Friday, August 28 – August 30  |  Starting at $550/person

Nature + Nurture at Camp Manitowa

Limited spots available — intentionally small retreat experience

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Benton, Illinois ✽ Approximately 90 minutes from St. Louis A weekend to slow down, reconnect, move your body, laugh more, breathe deeper and feel like yourself again. Yoga ✽ mindfulness ✽ campfires ✽ nourishing meals ✽ community ✽ nature ✽ intentional rest

Benton, Illinois ✽ Approximately 90 minutes from St. Louis A weekend to slow down, reconnect, move your body, laugh more, breathe deeper and feel like yourself again. Yoga ✽ mindfulness ✽ campfires ✽ nourishing meals ✽ community ✽ nature ✽ intentional rest

This Isn’t Just a Retreat.
It’s a reset.

Life moves quickly.
Most of us rarely give ourselves permission to slow down long enough to reconnect with ourselves, our bodies and the people around us.

Nature + Nurture was created as an invitation to step away from the noise for a weekend and return feeling more grounded, rested and connected.

Hosted at beautiful Camp Manitowa, this intentionally small retreat experience blends movement, mindfulness, nature, creativity and community in a way that feels approachable, welcoming and deeply restorative.

No pressure.
No perfection.
Just space to breathe again.

Entrance sign for Camp Manitowa hanging from a wooden frame at sunset, surrounded by trees.

What’s Included:

Every retreat stay includes:

✽ Lodging accommodations
✽ All meals + refreshments
✽ Multiple yoga + mindfulness experiences daily
✽ Access to camp amenities + outdoor spaces
✽ Community-centered activities + experiences
✽ Campfires, connection and time to unplug

Whether you’re coming solo, with friends or somewhere in between — there’s a place for you here.
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Nature+Nurture Retreat Itinerary

The wait is over! Our full Nature + Nurture weekend itinerary is here. Click the button below to view or download your copy and start getting excited for your weekend at Camp Manitowa. We can't wait to welcome you!

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  • 3:00–6:00 PM | Check-In
    Find your yurt or cabin, get settled, relax, mingle, explore.
    Location: Main Office & Camp

    5:00–6:00 PM | Welcome Yoga with Camille McClendon
    Grounding and gentle movement for those wanting to feel the feels right away.
    Location: Wigwam

    6:00–7:00 PM | Welcome Dinner
    Pasta Night
    Location: Dining Hall

    7:30–9:00 PM | Opening Circle + Gentle Flow with Shannon Lenzen & Keri Kugler
    Opening Circle followed by intention setting and soulful gentle flow.
    Location: Twin Oaks

    9:15–10:15 PM | Candlelit Restorative with Dana Tischler
    Location: Twin Oaks

    OR

    9:30–11:00 PM | Live Music + Campfire with Bruce Drake
    Live music by the campfire with s'mores, snacks, and good company.
    Location: Main Pavilion + Stage

  • 7:00–8:15 AM | Rise & Shine with Dana Tischler & SiriAtma Kaur
    Combination of flow, restorative, and sound healing.
    Location: Wigwam

    8:00–9:00 AM | Breakfast
    Beautiful breakfast spread.
    Location: Dining Hall

    9:15–10:15 AM | Hatha Yoga with Ashley Simonis
    Alignment-based practice.
    Location: Twin Oaks

    OR

    9:15–10:15 AM | Power Flow with Keri Kugler
    Location: Wigwam

    10:30–11:30 AM | Yoga Q&A Panel with All Instructors
    Come with curiosity and questions regarding yoga poses, alignment, balance, systems, chakras, philosophy… everything you wish you could ask in the middle of class.
    Location: Twin Oaks

    11:30–11:45 AM | Camp Indigo Point with Dan from Camp Manitowa
    Learn how our donation is going to change children's summer for the better.
    Location: Twin Oaks

    11:45 AM–12:15 PM | Cannabis & Coffee Q&A with local experts from Teal Cannabis & House of Koffee
    Location: Twin Oaks

    12:00–1:15 PM | Burger Bar Lunch
    Location: Dining Hall

    Afternoon Workshop Breakouts

    1:30–3:00 PM | Chakra Workshop & Gentle Movement with Jen Drury
    Location: Twin Oaks

    1:30–3:00 PM | Ice Tie-Dying Workshop with Rosalie Gavagan (Shop RnG)
    Location: Art Studio

