Private R&R Retreat FB Page

Once you register, you'll receive:

• an invitation to our private Wild Haven Wonder Warrior private FB page in order get the latest updates. We encourage you to engage with one another to organize and make arrangements with others for sharing the costs of transportation and lodging if need be.
• the week before the retreat, you'll receive an email with the exact location for checking in. 

For now, use the The River House for a relatively close approximation for your destination:

1896 Old Field Creek Rd, Grassy Creek, NC 28631 

Travel,  Transportation, & Timing Considerations

Like many AirBnBs, the week before the retreat, you'll receive an email with the exact mapable location of the cabin for checking in. 

For now, use the The River House for a relatively close approximation for your destination:

1896 Old Field Creek Rd, Grassy Creek, NC 28631 

**This is technically a ONE (1) DAY Mini-Retreat.

BUT ... PLEASE feel free to come in a day (or more) early and stay a day (or more) later! Just know that if you come early or stay later, it will be to purely enjoy gathering together with friends and family ... and exploring the area if you like!

OFFICIAL Participant Check In: Saturday - 11am EST (but feel free to come earlier to trout fish!)

OFFICIAL Participant Check Out: Saturday - 7pm EST (feel free to stay for roasting hotdogs and S'mores afterwards, though)

 If you are Driving it's about:

• 1 hour 45 min from Winston-Salem, NC
• 2 hours from Charlotte (depending on traffic)
• 2.5 hours from Clover/York/Rock Hill, SC
• 7 hours from Cincinnati, OH
• 11 hours from the middle of Florida

If you are Flying: The nearest and most convenient airport is Charlotte (CLT) International Airport.

We encourage you to rent a car.

Lodging

We have bring-your-own-tent, hammock, or pop-up camping options for $79/spot. First come first serve for best spots! There is a waterfall view for a few tents, a charcoal grill, and a firepit for general use. Please note that there are currently no electrical or water hook ups, but we do have a generator if you purchase the fuel.

Please contact Trish at [email protected] with Subject Line: RETREAT CAMPING OPTION for further details.

OR

Trish has 2 available twins beds (Bunk Beds) for 2 ladies to stay with her at the Cabin. Light meals and snacks included. Please contact her if you are interested in sharing the space with her for $175/person Friday-Sunday: 513-638-5702 

OR

 The River House Inn & Restaurant is a wonderful place to stay as they have been one of the friendliest neighbors we've met and had the privilege of boarding with. They also provide an amazing breakfast to boot with a beautiful view of the New River, too! It's a healthy walk down the road from our Wild Haven Mountain! Tell them Trish McCall sent you! Rooms range from $125-225.

OR

Dove II Cottage AirBNB -a charming cottage right on the river just down the road from us.

Trust me: You can't get any closer and more affordable than these options between Spring-Fall near West Jefferson. Since everything gets booked sooner than later, please reserve your room ASAP!

If they don't have space and you don't want to camp, check out VRBO and AirBnB in the Grassy Creek, NC and surrounding area.

**We can't wait for our retreat center to be complete, so we can all stay on the Wild Haven property together! If you would like to partner with us, please scroll down the page and consider donating to help us build it sooner than later AND help more survivors become thrivers!

Food Considerations

If you're staying at the River House Inn & Restaurant, you'll get a complementary hot breakfast for up to 2 people. If you're not staying there, you can still book a yummy hot breakfast at the River House Inn & Restaurant, just be sure to book your reservation 24 hrs in advance! They serve breakfast 8:30-10am for $15/person.

Your lunch is included with your mini-retreat!  We'll have a soup, salad, and/or sandwich buffet spread after everyone has checked in around 11:30am.

Because this is a restorative mini-retreat, we aim to provide you mostly with healing and healthy foods, but may have a few treats (no cheats), too!

*We will do our best to have gluten free, dairy free, and nut free options. However, if you are more comfortable bringing a cooler, please do! (Trish thrives that way, too, so no guilty feelings :)

If you are staying the night or you decide to stay later than 7pm - we'll be gathering around the firepit for some roasted hotdogs and S'mores ...and fireside chats!

