Upcoming Programs
Fitrah Farm Stay
From Soul to Soil
SOLD OUT
July 12th - 14th, 2024
Nestled on a private oceanside, Muslim-owned farm in Pescadero, CA
Reclaim
Your
Fitrah
Learn
Over the course of four classes, Baraka Blue will share reflections on Rumi and other spiritual masters’ teachings about our fitrah, its relation to our soul, and how our senses can be keys to reclaiming our true essence.
Remember
This digital distraction-free experience provides us with the spaciousness to revive our remembrance of the Divine through prayer, poetry, journaling (journals will be provided), dhikr, hiking, swimming, and yes—laughter :) on 750-acres of private, Muslim-owned farm land!
Reclaim
Sink your fingers into the soil, feel the sand between your feet, see the stars above, and fall asleep to ocean waves; reconnect with what is True and renew your fitrah through Allah’s gifts.
Farm-to-Table
Co-create a farm-to-table culinary adventure! Join Chef Zion and Farmer Cass in learning about what regenerative organic farming feels and tastes like through hands-on gardening and prepping for our stunning, delicious community (halal) meals.
Simplify
Campout under the stars. Bring your own tent and bedding! Revel in the splendor of what simplicity provides. We’ll get back to the basics—making wudu and praying in congregation outdoors, and following the natural rhythm of the day and night.
Schedule
FRIDAY, July 12
Afternoon
2-3 PM Arrival @Pescadero, CA Farm
(location provided after sign-up)
Campsite Setup: Bring Your Own Tent and Bedding
Unique Sites for Sisters, Brothers, & Couples
3:30 PM Jum’uah Khutbah
Grounding, Welcome & Intention Setting w Steward Zahra & Guide Colin
Fitrah Class w Baraka Blue
Gourmet Dinner w Chef Zion
Evening
Maghreb & Isha Prayer
Qiyam Under the Stars
SATURDAY, July 13
Morning
Fajr @ 5:15 AM
Free Time
Optional walk to beach
Food Prep w Farmer Cass & Chef Zion
Gourmet Breakfast @ 8 AM
Fitrah Class w Baraka Blue
Afternoon
Gourmet Lunch
Beachside Dhohr & Asr Prayers
Animal Tracking & Qibla Finding w Naturalist Sama Wareh from Art & Wildnerness Institute
Gardening / Food Prep w Gardener Cass & Chef Zion
Free Time
Fitrah Class w Baraka Blue
Dinner w Chef Zion
Evening
Gourmet Dinner
Maghreb & Isha Prayer
Gathering of Remembrance with nasheed artists & Baraka Blue Poetry
Qiyam Under the Stars
SUNDAY, July 14
Morning
Fajr @ 5:15 AM
Free Time
Optional walk to beach
Gourmet Breakfast @ 8 AM
Fitrah Class w Baraka Blue
Gardening / Food Prep w Gardener Cass & Chef Zion
Afternoon
Gourmet Lunch
Dhohr & Asr Prayers
Closing Circle & Dua
3 PM Journey Home
The Team
Baraka Blue
Artist & Teacher
Zahra Kassam
Land Steward & Montessori Educator
Sama Wareh
Naturalist, Art & Wildnerness Institute
Zion
Food as Medicine Chef
Cass Boraiko
Regenerative Farmer & Herbalist
Colin Christopher
Fitrah Outdoors Founder & Guide
Tent w/ ground stakes
Sleeping bag or bedding
Pillow
Sun Hat
Sunglasses
Sunblock
Biodegradable Toiletries
Towel
Swimsuit (for the adventurous)
Reusable Water bottle
Headlamp (with red light functionality)
In July, the farm averages 50-70 degrees, with sun, some clouds, and wind, so bring:
Light & Warm layers, including a warm jacket
Winter hat (not joking)
Long pants
Wool socks
Sandals for the beach and/or shower
Close-toed shoes for gardening
Past Programs
Sowing the Seeds of Gratitude
Saturday, May 25
11 AM
SOLD OUT
REGISTER BELOW
*The majority of proceed’s from the Sowing Seeds of شكر program will be given to The Olive Branch Ranch and the Gaza Community Health Program.
Program Cost
In order to appropriately compensate our staff and ensure that our programs are accessible, we provide sliding scale payments. A sliding scale is a community-centered financial model that honors the abundance of provision and dignity of everyone. Please choose the payment level above that matches your ability to pay. To learn more about the concept of a sliding scale, please read this article.
SOLD OUT
$99
Pay it forward. Assist others to attend the program.
0 spots remaining
$79
Cost of program. Sustain Fitrah Outdoors and our partners’ operational costs.
0 spots remaining
$59
Could use a boost. For participants in need of a little love.
0 spots left
$29
Child
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Payment
As our team works to finalize our permanent online payment system, we will be using PayPal (info@fitrahoutdoors.com) for program reservations, and we will send out an email on May 23 with additional program details.
Instructions:
1) Using the sliding scale above, please send your total program payment to info@fitrahoutdoors.com. If PayPal asks, the account’s first name is “Fitrah,” last name is “Outdoors,” and associated phone number is 608-509-3346.
2) Please include the name/s of each participant and corresponding payment level of each person who is registering in your party.
3) Look out for an email from info@fitrahoutdoors.com on Thursday, May 23 that will include additional registration and program details.
*if you’re having difficult with the PayPal system, please email info@fitrahoutdoors.com. Thank you!
Sowing Seeds of شكر Program Details
Farmer Imad tour of his family farm (Olive Branch Ranch)—sheep, cows, chickens, and more—, and discussion of the farm’s regenerative agricultural practices.
As acts of resistance, solidarity with the Palestinian people, and gratitude for the abundance that our Creator provides, participants will plant olive trees alongside Farmer Imad.
For interested participants, Farmer Imad will also demonstrate how to slaughter and skin a sheep with ihsan.
Qur’anic passages, select poetry, and other reflections will be shared throughout the program.
“Sowing Seeds of شكر” will conclude with a home-cooked Palestinian meal—fresh lamb and local produce will be served.
*Finally, please note that all Fitrah Outdoors programs are electronics-free. Please place your phones, watches, cameras etc. in your vehicles or leave them at home :) In the event of an emergency, the program leader will be reachable by phone at all times, insh’Allah, and his phone number will be shared with you in the May 23rd email. We will have a photographer join us to capture our moments together so that you can more easily Journey Outside and Discover Within!