    1:30–3:00 PM | Trauma Informed Therapy Small Group Session with Liz Taylor (Waves of Change Counseling)
    Location: Wigwam

    3:30–5:00 PM | Yogi Flight Method Arm Balance Workshop with Morgan Cameron
    Location: Wigwam

    3:30–5:00 PM | Mala Bead Necklace Making Class with Nea Hildebolt (Jewelry Evolution)
    Location: Art Studio

    3:30–5:00 PM | Diaphragmatic Breathing & Core Engagement to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve with Dr. Allie Foddrill (The Well Yard)
    Location: Twin Oaks

    5:00–6:00 PM | Free Time
    Connect, take a shower, read a book, take a hike, relax on the dock.
    Location: Camp

    6:00–7:00 PM | Taco Bar Dinner
    Location: Dining Hall

    7:15–8:15 PM | Intentional Breath work with Guided Meditation & Sound Healing with Ashley Simonis & SiriAtma Kaur
    Location: Wigwam

    OR

    7:15–8:30 PM | Yoga Outside the Lines with Debby Siegel
    Wear all black to create a masterpiece with chalk as you are guided through this moving practice.
    Location: Twin Oaks

    9:30–10:30 PM | Bird Bath Sound Healing & Yin with Debby Siegel & Bruce Drake
    Location: Twin Oaks

    9:30–11:00 PM | Bonfire
    S'mores and snacks.
    Location: Campfire

  • 7:00–8:00 AM | Early Bird Kundalini with SiriAtma Kaur
    Location: Wigwam

    8:00–9:00 AM | Breakfast Buffet
    Location: Dining Hall

    9:15–10:15 AM | Book Club + Gourmet Local Tea & Coffee from House of Koffee with Jen Drury & Liz Taylor
    Location: Twin Oaks

    10:30–11:30 AM | Last Chance Yoga with Morgan Cameron
    Location: Twin Oaks

Choose your Stay

  • A small wood house with a porch, lit from inside, surrounded by trees at sunset.

    Shared Cabin Experience

    Priced at $550/per guest
    A relaxed, community-centered lodging experience designed for guests who want the classic camp feel.

    Guests staying in the Shared Cabin Experience will be placed in either the Green Lodge or White House accommodations.

    What to Expect:
    ✽ Shared community-style lodging
    ✽ Guaranteed bottom bunk assignment for comfort — no top bunks
    ✽ Cozy and welcoming camp atmosphere
    ✽ Great for solo guests, friends and meeting new people throughout the weekend

    Lodging Details:
    ✽ Green Lodge or White House accommodations
    ✽ Shared sleeping setup
    ✽ Community-centered retreat experience
    ✽ Comfortable and approachable camp feel

    Group + Lodging Notes:
    ✽ We have multiple lodging options and will do our best to keep groups together whenever possible

    Perfect for guests wanting the nostalgic magic of camp with a connected, community-focused atmosphere.

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  • A small green house with white trim and a red shingle roof, set against a backdrop of tall trees and a setting sun.

    Standard Cabin Experience

    Priced at $575/per guest
    A slightly smaller and more private cabin experience with additional space to settle in comfortably while still enjoying the community-centered retreat atmosphere.

    Guests staying in the Standard Cabin Experience may be placed in: Big Muddy Cabin, Saluki Cabin, Shady Rest Cabin or Village Yurts.

    What to Expect:
    ✽ Smaller shared lodging groups
    ✽ More space and quieter accommodations
    ✽ Relaxed and comfortable retreat atmosphere
    ✽ Great for friends, small groups or guests wanting additional comfort

    Lodging Details:
    Big Muddy, Saluki + Shady Rest cabins include: One queen bed & Two bunk beds

    Village Yurts include: Eight bunk spaces per yurt, Guaranteed bottom bunk assignment (More open space to spread out comfortably)

    Group + Lodging Notes:
    ✽ Group requests require a minimum of 3 guests
    ✽ Group and roommate requests cannot be finalized until everyone in your party has officially booked and paid
    ✽ Lodging assignments are coordinated based on availability and booking order

    A great option for guests wanting a balance of camp nostalgia, comfort and community.

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  • Two rounds yurts with wooden stairs leading to doors, set in a grassy backyard during sunset, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

    Cozy Yurt Experience

    Priced at $650/per guest
    Our most intimate and elevated retreat stay option.

