Outwild 2024

September 5-8, 2024 | Lotus, CA

Our flagship retreat for folks looking to create more outdoor, value-driven lifestyles. Join us on the banks of the American River in the Sierra foothills.

Outwild is a 3-day retreat for individuals looking to create more outdoor, value-driven lifestyles. Our retreat weekends are the perfect combination of outdoor recreation, life design, and community. During activities, we’ll focus on moving our bodies and going outside our comfort zone. During workshops, we’ll think about our lives back at home and brainstorm ways to feel more alive and aligned with our values. During meals, we’ll relax and connect, finding joy in the small and big conversations that happen when we spend the day in the sunshine away from our screens and routines. Come prepared for life-altering workshops, inspirational keynotes from industry leaders, and some rad outdoor adventures in the mountains.

Note: You must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event (our attendees range from 21-60+)!

The Activities

The Details

Your all-inclusive ticket includes

-3 days of programming

-Overnight accommodations for 3 nights

-All meals, snacks, and beverages

-Life design & supplemental workshops

-Keynotes from outdoor industry leaders

-Daily guided yoga

-Guided white water rafting trip

-Transportation during the event

-Outwild shirt

-Swag bag stocked with goods from your favorite outdoor brands (up to $350 in value)

Location

EarthTrek (7340 CA-49, Lotus, CA 95651)

Check out this video from 2019 of Outwild @ Earthtrek

EarthTrek Expeditions is a whitewater rafting camp located right on the water’s edge of the South Fork American River. This location is in the foothills of the stunningly beautiful, Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is (literally) on top of a premier rafting destination and one hour from the renowned Lover’s Leap climbing area. From the moment you step onto the grounds, EarthTrek will bring you back to childhood summer camp with its canvas tents, wood architecture, and tall pine trees. With the sound of the rushing river in the background, this property has everything you need to strike the balance between “roughing it” and “retreat.” Not far from your padded bunks are showers, real bathrooms, and plenty of spots to hang up a hammock.

Food and Beverage

It wouldn’t be a retreat experience without incredible food, which is why our talented friends at Path & Provisions will be catering the entire weekend! We’ll be providing locally-sourced, organic, vegetarian meals (with vegan and gluten-free options). There will also be ample snacks, tea and coffee. Please include any dietary restrictions at ticket checkout. Included meals: dinner on Thursday, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Friday and Saturday, and brunch on Sunday.

INCluded activity

Rafting (Friday): This activity is included in your ticket! This full-day adventure down the lower 13-mile stretch of the South Fork American River offers some of the most exciting Class II & III whitewater in the state and is perfect for anyone who wants a day out paddling in the California sunshine. The trip begins with several miles of bouncy, stress-free rapids before things get a little spicier in the Gorge with big waves, challenging chutes, drops, and unforgettable rapids like Satan’s Cesspool and Hospital Bar.

optional add-on activity

Climbing (Saturday): This activity is optional and must be purchased at checkout. If you choose not to go climbing, there will be onsite activities to choose from. The Phantom Spires are awesome free-standing towers that range in height from 40 feet to 250 feet tall. After reaching the summits of the highest spires, you experience breathtaking views of the American River Canyon. This area is known for its beginner-friendly doorknob-like handholds. Routes will range from 5.7-5.11. No experience required and gear provided! Space limited to 30 participants. Cost for experience is $145

* 1-hr drive to the location each way. Participants will be given a bagged lunch to take on the road with them.

workshops may include

Communication for Connection

Going Outwild Inside: Cultivating a Writing Practice

Finding Flow

Outdoor Goals for Peak Life Moments

Discovering your Top 5 Values

How to Do a Digitial Detox

Intentional Life Design 101

Example Schedule

Onsite registration will occur from 4-6:30pm on Thursday, September 5th and the event will close at 1:30pm on Sunday, September 8th.

