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Blamping Wellne​ss Retreat 2025
Reclaiming Joy  

Join Collect and Recover Wellness at the Essential Space as we host our fourth annual Black Luxurious Camping Wellness Retreat. This year’s theme is Reclaiming Joy to go along with our  "Audacity of Seeing Ourselves in A Black Utopian Project." Envision yourself in a Black Utopia and reclaim JOY in nature as you retreat, bond and explore!

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. 

What To Expect

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

Lodging 

Theme inspired decorated tent 
Queen size bed 
Comfortable sustainable linens
Common space areas 
Camper’s delight shower filled with Kahuna body wash products


Food 

Nutrient Focused Cuisine with vegan inspired meals  
Friday:  Dinner 
Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Sunday: Light breakfast 
Snacks and beverages served throughout the day!

Healing Modalities 

Massage therapy 
Reiki healing 
Stretching 
and more! 

Workshops & Activities 

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

Amenities 

Outdoor Kitchenette 
Outdoor Camping Showers

​Kahuna body wash products
Blamping Welcome Bag

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Retreat Packages

Registration Below

Registration for this Program has ended for the 2025 season. Come Back for 2026 Blamping!


Importance of Blamping

 Blamping centralizes the healing and wellness of black people. Recognizing the systems that have depleted and denied our access to wellness. Thus, we found a way to retain and reclaim our joy. Blamping is an opportunity to strengthen and continue those opportunities.  

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