Explore Our Gatherings
Mindful Hiking Club
A fall hiking club in Ojai where we gather every other week for outdoor exercise, supportive group discussions & mindful practices
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*Winter Season*
Every other Friday 3:30-5:30pm
Jan 24th, Feb 7th & 21st, March 7th, 21st & 28th
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Signup one-by-one or get a bundle for discounted rate & member benefits
Targeted Hiking Workshops
We offer a variety of weekend hiking workshops for teens and adults focused on a targeted wellness topic. These events incorporate a combination of hiking, journaling, group discussions, wellness education and support around healthy coping.
Some examples include:
Wild & Well: An Outdoor wellness group promoting positive growth for Middle School Girls
Self-Love Workshops
for women & girls
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Self-Reflection Workshop
for teens
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Thrive with Pride Workshop
for LGBTQIA+ folks​
Youth Retreats
Overnight adventures for kids to step away from their regular lives for some nature time and reflection. We immerse in the new setting through camping, hiking, outdoor education, connecting with each other, and extended time for group discussions on a variety of pertinent wellness topics.
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Beginners are welcome!
Backpacking and camping gear is available for loan
In the Fall, we travel to Channel Island National Park
In the Spring, we go backpacking in our local backcountry
Thrive X Wiild
Women's Backpacking Retreats
Thrive X Wiild is our unique collaboration between Thrive Wellness Workshop & Wiild Womxnhood, this weekend backpacking retreat will provide a combination of therapeutic elements from Thrive and women's group benefits of Wiild. Participants will be guided through hikes, group discussions, mindfulness practices and experiential activities focused on getting to know themselves & others while experiencing relaxation and play in nature.
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Beginners are welcome!
Backpacking and camping gear is available for loan​
*These happen 1-2 times per year*
Volunteer With Us!
Let's give back to the land by volunteering with Ojai Valley Land Conservancy to help restore and support local trails. These free events are focused on educating ourselves on practices for respecting, protecting and caring for the open spaces in the Ojai Valley.
These are different from other OVLC events because it is designed for youth volunteers and adults as well!
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These happen a few times a year
Always free!