WILD GOD is a Christ-centered wilderness gathering designed to help people encounter Jesus and grow deeper in relationship with Him through time in God’s Creation.

This is not a survival course or an outdoor competition. It is an intentional space for worship, teaching, solitude, and community, rooted in Scripture and focused on the Gospel.

WILD GOD is for:

• People seeking deeper faith and clarity

• Families who want to experience God together

• Believers longing for rest, renewal, and spiritual reset

• Anyone who senses God speaks most clearly to them in Creation

You do not need outdoor experience or special skills to attend.

No.

While all workshops involve hands-on interaction with Creation, the focus of WILD GOD is spiritual formation, not survival training.

You will learn some great outdoor skills but you will not be tested, evaluated, or required to perform any physical tasks.

Wild God is a family-friendly event with a schedule that includes activities for all ages, as well as dedicated programming for adults and kids. Our fantastic kids' team is planning an exciting "kids-only" afternoon on Saturday, along with special programming during Friday night's speaker session. Please note, the minimum age for participation is 6 years old.

We’ll be providing a full feast under the stars dinner on Saturday evening. See the description on this page for that.

In addition, there will also be a food vendor onsite who will be offering an amazing variety of healthy menu items, drinks, snacks, and coffee! More details coming soon.

You can also, of course, bring your own meals to cook over the fire or simply eat from the cooler. We will not have ice on site so keep that in mind.

Our event location is just 15 minutes away from many restaurants but we definitely recommend staying onsite at all times to get the full experience of this event.

This is an entirely outdoor event. As long as you can be outside for a few days and are physically fit enough for a short hikes in fields and through the woods then you’ll be fine!

All of our Outdoor Workshops are thoughtfully designed to explore aspects of God’s Creation, inspire awe through the wilderness, and immerse participants in the beauty of nature. Each workshop is led by experts in their field who share a love for Jesus. With group sizes of 120 or less participants, workshops will be offered multiple times throughout the event to ensure everyone has an opportunity to join. You’ll register for the workshops through a form that will be emailed to you after registration.

Workshops at the event will include:

• Natural Fiber Finger Weaving

• Natural Cordage (Plant Identification + Skills)

• Job’s Tears Jewelry

• Forging a Flint & Steel Striker (Blacksmithing)

• Flint & Steel Fire Starting

• Herbal Salve Making

• MORE TO COME!!!

• Fossil & Gemstone Dig (Kids)

• Track Casting (Kids)

• Numerous kids crafts

Yes, kids will have their own exciting lineup of kid-friendly Outdoor Workshops and games, specially designed to engage and inspire them. They are also encouraged to join in the scheduled Praise & Worship, Solitude time, and other shared activities throughout the weekend, creating meaningful opportunities for connection and growth. Minimum age is 6 years old.

Some of the activities include a FOSSIL DIG, David & Goliath Sling Making, Animal Track Casting, Monster Truck Creation Tours, various crafts, and more!

The kids will also be “wild decorating” the tables for the Saturday Night Feast Under the Stars using foraged bouquets from the property.

We’re sorry, WILD GOD is an ALL-IN experience. A big part of the event is getting away from the distractions of life and this is best done with the full 3-day experience.

The exact location is given to registered participants only but it will be held in Central Indiana about 30-minutes north of Indianapolis.

Yes, there will be portable outdoor restrooms and running water onsite. However, there will not be showers and/or heated or cooled facilities.

There will be electrical outlets for intermittent use available at the main registration building that is located centrally but there will not be electric available at campground areas.

There are not electrical hookups for RV campers.

WILD GOD is designed to get you out in nature as much as possible. Camping sites will be available for all participants and RVs are permissible in a designated area (parking lot and field). Electric or hookups are not provided.

Please do not bring the following items:

• Alcohol

• Illegal drugs

• Weapons

• Pets of any kind

• Fireworks

Yes, there will be designated campfire pits throughout the camping area. They are to be shared by numerous campers for fellowship. Fires cannot be started outside of designated areas.

All campers will be divided into flocks of 20-30 campers. These flocks will share a fire pit and camping area. The Camping areas are located 100-300 yards from the parking area and you will have to carry all of your gear that distance.

