Wild at Heart BASIC Boot Camp – December 3-6, 2020

Brazos Bluffs Ranch (a private ranch)
Waco, Texas

Contact: markfranklin27@gmail.com or call Mark at 214.608.3406

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Event Description

Written on every man's heart is a yearning for adventure, battle, and a beauty. A man needs a deeper understanding of why these longings govern him—and why God made him just like that. 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.

John Eldredge, author of Wild at Heart and other books, and the Wild at Heart team developed Wild at Heart BASIC, a Wild at Heart Boot Camp led by John Eldredge and his team through video sessions in our local area. Central Texas Wild at Heart Band of Brothers is hosting our next event Thursday, December 3 – Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Brazos Bluffs Ranch, a private ranch, near Waco, Texas.

In the past, these Boot Camps have only been available to limited audiences a couple of times per year in Colorado and internationally. Wild at Heart BASIC allows Wild at Heart to bring this content to a wider audience. We are blessed and excited to bring this opportunity to central Texas this fall.

This is not a retreat about the “seven things a man ought to do to be a nicer guy.” It is a four-day 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 is an invitation to rush the fields at Bannockburn, to go West, to leap from the falls and to 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.

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Audience

Due to the intimate and personal nature of the content, the Wild at Heart BASIC Boot Camp cannot be viewed as a father/son event. We strongly encourage fathers and sons to attend, but they will need to participate in different Boot Camps, at least for each of their first experiences of this Boot Camp.

Due to the nature and depth of the content and the experience, Wild at Heart BASIC Boot Camp is not designed for youth. You must be at least eighteen years of age by the date of the event to attend.

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What

• Wild at Heart BASIC is a Wild at Heart Boot Camp led by John Eldredge and his team through video sessions.
• This is a camping event. Attendees provide their own tent, bedding, towels and shower supplies.
• Meals and snacks are provided from Friday breakfast through Sunday breakfast. A light dinner (e.g. sandwiches) will be provided Thursday late afternoon and early evening to accommodate men arriving at different times and setting up their camps. You are encouraged to eat a meal in route if you require something more substantial.
• Phones, laptops, notebooks and cameras ARE NOT PERMITTED during the sessions. Our desire is to minimize all distractions during the sessions.

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When

Check-in is 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursday, December 3 followed by the evening session at 8 pm.

You DO NOT want to miss the session Thursday evening as it sets the framework for the entire weekend experience.

Boot Camp will conclude at 12:00 noon on Sunday.

 
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Where
Brazos Bluffs Ranch (a private ranch)
Waco, Texas 76705

Please do not contact the ranch prior to the event. If you have a pressing question that must be answered, see the e-mail addresses under the Emergencies, Late Arrivals and Cancellations section at the bottom of this page.

You are responsible for your own transportation to and from Brazos Bluffs Ranch.

Those of you traveling southbound on IH-35 use this map to Brazos Bluffs Ranch.

https://goo.gl/maps/yeASywYetNX2qpx57

Those of you traveling northbound on IH-35 have two routes to choose from depending on traffic. There is extensive construction on IH-35 in Waco. The first map takes you through Waco. Expect traffic delays.

https://goo.gl/maps/g1zakt8m8TVhcJVs8

The second map is a route around the east side of Waco. The route is slightly longer but will likely save you time.

https://goo.gl/maps/5yyvQph5jwrss5rB9

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New Information from Brazos Bluffs Ranch

The Homestead Heritage community next to Brazos Bluffs Ranch hosts an annual fair the weekend after Thanksgiving. Their fair was postponed last weekend because of heavy rain in the area and will instead be held this weekend of our Boot Camp. It will not impact our event except for the traffic turning onto Halpert Lane off Gholson Road. Follow Halpert Lane to the left turn onto Brazos Bluffs Road and follow Brazos Bluff Road down to our camp site.

McLennan County, site of our camp, has updated their Covid restrictions. Groups of 10 or more must either socially distance or wear masks. This is not a problem when we are in our tents. However, it may be a problem when we gather for our sessions. We will provide masks for use as needed. The owner of the property can be fined if we are not following the county’s Covid guidelines. I assured the owner we will be compliant as needed.

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Tuition

Tuition is $125. This will cover retreat costs, meals and snacks.

Registration and payment for the event are done through this link:

https://centraltexaswildatheartbasicbo.regfox.com/wild-at-heart-basic-br...

If you have a question, please contact Mark Franklin at markfranklin27@gmail.com or call him at 214.608.3406.

 
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Emergency Contact Information

Please note: Cell phone access and internet access will not be available during Boot Camp. Phone access at Boot Camp will be for emergencies only. Please provide your family with the emergency phone numbers below and let them know you will be unavailable from 6:00 pm Thursday until 12:00 noon Sunday after the close of the Boot Camp.

Mark Franklin
214.608.3406
markfranklin27@gmail.com

Joseph Rollins
512.560.3603
jprollins48@gmail.com

Only use the Brazos Bluffs Ranch phone number if you are unable to reach the emergency contact numbers above:

Brazos Bluffs Ranch Office: 254-722-9182

 
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Weather Conditions and Attire

Brazos Bluffs Ranch area weather is available via this link:
https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/tx/elm-mott

Please note temperatures are expected near freezing Thursday night through Saturday night with daytime temperatures in the 50’s Thursday through Sunday.

Boot Camp attire is comfortable casual. Bring season appropriate clothing, a waterproof jacket, hat and hiking boots or comfortable shoes. Walking is required.

If interested, Brazos Bluffs Ranch is a great launching point for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, sightseeing, etc. (depending on weather). If you are interested in adventuring, make sure to bring appropriate clothes. We will provide the information you need for activities when you arrive.

Although recreation is available, much of the time will be devoted to personal reflection on what God is revealing throughout the weekend.

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Emergencies, Late Arrivals and Cancellations

If you have an EMERGENCY, LATE ARRIVAL or CANCELLATION, please contact:

Mark Franklin
214.608.3406
markfranklin27@gmail.com
or
Joseph Rollins
512.560.3603
jprollins48@gmail.com

 
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Cancellation Policies

Cancellation by Registrant
You may cancel your registration through Wednesday, November 18th and forfeit a $40 non-refundable deposit. If you cancel your registration after Wednesday, November 18th, you will forfeit the entire $125 registration fee. Regardless of when you cancel your registration, your registration is not transferable for another event, date, or person.

Cancellation by Central Texas Wild at Heart BASIC Band of Brothers
If the event is made impossible by any act of God, war, earthquake, fire, strike, sickness, accident, epidemic, act of government, its agencies or officers, or any other legitimate cause beyond our control, we will cancel the event and will refund your Wild at Heart BASIC event registration fees paid to date.

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Brazos Bluffs Ranch Story

A tale of nature and beyond
It all started when Lem Brown at the age of 16, and his brother, Joel Brown, wanted to invite people to experience the beauty to be found on their family’s property. They bought a few trail horses to combine with their personal horses for the budding business. Lem constructed a barn near the river, and on March 2nd, 2011, they welcomed their first guests. Since then, thousands of guests have enjoyed the ranch and it is now operated by Lem and his wife, Hannah.

Welcome to the weekend!