Welcome to the Center for Awakening Wildness

Discover your Wildness

"This was more powerful and emotional than I was prepared for--in a good way. I really want others to engage in this work. It is beyond special." ---Writing the Wild Within Retreat Participant, Summer 2026

For those who seek to transform their lives through their relationship with nature, The Center for Awakening Wildness offers workshops, retreats, speaking engagements, and private coaching.

Reach out with your inquiries for corporate and private events and partnerships: Christy at awakeningwildness@gmail.com.

Registration is open! See below!

Retreats & Events

Writing the Wild Within

For writers, journalers, soul seekers, and nature lovers, Writing the Wild Within connects your inner wildness with nature’s offerings. Through learning to listen to our inner voice, as well as to the many languages and ways that nature is speaking to us, we will awaken the raw and untamed messages of our souls. Using writing as a conduit, we will hear the lessons that are meant for us—the ones our souls want us to know.

"I feel like I can finally hear myself think." --Summer 2026 Retreat Participant

100% of 2026 participants highly recommend this retreat.

June 28, 2026--More dates coming soon

11:30-4:00 PM

Hudson Gardens

Littleton, CO

$149 Early Bird through June 1

$165 Regular Registration

Taught by Christy McConnell and Amanda Bucher

Writing Retreat Information & Registration

Sharing Nature: A Family Experience

Children learn to connect with nature by observing cues from role models and caregivers. Enjoy an afternoon bonding with each other and with nature as you practice new ways of learning in the outdoors. All ages welcome but geared toward ages 7 and up.

TBD

$99 per caregiver/child pair ($45 to add one additional child or caregiver).

Taught by Christy McConnell and Jackson Moroye

Family Workshop Information

Women and the Wild

Where is your wildness? How does it live within you? Through playful introspection, connect with like-minded others and find new ways to deepen your relationship with nature and yourself. Reawaken your wildness and let it guide you toward your authentic path in life. Join us in Evergreen, Colorado to feed the resident deer, greet the white buffalo, and witness the changing aspen leaves. Space is limited.

September 11, 2026

11:45-4:00PM

The Barn

Evergreen, Colorado

$159 Early Bird Registration through August 8

$175 Regular Registration August 9-September 11

Women and the Wild Info & Registration