Join Sally for a powerful weekend designed exclusively for women in the military—active duty, guard, reserve, and veterans. This unforgettable retreat offers connection, discovery, laughter, and well-deserved relaxation. It’s a chance to recharge, reflect, and celebrate the strength and sisterhood of military women in a supportive and inspiring space. The location is Camp Manitowa, a magical setting in Benton, Illinois.

Friday:
4:00-5:00pm - Arrive and get settled in your yurt or cabin
5:30pm – Gather for a rundown of the weekend events,
ice breaker, meet our facilitators, & set intentions for the weekend
6:00pm – Dinner - the food will be amazing (we accommodate dietary restrictions)
Bonfire fun after dinner 

​Saturday:
7:30 – Coffee & light breakfast available
Note: you are welcome to make coffee/tea in the office anytime
8:00 - Options to walk around the lake or hike camp trails or Journey Within meditation with Sally
8:30-9:15am – Yoga for all levels with Alicia Allen
9:30am  Esmeralda (Esme) Aharon - Finding Purpose Beyond the Uniform
11:00am - BRUNCH 

Afternoon:
12:00pm Living your Values Presentation and collage work with Yolanda Y. Loving, LCSW (Gunzel)
1:30pm Ropes Course (weather dependent) or arts & crafts
Break
3:00pm Chaplain Alexis King - Moral Injury
4:00pm Pheasant Hollow Winery excursion on the camp bus or stay at camp for arts and crafts
6:00pm Dinner 
7:00pm Peer Support group to process moral injury around the campfire

Sunday:
7:00am Coffee in the kitchen + walk or run around the lake and chat with Esme and Alexis
7:30am - Light breakfast available, pack up
8:00am - Archery, kayak (weather dependent) or Journey Within meditation with Sally
9:00-9:45am - Yoga for all levels with Alicia Allen
10:00am  - Break out sessions with facilitators or hike camp trails
11:00am - BRUNCH + Goodbyes​​

During the entire camp, you can pick and choose what you will attend. Curate your weekend!

What to bring:

Bedding & pillows
Towels for shower
Headlamp or flashlight
Sunscreen
Throw or blanket for the bonfire/meals
Ear plugs
A variety of clothing/hats for weather changes
Hiking boots if you want to explore, shower shoes, comfy shoes for camp
Swimsuit if you want to cold plunge :)
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Lodging:

Yurts & cabins 

- let me know if you want to be with a friend or group.

- upcharge for heated cabin (you can bring a space heater or heating blanket for your yurt)

- single yurts available for upcharge