What to Pack

Like we say to our retreat participants.... this is exactly how it reads 

"It really depends on what you WANT to do and if you are flying rather than driving. Everything will be invitational, and none of it is mandatory - except the initial housekeeping- meet and greet.

Small backpack and 1+ Liter Water Bladder/Bottle recommended for staying hydrated and carry journals, pens, and a few nature finds for a project we like to do!

We will likely be offering a few of these activities (weather dependent):

• Breath Work
• Yoga (if you are driving, please bring a mat, blocks/props, blankets if you have them as we have limited supplies)
• Hiking -  Boots or Tennis Shoes. *We will do the easiest trails for group hikes. Boots are necessary for the more difficult grades if you'd like to hike them during your free time. 
• River/Creek Explorations - Sandals with straps like Keens or Tevas are suggested.
• Forest Nature Walks (open exploration)
• Bible Study (limited internet on the mountain, please download a Bible App or bring a Hardcopy Bible)
• Journaling - we will provide a pen and journal, but we invite you to bring your own if you have a special one you like to use.
• Artistic Expressions (glue and paint will likely be involved) - an old shirt or cover shirt is recommended.
• Instructional Cooking Session 
• Firepit - expect to smell a bit like smoke.

Please check the weather and bring clothes and supplies that you feel are needed for your comfort.

The retreat is not weather dependent, however outdoor activities are. Temps above 40 degrees or if light rain/sunny - we are still likely going to be outside for several activities!"

Physical Abilities

Until we get our Accessible Retreat Center built and purchase ATVs, retreat participants must be able to walk without assistance (with the exception of hiking poles or walking sticks or canes) up and down stairs and across uneven terrain.

Here's the thing, my mama CAN do ALL these things with a bum knee. We will have shuttles to the top of the mountain and back down. 

The mindful movement sessions may include, but are not limited to, breath work, postures of prayer, worship however you choose to move, walk'n'talks by the streams/waterfall (with the option to stick your feet in the water, too), and hikes that will be outdoors for the most part on uneven ground and will either be on mulch, grass, dirt (mud if it is wet), or gravel. 

Hikes will require tennis shoes at minimum, but hiking boots are preferred.

The pace of walks and hikes will be set by the Trish to accommodate the slowest hiker. Otherwise, movement sessions will all be self paced.

Optional Activities

Because this is a short day-long mini-retreat, there will be little free time between 11am-7pm. However, we invited you to come early or stay later and explore what you freely want to! 

You are more than welcome to walk'n'talk, sit'n'sip, and shoot the breeze on your own or with one another!

Now, if you want a little different scenery than our mountain land, here are some other activities:

Fishing, Kayaking supplies can be rented at The River House

Here are some more nearby attractions in case you want to venture further away - and we absolutely encourage you to bring your spouse and/or a friend and extend your stay by a day or 2, too! 

Brave, Safe Space of Grace

Again, just like we share with our retreat participants ...

"It is our mission to provide a safe place within a trusted community of warriors who have "been there, done that" and who willingly hold space for those who have experienced trauma to lend a hand and lift a prayer.

We request that participants agree to honor, respect one another's similarities and differences, and keep information shared during the retreat and within private social media groups confidential. That includes but is not limited to verbal, written, electronic sharing unless given explicit permission by Wild Haven & Co and the person you want to share information about.

Please understand that we are NOT licensed mental health providers nor physicians with prescriptive authority.

However, as healthcare professionals, by law we are required to report anything that may be interpreted as "intent to harm" yourself or others around you. 

We are not a substitute for your medical healthcare team.

The information shared during our retreats are for general informational purposes only. Wild Haven & Co. and partnering guides make no representation or warranty, express or implied. Your being here and use of the facilities and presentations are solely at your own risk.

We cannot diagnose or prescribe. Please consult your physician or doctor regarding any topics you would like to discuss further before implementing any changes to your health routine or programs.

*If you are a client, I am happy to discuss topics further and collaborate with your healthcare team."