Wild at Heart BASIC is not a retreat about the "seven things a man ought to do to be a nicer guy."   


It is an immersive journey to recover the masculine heart.  


Give yourself permission... to explore your deepest desires, to reawaken passion, and connect to the goodness and nobility of your heart.  


To know yourself... to find a life worth living, to love a woman deeply, and raise children well, you simply must get your heart back.  


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Why should I attend this? 


  • Cabins sleep 6-8. We hope to provide mostly bottom bunks so you can expect 3-4 per cabin. Register 4 and get your own cabin! >>Bring sleeping bag or linens and blanket, pillows, and towels.!<< Six RV sites (full hookups) are available for extra $30 per night, send email to [email protected] if interested. Price goes up to $450 on 20 Jan. Registration closes on 17 Mar 25.

  • We will ensure you have power outlets

Suggested Amounts

  • On site, managed by Anchored camp. There is an excellent arena with logs boards walls and obstacles.

  • Guided trip in Canoes on Suwanee River. Must have a minimum of 20 max of 40. Transport upstream, put in canoes, and paddle with the current back to Anchored Camp. Depending on interest level we will choose 45 min or 2 hr trip or swap on Fri/Sat

  • Guided trip in Canoes on Suwanee River. Must have a minimum of 20 max of 40. Transport upstream, put in canoes, and paddle with the current back to Anchored Camp. Depending on interest level we will choose 45 min or 2 hr trip or swap on Fri/Sat

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There will be 3 hour, 45 minute free time period on both Friday and Saturday set aside specifically for activities but thats your free time to do with it as you choose.   

As a special treat, free helicopter rides will be offered as an activity on Friday and Saturday.  Dwight Bell is bringing his bird!  Limited slots are available so men will be selected through a random drawing.  Just fill out your lottery ticket upon check in if you are interested.  Winners will be announced on Thursday night.  Activity fees will not be refunded.  And you may not get your activity on the day you requested.      

Anchored Camp has all kinds of pastime games for free:  Basketball, Gaga Pit, Sand Volleyball, Corn Hole, Large Chess, Checkers, Jenga and Connect 4.  Inside the pavilion is billiards (pool), Ping Pong and Foosball 

Swimming Pool will be open Friday and Saturday during free time  (hours TBD) no lifeguard provided.  

If you want to play golf?  http://www.chieflandgcc.com/  Chiefland Golf Course is 17 miles away.  

Bring your own boat or kayak or watercraft!  Boat ramp is onsite. Plenty of canoes are provided seems no point in bringing one of those.  Note you are not allowed to leave watercraft in the river overnight.    

Fishermen!  Fishing poles are provided but I bet if you are serious then you would bring your own.  

Check out local spring attractions:  Crystal clear and cold water springs are available in the local area for swimming, snorkeling, and diving.   Check out https://hartsprings.com/  and https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/fanning-springs-state-park

A special roundtable discussion (Saturday Night) on the topic of how the 12 steps and The Larger Story are synergistic, i.e. they fit, support and magnify each other.  Optional but open to anyone who is interested.   

Late arrival or early departure?:  No problem, we can accomodate you.   After you register send an email to [email protected] with your needs.  This is stated again in your confirmation replies.   

Do you need financial assistance?  It is available.  Email [email protected] with your request.  

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What you will experience...

"Written on every man's heart is a yearning for adventure, battle, and a beauty"

                                                                                                                                                                                         ~ John Eldredge

A man needs a deeper understanding of why these longings govern him—and why God made him just like that. These desires are good and natural and were placed in your heart by God.   And he needs a deeper understanding of why women long to be fought for, to be swept up into adventure, and to be the beauty.

 

What if? What if those deep desires in our hearts are telling us the truth, revealing to us the lives we were meant to live? God gave us eyes so that we might see; he gave us ears that we might hear; he gave us wills that we might choose; and he gave us hearts that we might live. The way we handle the heart is everything. A man must know he is powerful; he must know he has what it takes.

