2023 WIlderness Retreat for

Mothers & Children

*2023 RETREAT is FULL*


Please send us a note if you'd like to be added to the waitlist!


Glad you are here! Thanks for reading the following information regarding applying for the 2023 Retreat for Mothers and Children.


We look forward to creating this sacred 'time out of time' with you and your children and to honoring the late summer in a meaningful, memorable and mysterious way. More than ever this retreat feels essential. Also essential is our ongoing commitment to creating access for all Mothering communities (all backgrounds, cultures, identities and countries of origin) 

in wilderness-based retreat work. We believe robust and diverse dialogues need to be cultivated to fortify the roots of resiliency, our individual and collective soul stamina

and the courage for the work of these times.


So, if this is the year for you and your child/children to be held in the embrace of this wilderness retreat at Ekone Ranch, please read the following information!


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The tuition for the Retreat consists of TWO PARTS.


FIRST is the "RETREAT FEE" to cover program costs.


SECOND  is a "GUIDE FEE" to cover Gigi and Kassey guiding work.


Retreat FEE for 2023:

$600 per person for the first two in a family.

$250 per person after the first two in a family.


EX: for a mother and one child the cost for retreat fees would be $1200.00. for a mother and two children would be $1450.


GUIDE FEE for 2023:

$500-$300 PER MOTHER. THIS FEE COVERS OUR WORK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING THE FIVE DAYS OF RETREAT. THE INTENTION OF THE SLIDING SCALE IS TO ALLOW FOR FAMILIES TO PAY AT THE LEVEL WHICH MATCHES THEIR FINANCIAL CAPACITY.


*We offer a couple some scholarships for families who qualify. Payment plans are also available. Please contact Gigi for a scholarship application.*


RETREAT FEES DO NOT INCLUDE:  Tents or camping equipment. Please note that all participants will be on teams to provide clean-up in the Yummy Tummy after meals. 


HERE ARE THE APPLICATION/REGISTRATION STEPS!

Please note the following:


​1. Contact Gigi or Kassey to receive an application. 

2. Complete application and send to Gigi at gigiwickwire@comcast.net and Kassey at kasseybaker@gmail.com.

3. Once the retreat is FULL, we will post clearly here on on the header of this page. A wait pool may be started.

4. After applicant is offered a spot, in order to confirm/secure your spot, please complete registration forms. 1.) Health History Forms (one for you and each child) and 2.) Personal Release Form. 
5. Send a $400 deposit by completing a check made out to Birthing the Mother, LLC.

Address is: PO Box 595, Freeland, WA 98249
6. Once all forms are completed and received, along with payment your spot will be confirmed.

7. Final payment for Retreat will be due by June 1, 2023.



FINAL PAYMENT FOR RETREAT IS DUE BY JUNE 1, 2023.


Once registered, please note that if you need to cancel a $250 cancellation fee (of the $400 deposit) will apply. We are also unable to refund retreat fees for a person(s) who must leave the retreat early.

If the retreat is cancelled the week of due to unavoidable/unforeseen circumstances (i.e.: forest fires/poor air quality from fire season, pandemic, etc.) the fees (except $75) will be fully refunded. Finally, if you need to cancel your registration anytime after April 30, 2023, your tuition (less the $250 cancellation fee) will be refunded only when your spot is filled. 


Please note that we are not able to accommodate all food allergies and are successful at working with gluten, dairy, soy and corn sensitivities/allergies. The other food allergies are case-by-case and we will work with you during the registration process to determine whether or not we can safely meet your families needs. Please be in communication with us if you have questions on this topic.


QUESTIONS: email Gigi at ♥  gigiwickwire@comcast.net   ♥