Illumination Women's Winter Retreat
Revitalize Your Mind, Body and Spirit Through Food, Nature and Movement
A cozy weekend getaway to start 2022 with a restored, nourished and aligned YOU! Return feeling renewed and inspired to make your intentions for the new year come true.
January 21st-23rd, 2022 | Cuyuna, MN
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 holidays 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!
Once the holidays are over, after you’ve done all the giving, it’s time for you to receive. It’s time to come back to you. It’s time for your own space to reflect and just be. Time to fill yourself up again. Time to reconnect to what is truly important for you in the year ahead.
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, coziness, 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 the upcoming year 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.
Want to bring a friend?
Select the bring a friend option at checkout!
Have A Question? Email Victoria at illuminationcoachingandyoga@gmail.com
Friday
Welcome
What do you need in order to fully arrive”?
Let’s get acquainted and have a small snack to replenish you after your travels.
We will then come together for our opening and allow you to truly “arrive” through grounding and centering practices.
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 morning we will be clearing the way with loving self-compassion.
Create
What do you want to create in 2022?
The most powerful tool for creating the lives we want is visualization. This portion of the day will be about clarifying, seeing and feeling, into your vision of the new year.
Sunday
Integrate
How will you integrate your vision?
Our final day will bring it all together.
You will use all we’ve learned to devise a plan of integration.
Celebrate
How often do you let yourself truly celebrate?
We will finalize our experience in celebration of all you have moved through and where you are going next!
If you are wanting. . .
Time in nature
Nutritious and delicious food
Daily movement
Personal reflection
Cozy you time
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.
You will find space for time alone, sitting by the cozy fire, walking through the frosty woods, or in the new Sunlighten infrared sauna.
And places to gather in the comfy living spaces throughout the house.
It is surrounded by forests that host hiking, ATV, mountain biking trails and cross country skiing.
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 Crosby Lofts. Click here for details.
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 and if you choose to share a room, you can add them for just $397, otherwise it's only $597 to add them and they get their own room.
+ When is check-in & check-out?
Check in is Friday January 21st at 3pm.
Check out is at 1:30 on Sunday August 29th.
+ What should I bring?
Packing list:
- Warm outdoor clothing for temps down to below 0F temps. Including boots, mittens, hats, and snowpants.
- Yoga clothes/comfortable clothing that allows for movement
- Yoga mat if you prefer to use your own
- Rain Jacket
- Toothbrush/toothpaste/personal toiletries
- Optional cross country skis and/or ice skates
+ What will be provided?
- Water bottle
- All meals/snacks
- 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 other activities are available in the area?
- Hiking trails
- Paved biking trails (offsite rentals available)
- Fat Tire bike trails (offsite rentals available)
- Cross country skiing trails
- Snowmobile trails
+ 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.
. . . 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!