Central California Coast

Women Rising Wild Retreat
Central California Coast
January 29 – February 2, 2025
Santa Cruz,California

Rewild your belonging in this magical, all inclusive, Women Rising Wild retreat experience of the Central California Coast.

Join an intimate circle of women on the Central California Coast for 5 days of specially curated activities, soul inspiring nature time, tantric arts, outdoor adventure, and eco-stewardship to reawaken the wisdom of your wild heart and empower the creative passion of your spirit.

Walk among ancient redwoods. Witness the power of 4 ton male elephant seals fearlessly thundering across the beach to protect the harem from competing bulls (Winter). Feel the mist of sea spray in your face and hair as we view humpback whales, blue whales, grey whales, orca, and dolphins on a cruise of Monterey Bay. Kayak in the shelter of the harbor and splendor in the play of sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, and myriad marine birds. Drink in scenic vistas of the rugged and wooded coastline. Experience mindful dance and moving meditation below monarch butterflies overwintering in eucalyptus trees at their coastal sanctuary (November to March). Delight in fresh California produce, community meals, and much more….

It is time to embody the medicine of our wild belonging. It is time to remember our true nature. For it is said, that within the “wild nature” of woman is the “medicine for all things” (Clarissa Pinkola Estes). Become the heart for conservation of California’s wildest treasures. Register for this event today.

Date:
January 29 – February 2, 2025

Time and Location:
Meet in Felton, California at 2pm on Thursday for check in. Our time together concludes Monday at noon. Specific details and driving directions will be provided to participants upon registering for the event. Transportation to and from San Jose International Airport may be available upon request for an added fee.

Activities:
♥ Five days intimate nature connection
♥ 4 nights lodging in a private or shared cabin nested in the understory of towering redwood trees along the San Lorenzo River. Our rustic and charming cabins feature one bathroom with shower, a fully equipped kitchen, living room, and deck with forest views
♥ Daily yoga, dance, meditation, and soul sounding
♥ Hiking in old growth coastal redwood forest in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Point Lobos State Natural Preserve. Hiking difficulty: Easy to Moderate
♥ Sea kayaking in a harbor of Monterey Bay. Weather dependent. No prior experience necessary
♥ Monarch butterfly behavior and courtship observation at Natural Bridges State Beach during winter seasonal migration population peak (November – March)
♥ Whale watching cruise in Monterey Bay and Pacific Ocean
♥ Tour Monterey Bay Aquarium
♥ Elephant seal breeding, pup rearing, and natural history hike at Ano Nuevo State Park
♥ Eco-stewardship, marine biology, forest ecology
♥ Solo time for personal integration, reflection, adventure, or rest
♥ Water Ritual, Fire Ceremony, Sacred Arts
♥ Awaken wild intelligence
♥ Community living, organic food, sisterhood, laughter, and more…
♥ Optional activities: Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Beach Boardwalk, bicycle tours, museums, spa time, horseback riding. For more ideas or to plan an extended trip visit the Santa Cruz and Monterey visitor services websites.

Investment:
$2600 – private studio cabin with queen bed (Inquire for availability)
$2400 – private bedroom with queen bed in shared cabin (3 available)
$1600 – full/queen bed in common area of shared cabin (2 available)
$1200 – Camp on-site or find your own lodging (Inquire for availability)

New Year’s Celebration Sale Now Live
Valid through January 6, 2025

What’s Included:
♥ Organic gourmet meals prepared as a village. Coffee, tea, water provided. Vegan and gluten-free meal options available.
♥ 4 nights lodging
♥ Sate Park entry and tour fees
♥ Kayak rental with life jacket
♥ Whale watching cruise
♥ Monterey Bay Aquarium ticket
♥ One 30-minute private coaching session to support internal preparations for retreat and one 30-minute private integration coaching session post-retreat

Ways to Save:
♥ Participate in Holiday Giving by December 1 and save 20% when you pay registration in full.
Discount Code: ColoradoGives
♥ Women for the Wild
Support biodiversity conservation with a charitable donation of $100 to Save the Redwoods League and / or Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and save $100 on your registration for Women Rising Wild
Discount Code: Women for the Wild
♥ Bring-a-Friend
Bring a friend and you each save $120.
Discount Code: Bring-A-Friend

Meet our Founder and Visionary for Women Rising Wild

Melissa Lynn Reed is the visionary for Women Rising Wild and founder of Wild Heart Revival, LLC. She is a fourth generation healer and transformational wilderness guide. Melissa holds a BA and MS in ecology and she is presently pursuing her doctorate in psychology with a focus in consciousness and spiritual studies. Melissa has over 30 years experience as a wildlife biologist specializing in studies of rare and endangered mammals. Melissa is a seasoned tracker, master medicine weaver, yogini, and mystic with deep and intimate ties with nature. She has led more than 200 nature-based workshops and guided more than 80 multi-day science and adventure retreats for more than 2000 adults and children. Summer 2025 Melissa will hosted her 25th transformational Women Rising Wild wilderness retreat.

Inclusivity Statement:
This event is for anyone who seeks to nourish their feminine qualities and deepen into embodiment of Wild Woman. Individuals with mobility limitations are invited to contact us directly to discuss accessibility at the retreat location. No previous yoga or kayaking experience required. Read more

Wild Heart Revival events are substance free. Use of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and mind altering substances is prohibited. We welcome you just as you are, unaltered, and in your fullest lucid nature while on retreat with us.