    Guests staying in the Cozy Yurt Experience will be placed in the Cedar Point Yurts — a cozy glamping-style setup tucked into nature for a peaceful and more private retreat feel.

    What to Expect:
    ✽ Smaller and more intimate lodging setup
    ✽ Cozy glamping-inspired atmosphere
    ✽ Peaceful, tucked-away retreat experience
    ✽ Ideal for couples, close friends or small groups

    Lodging Details:
    ✽ Cedar Point Yurt accommodations
    ✽ Maximum of 4 guests per yurt
    ✽ Two bunk beds per yurt
    ✽ Cozy nature-centered atmosphere surrounded by trees and outdoor space

    Group + Lodging Notes:
    ✽ Cozy Yurts require a minimum of 3 guests to secure a private yurt space
    ✽ Smaller parties may be paired with other retreat guests depending on availability
    ✽ Lodging assignments are first come, first served based on completed bookings
    ✽ Once everyone in your group has booked, you may submit roommate or group requests through the retreat support form

    Perfect for guests wanting a more elevated, intimate and tucked-away weekend experience.

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Rooted in Community + Giving Back

At the heart of STL Yoga Collective is community.

We believe in creating spaces where:

  • People feel welcomed, not judged

  • Connection feels natural, not forced

  • Kindness is practiced, not just talked about

As part of this weekend, $50 of every ticket sold will go toward supporting our friends at Camp Indigo Point.

So while you’re taking time to reset and recharge, you’re also helping plant seeds of kindness in the St. Louis community and beyond.

Sunset over a lake with trees along the shore, pink and orange sky, dock leading into the water, and a pink kayak on the sandy shore.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not at all. All experience levels are welcome.

  • Absolutely. Many guests will be attending solo.

  • Yes — all meals and refreshments throughout the weekend are included with your retreat stay.

  • We’ll have options available for a variety of dietary preferences. You’ll be able to share major allergies or dietary restrictions during booking.

  • Lodging assignments are coordinated after booking and based on availability. If you'd like to stay with friends or request a group arrangement, everyone in your party must complete registration and payment before requests can be finalized.

Not Staying Overnight?

Whether you're local to Benton, IL, have family obligations, or simply prefer sleeping in your own bed, we've created two non-lodging options so you can still experience Nature + Nurture.

Daydreamer Pass
Perfect for guests joining us on Saturday only. Enjoy a full day of yoga, workshops, meals, camp activities, and community before heading home for the evening.

Weekend Warrior Pass
Perfect for guests who want the full retreat experience without overnight accommodations. Join us Friday evening through Sunday, enjoy all retreat programming and meals, and commute to and from camp each day.

Both options include access to retreat programming, meals, refreshments, camp amenities, and our incredible community.
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Nature + Nurture: Non-Lodging Experience
from $225.00

Join STL Yoga Collective for an intentionally small, all-inclusive retreat experience just 90 minutes from St. Louis.

Nature + Nurture is a chance to slow down, move your body, reconnect with yourself, and feel like a kid at camp again — with yoga, mindfulness, nourishing meals, community, camp amenities, and meaningful moments woven throughout the weekend.

Whether you're joining us for a single day with the Daydreamer Pass or the full weekend with the Weekend Warrior Pass, you'll enjoy access to retreat programming, yoga classes, workshops, meals, refreshments, and camp experiences designed to help you rest, play, and reconnect.

Your ticket includes all meals, snacks, refreshments, yoga and mindfulness experiences, workshops, community gatherings, and access to camp amenities during your selected attendance period.

$50 from every ticket sale will be donated to our nonprofit partners at Camp Indigo Point.

These passes are designed for guests who do not require overnight accommodations. If you're looking for the most immersive retreat experience, we encourage you to explore our on-site lodging options and fully enjoy camp life throughout the weekend.

*Please read full description for non-lodging options

Have a question before booking? Want to request a roommate or group arrangement after everyone in your party has registered? We’re happy to help!

Please Note:
✽ Group lodging requests are reviewed after all guests in your party have completed booking
✽ We’ll always do our best to keep groups together whenever possible
✽ Lodging assignments are coordinated based on booking order and availability

Questions + Group Lodging Requests

Life moves quickly. We don’t always give ourselves the space to pause.

This weekend is your opportunity to step away from the noise— and step into something more meaningful.

To reset your energy. To reconnect with yourself. To remember how you want to feel.