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We get it - self care doesn't always seem attainable. After you overcome the obstacle of limited time, you encounter the budget hurdle. We are hoping that learning more about how we do business and when you can save the most money on our programs helps you in the long run.
Hike and Heal Wellness was founded by and is owned / operated by one person... me! Moira Farrell. I teach full time at Midvale Elementary School, am a mom of one human and two canines, wife and am still able to adventure on the side to do all things Hike and Heal. All of you participating in my programming are the ones shaping how this looks. Thank YOU for your encouragement, feedback and support in these the last three years. What a blessing it is to be able to serve you, my family and my own self-care needs through nature-based, mindfulness programming. What it takes to pull off a Hike & Heal retreat: I rent spaces and collaborate with like-minded instructors to put on events. Each space rented has its perks that come at different expenses. While some are monetary, others are labor intensive. The 2020 spring and fall retreats, for example, utilize the MMSD School Forest Campground. What a delightfully tranquil area! I love it because most people don't know about it, it is incredibly beautiful at any time of year and there isn't the steady traffic drone you hear most places in and near Madison. For these retreats, the team I put together and I shop for locally grown, organic food, prep the meals, haul equipment down a 1/4 mile trail in wagons and set-up everything at an open air shelter to deliver a serene, yet rustic retreat experience. It takes about 4 trips in and 4 trips out for three of us to haul the gear when it is all said and done. Driving out there, cooking, schlepping the supplies, setting up, prepping for each instructor's role in addition to leading the retreats, taking down and clean up is a huge time commitment. Each of these particular retreats is truly a labor of love... and I try my best to 1) honor my instructors for their time and expertise while 2) giving all guests the option to keep the retreat cost under $200/person. How you can save $ on Hike & Heal self-care: All Hike & Heal retreats and programs over the price of $100 are on sale at $20-50 off until 1-2 months before the event date. Why? Because I need to encourage you to register early. The earlier you register, the faster my minimum numbers are met, so bills can be paid and I know I can afford to move forward with the final details. If my minimum number isn't met (typically 6-8 people), I can't afford to run the retreat and it gets cancelled. Luckily, I have only had to do that two times in three years! Many small business start-ups like mine have to cancel a few every year. So... if you're willing to work with me to plan ahead, then I reward you with a lower price. But... if you wait until the month of, you'll have to pay full price. It is still worth that price for certain, as most 2-day retreats offering lodging, meals, and activities such as yoga, sound healing, Reiki and forest therapy are in the $350-600 range. When I rent fancy lodging my price reflects that higher end price range. Camping, however, allows us to heal more while being kind to the pocket book. It is important to me that the self-care I offer is affordable to help the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health of the community. I know a healthy community is a compassionate one.... and together we can create a more mindful world. What's better? Holiday giveaways of course. On Small Business Saturday only, 11/30/19, I am giving away $25 digital gift cards to anyone who registers for a 2020 program that costs over $100. Gift cards never expire and can be used however you like! Give it to a friend to join you on the experience, save on a different Hike and Heal program or use it towards the one you register for by checking out with the 50% deposit coupon code: "50off." The cliff notes: Register for programs at least 2 months in advance to save $20-50 on programs that are $100 or more, use the "50off" code to keep more money in your bank each month and benefit from the 11/30/19 $25 gift card deal by registering for a 2020 event.
Imagine a world where families boycott the Black Friday craze & stay present with one another. Notifications get turned off, phones & other devices are tucked away & the TV becomes covered with a tablecloth as a reminder to press pause. The family spends the day getting lost in page turning books or excited over putting together a big puzzle. Instead of getting frazzled by the flocks of people shopping for deals for things the family likely doesn't need, everyone plays a board game, hide n’ seek (no one is too old to play hide n' seek...) or cooks together. Maybe you decorate the house, go outside to hang lights, hike, do yard work or make art! Maybe you do it all. But without a device telling you to purchase something. You experience the day together as one and remain present.
