DECEPTION PASS NATURE RETREAT
Reconnect with nature, slow down and build meaningful community.
May 15–17, 2026
A 3-Day Nature Immersion Retreat in the Pacific Northwest
Yoga • Wilderness Skills • Nourishing Meals • Live Music • Community
Step away from daily life and reconnect with nature during a restorative weekend surrounded by forest, ocean, and community.
This retreat blends movement, outdoor adventure, and meaningful connection to help you reset your nervous system, recharge your body, and return home grounded and energized.
Limited participant spots … BOOK Now!
Experience
This retreat is designed to balance deep rest, movement, and time in the outdoors.
Over three days you will experience:
Nourishing Meals
Food for your soul, prepared on-site by Wilde Roots Provisions, to support energy, recovery, and well-being.
Daily Yoga & Meditation
Yoga flow practices designed to awaken the body and calm the mind.
Wilderness Skills Workshop
Hands-on learning in outdoor awareness, safety, and practical wilderness knowledge.
Hiking Adventures
Explore forest trails, coastal cliffs, and hidden beaches.
Cold Plunge & Sauna
Optional cold water immersion in the pristine waters of Cornet Bay.
Live Music
Enjoy live acoustic music sessions that bring the group together through rhythm, atmosphere, and shared experience.
Evening Fires
Gather around the fire under the stars for relaxed conversation, storytelling, and connection.
Pricing
All-inclusive weekend includes accommodations, meals & all experiences listed above. All activities are optional - we strive to create a respectful, welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds and experience levels. Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from Deception Pass.
$495 per person
Deposit to reserve your spot: $300, Remaining balance due 30 days before the retreat.
We believe time in nature, meaningful community, and skill-building should be accessible. A limited number of reduced-rate spots are available for Young Adults (ages 20–25) who feel called to this experience but may not currently have the financial means. This is not limited to college students - it’s open to anyone navigating their own path - those studying at university, working to learn a trade, or recent grads putting significant time & energy into job applications. Send us a message if this applies to you!
If you would like to help us make this experience accessible for young adults, through a full or partial scholarship, you can donate here. Your contribution directly supports Young Adult Access Rate spots, allowing more people to attend who may not otherwise have the means.
Late Check-Out Option
Guests are welcome to stay an additional night after the retreat ends for a relaxed departure.
This optional late check-out stay is available at no extra charge and allows guests to:
Pack up at a relaxed pace
Enjoy the forest & bay one final evening
Depart Monday morning
Retreat Meals are provided by Wilde Roots Provisions Friday Evening through Sunday Brunch. If you’re planning to spend an extra night, reminder to bring meals & drinks for the remainder of your stay.
Accommodations
Guests will stay at a peaceful forest retreat facility near Cornet Bay.
Community Bunkhouse Options
Simple and comfortable shared sleeping accommodations. Bring linens or a sleeping bag; mattresses are provided on the bunks. Facility has restrooms with showers.
Camping Options
Tent Sites: Bring your own tent & sleeping bag and sleep beneath the trees near the retreat center.
Camper Van Sites are also available, if your ‘tent’ has wheels!
All participants have access to shared bathrooms with showers, gathering spaces, and outdoor fire areas. If you have any questions on lodging, please contact us!
Why Deception Pass?
The retreat takes place inside one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. Spend a weekend in Washington’s most visited state park and one of the region’s most remarkable coastal landscapes. Through guided practices and shared time outdoors, guests will slow down, deepen awareness, and reconnect with the living world around them.
Towering evergreen forests, rugged cliffs, and powerful ocean tides create a unique environment for restoration and exploration.
Guests will stay at Cornet Bay Retreat Center, with direct access to:
Forest hiking trails
Quiet coastal waters
Hidden beaches
Scenic viewpoints
Nestled between Fidalgo Island and Whidbey Island, Cornet Bay at Deception Pass is located in one of the most powerful landscapes in the PNW. Ancient forest meets tidal currents, opening opportunities to hike or paddle board, relax by the campfire, enjoy live music and deeply connect with Mother Nature, each other, and ourselves.
Despite feeling remote and immersed in nature, the location is easily accessible from several regional cities, approximately:
1.5–2 hours from Seattle
1 hour from Bellingham
30 minutes from Anacortes
This balance of accessibility and natural beauty makes it an ideal place to step away from daily life while still being within reach of major communities in Washington.
Bring Your Toys
The retreat center includes open outdoor recreation spaces, so guests are encouraged to bring gear for extra adventure and play during free time. Whether you want to explore the surrounding forest, enjoy the water, or relax with casual games, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the landscape around the retreat.
