About Us

Rooted Wild + Wildmind Retreats provides nature-based recreation therapy, mindfulness programs, and experiential healing retreats designed to support individuals living with chronic pain, stress, and emotional disconnection.

Founded by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist – Behavioral Health, Katie Winkles, our mission is to reconnect people with their inner and outer landscapes through evidence-based, trauma-informed, and nature-centered healing practices.

We offer a blend of retreats, virtual programs, and digital wellness tools that promote resilience, presence, and holistic well-being for every stage of the healing journey. 🌿

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🌿 Core Values

1. Connection

We believe that true healing begins with connection — to ourselves, to others, and to the natural world.
Through mindful recreation and nature-centered experiences, we help individuals rediscover the deep bonds that sustain resilience and growth.

2. Presence

We cultivate mindful presence — the art of slowing down, noticing, and fully experiencing each moment.
Presence is the foundation of healing, and we honor it as a sacred part of every journey.

3. Nature as Healer

We trust in the inherent wisdom of nature as a catalyst for emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
Our programs are rooted in the belief that immersion in natural landscapes offers a path back to wholeness.

4. Holistic Healing

We honor the whole person — mind, body, spirit, and story.
Our approach integrates evidence-based therapeutic recreation with mindful practices to create layered, compassionate healing experiences.

5. Empowerment Through Recreation

We believe that healing is not passive — it’s active, creative, and empowering.
Through recreation therapy and experiential learning, we equip individuals with tools to nurture self-efficacy, joy, and sustainable growth.

6. Accessibility and Inclusivity

Healing spaces should be open and welcoming to all.
We are committed to creating environments that are trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and accessible, meeting each person where they are.

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"Rooted in Connection. Nourished by Nature. Guided by Presence."

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Our mission is to reconnect individuals with their inner and outer landscapes, empowering self-efficacy, emotional regulation, and holistic well-being through nature-centered, trauma-informed interventions.

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