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

Packing List

*Don’t have camping gear?

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  • 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

0 spots left

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!