Glacier National Park Retreats

September 17-22, 2026

Support and education via the Reciprocity Rx Foundations Program.

Healing with the land through environmental stewardship.

Mindful hiking through a diverse and breathtaking landscape.

Guided self-discovery activities to help you reconnect with yourself.

Adventures to help you remember what you’re capable of.

Making memories with friends who feel like family.

📍We acknowledge that the area known as Glacier National Park and its surrounding areas are the ancestral land and historical territory of the Blackfeet, Salish, Pend d’Oreille, and Kootenai people. Curious about the history of the land where you work, live, and play? Native Land is a great starting point for additional research.

Thank you Class of 2025!

The Reciprocity Rx Pathfinders retreat is designed to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the rugged Montana wilderness. By combining environmental stewardship, self-discovery, and the serenity of nature, you can look forward to a truly immersive experience in the wilderness.

Healing With The Land: During the retreat, participants will be introduced to our environmental stewardship project focused conserving the natural resources in Glacier National Park. Led by experienced guides and environmental experts from Glacier Institute and Glacier National Park, participants will engage in a conservation project, working together to protect and preserve this wonderful landscape. This impactful endeavor not only contributes to the conservation of the environment but also fosters a sense of responsibility and connection to the land.

Meals Included: Throughout the retreat, guests can look forward to delicious and nourishing meals. Our partners at the Glacier Institute have created a menu that not only satisfies the taste buds but also supports the principles of sustainable and mindful eating. Meals will be enjoyed in a communal setting, fostering a sense of community and shared appreciation for wholesome, healthful food.

Accommodations Included: As the day's activities wind down, participants will have the opportunity to return to The Glacier Park Field Camp, a National Park Service facility operated by the Glacier Institute, is located just inside the West Glacier entrance of Glacier National Park on a bluff overlooking the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Field Camp has five cabins for student housing, a community kitchen where the chef will prepare our meals, an energy efficient bathhouse with hot showers, a classroom and the Morris Brown Myerowitz Memorial Library, that contains a myriad of educational materials on the Crown of the Continent ecosystem.

Self-Discovery Workshops: By the time we meet in Montana, you’ll be well-versed in our methodology. The retreat offers a series of self-discovery workshops designed to enhance personal growth and well-being. Sydney and Barry Williams will guide participants through activities such as meditation, journaling, and group discussions. These workshops will encourage self-reflection, mindfulness, and the development of strategies for achieving balance and harmony in daily life.

This Reciprocity Rx Glacier National Park Retreat aims to leave participants with a sense of rejuvenation, a deeper connection to the environment, and newfound insights into their own well-being. It's a holistic journey that combines the beauty of nature, the joy of community, and the fulfillment that comes from contributing to the preservation of our natural wonders.

Community Testimonials

  • In Glacier, I arrived. In the present moment, in the beauty of its wilderness, and in the company of fellow humans who warmed my soul. Glacier was my summit after a long, arduous journey - the trailhead a chasm of darkness in the midst of divorce and other trauma. Every step in Glacier reminded me how far I've come and how much I've healed since then, guided by several Hiking My Feelings retreats along the way - through the deserts, the forests, and now the mountains. The mountains witnessed us as we explored their gorgeous valleys, meadows, lakes, and forests. We shared vulnerable stories, laughed into the night, cried tears of joy and heartache, and hiked trails that were both breathtaking and life-changing. Life-affirming. This retreat affirmed that I am doing the work - that I am on the right path, that I am worthy of self-love, that I am worthy of healing. If you feel nature calling to you - if you have a deep longing to heal and reconnect with the parts of yourself buried beneath layers of limiting beliefs, anxiety, and pain - please, listen. After many years of ignoring that voice, I finally listened. It led me to Hiking My Feelings, and it has changed my life. It has given me the language and tools for a healing journey that once felt out of reach, and it has deepened my connection to both my inner self and the land. Now, I have the confidence - the knowing - that I can hike any hike, no matter how difficult or dark, and find my way to the summit.

