Wild at Heart Retreat in Central IL

Register to attend Wild at Heart Retreat (formerly named: Boot Camp Basic) in central Illinois, ~2.5 hours from Chicago.  Wild at Heart Retreat  is a collection of pre-recorded video sessions led by John Eldredge and his team, along with time for quiet self-reflection, movies, adventure, and downtime.  Session content and provided materials are the same as a live Retreat experience. This is not your typical men's retreat.

When: 

• Thursday, April 23rd (5 pm) - Sunday, April 26th (noon departure)

• Check-in 3:30 - 5:00 PM on Thursday

• The event will end at noon on Sunday

Where:

• Little Galilee Camp & Retreat Center

• 7539 Little Galilee Rd, Clinton, IL 61727

• ~2.5-hour drive from Chicago area

Cost: 

• $270 per person (due at time of registration)

  • Zelle: 847-833-6472

  • Venmo: here's a link to my Venmo profile

  • If you need to pay via check, Paypal, or another method, please contact Brian.

• Cost includes lodging, all meals (dinner 4/23 through lunch 4/26), snacks, some free time activities, and all event materials. 

  • Cancellations made before 4/10/26 can be fully refunded. Any cancellation made after 4/10/26 cannot be refunded.

  • Cost does not include transportation to the event.

• This is a life-changing event and we do not want the cost to be prohibitive. If costs are an issue for you, please contact Brian or Cory regarding a scholarship opportunity.

Sleeping Arrangements:

• We will be sleeping in a bunk house where everyone will have their own bed.

• Bring your own bedding (pillows, sleeping bags, blankets, etc.), toiletries, and towels.

What to Expect:

• There will be several sessions each day, along with self-reflection questions for your personal time.

• To allow the opportunity for self-reflection, there will be designated time periods of intentional silence.

• The weekend will have periods of free time for adventure, rest, comradery, or whatever your soul needs.

• This event is designed to be experienced "off the grid". You will be asked to turn off cell phones, smart watches, etc. for the duration of the retreat. Before the event, we will provide an emergency contact number to give to your families and loved ones should they need to reach you.

Additional Information:

• Once we receive your registration and payment, we will follow up with a confirmation and additional details as we get closer to the event.

• Please register early to reserve your spot.

• Groups are welcome! Each man will need  to register individually, but please specify what group you're a part of on the registration form.

• While not required, attendees will get the most out of the retreat by pre-reading John Eldredge's book, Wild at Heart.

• For any questions please contact Cory or Brian.

  • cory.rodeheaver@gmail.com   (217) 298-6373

  • brianvalentini91@outlook.com  (847) 833-6472