Wild at Heart Basic in the North Woods 

Sign up to attend Wild at Heart Boot Camp Basic in northern Minnesota.  Wild at Heart Boot Camp Basic isn't just another men's retreat.  That's the last thing anybody needs. The reason most messages for men ultimately fail is simple: they ignore what is deep and true to a man's heart and try to shape him up through various forms of pressure.  

Not this. This weekend is an honest, no-BS trek into the deep passions and desires of a man's heart, the healing of the wounds he's taken in this battle, the realm of fatherhood and sex, and God and calling—life as it was meant to be lived. 

Through the sessions, times of quiet reflection, movies, adventures, and downtime, you will discover something profound about the heart of God and the heart he gave you as a man. Those who come say it is one of the greatest weekends of their entire life. 

Attendees will get the most out of Boot Camp Basic by reading John's book, Wild at Heart.

When: 

• Thursday, May 16th (5 pm) - Sunday, May 19th (noon departure)

• Check-in between 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Thursday. The event will end around noon on Sunday

Where:

• Riverbend Farm

• 65328 County Rd 235, Effie, MN 56639

• ~4-hour drive from Minneapolis area

Cost: 

• $300

• Payment Method: Venmo Austin at @Austin-Schmitt-6 or Apple Pay at 612-269-5539 

• *Note: Your Registration is not final until payment has been received

• Non-refundable within 30 days of the event.

• Price includes all food (dinner on 5/16 through lunch on 5/19), snacks, lodging, and all event materials. 

  • Price 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 one of us regarding a scholarship opportunity

Sleeping Arrangements:

• We will have two houses, a Yurt, and multiple RVs. However, we are in northern MN, and if you have any interest in sleeping under the stars, feel free to bring a tent

• Room assignments will be random unless you specify preferred roommates on the sign-up sheet; we will try to accommodate roommate requests best

• 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 several designated time periods of mandatory silence

• The weekend will have periods of free time for adventure, rest, comradery, or whatever your soul needs, including shooting, bonfires, lawn games, canoe/kayaks, sauna, hiking/exploring

• Feel free to bring anything else that you may want. Pistols, bows, extra snacks, games, etc. 

• This event is designed to be experienced "off the grid;" it is mandatory that you unplug and only use cell phones in emergencies. Feel free to give our numbers to loved ones if they need to reach you.

• There will be a contact number for emergencies: Skip - 612-770-1314 and Austin - 612-269-5539

Groups are welcome.  On sign-up sheet please specify what group you're a part of.

For questions, please contact Skip or Austin.