Summer Backpacking
July 2025

Overview

❂ 3-night wilderness retreat in the Sierras

❂ 1:1 emergent coaching from Spencer

❂ Intentional group process and structure

Tuesday, July 15th, 12pm -
Friday, July 18th, 12pm

Tuolumne Meadows

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Summer Backpacking

Getting off our devices, into community, and in touch with natural beauty is a powerful, essential anti-dote to the chaos of these times.

This July we will gather with Spencer for a journey into the Sierra mountains of California (Tuolumne Meadows) for three nights that will combine light group process, guided meditation, and emergent coaching; wending our way through the forests and granite mountains that rise several hours east of San Francisco.

This trip will be celebratory, sweat-inducing, relaxing, inspiring, and grounding for all who partake. Please see FAQs below for more information. Email to hello@enliven.academy for questions.

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Guides

Spencer Honeyman

Founder / Guide

Spencer is the founder of Enliven Academy and Climate Wisdom Fellowship, a leadership coach, a graduate of Pomona College’s interdisciplinary Environmental Analysis program, and a Certified Integral Facilitator.

Full Bio

Spencer was trained by several master teachers with an emphasis on somatic, experiential transformation, including, among others, Thomas Hubl & Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi. He has over 20 years of practice in Hatha yoga (Shadow Yoga/Scott Blossom) and 15 years in Buddhist meditation (Mahamudra with Daniel P. Brown & Dustin DiPerna) and adult developmental theories.

Outside of work, Spencer can be found making music with friends, hiking the California wildlands with his family, or building something with his hands in the studio.

Investment

$1,000 - $2,500

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FAQs

+  Where will be for this program? How do we get there?

We will be backpacking in the Tuolumne Meadows area of Yosemite National Park. There will be ride shares from the Bay Area heading up this way to meet.

+  How long will we hike each day?

We will plan to hike about 6-8 miles each day with packs, stopping as necessary for recharge and meals. Over the 4 days we will do 15-20 miles total.

+  What if I don't know anyone?

Great! You will meet some awesome, new people.

+  What is the format?

Roughly each day will be:
- Breakfast
- Group circle
- Hike
- Lunch/Rest/Recharge
- Guided Meditation/Movement
- Hike
- Dinner
- Group circle

+  How many people are on the retreat?

Group size will be limited to 6 people.

+  What gear should we bring?

Once you sign up you will be emailed a gear list to make sure to bring for this experience. The basics will include pack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, clothes, headlamp, and sturdy hiking shoes.

+  What about food? Park entrance?

Each person will take care of their own food for the trip. We will send out recommendations for planning food along with gear. Participants will cover the cost of of their own park entrance ($35), splitting as they see fit across the ride share.