FAQ
Some questions we get a lot of
Who can join an Arise?
Arise is for women ages 18 and up. There are no bunk beds or hot showers. It’s you, the women on your team (8-10 women per team), the group at large, the wilderness and your Creator.
While Arise is designed for women to finish, it is not easy. It is not a retreat where women sit around the fire in a cozy lodge, get manicures, and eat fancy chocolates. NO!!
Women will walk a considerable distance carrying their backpacks. We will struggle together! We will endure together! We will celebrate together! And we will find inspiration for our hearts.
What do I need to bring?
Pack ONLY according to the specific Arise Packing List. We do not want Arise to provide any financial stress or hardship. You will want a good fitting pair of hiking shoes and a comfortable backpack. They do not need to be expensive, just suitable. We encourage women to borrow or share certain equipment and to purchase second hand. Practice setting up and taking down your tent before the weekend.
Jewellery and electronics are not needed on Arise.
You will give up your watch, mobile phone, camera and makeup to provide a distraction free weekend!
I am on a special diet. Is that possible on the weekend?
We try to take your diet into account as far as possible. Please indicate your requirements when you register and update us if details about your diet change.
We would love to take you into account, but please communicate your needs as early as possible.
What is included in the cost?
$250 per person. This cost includes everything that is needed for your Arise experience excluding the items on your pack list. Travel to/from the event location is not included.
Can I bring a group of friends?
Yes!
During the registration process leave us a comment indicating who you are coming with, and we will do our best to place you together on a team. We form teams based on the event size, taking into consideration requests first, then where women live. If your group size is significantly different to the team size on your event, we will combine groups or split as needed to make complete teams.
If you are not coming with anyone specific, no worries! We will assign you a team.
Where exactly do I have to be before the start of the weekend?
You will hear from us at the very last minute. Try to carpool as much as possible!
How can I charge my mobile phone and / or notify home?
You can’t.
We consciously want to set aside time from technology during the weekend. A mobile phone or other electronic devices divert attention from what we want to do.
If the home front needs you for an emergency, they can contact the Arise crew emergency contact for the weekend (you will receive their mobile number just before the weekend).