community.
By signing up as a member of Women in the Wild and/or attending this event, you and your guests or minors (if applicable) accept that hiking, kayaking/canoeing or other activities during this adventure can be a dangerous sport and fully assume all risks associated with such participation, including travel to and from the event. You agree to be responsible for your own safety and equipment; and realize that trails, waterway conditions, obstacles, and weather, are always changing. You and your successors agree to hold all Organizers and other Women in the Wild members harmless in the event of equipment loss or damage, injury or death.
Thursday Jan 22nd 2026 - Sunday Jan 25th 2026
You will truly be getting away from it all with this winter adventure. We will be staying deep in the north-woods wilderness at Timber Trail Lodge and Resort in Ely, MN, a fun and beautiful winter wonderland right at the edge of the BWCA wilderness.
Dog sledding options will be set up through Cast Outdoor Adventures, The dogs are brought to the resort where we launch our adventure.
Options include snowshoeing, CC skiing, hiking, ice fishing, or enjoying the amenities at the lodge which include sledding hills, rinks, sauna, and bonfires to keep folks warm while playing outside. They keep the fires burning inside the cabins as well as providing crafting space, and full kitchens.
Whether it's playing around the Lodge on Farm Lake, relaxing in a cozy cabin with a gorgeous winter view, heading to a nearby attraction, or hiking into the Boundary Waters- this Women in the Wild trip at Timber Trail Lodge has something for everyone.
Limited Space!!
Fee:
$220 before May 1 $258 after
$100.00 down payment to hold your spot.
The remaining $120 (or $158.00) due December 1, 2025,
($100.00 down payment is nonrefundable.)
For questions e-mail Carrin at cmwhitebeargirl@gmail.com
By signing up as a member of Women in the Wild and/or attending this event, you and your guests or minors (if applicable) accept that hiking, kayaking/canoeing, snowshoeing or other activities during this adventure can be a dangerous sport and fully assume all risks associated with such participation, including travel to and from the event. You agree to be responsible for your own safety and equipment; and realize that trails, waterway conditions, obstacles, and weather, are always changing. You and your successors agree to hold all Organizers and other Women in the Wild members harmless in the event of equipment loss or damage, injury or death.