 

The story of Return To Glory / Wild at Heart boot camp is one of men encountering God and experiencing breakthrough, freedom, and strength restored.   This is not a retreat about the “seven things a man ought to do to be a nicer guy.” It is an immersive quest into the recovery of a man’s masculine soul, the release of a man’s heart—his passions and his true nature—all given him by God. It’s an invitation to rush the fields at Bannockburn, to go West, to leap from the falls and save the beauty. For if a man is going to know who he truly is as a man, if he is going to find a life worth living, love a woman deeply, and not pass on his confusion to his children, he simply must get his heart back. 


Return To Glory Basic is a collection of Wild at Heart Boot Camp videos from John Eldredge and his team. The content and presented materials are the exact same as a live Boot Camp experience, which have been restoring the hearts of men, in partnership with the Holy Spirit, since 2002.  The Return To Glory team will be supplementing these videos with live presentations as well, sharing their experiences from years of living in this message that we call "The Larger Story" which we started in 2008.   The Boot Camp is composed of video/live sessions, time alone with God, and play time, all to nourish our souls.  Our team will be sharing their stories live as part of the sessions,  and in optional breakout sessions addressing the key points of John's teaching.  


Speaking of "play time":  There will be long breaks on Friday and Saturday for adventure.  Anchored Camp offers all kinds of water adventures.  Laser tag!   We may have a guest helicoper on site with rides.    And of course we have campfires in the evening, where we gather to share our stories, bring our questions, and begin to form bands of brothers.  https://anchored.camp/


"Every man dies.  Not every man really lives"

                                                                                                                                                                                       ~ William Wallace in Braveheart

 
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Water Access on the Suwanee River


Wings of Grace Ministries Helicopter flown by Dwight Bell offers rides by lottery

Join the thousands of men to have experienced the Wild at Heart Boot Camp. 

      We are becoming bands of brothers.

We welcome you to join in.

Learn more about Wild at Heart mission and messages at wildatheart.org

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Who we are...

Return to Glory Ministries exists to proclaim Jesus' message of restoration - The Heart of the Gospel - to all men. Our Board of Directors includes Bill Harper, Eric Stogner, D. Scott Gines, John Meade, Terry Bartell, and Mike Guarino.    Furthermore, we are connected with like minded men, with common purpose, throughout the United States such as Wildmen Ministries in Tampa, the FIRES Network and WildatHeart.org.  You may read more about us in these documents and links:   RTG Mission, Vision and Values  Bill Harper bio  Bill Harper LinkedIn  John Meade bio  John Meade LinkedIn   Eric Stogner bio Scott Gines bio Scott Gines LinkedIn Terry Bartell bio Mike Guarino bio



A beautiful, serene retreat center: 

Camp Anderson ANCHORED, on the Suwanee River is a spacious relaxing campus.  Activities include canoe trips, laser tag, hiking and all kinds of games both indoors and out.  The pool or river is available to cool off if it gets hot.  The auditorium is situated on the bank of the Suwannee River with garage doors that slide up for an open air yet sheltered experience.    Its 116 miles down through Perry, about 2 hours from Tallahassee.   In the city of Old Town Florida.  

https://anchored.camp/

Main camp area looking SW

Main camp area looking NE

Standard rooms in the cabin.  Some have 4 bunk beds but we attempt to get the older men in bottom bunks.   


Testimonials from previous events

I cannot express to you and your team how much I received from the retreat. I am very encouraged and strengthened by all I learned.  I am dedicated to continue the journey I began through this new understanding I gained about the spiritual warfare we fight.  The one most important part for me I learned was about the agreements I made both consciously and unconsciously throughout my life. Now, I know where they came from and how to make corrections to those agreements that have caused me to take and make choices against the goals I wanted for my life through Jesus. I can see now the evil that Satan wanted my participation in.   I am now dedicated to an understanding of how to battle against Satan through my Savior and Lord, Christ Jesus.  I know that there is more to come. I keep composing sermons in my head from all I learned at the retreat. I will be reading and learning more from John Eldridge's team and programs they and you have created for men.   God continue to bless you and your life as you continue to move forward with your goals. He will give you the encouragement, strength and perseverance through His Holy Spirit.  I sincerely and earnestly thank you.    ......Doug Knowles 


