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Blamping Wellne​ss Retreat 2026  

Collect & Recover Wellness presents the 5th annual Blamping Wellness Retreat. This year’s theme is “The Freedom to Rest.” While rest is often viewed as something earned; this retreat affirms that rest is deserved and accessible. This year we’re at a new location, with more amenities, embracing what rest feels like to us! So join us for three days and two nights reconnecting to the rest and well-being you deserve.

What is Blamping?

Blamping is a luxurious wellness camping experience designed to reconnect Black and Brown communities with nature through comfort, culture, and care. Inspired by glamping, Blamping blends elevated outdoor living with intentional wellness offerings such as yoga, tai chi, massage therapy, and holistic workshops. More than just a retreat, Blamping reclaims outdoor space as a place of healing, rest, and joy—inviting guests to break down the stigma of camping while embracing the opportunity to collect, recover, and rejuvenate. 

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What To Expect

Each Blamping package varies on the items below. Click on Retreat packages to find out more!
 

Lodging 

Theme inspired decorated tent or room
Bunk Bed, Queen-, or King-sized bed 
Comfortable sustainable linens
Common space areas 


Food 

 Gourmet vegan meals that are sustainably sourced and thoughtfully crafted with health and nourishment in mind.  
Five meals and snacks offered throughout the weekend. 

Healing Modalities 

Massage therapy 
Stretching 
and more! 

Workshops & Activities 

Mindfulness  activities and workshops 
Playgrown and exploration in nature 
Live entertainment 
Movie night

Amenities 

Community restrooms, showers, indoor common area with a fieldstone fireplace, arts & crafts center on the lake, basketball court, curated napping station


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​Importance of Blamping

Blamping centralizes the healing and well-being of black and brown people. By recognizing the systems that have depleted and denied our access to wellness, Blamping provides space to strengthen relationships with nature, community and oneself to obtain a  better well-being.
We are grateful for our allies that have helped facilitate these experiences. While we continue to honor those relationships, we strive to keep the wellness of black brown people at our center.


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Retreat Packages

Registration

There are several options for retreat packages for the 2026 Blamping Season. 

- Day Pass
- Bring Your Own Tent
- Tent Tiers
- Cabin Tiers


Day Pass

Can’t stay the whole weekend? Join us for a single day of wellness, connection, and luxury in nature. This package includes access to a 20-min chair massage, one workshop, two meals, a full-day of activities, and the Blamping silent disco. Spend the day resting with us and make memories that can last a lifetime. ​
Day Pass
Can’t stay the whole weekend? Join us for a single day of wellness, connection, and luxury in nature. – Includes access to a 20-min chair massage, one workshop, two meals, full-day activities, and the Blamping Party.
  • 2 Meals 
  • 1 Workshop 
  • 1 20-min chair massage 





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Early Bird $120
Full Access $160

BYO Tent

This package is for those experienced campers that want to bring their own flare. You bring your tent and we bring the experience. You can look forward to retreat workshops, activities, and a 20-minute massage. All meals and entertainment are available in this package along with community restrooms, showers, and common areas throughout the weekend. Curate your rest-filled experience with this personalized package. ​
BYOT 
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This package is for those experienced campers that want to bring their own flare. You bring your tent and we bring the rest!
Includes:
  • Land availability 
  • 4 shared meals
  • Group activities and workshops
  • 20- Min Chair Massage​
  • Curated Gift Bag
This package is for those experienced campers that want to bring their own flare. You bring your tent and we bring the rest!

​$300 Early Bird
$350 Regular per person

Tent Tier 

​Essential Tent Package

If you’re here for the first time and a good time in nature, select the Essential Tent package to receive Blamping amenities such as a luxurious tent set up, access to group workshops, activities, and a 20-minute massage. All meals and entertainment are available in this package along with community restrooms, showers, and common areas throughout the weekend. Allow rest to be essential to your Blamping experience.

Rest & Restore Tent Package

Enjoy the beauty of the outdoors in your luxurious tent set up. Upgrade your retreat experience and explore a full reset by receiving Blamping amenities such as extended massage time, and access to kayaking or archery activities. Community restrooms, showers and spaces will be available throughout the weekend. Restore your mind as you rest in the essence of nature.
Includes:
  • 2-night tent lodging​
  • Queen bed + standard bedding
  • 4 shared meals
  • Group activities and workshops
  • 20- Min Chair Massage​
  • Curated gift bag
$495 Early Bird
$545 Regular per person
Includes everything in Essential PLUS:​
  • 60 minute table massage therapy 
  • Archery or Waterside activity 
  • Curated gift bag



$645 Early Bird
$695 Regular per person

Cabin Tiers 

​​Essential Cabin Package

Ready to Blamp but not sure if you’re ready to sleep outdoors? Upgrade to the indoor Blamping experience with the option of a King sized bunk bed or 4 twin bunk beds. The Essential Tent package includes Blamping amenities such as a luxurious room set up, access to group workshops, activities, and a 20-minute massage. All meals and entertainment are available in this package along with community restrooms, showers, and common areas throughout the weekend. Whether you’re coming with a friend or the whole crew, during this time explore what rest means to you with this Essential Blamping experience.  ​

Rest & Restore Cabin Package

Upgrade your retreat experience and explore a full reset by receiving Blamping amenities such as, indoor lodging with the option of a King sized bunk bed or 4 twin bunk beds per room, an extended massage time, and access to kayaking or archery activities. Community restrooms, showers and spaces will be available throughout the weekend. Find your peace of mind with this package as a couple or a group.
Includes:
  • 2-night shared cabin lodging (4 per room)
  • Twin bed + bedding
  • 4 shared meals
  • Group activities
  • 20- Min Chair Massage
  • Shared snacks
  • Curated gift bag

$625 Early Bird
$675 Regular per person
Includes everything in Essential PLUS:​
  • 60 minute massage therapy 
  • Archery or Waterside activity 
  • Curated gift bag





$745 Early Bird
$795 Regular

Workshops, Modalities, and Add Ons

​Workshops:​

Modalities: ​

  • ​Tai Chi  
  • Archery   
  • Kayaking 
  • 60 min - Swedish Massage:
  • 60 min - Stretch Massage: 
  • 20 min acupressure chair massage ​
  • 1:1 Sound healing (price TBA) ​

Upgrades available for purchase. 

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        • ARTIST PRODUCTION FELLOWSHIP
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      • SOUNDS OF OUR STORIES
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