Just writing it feels like a big deep breath. In between & amongst those experiences are smiles, big and small feelings, sensory awareness, problem solving, exercise, hard work, benefits of nature, creativity & more. Days like these are memories for families to cherish forever. Do we need to dare you? Okay... we dare you to have a day like this with the fam, even if they groan, and not post about it. Just live it! See what happens. How does everyone feel afterwards? Seems like a fun thing to plan over a yummy thanksgiving meal after an outpouring of family love and a gratitude blessing. This season, amidst all of the materialism madness & overloading ads - Hike & Heal Wellness will be chillin' in the corner by our mascot Grandmother Oak grinning, waiting to listen & ready to provide comfort when you need us. We are here if you’d like to give something different this year. Instead of worrying if you purchased the right "thing," give a family member a weekend to focus on themselves for once. Give your mom or daughter a bonding experience where health, new experiences & growing your relationship is at the forefront. Give a friend a day to develop something they are truly interested in - their intuition. Give your family of teens & tweens an overnight camping experience around Earth Day to celebrate your love for nature & each other. Give an adult in your life a weekend to de-stress, recalibrate, ramp up the healing and bury the anxiety in the great outdoors. Give experiences. It can be affordable and life changing. The 2020 program schedule is up & running. Registration is open for everything but summer camp (it opens the start of our fiscal year- Jan 1), prices are at their lowest between now & Dec 31 so really, there’s no pressure. We are just here if you need us. We’d love to practice self-care with you, connect deeply with our outer landscape & continue to build a mindful community of great humans with you as a part of our family. Breathe deeply, grow together. Yours Truly, Team Hike and Heal A year from now, you will wish you had started today. -Karen Lamb Spring into Nature Retreat
$225.00
A full day retreat that will help you reconnect with your truest self is just around the corner! See below for details. No 2023 date is currently scheduled for this retreat. Please check back periodically, or email Moira to tell her you want one to be hosted. The more people interested, the more likely it is to run. You will then be contacted if one is scheduled. Thank you! Self-care, self-care, self-care! Peel away layers of stress as this holistic wellness retreat helps unravel the best version you. Benefit from a full-day experience at the beautiful Magnolia Bluff County Park in Evansville, WI. The experience will invigorate, inspire and leave you feeling whole. Get grounded & give your immune system a major boost on guided forest bath. Set intentions that align with your highest vibration and clear any blocks you may be having through Theta Healing. Continue unraveling life's layers of stress via Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing Meditation. Do it all outside surrounded by spring birdsong & a cool breeze through the trees. See more details below. Your registration will help support Rock County Parks. Fall into a Day of Mindfulness
$225.00
A full day retreat that will help you reconnect with your truest self is just around the corner! See below for details. No 2023 date is currently scheduled for this retreat. Please check back periodically, or email Moira to tell her you want one to be hosted. The more people interested, the more likely it is to run. You will then be contacted if one is scheduled. Thank you! Hike, Heal & Hum
$70.00
Benefit from time in nature and stress reduction. Connect with like minded people and experience many different ways to live well. Begin with a gentle yoga practice, some guided forest bathing invitations and end with a Sound Healing practice. Spend time feeling grounded, grateful, reflective & even a little playful. Price is reflective of $20/modality + $5 service fee. Location: tbd Wild Plant & Foraging Walks
$50.00
Tap into Your Intuition Retreat
$450.00 - $630.00
Only a few left!
January 26-28, 2024 | 7pm Friday - 1:30pm Sunday
Want to learn more about your own intuitive abilities? Do you hear, see or smell things that are hard to explain? Are you wondering why? Dive into this group! Join us for a hands-on retreat where you will learn to trust your inner wisdom through intuitive PLAY! Sound Healing, Reiki, Forest Bathing, Theta Healing & fun games will create space for more trust in yourself, deep relaxation and life changing shifts. The Christine Center offers nourishing vegetarian meals (6), both private and shared lodging options, a walking labyrinth, scenic hiking trails, an outdoor fire pit, sauna, a creative studio and gift shop. Not only will you feel more confident in your intuitive skills by the end of the retreat, but you'll also feel rejuvenated from the connection created in group and restored in the mind, body and spirit. Register with a friend / loved one and use code 2323buddies to save $35 each! Family Camp
$325.00
Only a few left! April 21-23, 2023 | This experience is for families of all varieties. Take a deep breath and full body stretch as you shake off winter’s dust and come out of hibernation. As your guides, we will help facilitate a deep connection - with your family, the land and your truest self. Through this experience, you will be able to benefit from new and refreshing ways to interact with one another and our outer landscape. Parents & children will receive time away from each other (if preferred) for self-care, and then come back together for tons of memory-making, fun. Join us and celebrate Earth Day 2023 by being fully immersed in all that nature has to offer! We will do potluck style meals that families contribute to and we all cook together to keep costs down and build community! Receive $100 off if you have already registered for another 2023 Hike & Heal Wellness event by using code "DoubledaFun23". Breathe, Ground & Awaken: A Mindful Spring Reset
$275.00
May 20-21, 2023 | 9:30am Saturday - 3pm Sunday **Camping/Cabin lodging & healthy meals are included! Join Krista Pfohl of The Awakened Center, Marci Speich of Backyard Yoga and Moira of Hike and Heal Wellness for a weekend of deep nature connection, overnight camping, healing and wonderment. Stargaze and connect with the fire! Immerse yourself in the sensory experience of forest bathing, while learning how to integrate it into your everyday life for optimal well-being. Peel away the layers of stress and experience alignment to your highest vibration through Yoga & Sound Healing. Learn about local plants to forage in Spring & receive the phytonutritional benefits of wild flora. Learn how to eat in alignment with the seasons through an Ayurveda workshop. This is the most sought after retreat we offer each year so grab your spot today! Please read below for more retreat details. Check out the Important Details section to learn how to get $25 off! Summer Women's Kayaking Retreat
$350.00
August 19 - 22, 2021 | Bring the flow back into your life! Be a weekend warrior and become empowered with like-minded women in the Northwoods on the Three Lakes Chain! This is a trip for active women who would like additional support in their journey towards self-care. This is a great adventure for women who love the outdoors, want to experience something new and need a tribe to connect with. See below for more information.
Gift Cards
$50.00 - $200.00
Surprise someone special with the gift of experience! Hike and Heal gift cards are delivered to the recipient by email and include instructions on how to redeem them at checkout. Our Gift Cards have no additional processing fees and never expire. Giving the gift of experience is environmentally friendly, leaves lasting memories and honors their health and wellness. A win-win-win... hooray!
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AuthorHi, Moira here. When I'm not playing with my dogs, listening to music, enjoying nature or being with my friends/family, I'm probably writing. Read these blogs for wellness opportunities we offer at Hike & Heal, ones I know that are awesome or just some tidbits about living a healthier life. Archives
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