I don't even think words can explain what that camp did for me! It was amazing to be around other believing men just learning and healing together. There was just a wealth of knowledge and wisdom that I gained from this experience with the Lord Almighty. Even that night when I ended up playing pool with the guys ALL night. I didn't know I needed that so much. It was like water to a man in the desert. I used to be in a pool league. I was on a couple of teams. The men and women became family. I had to forsake them and follow Jesus. So it was the Lord saying I know son but remember you gave that up for me.. I'm crying as I just wrote that. He sees my sacrifice and gave me a night of fellowship with some amazing guys! We laughed and danced. It was the cherry on top of the Sunday. He resurrected me there. He is still rolling stones!! Empty graves my friend. Empty graves where we once were!!                           ..... Tony Vasquez  


I will absolutely be encouraging other men to attend in 6 months. It is so awesome to see that this last weekend is not only making a difference in my life but my companions' life as well. He could not stop talking about how glad he was I invited him.  God spoke to me this weekend through my quiet time. My last quiet time on the dock, the waves were really kicking up with no boats around and I felt strong wind in my face. I really felt the presence of The Holy Spirit. Thank you for literally saving me. Long way to go but I am being aware of where I am still looking for my validation and promptly denouncing it. Same with all the agreements that are from the enemy. Great first step with many to go. Lord willing, I will see you in 6 months along with Bob and a few other men. Every man needs this!!!  .... John Bertic 

The event far exceeded my expectations. The Lord moved me in ways I could not imagine before this message. (Kenneth Fish)

This was one of the greatest experiences of my life. (Michael Williams)

I was expecting a deeper dive into the Wild at Heart material and that is what we got. (Tim Foster)

This is the message I have been asking of God for years. (Kenneth Fish)

Very much so relevant to my life.  (Michael Williams)

 It spoke to me directly. (Thom Park)

 Wild at Heart message is relevant to all men. Thank you for bringing it. (Tim Foster)

The testimonies were very impactful. (Jese Lee Register)

 The live responders were complimentary to the study and teaching of the event. (Ryan Ray)

The live responders brought the message home in a very tangible way. The videos were God inspired ideas. (Kenneth Fish)

[The videos and responders were] very good. I can’t say enough about how well they were laid out. (Michael Williams)

Powerful! Moved and positively changed me. (Randy Handy)

It was great hearing testimonies from within the group. (Tim Foster)

Very well organized (Dustin Harvell)

[RTG staff] did an awesome job for the event. (Ryan Ray)

It was very well organized. When things did happen, it all worked out and we were able to move on. (Michael Williams)

Very Smooth transitions for activities and adventures. (Randy Handy)

The staff and facilities were great. Couldn’t ask for better. (Michael Williams)

Absolutely incredible. If I was looking for a place where God lives…this would be one of them! (Gary Wright)

This is a great location, and the facilities and meals are very good. (Jeff Eppes)

Beautiful complex. (Michael Leacy)

I loved this adventure, and it exceeded my expectations. I will return and recommend. (Dustin Harvell)

[The RTG team] were great and really made me look at were I’m struggling and fix and change it. Good layout, great activities especially the fire where I got to tell my own testimony. (Brennon Fox)

 The fellowship with the other men of Christ were awesome. Thank you everyone. (Ryan Ray)

Praise the Lord for courageous and wise men willing to put on the conference. (Kenneth Fish)

Great venue, facility and message. Wish I had been exposed to this information as a younger man. Thank you. (Johnny Seits)

I have been considering attending for several years. I wish I had done this sooner. Food was great. Facilities very adequate and quaint. The setting was magnificent. (Gary Wright)

Thank you for following God’s leading to organize and put on this retreat. (Jeff Eppes)

I appreciate how we were given quiet time to reflect on the questions and topics of discussion. The outdoor setting was beautiful. I would not have found reflection time to be as valuable if asked/forced to share my thoughts in a small (or large) group setting. (Ryan Capas)

I would recommend it to anyone. (Irving R. Jones)

 I’m forever grateful for this retreat. It has the potential to change my life if I made the commitment to put into practice what I’ve learned over the last few days. Thanks to Return to Glory for facilitating this. It’s a message that can change the world. Let’s go recover that masculine heart! ( Robert Vargas)

The helicopter ride was a pleasant surprise. (Tory McClure)

 Great program, and a program we can grow in. I will be back. Also, thank you for the additional resources! Men need this and we now have things to share. (Tim Foster)

 


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