Women in the Wild Weekend Series, Nov '26

October 30 - November 1, 2026

Date and Time Details: Registration Opens: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Guest Services Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily

Location: Mount Madonna

Address: 445 Summit Road, Watsonville, CA, USA

Cabin, Private w/shared bath (SB) – $608.00
Cabin, Shared w/shared bath (SB) – $448.00
Yurt, Private (SB) – $788.00
Tent Site (SB) – $268.00

(All prices include $58.00 base amount)

Women in the Wild is a weekend retreat series for those who identify as women, guided by Somatic IFS & Certified IFS Practitioner Ellen Grossman and hosted by Mindful Child & Family Therapy. These retreats invite women to slow down, step into nature, and reconnect with themselves through what Ellen calls a sacred conversation with the natural world.

Held at the cross-quarter points of the year, each retreat aligns with seasonal rhythms. The May weekend supports expansion, growth, and new beginnings, while the October weekend invites inward reflection, integration, and harvest. Over the course of the weekend, participants set intentions, engage in a supported solo wander (accessible to all bodies and comfort levels), and return to circle for shared reflection and connection.

Ellen’s facilitation is warm, grounded, and non-clinical. No prior experience with nature-based practices is needed. Many women choose to attend both weekends, finding that the experience deepens over time as insights unfold across seasons.

https://mcaft.com/retreats

Categories : Hosted, Onsite Reg - Participants Pay, SB/NP/K12 Edu

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Mount Madonna exists to support and foster peace in the world.

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