Paddle Boarding & Kayaking
The retreat is located on Cornet Bay, offering calm water access for exploring the shoreline. Guests are welcome to bring Paddle boards, Kayaks & Life jackets / personal flotation devices. Guests can enjoy time on the water and explore the coastal surroundings of Cornet Bay.
Outdoor Games
The facility includes space for casual recreation such as Volleyball, Basketball & Horseshoes. These areas are available throughout the retreat for pickup games & relaxed group activities.
Mountain Biking
Bring your mountain bike and helmet if you'd like to explore nearby trails on Hoypus Hilll during free time.
Don’t worry, we made you a simple packing checklist!
Retreat Community
This retreat combines the physical awareness, breath control, and mindfulness of yoga with practical outdoor skills. The result is a retreat experience that prepares guests both physically and mentally for time in the outdoors.
Whether you’re a Hiker, a Yoga Practitioner, an Outdoor Beginner or Enthusiast, or Wellness-Focused Individual, this retreat is for YOU!
Click here to read about the many ways Yoga & Wilderness Awareness complement each other!
Meet the Team
This retreat is supported by a dedicated team of instructors, facilitators, and organizers who share a passion for wellness, outdoor learning, nourishing food, and meaningful community. Together, the team creates an environment where participants can relax, explore, and reconnect with nature and each other.
Each person brings unique experience in their field, helping shape a retreat that blends movement, outdoor adventure, good food, music, and connection.
This is just a preview! Visit the full Spring Retreat Team page to learn more about each WMC Team Member!
Kira Seiffert — Wild Mountain Connection
Retreat Host • Yoga Instructor • Massage Therapist
Kira is a licensed massage therapist and yoga instructor with a passion for helping people reconnect with their bodies and the natural world. Her work focuses on creating supportive environments where movement, rest, and time outdoors can help people restore balance and vitality.
Kira guides the overall retreat experience, including yoga sessions, community gatherings, and the rhythm of the weekend.
Hannah Dutton — Wilde Roots Provisions
Retreat Chef • Food For Your Soul
Hannah is the chef and founder of Wilde Roots Provisions, a Pacific Northwest culinary project focused on seasonal ingredients, nourishing meals, and communal food experiences.
Throughout the retreat, Hannah prepares fresh, hearty meals designed to support full days of movement and exploration. Her cooking emphasizes locally sourced ingredients, vibrant flavors, and shared dining experiences that bring people together.
Learn more about Wilde Roots Provisions or on Instagram
Matt Palubinskas — Wilderness Skills Instructor
Wilderness Safety & First Response Education
Matty leads hands-on workshops focused on outdoor awareness, safety, and practical wilderness skills. These sessions help participants feel more confident and connected while exploring forest and coastal environments.
Participants will learn useful knowledge that deepens their relationship with nature while supporting safe and enjoyable outdoor adventures.
More about Matty on the Team Member Spotlight!
Rob Marshall — Resilient Belonging
Nature-Based Human Development Guide
Rob helps people rediscover a deep sense of belonging — to themselves, to each other, and to the living world. His work weaves together nature-based experiences, storytelling, and practices that cultivate resilience, emotional wholeness, and authentic self-discovery.
Tracking Emotion and Soul - through poetry, imagination, storytelling and encounters with wild beings. Rob aims to evoke in you a deeper sense of connection, indoors and out, as well as a more vibrant knowledge of how Nature mirrors and supports us.
Read more about Rob on our full Retreat Team Page & explore services on Resilient Belonging
Daniela Marie — Singer / Songwriter
Live Music
Music plays an important role in bringing people together and creating memorable experiences.
Our musician helps create a warm, welcoming atmosphere where participants can unwind, connect, and enjoy shared moments of creativity and community.
* The Wild Mountain Connection team is celebrating that our musician will be having a birthday over the retreat weekend! Our gift to you for Daniela’s birthday… use code SOULSONG when applying your retreat payment, and receive $20 off registration!
Gracia holds a calm, welcoming space where healing can unfold naturally and without pressure. Drawing from years of experience in Eastern medicine, she offers individualized care that supports balance, regulation, and overall well-being.
Her work helps participants soften, reset, and feel more connected to themselves—physically, emotionally, and energetically.
Learn more about Gracia on our full Retreat Team Page & Thrive / Coalesce
Meet the Full Team
To learn more about the contributors who make this retreat possible, visit the full Spring Retreat Team page!