The projects and adventures at Inner Journeys Wilderness Camp teach outdoor skills and at the same time nurture and promote the growth of each girl’s inner self. A girl returns home with practical life skills for navigating her normal life, laying a meaningful foundation for adulthood. Located on an off-the-grid garden and retreat center this camp is nestled in the pristine and secluded Gila National Forest of New Mexico. The San Francisco River runs through the entire property. We camp nestled next to the river, encircled by a forest of towering ponderosas and gnarled junipers.

Activities
• Hiking to the top of 1,000 foot cliffs, as well as off-trail bushwhacking, river walking through the box canyon, and navigating one of the many serpentine arroyos
• Backpacking, two nights amidst the cliffs, river, and stars of the San Fransisco Box
• Swimming, plunging into a river swimming hole and floating on tubes in the pond
• Learning organic gardening practices in the wilderness
• Exploring nature through projects: Cob oven building, making wild plant potions, primitive pottery creations and more
• Yoga and Qi Gong
• Fun dance parties, costumes, nature art, awareness activities and games
• Discussion circles to express and listen in a heart-centered, caring community
• Free time with friends
• Time alone in nature


We are offering one camp or the summer of 2023, of 7 girls only, led by experienced woman guides.

At Inner Journeys we focus deeply on one theme through a broad array of special and unique experiences. This year the girls will explore Nourishment:
What is the “taste” of being deeply nourished? When do you feel full, satisfied, clear, grateful, calm and joyful all mixed together in a general state of contentment? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to feel this more often? How can you best go about securing this for yourself?

Additionally, this camp teaches girls how to develop a profound personal connection to nature. When we deeply connect with nature, we enter an experience of sameness, forging a timeless bond: nature as a constant companion and teacher that lives inside of us at all times. Girls feel the fullness of nature, learn how to be empowered by that vitality, and take that sense of wholeness into their lives.

Dates: July 20– July 31 Ages: 12-15

Price: $1200 - A limited number of scholarships are available.
Early Bird Discount: $1000 if registered by March 1st.

Located at The Retreat Farm and Learning Center, a historic 160-acre homestead outside of Reserve, NM. We are 4 hours south of Albuquerque, NM. A shuttle is offered to and from a drop off point close to Albuquerque.

Testimonial from a parent
Our twin girls attended Inner Journeys twice and we couldn't be happier! Nature is such a deep teacher of children, and we feel they get an opportunity to learn from Nature in a vitally profound way at Inner Journeys. The experiences at camp allowed our girls to tap into their inner strength and inner calm.