Grow & Gather with Us Outside in Nature
2026 Public Event Calendar
July 13-16 | Door County Leadership Trip | 10-14 yo
July 28-31 | Camp BEGIN: 4-7 yo | JEDI Earth Camp
Aug 3-7 | Camp BEGIN: 4-7 yo | JEDI Camp
Aug 10-14 | Camp BEGIN: 8-10 yo | Mindful Beginnings
May 3, June 7, Aug 23, Oct 11, Dec 29 | Family Adventure Club | Nature Connection Meet-ups for Families
July 28-31 | Camp BEGIN: 4-7 yo | JEDI Earth Camp
Aug 3-7 | Camp BEGIN: 4-7 yo | JEDI Camp
Aug 10-14 | Camp BEGIN: 8-10 yo | Mindful Beginnings
May 3, June 7, Aug 23, Oct 11, Dec 29 | Family Adventure Club | Nature Connection Meet-ups for Families
Moira will be taking 2026 to reflect and revamp what adult programming will look like in 2027. She will not be hosting any retreats through Hike and Heal Wellness. Instead, you'll be able to find her at SACRED THREAD™ on select Sundays throughout the year. The adult offerings showcased below are hosted by amazing practitioners that she 100% believes in and has benefited from.
What kind of event are you looking for? Who will attend & benefit?
1 Hour Events
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Sound Healing, Moon Meditations & Psychic Events
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Half-Day Events
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Yoga & Retreat Offerings with Marci Speich
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Wild Plant & Foraging Nature Walks
Click on the link above to go to Vince's website to get on his mailing list. You do not want to miss out on this amazing opportunity to get to know the local fauna. He is quickly able to break down that often coined, "wall of green" to help you build a closer relationship with the more than human world. Ancestral skills are an integral part of the continuation and honoring of native cultures across the globe. Hike and Heal Wellness sponsored his series in 2021 - it was incredible! Highly recommend. His walks are usually about 2 hours in length.
Click on the link above to go to Vince's website to get on his mailing list. You do not want to miss out on this amazing opportunity to get to know the local fauna. He is quickly able to break down that often coined, "wall of green" to help you build a closer relationship with the more than human world. Ancestral skills are an integral part of the continuation and honoring of native cultures across the globe. Hike and Heal Wellness sponsored his series in 2021 - it was incredible! Highly recommend. His walks are usually about 2 hours in length.
Full-Day Events
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In previous years, Hike and Heal hosted a Spring and Fall Day retreat at local parks in/near Dane County. See the slideshow for samples from the popular Spring retreat over the last 9 years.
Check back in 2027 for listings! Local retreats led by some of my favorite people will be listed here (coming soon!) as they arise throughout the year. We hope you find time to care for yourself through holistic wellness. There are so many great facilitators out there offering deeply impactful work. You are worth it. |
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Multi-Day Events
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In previous years, Hike and Heal hosted a Winter multi-day retreat focused on Tapping Into Your Intuition. We have hosted several Women's Kayaking Retreats over 3 days during Summer months. In 2024, we facilitated a Fall into Grief Tending Retreat for 4 days and 3 nights. Toggle through the slideshow to get a sense of what we offer at Hike and Heal Wellness for immersive retreat experiences. Check back in 2027 for listings! See below for multi-day events that I strongly believe in, and that I have participated in! |
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Shamanic Immersions with Jessica Riphenburg
I (Moira Farrell, Foundress of Hike and Heal Wellness) attended her Winter Immersion in 2025. It was lifechanging! I highly recommend this experience in any season. Click the link above to learn more and dive into the healing power of Shamanic Journeying. It got me through some heavy grief and trauma. I got to play with my intuition while receiving guidance, all in the support of group circle. Here Jessica's description of the experience: "This immersion unfolds as three retreats, each accompanied by integration practices and community calls that move in rhythm with Nature... ever-changing, evolving, and alive. Every season is uniquely shaped by the wisdom of the land and the elements; no two Winters, Springs, Summers, or Falls are ever the same. In true shamanic fashion, Sacred Rhythms is not created by me—it is created by Spirit- our Spirit guides, Nature, the elements, the seasons, and the land on which we gather. I receive the framework for each gathering by tuning in, listening deeply, and translating the guidance I’m given into the words and structure I then share with you." |
Youth & Family Programs
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Family Adventure Club
Bi-monthly(ish), May - Dec
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Family Camp
Spring or Fall - Email if Interested
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Door County Leadership Trip, 10-14yo
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Camp Beginnings
July & August | Day Camps for 4-10yr olds
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Jedi Camp, 4-7yo
Each session uses Star Wars to motivate 4-7yr olds to 'move up in the ranks,' mastering Yoga & mindfulness skills just like Yoda. Sensory exploration at nearby parks in the great outdoors will serve as a critical connection point between mindfulness and outdoor play. We try to be outside as long as possible - even in rain! This camp blends fun, adventure, movement, imaginative play, high quality education and self-expression all into one, well-rounded experience. These weeks are a must for parents looking to help their young learners become more self-aware and better able to express/understand emotions. Watch out though.... they may start reminding you to take Jedi Breaths! Good thing deep breathing is a health benefit for all of us! In 2026, we'll be offering two sessions! The one described here + JEDI Earth which will focus on more nature exploration. |
Mindful Beginnings, 8-10yo
This camp is a bridge between getting older and staying young. We can still tap into our imaginations, enjoy free play outside, but now we are ready to gain some nature skills. Will we build? Track? Harvest and practice using medicinal plants? This camp feels a bit like a family. By now, most of these kids have been in Camp Beginnings for several years, and look forward to coming back to be with their friends. The curriculum of this camp varies each year based on attendee interests and skill sets. In 2024, we spent our time problem solving, designing and creating materials for a camp olympics. We had events for pogo stick, ribbon dancing, gymnastics, sprinting and more. We practice mindfulness inside and out, we explore sound healing and practice yoga when it makes sense. We cook, make art and share gratitude each day. We walk to nearby nature spots to explore and practice our leadership skills through sensory awareness games centered on nature connection.
This camp is a bridge between getting older and staying young. We can still tap into our imaginations, enjoy free play outside, but now we are ready to gain some nature skills. Will we build? Track? Harvest and practice using medicinal plants? This camp feels a bit like a family. By now, most of these kids have been in Camp Beginnings for several years, and look forward to coming back to be with their friends. The curriculum of this camp varies each year based on attendee interests and skill sets. In 2024, we spent our time problem solving, designing and creating materials for a camp olympics. We had events for pogo stick, ribbon dancing, gymnastics, sprinting and more. We practice mindfulness inside and out, we explore sound healing and practice yoga when it makes sense. We cook, make art and share gratitude each day. We walk to nearby nature spots to explore and practice our leadership skills through sensory awareness games centered on nature connection.
