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Women's Full Moon Wilderness Living
Paddling Trip
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Women's Full Moon Wilderness Living
Paddling Trip
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Lobster Lake & West Branch of the Penobscot River - Thoreau's Waterway
Join Nurture Through Nature paddling peacefully along the ancient waterways of the Penobscot Indian Nation on this journey amidst the wild scenery of Northern Maine. Lobster Lake is truly one of Maine's magical places, with white sand beaches, intense granite cliffs, and dense forest surrounding this remote deep water lake. Mountain profiles and bountiful wildlife mesmerize. The West Branch of the Penobscot river is a flatwater (Class I) section and is one of the most scenic in New England with little sign of civilization. Rejuvenate, laugh and learn with other women.
On this
retreat, we will offer a gentle mix of holistic programming on our lay-over
days, be it guided meditation, yoga on the beach, or mindfulness practices
to help you to be more present, relaxed, and truly in the "now". In addition,
we will teach you how to be self-sufficient and comfortable in a wilderness
setting. You Plan to meet in Greenville, Maine, the gateway to the North Maine Woods, on Aug 25, the day before the trip start date,for shared accommodations at a lodge at a pre-arranged location. Meeting the group for dinner provides an opportunity to connect and unwind before our journey officially begins. The trip fee does not include first night's accommodations. Plan to meet your guides first thing in the morning on Aug 26. Inquire about carpooling and airport shuttle services offered by NTN if you do not have ground transportation. Contact for full itinerary and details.
Package Price: $950 - includes all gate fees for waterway, camping and canoeing equipment, meals beginning with dinner on Aug 26 and ending with lunch on Sept 2. Recommended reading, The Maine Woods by Henry David Thoreau To register, send non-refundable $100 deposit to: Nurture Through
Nature FMI: Call 207.452.2929 ntnretreat@yahoo.com Upon receipt of your deposit, a confirmation packet will be mailed to you with detailed trip information and a complete packing list.
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This
8 day river and lake trip will be leisurely paced and geared for novice
and experienced canoeists, alike. We may spend 2 nights at each site during
much of the retreat, allowing us to settle in and enjoy the beauty and
satisfaction of having paddled to new areas in our journey. We will meld
into our surroundings, traveling gently and promoting a caretaker philosophy
in all of our wanderings. 
will learn the arts of navigation, river-reading, setting up camp, and
open-fire cooking. As our elders have taught us, we will share with you
the skills of using wild medicinal plants, making cordage from natural
fibers, starting a fire by bow-drill, and weaving baskets from material
we find in the forest. At the end of these 8 days in the wilderness, you
will be prepared for nature travel on your own! Join us for a truly unique
retreat offering by and for women.