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Nature + Nurture: Non-Lodging Experience

from $225.00
Select Your Non-Lodging Option:

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

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

Just Released!

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

Nature + Nurture at Camp Manitowa

Join Us: Friday, August 28 – August 30
📍 Camp Manitowa, Benton, IL
🤍 Benefitting Camp Indigo Point

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.

  • A Weekend at Nature + Nurture
    Nature + Nurture was intentionally created to feel spacious, grounding, playful, and community-centered — a weekend to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the magic of camp life again.

    Located just 90 minutes from St. Louis at Camp Manitowa, this all-inclusive retreat experience includes lodging, meals, yoga, workshops, music, camp activities, and plenty of free time to simply rest and recharge.

  • Daydreamer Pass: Saturday Only | No Lodging

    Perfect for those who live locally or can only join us for one day.

    Includes:

    • Saturday retreat programming

    • Yoga & mindfulness experiences

    • Workshops and community gatherings

    • Access to camp amenities and activities

    • Lunch, dinner, snacks, and refreshments

    • Live music and evening programming

    • $50 donation to Camp Indigo Point

    Does Not Include:

    • Overnight accommodations

    • Friday programming

    • Sunday programming

    • Breakfast

    Weekend Warrior Experience: Full Weekend Retreat | Lodging Included

    Perfect for those looking to fully unplug, immerse themselves in camp life, and experience everything Nature + Nurture has to offer.

    Includes:

    • Two-night stay at Camp Manitowa

    • Friday, Saturday, and Sunday programming

    • Multiple yoga & mindfulness experiences

    • Workshops and community gatherings

    • Access to camp amenities and activities

    • All meals, snacks, and refreshments throughout the weekend

    • Live music, campfire gatherings, and special experiences

    • Nature + Nurture retreat programming

    • $50 donation to Camp Indigo Point

    Lodging Options Available:

    • Shared Cabin Experience

    • Standard Cabin Experience

    • Cozy Yurt Experience

    Lodging is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Group requests are welcomed and accommodated whenever possible.

  • Every Nature + Nurture experience is designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the magic of camp life again.

    Depending on your selected package, your experience may include:

    • Yoga & mindfulness classes

    • Workshops and guided experiences

    • Camp amenities and outdoor recreation

    • Community meals and refreshments

    • Live music and evening gatherings

    • Time to rest, recharge, and connect

    • Support for Camp Indigo Point through your registration

  • Nature + Nurture is designed to be easy and low-stress. We'll take care of the meals, programming, and experiences—just bring what you need to feel comfortable.

    • Yoga mat

    • Water bottle

    • Comfortable clothes for movement and relaxation

    • Towel and swimsuit (optional)

    • Journal (optional)

    Guests staying overnight in a lodging package: Don't forget sheets, bedding or a sleeping bag, pillow, and any additional overnight essentials.

    A complete packing list will be sent to all registered guests before the retreat.

Location

Camp Manitowa
12770 N Benton Rd,
Benton, IL 62812

  
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.