Renewal in the Wilderness










"For me, each of the experiences went beyond anything I could have done on my own. I'm someone who does connect with the outside and the wilderness in ways that renew me and feed me and energize me. But the combination of the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional experiences really forced me to look at things in an entirely different way. I could stay [out here in the wilderness] another week because I still have a lot of work to do! (laughing) It was life-altering for me."
~ Susan Turner

 

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Calendar

canoeing the Apostle Islands in Wisconsin

Renewal in the Wilderness leads canoe and sea kayaking trips, as well as other expeditions in nature throughout the year. Founder John Lionberger also speaks regularly at groups and gatherings throughout the U.S.

2010

  • February
     Winter Retreat in Boulder Junction, WI
    2/10-2/14

    Chicagoing, ABC-7 Chicago
    Featured guest
    2/28, 11:00 am (CST)
  • Alaska kayaking trip
    April
     Lake Powell, UT, Sea Kayaking Trip
    4/18-4/24
  • May
    Kishwaukee River Canoe Trip
    5/22
  • June
     Kishwaukee River Canoe Trip
    6/5

    Wisconsin River Canoe Trip
    6/18-20
  • July
    Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska Sea Kayaking Trip
    7/11-7/15

    Parent-Child Canoe Trip, Wisconsin River
    7/30-8/1
  • August
    Apostle Islands, WI, Sea Kayaking Trip
    8/27-9/1
  • September
    Boundary Waters in Minnesota Canoe Trip
     9/4-9/9

    Sea Kayaking in Crete, Greece
    9/27-10/4
  • John Lioberger and friend
    October
    Kishwaukee River Canoe Trip
    10/16

    Wisconsin River Canoe Trip
    10/22-10/24

2009

  • March
     Rio Grande, TX, Canoe Trip
    3/8-3/14

    Rotary Club of Deerfield
    648 Deerfield Road, Deerfield, IL
    3/19, Thursday, noon

    Women's Resource Fair
    The WRF brings together companies whose products or services improve women's lives. Proceeds go to Gilda's Club, named after Gilda Radner (one of the original cast members of Saturday Night Live) who died of ovarian cancer.
    Unitarian Church, 1330 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL
    3/20-3/21
    3/21, Saturday, 12:45 - 1:30 pm: "Finding God (and Yourself) in Nature" presentation by John Lionberger

    First United Church of Oak Park
    848 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
    3/22, Sunday, 9:30 am
  • April
     Lake Powell, UT, Sea Kayaking Trip
    4/19-4/25
  • May
    North Shore Women's Conference
    Sponsored by 17 area Chambers of Commerce
    Holiday Inn North Shore/Skokie Banquet & Conference Center
    5300 W. Touhy Avenue, Skokie, IL
    5/15, Friday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Kishwaukee River Canoe Trip
    5/23
  • June
     Kishwaukee River Canoe Trip
    6/6

    Skokie Lagoon Kayaking Field Trip
    Register for this custom trip through Infinity Foundation of Highland Park. These beautiful lagoons hold an astonishing array of wildlife, and are excellent for "gliding and watching".
    6/14, Sunday, 12:30 - 5:30 pm

    Wisconsin River Canoe Trip
    6/19-21

    General Synod Meeting, United Church of Christ
    DeVos Center, 303 Monroe Avenue NW. Grand Rapids, MI
    6/26-6/29
John Lioberger and friend
  • August
    Apostle Islands, WI, Sea Kayaking Trip
    8/28-9/2
  • September
    Boundary Waters Canoe Trip
     9/6-9/12

    Kishwaukee River Canoe Trip
    9/19
  • October
    Kishwaukee River Canoe Trip
    10/10

    Wisconsin River Canoe Trip
    10/23-10/25

2008

  • May
    Kishwaukee River Canoe Trip
    5/24
  • July
    Wisconsin River Canoe Trip
    7/11-7/13

    Singles Canoe Trip on Wisconsin River
    7/18-7/20

    Kishwaukee River Canoe Trip
    7/26
  • August
    Kayaking/Spiritual Adventure on the Skokie Lagoons
    8/17, Sunday, 12:30 - 5:30 pm
    with Infinity Foundation
    Register by contacting them directly at 847.831.8828
    or click here to email Infinity.

    Apostle Islands, WI, Sea Kayaking Trip
    8/23-8/28
  • September
    Boundary Waters Canoe Trip
    9/6-9/13

    Kishwaukee River Canoe Trip
    9/20
  • October
    Kishwaukee River Canoe Trip
    10/11

    Wisconsin River Canoe Trip
    10/17-10/19

2007

  • June
    Talk, Book Signing and Kick Off Party
    6/3, Sunday, 3:00 pm
    with Reverend Stephanie Perdew
    First Congregational Church of Wilmette
    1125 Wilmette Avenue, Winnetka

    Talk and Book Signing
    6/13, Wednesday, 7:00 pm
    The Bookstall at Chestnut Court
    811 Elm Street, Winnetka

    Wisconsin River Canoe Trip
    6/22-6/24
  • July
    Yellowstone River Canoe Trip
    7/18-7/24

    In the Spirit webcast
    Interview with Gary Goldberg on WRPI Radio at Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY
    7/26

    Talk and Book Signing
    7/28, Saturday, 3:00 pm
    Barnes and Noble, 4601 Grape Road, South Bend/Mishawauka, IN (574.277.9482)
    Rio Grande
  • August
    Talk and Book Signing
    8/2, Thursday, 7:00 pm
    Barnes and Noble, 1630 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL

    Talk and Book Signing
    8/10, Friday, 3:00-6:00 pm
    The Episcopal Church Center bookstore, Catalyst, 815 2nd Ave., New York, NY (212.716.6059)

    Talk and Book Signing
    8/26, Sunday, 7:00 pm
    The Lake Street Church, 607 Lake Ave., Evanston, IL (847.864.2181)
  • September
    Boundary Waters Canoe Trip
    9/8-9/15
  • October
    Talk and Book Signing
    10/5, Friday, 7:00 pm
    Horizons Books, 243 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI

    Talk and Book Signing
    10/12, Friday, 7:00 pm
    Seminary Co-Op Bookstore, 57th and Kimball, Chicago, IL
    (Hyde Park)

    Wisconsin River Canoe Trip
    10/19-10/21

    Talk and Book Signing
    10/24, Wednesday, 7:00 pm
    Transitions Bookplace, 1000 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL
  • November
    Talk and Book Signing
    11/1, Thursday, 7:00 pm
    Bookstall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka, IL

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