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FORT MILL TIMES FEBRUARY 26, 2016 1:06 PM

Greenway invites women to walk on the wildside

BY AMANDA HARRIS

Special to the Fort Mill Times

It’s time for women to test their wild side and learn new skills at the Anne Springs CloseGreenway.

The Greenway will host the first Wild Women Unite event, a weekend of archery,geocaching, camp cooking, pistol shooting, horseback riding and more, March 11-12. Theworkshops, taught by credentialed instructors, aim to help women take some time forthemselves and get back to the outdoors, said Dena Bruton-Claus, a site director for WileWomen Unite.

“Women really do need to take care of themselves,” she said.

“We are willing to pay for our kids' soccer, private music lessons and Scouts, and weencourage our husbands to go on hunting trips or golf regularly; This is a way for us toencourage each other and rejuvenate.”

Wild Women Unite events are held throughout the country and are open to women of allproficiency levels ages 16 and older, Bruton-Claus said. This is the first time the camp iscoming to Fort Mill.

The first night will be a time to relax with the other women and enjoy a performance by19-year-old singer/songwriter Maddie Shuler as well as chair massages, appetizers, wine,beer, hard cider tastings and a campfire. The next day, participants can choose a total of

Fort Mill nature preserve launches new program

Wild Women Unite includes shooting, horses and more

Local event one of many across the U.S.

HIGHLIGHTS

four activities from a list of 14, two in the morning and two in the afternoon. Lunch anddinner are also included along with Dutch oven desserts and a campfire.

“Get away from the daily grind and leave it all behind for a weekend to enjoy some timejust to relax, have fun, meet new friends and build memories to last a lifetime,” Bruton-Claus said.

She said the camp provides a safe, encouraging environment for women to enjoy outdoorfun.

“We can learn a lot from challenging ourselves to go outside and take part in activities likethat,” she said. “It’s a really fun, relaxed way to try new things or things you haven’t donein a while.”

The range of activities ensure all interests are covered for those that enjoy hardcoreoutdoor hiking and camping and those that would prefer wild yoga and other relaxingactivities, Bruton-Claus said. The camp instructors provide professional assistance.

“There is a little bit of something for everyone,” she said.

The skills picked up at Wild Women Unite can also help women gain confidence in theirdaily lives, Bruton-Claus said.

“It will translate into our professional lives,” she said.

The Wild Expressions workshop will introduce women to Native American lore and teachthem how to make and shoot blowgun darts and the art of tomahawk throwing, Bruton-Claus said.

Dirt Divas, a non-profit women’s mountain biking club, will lead a mountain biking tour onthe Greenway for both new and advanced riders, she said.

“They are enthusiastic, fun, encouraging and crazy,” Bruton-Claus said. “I just love them.”

Wild Women Unite offers a unique chance for women to get back to their natural roots, shesaid.

“There is nothing like being out on a lake in a kayak when it’s calm,” she said. “Once in awhile we have to recharge, lift each other up and say I am going to do this for me.”

Amanda Harris – amanda.d.phipps@gmail.com, @amanda_d_harris

WILD WOMEN UNITE

March 11-12

Where: Anne Springs Close Greenway – Adventure Road Entrance - 835 Springfield Parkway, FortMill

The two-day camp is open to women 16 years and older. Advance registration is required.Individual tickets are $225. Greenway members receive a discounted rate of $205. The Gal-Pal Dealis $398 for two women. Horseback riding and pistol shooting workshops are an additional $50.

Registration fee includes a campsite at the Greenway.

More information and registration at wildwomenunite.com

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