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Ashford, Washington · Wildland firefighter and first responder mindfulness retreat
Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
Nov 1–7 scheduled · availability inconsistent across official snapshots · confirm before applying
November 1–7, 2026 at Wellspring Spa in Ashford, Washington. Firefighters United for Safety, Ethics, and Ecology (FUSEE), with Wellspring Spa and FireUp, offers a mindfulness-based retreat for current and former wildland firefighters and field fire practitioners. Includes meditation, trauma-sensitive mental health practices, nature walks, communal meals, restorative time, and two follow-up small-group video calls. Official pages differ on current availability; check the organizer's application page for open places or waitlist before applying. Not restricted to military Veterans
VERIFIED — OFFICIAL SOURCE · Last verified Oct 27, 2026 · Recently updated
Organization: FUSEE official retreat page; Association for Fire Ecology event page
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