The Rewilding Summit

Imagine stepping away from the relentless pace of digital life and into a world where the Earth becomes your teacher, guide, and home once again. The Rewilding Summit, held at the serene Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, MA, offers exactly this invitation: a three-day spiritual retreat that reconnects you with the ecological wisdom your ancestors knew by heart. As technological acceleration reshapes how we live, work, and relate to the world, this transformative gathering asks a radical question—How do we remain grounded in nature's knowing while adapting to our rapidly changing world?

This is not a typical wellness retreat. The Rewilding Summit assembles leading voices from the global rewilding and nature connection movement—including Jon Young (author of What the Robin Knows), Woniya Thibeault (survivalist and first woman to win Alone), Daniel Vitalis (host of Rewild Yourself podcast), and Leah Penniman (founder of Soul Fire Farm and author of Farming While Black)—to guide you toward remembering what you've always known: that nature holds you, teaches you, and nourishes you. Through keynotes, deep-dive workshops, storytelling, and hands-on skill-building in foraging and traditional crafts, you'll discover how relationship with the Earth and genuine human connection restore your sense of guidance, joy, resilience, and belonging.

This retreat is for seekers ready to rewild their lives—to step outside the trance of modern convenience and reclaim their wild, indigenous knowing.

What to Expect

Over three days, you'll journey through an artfully woven program that honors both intellectual inquiry and embodied practice. Mornings may begin with keynotes that frame the philosophy and urgency of rewilding in the 21st century. The days unfold through specialized workshops where you'll learn practical skills—foraging native plants, crafting arrows, reading animal behavior—while evening gatherings invite storytelling and communal reflection. The atmosphere is contemplative yet alive with possibility; you're surrounded by people who sense that healing ourselves means healing our relationship with the living Earth.

By the end, you'll carry home not just knowledge but a restored sense of kinship with nature, practical tools for deepening that connection, and a community of fellow rewilders committed to rooting modern life in ecological wisdom.

Venue & Logistics

The Rewilding Summit takes place at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, a sanctuary nestled in the Berkshires known for its commitment to holistic learning and transformative retreats. The event runs Thursday, November 5, 2026 (and continues through the weekend). Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing suitable for outdoor exploration and workshops. Kripalu welcomes all bodies and abilities; contact the venue directly for specific accessibility accommodations.