Illumination Women's Retreat
SUMMER 2023
Revitalize Your Mind, Body and Spirit Through Food, Nature and Movement
A three-day getaway to reignite your energy and connection to yourself so you can return to everyday life feeling renewed, connected and empowered to create the life you truly want to be living.
July 13-16, 2023 | Cuyuna, MN
Register before June 1st to save $100
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 busyness of the summer, especially this summer of making up for lost time, likely has you caught up in doing, doing, and more doing rather than creating space for being. Your focus inevitably lands on all things out there, instead of time to reflect on what is in here.
That’s all good and fine, until it isn’t. Until you’re spinning in circles, overwhelmed, feeling disconnected, run down, and just plain depleted.
It doesn’t have to be that way. You can take a real break from all of it!
Jump off the busy train and refuel. Now is the perfect time!
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 nutritious 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.
Gain clarity of what is truly important to you and how to cultivate it in your day to day life.
Bring awareness to what gets in the way of living your best life.
Determine what true self-care looks like for you and how to integrate it into your current routine.
Create a vision of your future that aligns with your unique path.
Join us for the retreat and you will leave feeling:
Refreshed, recentered, nurtured, connected, radiant, nourished, with excitement and clarity for the year ahead.
Register before June 15th to save $100
Thursday
Arrive
Welcome!
You will be greeted with an assortment of healthy snacks, refreshing beverages 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
Assess
Where are you now, mentally, physically, and spiritually?
In this portion of the retreat you will take an honest look at where you may be depleted, where you are holding steady and where you feel the most energized.
Saturday
Release
What do you need to let go of?
Everyone has patterns and negative beliefs that get in the way of living our best lives. This day will be all about clearing the way with loving self-compassion.
Sunday
Integrate
How will you integrate your vision?
How will you integrate your vision?
Our final day will bring it all together.
You will use all we’ve learned to create your vision and then devise a plan of integration.
Finally, we will celebrate!
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 a yoga practice.
Together we will prepare and share a delicious lunch.
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 a yoga practice 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.
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
Covid-19
Individuals will not be matched with roommates. If you are attending the retreat on your own and choosing to stay at the house, you will be given a single occupancy room. You may choose to share a room if you are attending the retreat with a family member or friend.
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 July 13th.
Check out is at 1:30 on Sunday July 16th.
+ What should I bring?
Packing list:
- Light clothing for daytime temps (75F-80F) and warmer clothes for evening (65F-70F)
- Swimsuit
- Yoga clothes/comfortable clothing that allows for movement
- Good walking shoes, optional water shoes
- Yoga mat if you prefer to use your own
- Rain Jacket
- Toothbrush/toothpaste/personal toiletries
+ What will be provided?
- Water bottle
- All meals/snacks
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellant
- Toiletries- shampoo, conditioner, body wash
- Bath towels/washcloths
- All bedding
- Yoga mat and all props
- Life Jackets
- Beach towels
+ 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, paddleboards, floaties/lilypad, infra-red sauna, hammocks
+ 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?
Because of the fast approaching date, once booked, we will not be offering a refund.
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.