120 forest acres
Cozy cabins &
lodge rooms
100% participant satisfaction
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:
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Five nourishing meals
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Two nights’ accommodations at a tranquil retreat center
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Small group experiences for deeper connection
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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:
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Experiential learning about resilience and how to move from stress to strength
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Positive psychology practices that enhance well-being, joy, and emotional balance
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Time for yourself—to rest, reflect, and simply be
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Time in community—to share, connect, and be
supported
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Immersion in beautiful natural settings, designed to
restore body and mind
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Delicious, nourishing meals prepared with care
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Choice of accommodations—sleep under the stars in a tent,
join three others in a nice cabin, or relax in a comfortable lodge room

Shepherd’s Springs Outdoor Ministry Center
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Located five minutes from the C&O Canal & Antietam Battlefield
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Private forest, miles of trails, organic kitchen garden
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Modern bathrooms, ADA‑accessible lodge rooms

Retreat Flow
Friday 4 PM
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Arrival & grounding circle
Saturday
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Sunrise meditation
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Forest bathing walk
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Compass workshop
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Campfire sharing

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100 % of retreat proceeds fuel the CNIT Scholarship Fund, opening nature‑informed healing to individuals and communities who could not otherwise afford it.
Alumni Voices

“WOW...is the first word to come to mind. I attended Peace in the Wild 2023 this past Fall, and yesterday I received the "Note to Self" in the mail. The timing of receipt of my note/letter to myself could not have come at the right opportune time. In my journey of grief from loss of a loved one, stress from work, health of my spouse and my "upcoming back surgery"; my note to myself could not have come at a more opportune time...beyond a shadow of a doubt. By some magic, when you collected our notes and advised that when we'd receive them, it would be appropo, so appropriate for this time and space. How did you know?"
“I gave myself permission to step outside my comfort zone just enough to benefit from awesome personal growth. Receiving comfort from other fellow humans who feel the same anxiety as myself was very awesome."


“The whole weekend was perfect timing for my life's journey. I feel refreshed, enlightened and new! I've been sharing my experience with my dear friends who have been wondering what my weekend was like. Joy leaps out of me as I listen to myself explaining the "Peace in the Wilderness" weekend story. I'm full of smiles! "
Questions?
