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EARTH SKILLS & REWILDING CAMP: SISTERS, OREGON, JULY 18–19th 2026
A weekend nature immersion retreat to build wilderness skills, reconnect with self and land & grow in a community of Change makers
Join Jess Caldwell Founder of Wildkind Outdoors and Joel van der Loon Founder of Primal Skills Academy for a transformational weekend immersed in the wild. This is more than a campout, this is a return to self, to land, to community and Spirit. Set on the beautiful private land of Kalamataca Ranch, this experience is designed to reconnect you with your instincts, awaken your senses, and cultivate the skills and awareness needed to move through the natural world with more confidence and ease.
What You’ll Experience
Holistic Survival Training
Guided nature immersion & sensory activation practices
A scenic journey to remote natural spring waters
Firecraft & campfire conversations for community connection
Daily ALIVENESS training to awaken body, mind, and intuition
Beyond Skills: A Holistic Approach
Throughout the weekend, Jess and Joel will guide you through nature awareness and mindfulness practices to deepen your connection to self and the land. We will offer holistic health practices that restore vitality to the body.
Why This Matters
We are living in a rapidly changing world. Modern life often disconnects us from natures rhythms, from our bodies wisdom, and from one another. This lifestyle can leave us feeling overwhelmed, depleted, and numb.
This weekend is an opportunity to:
build resilience from the inside out
help balance the nervous system
Step into a more grounded and embodied form of aliveness
We are not separate from nature ~ we are nature. Your presence, your voice, and your leadership are needed in this time of global change.
The Experience
Sleep under the stars
Walk the land with awareness and wonder
Drink natural spring water with ceremonial reverence
Gather around the fire in shared ritual and reflection
Together, we’ll explore what it means to live more awake, connected, and balanced.
Our Philosophy
Holistic survival in today’s world requires both:
Practical skills and a preparedness mindset inspired by the awareness and adaptability of our ancestors
Inner resilience (mental clarity, physical vitality, emotional awareness, and connection)
Through the elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Ether, we cultivate a way of living that supports both individual and collective wellbeing.
As Earth Walkers who feel the winds of change and can sense the need to gather in community and organize, this campout is not just skills training but an opportunity to become the change you wish to see in the world. Jess & Joel welcome you to awaken something primal within your bones and to gather at this ceremonial fire.
DETAILS
Dates
July 18-19, 2026
Location
Kalamataka Ranch
Sisters, Oregon
Group Size
12 Maximum. Minimum 6 person requirement to run gathering
Minimum age: 16
Investment
$295
Contact us for a couples for friends discount!
What to Bring
Personal camping gear (car camping)
Food for the weekend
A full gear list will be provided upon registration
CANCELLATION POLICY: CANCELLATION POLICY: Payment required in full to secure dates and availability. If cancellation is at least 30 days prior to the course start date 97% of course cost is refunded. If cancellation is within 14 to 30 days prior to course start date 75% of course cost is refunded. If cancellation is within 14 days of course start date 50% of course cost will be refunded. Due to minimum class size requirements we might need to cancel a course, if so we will provide a full refund or offer an alternative course date.
A weekend nature immersion retreat to build wilderness skills, reconnect with self and land & grow in a community of Change makers
Join Jess Caldwell Founder of Wildkind Outdoors and Joel van der Loon Founder of Primal Skills Academy for a transformational weekend immersed in the wild. This is more than a campout, this is a return to self, to land, to community and Spirit. Set on the beautiful private land of Kalamataca Ranch, this experience is designed to reconnect you with your instincts, awaken your senses, and cultivate the skills and awareness needed to move through the natural world with more confidence and ease.
What You’ll Experience
Holistic Survival Training
Guided nature immersion & sensory activation practices
A scenic journey to remote natural spring waters
Firecraft & campfire conversations for community connection
Daily ALIVENESS training to awaken body, mind, and intuition
Beyond Skills: A Holistic Approach
Throughout the weekend, Jess and Joel will guide you through nature awareness and mindfulness practices to deepen your connection to self and the land. We will offer holistic health practices that restore vitality to the body.
Why This Matters
We are living in a rapidly changing world. Modern life often disconnects us from natures rhythms, from our bodies wisdom, and from one another. This lifestyle can leave us feeling overwhelmed, depleted, and numb.
This weekend is an opportunity to:
build resilience from the inside out
help balance the nervous system
Step into a more grounded and embodied form of aliveness
We are not separate from nature ~ we are nature. Your presence, your voice, and your leadership are needed in this time of global change.
The Experience
Sleep under the stars
Walk the land with awareness and wonder
Drink natural spring water with ceremonial reverence
Gather around the fire in shared ritual and reflection
Together, we’ll explore what it means to live more awake, connected, and balanced.
Our Philosophy
Holistic survival in today’s world requires both:
Practical skills and a preparedness mindset inspired by the awareness and adaptability of our ancestors
Inner resilience (mental clarity, physical vitality, emotional awareness, and connection)
Through the elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Ether, we cultivate a way of living that supports both individual and collective wellbeing.
As Earth Walkers who feel the winds of change and can sense the need to gather in community and organize, this campout is not just skills training but an opportunity to become the change you wish to see in the world. Jess & Joel welcome you to awaken something primal within your bones and to gather at this ceremonial fire.
DETAILS
Dates
July 18-19, 2026
Location
Kalamataka Ranch
Sisters, Oregon
Group Size
12 Maximum. Minimum 6 person requirement to run gathering
Minimum age: 16
Investment
$295
Contact us for a couples for friends discount!
What to Bring
Personal camping gear (car camping)
Food for the weekend
A full gear list will be provided upon registration
CANCELLATION POLICY: CANCELLATION POLICY: Payment required in full to secure dates and availability. If cancellation is at least 30 days prior to the course start date 97% of course cost is refunded. If cancellation is within 14 to 30 days prior to course start date 75% of course cost is refunded. If cancellation is within 14 days of course start date 50% of course cost will be refunded. Due to minimum class size requirements we might need to cancel a course, if so we will provide a full refund or offer an alternative course date.