Spring Awakening

April 19th

Shalom House - West Bend, WI

Intentionally Outdoors invites you to a day of emergence. After a long winter, we slowly open to spring. Welcoming in a new energetic wave. We will gather at the Shalom House in West Bend, WI. Gwen Ripp, a certified Nature and Forest Therapy guide will lead a two hour Forest Therapy walk in the woods surrounding the house, where we will connect with the land and the rhythm of spring. We will then stretch and move our bodies through a 60 minute yoga flow led by Amber Ripp. Next, we will gather to nourish ourselves with an intentional meal thoughtfully prepared by Chef Melanie Manuel. The afternoon is yours to spend reading, journaling, hiking, resting or planting seeds to grow your own calendula flowers. You do not need to have any experience with Forest Therapy or yoga to participate in this retreat. This retreat is open to curious, kind hearted humans. Please note this retreat is for adults age 18+.

Price: $144 per person

Date: Saturday, April 19th 8am-5pm

Location: Shalom House - West Bend, WI

What’s included:

  • light breakfast

  • 2 hour Guided Forest Therapy Walk

  • Yoga - 60 minute vinyasa flow

  • Chef prepared three course lunch - vegan, refined sugar free, refined flour free, and gluten free.

What’s not included:

  • An overnight stay, the retreat is during the day from 8am-5pm on Saturday, April 19th

  • Dinner

  • Transportation to the Shalom House

  • Any additional drinks (tea and water will be provided).

What you will need to bring:

  • Water bottle

  • Yoga mat

  • Journal

  • Any additional snacks or drinks you may want during the day

  • Information about what to wear for the guided Forest Therapy walk will be provided after booking and closer to the retreat date.

Please read the terms and conditions for this retreat here: Terms and Conditions

  • Gwen Ripp

    CERTIFIED NATURE AND FOREST THERAPY GUIDE

    Gwen Ripp founded Intentionally Outdoors in 2024. She guides participants on public Forest Therapy walks and hosts nature immersion retreats and private walks throughout Wisconsin. Gwen has a deep love for nature and says, “ I started Intentionally Outdoors with a mission to reconnect you with both nature and yourself, rekindling your intrinsic bond with the earth. I invite anyone looking to slow down, be present, de-stress and spend time outdoors to join my walks.” You can find Gwen intentionally outdoors.

  • Amber Ripp

    YOGA

    Amber has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and completed her 200-HR certification to share her passion with others in 2022. She believes in movement being medicine and the power of pranayama (breath). She enjoys guiding individuals of all levels through vinyasa flows with a focus on alignment. During her classes she also offers space for exploration and introspection. She strives to leave you feeling more balanced, uniting the body, mind and soul. 

  • Melanie Manuel

    CHEF

    Chef Melanie Manuel has been preparing vegan cuisine for twenty-five years. With a focus on international flavors and whole-foods ingredients, she has a certificate in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University as well as training in Ayurvedic cooking. As the former owner of Celesta Restaurant and now through working as a chef offering collaborative catering and private events, Melanie is passionate about building community through sharing innovative dishes with bold flavors. 


Retreat Location:

Shalom House - West Bend, WI

A Frank Lloyd Wright style design house located in the Kettle Moraine woods.