Paddle Lots. 
Laugh Often.
Eat Well.
Have Fun.

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Connect with other outdoor enthusiasts at our 2025 WOW! (Women On Water) trips!

All you need is a willingness to both play and learn while enjoying camaraderie among female outdoor enthusiasts. We are there for one another to grow and have fun regardless of where we are on our outdoor journeys. Your lead guides love teaching, helping people gain confidence, and even giving opportunities for others to hone a skill. To understand why we decided to develop these women-only adventures — read our blog post about the WOW! 

We know this trip is an investment in your own well-being and we strive to deliver an amazing experience. We’ll have campfires, sunsets, morning yoga, short hikes, many conversations, a well-stocked open crafting bar, and a few other activities to fill your days and hopefully your nature-loving soul. Previous guests have been impressed by the high-quality food, gear, accommodations, activities, and guides and felt that the price was worth every penny and that the experience in itself was priceless. We hope you'll agree.

Meals are catered by Chef Anne who graduated from the Les Cheneaux Culinary School; we promise this is more than a boxed sandwich because good food both feeds and fuels our souls (and if you have dietary restrictions, talk to us about accommodations)! We’ve had stuffed poblano peppers, all-day smoked rubbed pork shoulder, flank steak with fresh roasted corn on the cob, homemade gnocchi with a lemon-dill sauce, garlicky shrimp scampi, fresh sourdough bread, crème brûlée, spring roll wraps, and the list goes on. Guests always ask when they are eating again because they are so excited to discover what’s being delivered next!

There are cabins and beds available at the cozy and comfortable WOW! home-base nestled right on McKay Bay just east of Cedarville. WOW! participants are the only people at the property. Book quickly to secure your first-choice on-site lodging! Lodging includes sheets, towels, access to a washer & dryer, and for some guests — a private bath or having a whole cabin for your group. As an FYI, short-stay lodging is often difficult and expensive to find "up north" in the summer which is why we worked to provide this lodging option. If you have cottage to stay at locally, you will participate in meals but skip lodging costs. 

Three-Night WOW! (start time & end times are early afternoon)

  • Sunday, June 22 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025

  • Friday, September 5 – Monday, September 8, 2025 (we'll have a full moon paddle too!)

What’s Included:

  • 8 Chef-Curated Meals (3 dinners, 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts, and 1 brunch), some snacks, plus Coffee, Tea, and Hot Cocoa

  • P&H Sea Kayaks (solos; most boats are only 1–2 years old) and Current Designs tandem sea kayaks

  • PFDs (aka life jackets), Wetsuits (if needed based on conditions), skirts, and Werner Paddles (with a chance to try bent shaft, low & high angle, etc.)

  • 1 or 2 Personable and ACA-Trained Guides (also local experts) (you will always have one guide fully dedicated to WOW!)

Notes:

  • Suitable for all levels of paddlers.
  • Participants wanting to utilize their own kayak, upon approval of the boat's suitability, will be given a $100 discount. 
  • Lodging is not included in the WOW! base price. 
  • Alcoholic and other soft drinks are BYO.
  • 6 participants per trip minimum. 

Book by clicking the button below!