Winter Workshop
Inner Warmth, Outer Well-being
February 26-28, 2027
How do we cultivate resilience, health, and happiness during the winter months?
Join us for a unique retreat that connects nature with the practice of personal and community health. Together with a welcoming network of community members, educators, and health advocates, we will explore ways to find inner warmth and outer well-being during our Winter Workshop.
Presentations will fall into one of the following 4 strands:
- Health & Wellness: Explore nature-based practices that foster mental, physical, and community well-being.
- Youth Voice: Hear fresh perspectives and innovative ideas presented by inspiring youth, college leaders and recent graduates.
- Outdoor Recreation: Step outside, move, and recharge through guided winter outdoor activities.
- Natural History & Science: Discover winter ecology, local natural history, and the science behind the nature-health connection.
Register before December 1st for a 10% discount!
2027 Winter Workshop Schedule and Activities Coming Soon
Registration: Closes Jan 26
Two Options for Registration:
1) Complete Package - Ideal for those who want a weekend retreat away!
- Member Rate: $200 (Be sure to log in for the member rate!)
- Non-Member Rate: $250
- Student Rate: $160
Includes:
- Lodging for Friday and Saturday in the Upham Woods Cabins
- You can upgrade to a private dorm room for $90 per night.
- Dinner on Friday and Saturday
- Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
- Saturday Lunch
- You can add Sunday lunch for an additional $10
OR
2) Workshop-Only - Ideal for those who can commute or who can't attend all days.
- Member Rate: $125 (Be sure to log in for the member rate!)
- Non-Member Rate: $175
Includes:
- Workshop sessions Saturday and Sunday
- Saturday lunch
You can customize your choices with these
Workshop-only Add-ons :
- Lodging - $30/night (Available for Friday and Saturday)
- Dinner - $12/meal (Available for Friday and Saturday)
- Breakfast - $9/meal (Available for Saturday and Sunday)
- Sunday Lunch - $10
If you choose "Complete Package" registration option, you do not need to select most add-on items as they are already included in Complete Package registration. The two things you might want to add are a private dorm room and Sunday Lunch.
Location: Upham Woods
Upham Woods is a residential, year-round, outdoor learning center for youth and adults, operating under the Natural Resources Institute of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension. We offer environmental education and outdoor recreation programs, 4-H and other youth camps, professional development workshops, and conferences and retreats. Through our programs, we aim to ignite curiosity, cultivate leadership, and create a lasting impact on the natural world and the communities we serve.
Address: N194 County Rd. N, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Propose a Session: Due Dec. 18
Propose a session that aligns with one of our 4 strands:
- Health & Wellness: Explore nature-based practices that foster mental, physical, and community well-being.
- Youth Voice: Hear fresh perspectives and innovative ideas presented by inspiring youth, college leaders and recent graduates.
- Outdoor Recreation: Step outside, move, and recharge through guided winter outdoor activities.
- Natural History & Science: Discover winter ecology, local natural history, and the science behind the nature-health connection.
We will strive to review proposals and send responses by Jan 10, 2027.