Our Purpose

Camp Hope is a 1 week pop-up camping event that brings like-minded individuals, friends, and families together to get a taste of purposeful community living. We slow down, cut out distraction, connect in with nature and our primal energy. We get to know and help our neighbors, learn from one another, hold and challenge each other, and celebrate! The main focus of this camp will be to sharpen our wilderness and survival skills, instilling HOPE for our sovereignty on the uncharted road ahead. The last few years have given us all a chance to internally evaluate, shift and grow. We aim to shift the focus now onto practical skills that empower and help us all develop a well-rounded Love Warrior Spirit.

  • Heritage Preservation: Honoring and passing down traditional knowledge and practices within the family and community.

  • Outdoor Unity Building: Strengthening familial and community bonds through shared experiences in the wilderness.

  • Primal Skills Education: Teaching families practical survival skills and techniques that help give them the confidence to step further into sovereignty.

  • Eco-Cultural Immersion: Engaging families in immersive experiences that blend environmental conservation with cultural traditions and practices.

Camp Activities

Here's what you can expect your days at Camp Hope to be filled with...

  • Morning Rituals

    At sunrise, daily, we begin our morning with Sound, Breath, Movement and Meditation. Connecting in with the self and nature, before moving into community for the day. Interested in leading 1 or more of these practices? Be sure to note it in your Registration and we will contact you.

  • Sauna, Natural Cold Plunge, Temazcal

    Add this one-two punch to your routine after morning rituals for a guaranteed great day! Experience a traditional sweat lodge ceremony with your community.

  • Workshops and Kids Camp

    Navigational skills course, primal protection and preparedness, foraging, knot tying, fire starting, shelter building, fishing and more for all ages!

  • Dance Church

    Come worship the land, yourself, your tribe with a Sunday morning ecstatic dance. We will kick it off with some jams for the kiddos, let them set the stage for expression. Interested in DJ-ing this set? Be sure to note it in your Registration and we will contact you.

  • Community Land Project

    As a nomadic community, we strive to always leave the incredible places we visit better than we found them. Many hands make light work and together we will say thank you to the land and its stewards by having a project day focused on activating or improving spaces on the property.

  • Men's, Women's and Kid's Circles

    Dedicated, separate, men's and women's circles to explore the values of masculine and feminine as well as discuss the hardships we face in those roles and ways we can support one another. Age appropriate circles for kids/teens will be held as well.

  • Talent Show

    Guaranteed to be a highlight of our time together! The artistry, belly laughs and aching cheeks from smiling are not to be missed. Sign-ups for the talent show will be posted at camp. We can't wait to see you shine!

  • Breathwork Under the Stars

    Fresh mountain air, star-filled sky, the symphony of nature all around, and practice in one of the most necessary areas in staying calm in survival situations...BREATH. Interested in facilitating this work workshop? Be sure to note it in your Registration Form.

  • Fireside Story-Telling

    Bringing back story, myth, imagination and presence as we gather around the fire with our families and neighbors to slow down, connect and LISTEN.

Camping Information

Our goal is to practice self-reliance and preparedness. Here is some of the info you will need to make ready!

  • Who can attend Camp HOPE?

    Camp Hope is open first to all to, FFS and Sol Rising Camp Alumni and their friends and family. We will then be extending the invitation to Mandala Spring's trusted community. This is a family and multi generational-encouraged event. **Dogs will need to stay at home for this event.**

  • When is Camp HOPE?

    August 8th-15th 2024. You may arrive and depart on any day. However, we highly encourage you to be present all week to receive the full experience that has been curated for you. If a week just isn't long enough, hang around for the weekend (16th-18th) as the fun continues festival style. Local artists, vendors and musicians bringing you more magic and wonder. Discount tickets available for camp attendees...more on this to come.

  • Where is Camp HOPE?

    Mandala Springs Retreat Center just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. This beautiful sanctuary is on 67 acres, surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest and near the stunning Blue Ridge Parkway. Checkout the incredible property here: https://www.mandalasprings.com *Asheville is the nearest airport to Mandala Springs if you're flying in.*

Find HOPE in being able to depend on your own abilities.

  • Shelter

    Back to the basics Baby! For this event location, space for TENTS, HAMMOCKS, and COTS is abundant! All vehicles will be parked in an overflow lot so plan to keep all of your belonging with you and know that your vehicle will not be part of your camp set-up. There are 10 RV/Trailer/Van/Roof-top Tent, DRY-CAMPING (no hook-ups), parking spaces available on a first come, first serve basis.

  • Camp Amenities

    The main theme for this camp is self-reliance, so the goal is to come prepared with everything you may need. Knowing the capacities and limits of your gear/shelter/environment is a key element of prep. Here is a list of what will be available to you at camp: Composting Toilets, Drinking and Potable Water, Hot Water Shower, River for a cold bath (eco-friendly products plz), and a camp kitchen.

  • Food

    Preparing and gathering around food is an important and cherished community past time. We also have many different people with various dietary needs and budgets, and also bring the reminder of self-reliance in again. With the exception of a special dinner or two, you will be providing your own meals. We envision dinner time to be a shared experience. Potluck Style! Make a big batch of a recipe you love or team up with some friends to create something yummy. Time for meal preparation will be factored into the daily schedule. Coolers and ice are going to be key, as well as additional camp kitchens. Ice will be available for purchase daily on-site. Note in your registration if you're up for creating a shared kitchen space. More on this to come!

Ticket Pricing

Tickets are sold per person. All camping is included with your ticket. Details for payment will be on the Registration Form.

  • FFS/Sol Rising Alumni Pricing: Adults $250. Kids (ages 6+) $50 *Pay for 2 kiddos max

  • New Campers Pricing: Adults $350, Kids (ages 6+) $75 *Pay for 2 kiddos max

  • Work Exchange Option: If money is an issue but you are a YES for this experience, we will need lots of dedicated, working hands to ensure camp runs smoothly. Space Setters, Earth Guardians, Workshop Facilitators, Kids Camp Instructors, Fire Tenders, Medical Assistance, are just a few of the roles we will need to fill.