    Gabby, Class of 2025

  • At the time that I signed up for the Glacier National Park retreat I knew I was craving: connection, doing something of my own, & visiting a place I was nervous to visit alone. I had no idea what my life would look like in 8 months from signing up, but I knew I wanted to be there. It was comforting to know this was waiting for me as I navigated grief and emotional transformation throughout the year. It is such a unique community experience to meet with a container of people virtually on a monthly basis leading up to a trip. Some friendships were made before even arriving, and there was so much space for connection on the trail, in the water, in the van, and in the cabins. Together we got to prove our bodies can carry us, our emotions are safe to be shown, and we all have an inner child just waiting to come out to play. In some ways it is a soft place to land, and in other ways it is often a mirror showing you where you need to look more closely. Sydney and Barry bring such a wonderful balance of education, movement, and reflection - it never feels like too much of any one aspect, and I’m so grateful these programs exist!

    Suzanne F, Class of 2025

  • I signed up for the retreat during a challenging time in my marriage, hoping it would be a way to prioritize myself. In the monthly calls, I felt supported and cared for. It was refreshing to be among a group of women who showed up with such authenticity and vulnerability. When we finally met in person, I was greeted not by strangers, but by friends. Over the days that followed, we shared laughter and tears, stood in awe of breathtaking views, and found renewal in glacial lakes. Initially, I worried whether I was the right age for the retreat. What I discovered was the beauty of four decades of women supporting one another - each offering insight and perspective from her own stage of life. If you’re considering this retreat, do it. If you’re going through a life transition or struggle - this is for you. If your life feels calm - this is for you. Whatever brings you here, you’ll leave feeling seen, open, and more present in your own life.

    Rhiannon, Class of 2025

  • Leaving the noise of suburbia behind, I saw the Glacier National Park sign, and I took it all in. Calm, peaceful, seen, heard, safe, vulnerable, reassured, inspired, accepted - these are all things I felt at the Glacier retreat. The participants and staff, the accommodations, the hikes, the views, the talks, the friendships made, the partnership between Hiking My Feelings and the Glacier Institute was nothing short of extraordinary. If you’re looking for something or some place to help you feel ‘whole’ again or you just need to vent and not be judged, look no further. This program will make you look inward to face your fears and also to see your triumphs by using nature to help heal you along the way. Nature is a very powerful remedy to help ground us when things seem uncertain. I cannot recommend Hiking My Feelings enough! Through this program I have learned that water, calms my nerves. The majestic mountains, make me feel free, untethered, and empowered. The trees swaying in the wind, make me feel sturdy and strong. The trails, help me to feel grounded and in control. The monthly calls we had up until the retreat were incredibly beneficial! It made meeting everyone in person much less stressful. If you’re trying to reconnect with yourself, connect with others or connect with nature, why not give this program a try!

    Cindy, Class of 2025

Registration: $2,499

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What’s Included?

  • This retreat includes the Reciprocity Rx Foundations Program.

    Limited to 12 participants, this format runs March-October and includes the full program, a retreat in Glacier National Park, and post-retreat integration support.

    • This cohort meets with the Class of 2026 for the live workshops and has an additional monthly meeting for discussion and support, creating an intimate atmosphere for deep healing and community building in advance of our in-person retreat in September.

      • Reciprocity Rx Foundations: Includes three meetings per month - one live teaching to review curriculum, one for community and connection, one to help you prepare for outdoor adventures. Full access to the Curriculum + Community space via the Reciprocity Rx Collective - our private, ad-free, algorithm-free social network, hosted on Mighty Networks.

      • Retreat in Glacier National Park, September 17-22, 2026: program registration includes a retreat in Glacier National Park, the perfect opportunity to put the work we’ve been doing all year into practice! Accommodations, meals, and all programming included - all you gotta do is get there!

      • PLUS Access to bonus modules, resources, and activities from our Blaze Your Own Trail to Self-Love program as well!

    This isn’t a diet plan or fitness regimen, this is soul work.

  • Your registration includes pickup from FCA - Glacier International Airport in Kalispell. We can also provide train pickups if you choose that route. There is an Amtrak station in West Glacier and in Whitefish.

    We advise participants to arrive in the Kalispell area before 3pm on Thursday, and to plan to depart any time after noon on Tuesday.

  • Your registration includes park entry and transportation within the park from the Glacier Institute to our hikes, stewardship projects, and workshops.

  • Your retreat registration includes four nights at the Glacier Institute Field Camp, located just inside the West entrance to Glacier National Park.