• All camping gear (tent, sleeping bags, sleeping pad, pillow, toiletries, etc…)

• Portable Camp Chair or blanket for Main Stage Praise & Worship / Speakers

• Fresh Drinking Water (there is not potable water on site so please bring a few jugs of drinking water) Our food vendor will be selling bottled drinks but it will be nice to have your own for drinking and hygiene.

• All food for all meals except Saturday night dinner. If you don’t like BBQ or are vegetarian, please also bring your Saturday night dinner. There will be a food vendor on-site with meals for Friday Lunch, Saturday Breakfast, Saturday Lunch, and Sunday Breakfast. See full menu above.

• All eating utensils, plates, etc.

• You can always go to your car to get more stuff if you’d like.

• Journal & Pencil / Pen

WILD GOD Kid Safety & Supervision Guidelines

Saturday Afternoon Kids Workshops

Our goal is to ensure that every child in our care is safe, accounted for, and supervised at all times while parents enjoy their solitude time. These simple guidelines will help us achieve that.

Check-In / Check-Out

• A parent or guardian must sign their child in at the start of the kids’ rotation.

• Only the same parent/guardian who checked them in may check them out at the end.

• No child leaves without a volunteer confirming the pickup adult.

Supervision

• Maintain line-of-sight supervision at all times — no child should ever be alone.

• At least two volunteers should be present in each workshop station or group activity area.

• Kids move from station to station as a group, led by a volunteer, never on their own.

• There will be a Porta-Potty at the Kids are for use by children at that location.

Boundaries

• Kids must remain inside the designated kids’ activity area at all times, except for when escorted by 2 volunteers to the Fossil/Gemstone Dig Site.

• Volunteers will clearly mark and communicate the boundaries (tape, cones, rope, or visual markers).

• Bathroom trips: A volunteer will escort a group or pair of kids to the restroom and wait outside the door until all return. A Porta-Potty will be located at the Kids Area.

• The Kids Ministry Leads are Megan Stewart (a First Grade Teacher at The Classical Academy in Fishers, IN and Creek’s Mom (the most awesome Mom and Grandma and a retired teacher and guidance counselor).

Headcounts

• Do a headcount:
  Before leaving a station & when arriving at the next station

• Anytime a group returns from the bathroom

• Keep a written list of names with check marks for each count.

Health & Emergencies

• If a child is injured or becomes upset, notify the Kids Ministry Lead immediately.

• For anything beyond basic first aid, contact parents & event staff, or call 911. We will have a first aid station on site.

• All volunteers should know the location of the nearest first aid kit.

Interaction Standards

• Physical contact should be limited to safety-related assistance (helping with tools, preventing falls, etc.) and side hugs or high-fives.

• No rough play, teasing, or inappropriate jokes.

• If a conflict between kids arises, address it calmly and involve the Kids Ministry Lead.

Kids Ministry Lead for Saturday Afternoon:

(Name & cell number will be provided on event day)

Our promise to parents:

Your child’s safety is our priority. They will always be supervised, accounted for, and engaged in fun, age-appropriate activities while you enjoy your time with the Lord

Yes.

Jesus and the Gospel are central to everything we do.

Teaching, worship, and content are grounded in Scripture and clearly point to Christ.

This is not a general spiritual retreat. It is unapologetically Christian.

You can see our full statement of faith here: STATEMENT OF FAITH

Yes.

We never want finances to be the only barrier to attending. A limited number of scholarships are available through the generosity of our supporters.

Scholarships are application-based and awarded as funding allows.

You can apply for a scholarship here: SCHOLARSHIP

WILD GOD is funded through event registrations, generous partners, and Trailhead Partners who support the mission through monthly giving.

This allows us to host events responsibly, offer scholarships, and focus on ministry rather than constant fundraising.

WILD GOD is led by Creek and Sarah Stewart, and a team committed to helping people encounter Jesus through intentional time in God’s Creation.

The ministry exists to serve the Church and support believers in their walk with Jesus Christ.

You can support WILD GOD by becoming a Trailhead Partner or making a one-time donation.

Your generosity helps create opportunities for others to encounter Jesus and grow in faith.

Learn more HERE

Yes, all attendees, staff, participants, performers, and volunteers are required to sign our event waiver. These will be signed at registration upon arrival but you can review it here: WAIVER