Illumination Women's Retreat
FALL 2023
Revitalize Your Mind, Body and Spirit Through Food, Nature and Movement
A three-day getaway to rejuvenate your energy and bring you back into alignment with yourself so you can return to everyday life feeling restored, with a sense of clarity and empowered to fully step into your life.
October 26-29, 2023 | Cuyuna, MN
Register before Labor Day to save $100
Want to bring a friend? Use code FRIENDS and you’ll each get $150 off your registration fee!
Imagine what it would feel like to be completely replenished - mind, body and soul.
I know you - you are a giver. You care for, you plan, you think of everything and everyone ELSE.
But when is it your turn?
The transition into fall is a perfect time to bring your attention back to you.
A time to get cozy and reconnect with yourself.
A time to remember what YOU need.
Yes, you can keep on giving, but I promise it will catch up with you.
You can’t give what you don’t have.
This retreat is a bit of time carved out for just you.
No one to answer to, no one calling your name- life will be put on pause.
Your days will be filled with the perfect balance of play, restoration, connection, and enriching experiences all rooted in self-care.
You will:
Learn about healthy eating by preparing nourishing meals together.
Immerse yourself in the elements of nature to connect you with your True nature.
Explore the wisdom and power of your body through movement.
Celebrate the bounty prevailing in your current life.
Gain clarity of what you need and how to cultivate it in your day to day life.
Bring awareness to where you may be leaking your energy.
Determine what true self-care looks like for you and how to integrate it into your current routine.
Create practices that will sustain and nurture you on your unique path.
Join us for the retreat and you will leave feeling:
Rejuvenated, realigned, nurtured, connected, radiant, nourished, with excitement and clarity for the future.
Register before Labor Day to save $100
Want to bring a friend? Use code FRIENDS and you’ll each get $150 off your registration fee!
Thursday
Arrive
Welcome!
You will be greeted with an assortment of healthy snacks, a warm cozy beverage and a gift package containing all you will need for your stay.
We will acquaint you with the venue and then gather together for the opening.
Using grounding and centering practices, we will then allow you to truly “arrive”.
Friday
Grateful Harvest
What are you harvesting this season that you are most thankful for?
During this portion of the retreat you will take stock of the bounty in all areas of your life.
We will delve into the power of gratitude and you will create a gratitude practice that best serves you.
Saturday
Sorting
Where do you want to spend your energy? Where is it leaking?
In this portion of the retreat you will sort it out and get clear about what is most important to you and realize where you are leaking your precious energy.
Sunday
Preserving
How do you seal your jar?
In our final day together you will discern how to best protect and sustain your vitality as you move into the next season of your life.
If you are wanting. . .
Time in nature
Nutritious and delicious food
Daily movement
Personal reflection
Connection with other like minded souls
then this is the retreat for you!
Here’s an idea of the flow of each day. . .
The day will begin with a morning meditation and gently waking up our bodies.
We will then prepare and eat breakfast together.
Next we will move into our learning & activity, followed by either yoga or other movement.
Lunch will be a take and go meal to allow you space and time to visit or be on your own.
After lunch you will have some space to do as you please until we gather back for our afternoon learning & activity session.
We will then do either a yoga practice or other movement followed by dinner.
The evening will close with a relaxing meditation practice.
Venue
The retreat will be held at a newly built home on the pristine and quiet East Rabbit Lake in northern Minnesota, near Crosby. It is surrounded by forests that host hiking, ATV and biking trails.
Accommodations
There are 5 available rooms at the house, each with a king-sized bed.
If you are choosing to stay at the house, you will be given a single occupancy room.
The bathrooms are shared by the occupants of 2 of the rooms.
There is a large kitchen with all items needed.
Rooms are also available at the Red Rider Resort and Crosby Lofts
There is also a “glamping” option close by the venue.
Covid-19
All appropriate sanitary measures will be taken.
*Understand that you are attending at your own risk as we are not requiring vaccinations, masks or social distancing. That said, you are encouraged and supported in taking any personal measures you feel appropriate to feel safe and comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
+ Who is this retreat for?
It’s for women who are looking for some time and space to replenish their energy, reconnect with their true selves and learn valuable tools to improve their health and overall wellness. And have fun!
+ Can I sign up with a friend?
Yes, you will even receive a special price, select the "bring a friend" option at checkout.
+ When is check-in & check-out?
Check-in is between 3pm-3:30 on Thursday October 26th. Check out is at noon on Sunday October 29th.
+ What should I bring?
- Medium to heavy clothing for wide range in temps (30F-70F)
- Yoga clothes/comfortable clothing that allows for movement
- Good walking shoes or boots
- Yoga mat/props, only if you prefer to use your own
- Rain Jacket/Warm Coat
- Toothbrush/toothpaste/personal toiletries
+ What will be provided?
- All meals/snacks/beverages
- Toiletries- shampoo, conditioner, body wash
- Bath towels/washcloths
- All bedding
- Yoga mat and all props
+ Will there be free time or is the entire time programmed?
There will be blocks of free time each day to use as you wish.
+ What level of yoga will we be doing?
All yoga practices will be beginner level with options for modifications.
+ What are the onsite amenities?
Participants will have access to kayaks, infrared sauna, and hammock.
+ What other activities are available in the area?
- Hiking trails
- Paved biking trails (offsite rentals available)
- Fat Tire bike trails (offsite rentals available)
- Canoeing (offsite rentals available)
- Kayaking
- Paddle Boarding
+ How big is the group?
In order to keep it intimate, we are keeping it at 8-10 participants plus the two facilitators.
+ What is the refund policy?
Once booked, we will not be offering a refund, but will apply a credit to use at a future offering.
Hi there, I’m Victoria Lahr!
I’m the owner of Illumination Coaching and Yoga. I am a wife, mother of four dynamic adult children, a holistic life and integrative health coach and a yoga instructor.
Life has taught me that so many of our cultural norms threaten to keep us unhappy, unhealthy and looking outside ourselves for validation. This personal experience has led me to my passion of guiding and supporting people to live their most authentic and health-filled lives.
My approach is rooted in a holistic view of a person’s life, including the connection between their mind, body and spirit. I believe when the whole person is taken into account, true healing, growth and happiness are the result.
I help my clients and students bring clarity to their “why” and then together we design a path that is customized to their specific goals, circumstances and individuality. This personalized process has been extremely beneficial for those I work with and an incredible honor to facilitate.
. . . and this is Julie Holmgren
I’d like to introduce my sister, Julie Holmgren, as the guest presenter for this retreat. She is a Homeopathic practitioner, yoga teacher, mother of two grown children and grandmother of four beautiful grandchildren. Julie has a passion for health, nature, and all things food. I’m so excited to facilitate this retreat with her because her presence makes everything more fun!