Authentic Relating in the Wild

Level 1 & Level 2 Immersion
with Kate Middleton and ART International
Mammoth Lakes, CA | July 17-20, 2025

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Authentic Relating in the Eastern Sierras

Join me in mountains of Mammoth Lakes, CA for an immersive, nature-based experience in *Authentic Relating* — where deep human connection meets embodied practice, nature, and awe.

Not your typical retreat.

This is a *wilderness intensive.* A 4 day, raw and real, in-the-field experience for people who crave deep connection *and* feel most alive outdoors.

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A Combined ART Level 1 & 2 Immersion

We’ll explore the powerful practices of Authentic Relating against the backdrop of awe-inspiring and regulating forces of nature. You’ll strengthen your ability to be present, curious, and deeply connected — to yourself, to others, and to the land — because relationship includes it all.
Set in the stunning Eastern Sierras of California, this AR training weaves together Level 1: Foundations and Level 2: Advanced courses from ART International with embodiment practices, and big mountain adventures.

Aliveness over Comfort

We will be gathering in nature (not an air-conditioned classroom my friends). We will make room for everyone and their unique human experience. Whether you find vulnerability or cold plunges confrontational (or both), you will have the opportunity to lean-in when you want to run, to stay open when your pattern is to shut down, and ultimately, to expand your capacity for connection, to self, other, and nature.

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DATES: JULY 17–20, 2024 (with an optional integration morning on July 21st!!).

The Level 1 course will take place from July 17-18th, the Level 2 from July 19-20th. Please note that we start at 9am sharp on the 17th. Plan to stay in town or nearby on the 16th.

LOCATION: MAMMOTH LAKES, CA

Our sessions will take place outside in nature — think local parks, alpine meadows and lakes, and open skies. Trust us- you didn’t come all this way to sit inside a classroom. We will have much more engaging back-drops than that, and our information packet will include what to bring etc to have the best experience.

The town of Mammoth Lakes, CA is small so we will all likely be staying within minutes (driving) of each other. We highly encourage shared accommodation if you want more affordability and connection! That said, you know yourself best, if you need your evening solo time, we honor that too!

And in the words of John Muir (about Mammoth):

“I never beheld a place where beauty was written in plainer characters or where the tender fostering hand of the Great Gardener was more directly visible.”

John Muir

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Level 1 & 2 ART International Courses (back-to-back immersion)
Embodiment practices and Somatic movement
Outdoor adventures (always optional — highly recommended!) like hiking, hot-springs, cold plunges, evening bonfires
A community of like-hearted humans who aren’t afraid to be real, get a little dirty, and have a lot of fun!

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

Accommodation — the whole range of accommodation is available in Mammoth to suit every budget, from campsites to airbnbs and resorts. We will provide a helpful document on accommodation options and open a group chat for those of you who would like to share.
Meals — because our sessions will take place in nature, you will be responsible for your own food. We recommend that you eat breakfast before our sessions start, and bring snacks and lunch for the day. Generally, participants cook communally or go out to dinner together.
Transportation — You will need your own transportation to, from, and around Mammoth Lakes while you are here. Our Information packet also covers transportation options, and group chat will be a place to arrange ride shares etc.

INVESTMENT:

Early Bird Bundle (Level 1 + 2): $730 (save $200)
After June 26: $830
FYI —Registering for courses separately is $930, so either way you’re getting a discount!

Limited spots. Intimate group. Deep work. Let’s do this.

***Please note that there ARE discounts available for ART graduates who want to repeat courses. Email me for details @ kate@relationalways.com

WHO THIS IS FOR:

This experience is for those of you who:

Want to get out into nature, into your body, and into community!
Are curious about how to create deeper connection with others
Have a desire to feel alive and at home in your body, communities and in nature
Are willing to try new things, from relational practices to wilderness experiences (we will always honor your No)
Crave wild places as mirrors for your growth

No experience necessary (though practitioners, facilitators, coaches, and friends also welcome!). Just raw, potent, skill-based transformation in an unforgettable setting.

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