Rest & Renewalfor Activists, Caretakers, and Artists
Rest & Renewal for Activists, Caretakers, and Artists
Is your daily work rooted in activism, creativity, or helping others? This retreat is designed with you in mind.
Teachers, activists, nurses, artists, parents, therapists, caretakers, pastors, social workers, and organizers—those who dedicate their energy to the common good—you are invited to pause and replenish. Take this opportunity to rest, reflect, and recharge through guided conversations, creative expression, and time to wander and unwind. Let this weekend be a gift to your body and soul. Program options will include group conversations and centering practices, book discussions, yoga, hiking, napping, hot tub soaking — choose what is nourishing and restful for you. If you are interested in the book discussions or a spiritual direction session prior to the retreat please find details on the bewilder event page.
Friday, February 21 - Sunday, February 23, 2025
All-Inclusive
3-Day, 2-Night Retreat
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $430, plus taxes and fees
Limited reduced rates are available for those in need. Please email bewilderpgh@gmail.com to inquire.
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
Meet your hosts
Megan Shelly
Megan (she/her) lives with her family of five and sweet old dog in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is the founder of BEWILDERPGH, LLC, where she designs and leads contemplative outdoor experiences, including backpacking trips and retreats. Megan is a graduate of the Phoenix Center for Spiritual Direction Apprenticeship Program, and offers spiritual direction to individuals and groups. Megan thrives leading through collaboration, knowing that together we create opportunities that are more meaningful and impactful. You can learn more about Megan and her work at bewilderpgh.com.
Akirah Wyatt
Akirah (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice in Pittsburgh. She specializes in treating women in the perinatal period and adults experiencing OCD and anxiety related disorders and depression. Her ultimate hope is to help each of her clients live a life that aligns with their deepest values. Akirah offers a warm and compassionate therapeutic environment where her clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts and feelings. She lives in Pittsburgh with her family. For more visit: https://www.akirahwyatt.com/
Wellness with Nature
Resting on 150 acres, River Mountain is bordered by Sweet Root Creek, Warrior Ridge and Tussey Mountain. River Mountain's stunning spaces are designed for reflection, mindfulness, and good vibrations on your self-care journey. Creekside yoga platforms, a restored barn turned wellness space, and the calm of nature make this the ideal destination for peace and wellness.
Located just a few hours from D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh, in the mountains of Pennsylvania, River Mountain is remote yet easy to access.
THE GREENHOUSE
HAMMOCK HIDEAWAY
RESTORED 1850'S BARN
YOGA PLATFORMS
SPRINGS HOT SOAKING TUBS
SWEET ROOT CREEK
FRESH AIR + OPEN SPACE
EXPLORE
HIKE
STARGAZING
HIKE
CAMPFIRES + S'MORES
MEADOW TERRACE
HONEY + HIVE TOURS
History
Warrior Path
Running parallel to River Mountain's eastern ridge is Warriors Path, the great Iroquois Indian highway from Six Nations country, New York, to the Catawba country in the Carolinas. The historic path along Sweet Root Creek was one of the longest and most heavily traveled land routes in eastern North America, connecting Indigenous peoples over hundreds of miles.
The Underground Railroad
Black Valley was an active route along the Underground Railroad. Local histories principally credit four, free black residents with leading the aid network in this area: Rev. John Fidler, Elias Rouse, Joseph Crawley, and James Graham. Just to the south of the River Mountain property are 13 unmarked graves of enslaved people who died traveling the route to freedom.
Accommodations
Glamping Pods
Modern Design to Align with the Body's Circadian Rhythm
Standard Glamping Pod - Sleeps 1 Guest
Located in Cabin with Other Retreat Guests
Expansive Deck with Patio Seating
Top Pod Skylights to Fall Asleep to the Stars
Bedside Windows to Nature
Nestled Among Trees, Meadow + Creek
Mountain Views of Warrior Ridge
Rest & Renewal for Activists, Caretakers, and Artists
Friday, February 21 - Sunday, February 23, 2025
All-Inclusive
3-Day, 2-Night Retreat
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $430, plus taxes and fees
Limited reduced rates are available for those in need. Please email bewilderpgh@gmail.com to inquire.
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
Retreat Inclusions:
All Retreat Experiences
150 Acres of Nature
Accommodations
Daily Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Access to Hot Soaking Tubs
Campfire + S'mores
Daily Housekeeping
Fresh Linens, Towels, Blankets
Fiber Internet Wi-Fi
Check-In After 3PM
Check-Out By 11AM
Retreat Policies, Payments, Deposit, and Cancellations:
DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON RETREATS. This is for the safety and wellness of the dog and other guests joining the retreat.
25% non-refundable deposit to reserve. The remaining balance is automatically charged 30 days prior to the retreat start date using the initial card on file used to make the reservation and deposit. If reserving within less than 30 days of retreat start date, the remaining balance is automatically charged within 48 hours after reservation is made.
Please note that because River Mountain retreats are limited to a small number of attendees, to allow for a more personable, intimate experience, our cancellation policy is in place to help guests, hosts, and us alike work together sharing expenses that may arise from unexpected cancellations.
• All deposits are non-refundable.
• Full balance is automatically charged 30 days prior to retreat start date, unless otherwise noted.
• Cancellation requests submitted 61 days or more before the retreat start date, 50% of the total is due.
• Within 60 days of your retreat: full balance due, sorry but no refunds given, no exceptions.
Please know that our cancellation policy is designed to mitigate damages and costs incurred to retreat hosts and River Mountain in order to maintain the retreat experience and affordability for other retreat guests. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat, or for arriving late or leaving early.
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