    Participant Cabins: The Glacier Institute cabins are basic, hostel-style cabins with 5 single beds, bedside lights, and electrical outlets. Based on custom group size, participants may have to share a cabin with up to 4 other people, cabins are separated by gender. Couples may be paired up in the event there is ample space. Glacier Institute provides a bottom sheet for your bed as well as a pillow and pillow case, but please bring a warm sleeping bag. Sleeping bags are available to rent for $15 per participant. Be sure to bring a flashlight or headlamp for night trips to the bathroom as it is a short, level walk away.

    Showers + Restrooms: A short walk away from the cabins (less than a minute), hot showers, flush toilets and running, potable water makes your stay extra comfortable. The rooms in the bath house are private, spacious, and sparkling clean!

  • We’ll take care of breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the following schedule:

    THURSDAY: Dinner
    FRIDAY: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    SATURDAY: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    SUNDAY: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    MONDAY: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    TUESDAY: Breakfast

    Feel free to bring your own snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, etc. There is room on the campus for you to store any personal food items.

  • We’ll be enjoying different trails in Glacier National Park during this event with our guides from The Glacier Institute, and we will send a detailed itinerary when we get closer to the event.

    Physical Requirements: the most difficult hike we are doing on this trip is ~8 miles of the Highline Trail (from Logan Pass to Haystack). Other hikes include Avalanche Lake (~6 miles, 784 feet of elevation gain) and Hidden Lake Overlook (~3 miles, 551 feet of elevation gain).

    We will also be supporting a stewardship project with Glacier National Park, which involves being on your feet for most of the day. Specific job requirements will vary by project but typically include removing invasive species, picking up trash, etc.

  • The research is clear, spending time in nature is beneficial for the body, mind, and spirit. On our guided hikes, you will learn techniques to turn any outdoor activity into a mindful experience. Experience the healing power of nature via guided self-discovery activities all weekend long on and off the trail. Participants will be provided with a small journal to take notes in as they hike, and we infuse self-reflection into all aspects of the event.

  • Through guided workshops throughout the event, participants can look forward to disconnection from every day life to facilitate a deep reconnection with themselves, each other, and the landscapes of Glacier National Park.

  • While our healing journeys are deeply personal and unique to our lived experiences, we all have at least one thing in common: we’ve survived everything life has dealt our way so far. Healing in community reminds us that we are never alone in what we’ve experienced and that together, we rise.

  • We’re providing everything you need for the stewardship project.

  • Turn your pain into purpose. Part inspirational memoir, part practical guide, Hiking Your Feelings offers a toolkit to unpack your “trauma pack” and step into the best version of yourself.

    Join wellness advocate and wilderness guide Sydney Williams as she shares her healing journey from eating and drinking her feelings to hiking her feelings. When Sydney unexpectedly found herself diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, while grappling with grief and unresolved trauma built up over a decade, she set out on a quest to turn her pain into power. Two hikes across Catalina Island and eighty miles later, she learned to disconnect from distractions and reconnect with herself, all through the power of nature. Now, she’s encouraging others to get outside and blaze their own trail to self-love, turning buried traumas into healthy coping mechanisms. With affirmations, prompts, and reflection exercises throughout—all presented from Sydney’s supportive and self-effacing perspective—Hiking Your Feelings offers a toolkit to unpack your “trauma pack” and step into the best version of yourself.

    INSPIRATIONAL & INSIGHTFUL: Follow Sydney as she reflects on her own journey from buried traumas and poor body image to acceptance, healthy coping mechanisms, and self-love.

    RELATABLE & UNIVERSAL: Touches on themes and problems that many struggle with, including grief and loss, sexual assault, poor body image, career stress, and the stigma of diabetes, all presented from Sydney’s supportive and self-effacing perspective.

    HEALING POWER OF NATURE: Discover how getting outside—even just for a walk around the block—can help you tune into your body better.

    HIKE YOUR OWN HIKE: Learn to love yourself as you are now. Go from eating, drinking, working, or spending your feelings to hiking your feelings.

    UNPACK YOUR TRAUMA PACK: Identify new activities and rituals that will allow you to choose love over fear and lift the invisible weight from your shoulders.

    PROMPTS, ACTIVITIES & EXERCISES: Apply the lessons Sydney has learned to your own life, through thoughtful tasks at the end of each chapter.

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Strengthening Connections to the Natural World Through Guided Hikes and Education Programs in Glacier National Park

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