Ground in the present moment, reconnect with your roots, and recalibrate your vision for 2026.
You lead yourself with intention and show up for others heart-forward. You love big. You value clarity and presence and know the power of your aligned vision.
And you’re craving more — expansive conversations, creative sparks, and deeper connections.
You feel the pull, and know it’s time to reconnect and return home to yourself.
Here’s to a weekend for you —
To give yourself the spaciousness to rest, reflect, and BrEathe.
To hear the wisdom that’s always been within.
Root & Renew is a 3-day, all-inclusive winter retreat designed for those who are ready to slow down, reconnect, and move into the new year with clarity, spaciousness, full-cups, and aligned hearts.
The group is intentionally small, heart-led, and committed to pouring into themselves.
Whether you're cultivating your next chapter, deepening your relationship with yourself, or simply craving space to BE, this is your invitation to unplug and tap-in.
Across the weekend we’ll explore grounding practices, introspective journaling and group conversations, and deep rest to reconnect with your truth and align your internal compass.
Indulge in spa treatment with on-site massages, first-class sauna, hot tub, and acres of undisturbed forest. Simple luxury to allow yourself to relax and sink into the present moment.
Who this is for:
This experience is created for the soulful men and women who:
Lead with their heart
Crave deeper connection — with themselves, nature, and others
Desire a pause from daily rhythms to reflect and recalibrate
Know their vision deserves clarity
Want to kick off 2026 feeling aligned, grounded, and replenished
Come Home to Yourself
And step into the new year rooted down and lit up.
We can't wait to welcome you.
ROOT & RENEW
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Meet your host
Alyson Wakeen
I founded Cambium in 2022, answering a quiet but persistent call to help others rekindle their connection with the natural world. I’ve long been drawn to the rhythms of nature and, with a background in wildlife biology, always felt there was something missing for me in the scientific world of measurable outcomes. It wasn’t until I found myself deep on my own journey of healing that I reconnected with the spirit, pulse, and wisdom of nature — this changed everything for me.
Now, with a blend of scientific insight and deep reverence for the natural world I co-create experiences that open space for grounding, reconnection, and transformation.
Because for me, it’s personal — this work changed my life. Every offering I share comes from a soul-led heartspace and a learner’s mind.
No matter how far we wander, we each have a unique relationship with nature waiting to be rekindled and nourished. Let’s grow together.
I get it, feeling a full-body “yes!” to an experience with people you may not know in a place you’ve never been can be uncomfortable…
And in that stretch between discomfort and ease is where the magic happens. Where new connections bloom. Fear takes a passenger’s seat. And you peel back another layer towards authenticity.
I’ve got your back on this journey — all participants are deeply cared for and supported leading up to and throughout retreats — and I acknowledge your leap of faith! Let’s do this.
FAQ
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Everything you need for a restful weekend. A packing list will be sent prior to the retreat, but generally all you need to bring is clothes and toiletries, we’ve got the rest covered.
2 nights of luxury lodging nestled in the sacred beauty of Hocking Hills
Delicious, nourishing meals prepared with intention and care
Gentle yoga to ground and center
Forest bathing & guided meditation for embodied presence
And more
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Not at all. We’ve got you! All experiences throughout the retreat will be beginner-friendly.
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All meals will be prepared home-made, on-site. If you have dietary restrictions, please note them on the intake form and we will be sure to have plenty of delicious food for everyone to eat.
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Check-in starts at 12pm Friday 1/16 with opening circle beginning at 2pm. On Sunday 1/18 we’ll close the circle by 10am. In between, we’ll indulge in various activities and modalities to ground into our roots and tap-in to alignment. You can expect full days of activities, delicious meals, and plenty of time to rest amidst it all.
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Nope — you know what’s best for yourself. Sometimes there’s resistance before breakthrough, AND you always have the freedom of your “no”.
There’s plenty of space to cozy up and rest or take a walk if you’d rather not do what the group is at that moment.