Gaea Retreat Center

Gaea Retreat Center Gaea Retreat is a 168-acre nonprofit retreat, just a short drive from the KC Metro. Gaea welcomes all to gather, grow, and belong. 🌿🌿

With cabins, campsites, trails, a lake, and community events, it’s a place for nature, connection, and self-discovery. Gaea Retreat Center is a 168 acre property in a rural setting within an hour's drive of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The primary goal of Gaea Retreat Center is to provide a private, natural retreat area for a variety of people of all spiritual traditions, and to promote a fe

eling of connection with the land and people on it. Gaea includes a 12 acre lake with a sand swimming area. Many areas are available for tent camping and there are open areas for sports and other organized activities. Buildings include a large open pavilion with stage and folding chairs, an air-conditioned meeting hall, a dining hall and kitchen, and nine cabins. Flush facilities and heated showers are available. The cabins are equipped with bunk beds, and one cabin, for special health needs, is air-conditioned. Gardens and secluded areas provide quiet places for meditation or simple relaxation. The Gaea Retreat Center was formerly a church camp. It is now a Non-Denominational Retreat Center and is maintained for camping, day use and conferences for individuals and groups of varied spiritual and religious beliefs and philosophies, by Earth Rising, Inc. If you need to contact camp by phone, you can call 913 796-2141 or send us an e-mail.

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Earth Rising Inc. Intern ProgramGaea Retreat Center2026 Intern YearThe Earth Rising Inc. Intern Program is a hands-on pa...
02/05/2026

Earth Rising Inc. Intern Program
Gaea Retreat Center
2026 Intern Year

The Earth Rising Inc. Intern Program is a hands-on pathway for community members who feel called to deeper service, stewardship, and leadership at Camp Gaea.

This year-long program is designed to give invested folx a real understanding of what it takes to sustain Earth Rising Inc. and Camp Gaea, both now and into the future. Interns gain practical experience in nonprofit governance, land stewardship, event production, and community care, while learning what Board service actually looks like in practice.

Many people are curious about leadership, but the responsibility it carries is real. This program offers both skill-building and an honest look at the time, collaboration, and accountability required to steward this land and organization well.

Applications open in February, with the internship beginning in March and continuing through the calendar year. Interns participate in meaningful work, real conversations, and shared responsibility across the seasons.
Intern expectations include regular participation in community life, including ERI-hosted events such as Earth Day and or Laid-Back Labor Day, attendance at at least half of all ritual weekends, participation in most Board meetings, select work weekends, and upholding community traditions like preparing and serving the community meal at the Gaea Family Reunion.

Each Intern will design, complete, and formally present an Intern Project by June. Projects should offer a lasting benefit to Camp Gaea or the Earth Rising community and may include land stewardship work, infrastructure improvements, educational resources, or community focused initiatives. Collaboration with Board members and committees is encouraged.

Throughout the year, Interns learn alongside Board members and are introduced to committees and operational teams to gain a full picture of how Earth Rising Inc. functions and makes decisions.

This program is an invitation to learn, contribute, and grow with a community that cares deeply for this land and for one another. Those who bring curiosity, reliability, and a willingness to show up will find meaningful opportunities to build skills, deepen relationships, and help shape the future of Camp Gaea.

If this feels like a calling, we welcome you to apply.

Applications currently open until February 28th 2025 @ Midnight

Can't wait to see everyone tonight!!
02/05/2026

Can't wait to see everyone tonight!!

February Board Meeting Link:Today at Noon.
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February Board Meeting Link:

Today at Noon.

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Tomorrow's ritual will be about release. ❤️

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25110 235th Street
McLouth, KS
66054

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 6am - 10pm
Sunday 6am - 10pm

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+19137962141

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