Peace In the Wild, Fall 25

A Resilience Retreat for Flourishing in a Chaotic World

At Peace in the Wild, we understand that peace is not the absence of struggle; it’s the ability to remain rooted and responsive in the face of life’s challenges. This immersive retreat combines the restorative power of nature with evidence-based practices in resilience building, positive psychology, and post-traumatic growth.

Grounded in material drawn from global resilience training models, including those used by the United Nations, this retreat supports participants in cultivating the inner strengths that promote healing, adaptability, and a renewed sense of purpose. With the wild landscapes of Western Maryland as both backdrop and co-facilitator, our skilled team of therapists and guides offers a space for reflection, learning, and deep connection.

Participants explore practices that awaken joy, self-compassion, meaning, and courage, moving beyond survival toward authentic flourishing.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Step away from daily demands and into the restorative rhythm of nature. Peace in the Wild offers a curated blend of contemplative practices and experiential learning that support nervous system regulation, emotional integration, and resilience-building.

Included in the retreat:

• Five nourishing meals

• Two nights’ accommodations at a tranquil retreat center

• Small group experiences for deeper connection

• Guided nature-based practices

WHAT TO EXPECT

At Peace in the Wild, you can expect a deeply restorative and enriching experience that balances learning, connection, and rejuvenation. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or simply a break from the noise of daily life, this retreat offers a space to reconnect with yourself, with others, and with nature.

Here’s what you’ll find:

• Experiential learning about resilience and how to move from stress to strength

• Positive psychology practices that enhance well-being, joy, and emotional balance

• Time for yourself—to rest, reflect, and simply be

• Time in community—to share, connect, and be supported

• Immersion in beautiful natural settings, designed to restore body and mind

• Delicious, nourishing meals prepared with care

• Choice of accommodations—sleep under the stars in a tent, join three others in a nice cabin, or relax in a comfortable lodge room