7-7:30 - Coffee and Tea Available

7:30-8:30 - Morning Yoga

8-9:30 - Breakfast

9:30-11:30 - Workshops

11:30-1 - Down time & Lunch

1-5 - White Water Rafting

5-6 - Happy Hour

6-8 - Dinner & Keynote

8-10 - Downtime & Games

TRANSPORTATION

Shuttle: Outwild will be providing one shuttle van to/from the Sacramento airport (limited spaces available) for $50 roundtrip. On Thursday, the shuttle will depart from passenger pickup at 4:30pm (we advise finding flights that land before 3:30pm). On Sunday the shuttle will leave the event property at 1:30pm, arriving at the airport by 2:45pm (we advise finding flights that leave at 4:30pm or after). Thursday/Sunday shuttle trips are not sold separately. If you purchase a shuttle ticket, please plan your flights accordingly so as not to leave other group members waiting.

Drivers: If you do not purchase a shuttle spot, we encourage carpooling with other attendees! We will provide an Outwild Hub forum closer to the event to help coordinate rides. Here’s a list of nearby airports and suggested flight times. Onsite registration will occur from 4-6:30pm on Thursday, September 5th and the event will close at 1:30pm on Sunday, September 8th.

Sacramento International Airport - 1hr

Reno-Tahoe International Airport - 2 hrs

Oakland International Airport - 2.5 hrs

San Francisco International Airport - 3 hrs

Be warned! Traffic can add to any of these commutes (particularly from the SF area).

Pricing

Your all-inclusive ticket is for one person and includes meals, beverages, workshops, yoga, a guided white water rafting experience, and one of the below accommodation options!

Shared Canvas Tent Cabin: $1499
These accommodations will help you meet fellow attendees, sleep well, and have an easy spot to crash/grab things throughout the day. Each bunk comes with a large pad so all you need is a sleeping bag (or sheets and a blanket) and you’re good to go! Tents will be shared with ~3 other bunkmates. If you have a request for people you'd like to cabin with, please let us know at checkout.

River Canvas Tent Cabin: $1849
Semi-private tent cabins right on the river (shared with one other individual)! Fall asleep to the sound of the river and wake up to the beautiful views. If you have a request for people you'd like to bunk with, please let us know at checkout.

BYO Tent-camping: $1099
Bring your own tent and camp on the property in our designated camping area.

*Out of your budget? Scholarship applications will open June 1st and close June 14th! Join our newsletter to stay up to date.

Workshop Leaders, Speakers, and Staff

Gaby Colletta (she/her)

Yoga Instructor and Workshop Leader

Gabrielle Santa-Donato (she/her)

Workshop Leader

Marijke McCandless (she/her)

Workshop Leader

Yi (they/them)

Bodywork and Workshop Leader

Pattie Gonia (she/they)

Wyn Wiley (he/they)

Speaker and Workshop Leader

Jeremy Jensen (he/him)

Workshop Facilitator and Outwild Cofounder

Kristi-Lee Dekker (she/her)

Social Media and Marketing

Marie-Louise Nkashama (she/her)

Photographer

Sanni Honnold (she/her)

Workshop Facilitator and Outwild Cofounder

Courtney Sanford (she/her)

Retreat Facilitator and Outwild Cofounder

Inclusivity

We welcome ALL humans to Outwild events and value diversity in outdoor skill level, age (our attendees range from 21-60+), race, ethnicity, national origin, range of abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, financial means, education, religious beliefs, and political perspective.

*You must be 21 years of age or older to attend Outwild

Cancelation Policy

Outwild tickets are non-refundable unless we are able to transfer your ticket to someone off the waitlist (which is not a guarantee). If you cancel within 3 weeks of the event, we cannot transfer your ticket and you will not be reimbursed. We recommend looking into travel insurance options if you’re worried you may have to cancel. If we have to cancel an event due to a COVID-19 outbreak or natural disaster we will refund tickets minus a small processing fee.