08/17/2026
It hasn’t even been a year since I found Camp Nawakwa.
September 5th, 2025, I was 175 miles into attempting to thru-hike the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. I woke up to 35° weather after a rough night of storms. Everything was wet and I just couldn’t get warm. I did, however, move rather swiftly on the trail that day as I cruised 15 miles knowing a hot shower was waiting for me at Camp.
They were having their camp reunion weekend, called Sisterhood, and they took in this stinky, crying hiker.
I got so much more than a shower. I got to sit by the fireplace, cozy meals, sweat treats, and to meet some incredible humans.
My 1 night at camp turned to 2. I took a zero day to relax with the amazing women at the event. I canoed. I lounged. I napped. I laughed a lot. I was taken aback at how quickly I seemed to fall into place with these people I had just met.
When it finally came time to get back on the trail, I immediately voicememoed Haley that I wanted to host an event at Camp Nawakwa. I wanted to share the experience that I just enjoyed so much with as many people as possible. More people needed to feel the magic of this place.
And so, Wildflower Weekend was born. I was going to create an opportunity for others.
I am struggling to put into words just how much it meant to stand in the front of the dining hall and see 75 women looking back at me.
All I can say is, I hope I did those women who took me in last fall justice. I hope that these 75 new friends felt the community and joy I have grown to love so much.
