Retreat & Rest your Mind, Body, and Soul

Yoga is many things: a cherished discipline, a meditation and breathing practice, a guiding force to pursue a balanced life off the mat, and a unifying approach to align one’s values in every aspect of daily living.

During this weekend retreat, shed your stressors and indulge in a weekend of self-care and self-discovery. Treat yourself to a weekend away in a picturesque natural setting.

This retreat is open to all-levels: beginners to seasoned yogis are welcome!

A yoga retreat is an ideal way to become immersed in your already existing yoga practice, or to inspire a lifelong personal journey.

Calling all yoga men!

Hello, you! Yes, I know you’re out there. While all of our retreats (except August) are open to men, (and are often sought after by men!), it’s infrequent that we have a size-able percentage of men join. Let’s change that! We are formally inviting you to join us this March at Deep Portage.

Q: As a man, can I attend any winter retreat with you?

A: Yes! Please do.

Q: Why this one then?

A: We are inviting an intentional focus for men at this retreat. We are also lucky enough to have Josh Wallenberg joining us as a yoga teacher at this retreat! You can read more about our teaching staff as you scroll down.

Want some additional insight on attending a retreat with us? Read more on one of our past blogs: Being a Dude at Yoga Retreat.

What’s Included:

• 4 yoga classes; with options to choose from on Saturday!

• 2 nights, 3 days lodging

• 4 meals catered by Green Scene Market & Eatery!

• Meditation

• Journaling Sessions

• Yoga Nidra

• Sound Bowls

• Restorative Yoga

• Outdoor time - 11 miles of hiking/cross-country skiing/snowshoe trails

• Essential Oils Roller Bar Workshop

• Just Juice Workshop

• Campfire

• Plan Ahead: Arrivals at 4pm Friday; Departures at 10:30am Sunday

What if I feel like I’m not very good at “resting”?

All of our retreats are very much focused on getting your own personal needs met. We always have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to classes, workshops, and activities!

You might be surprised to find that while we will incorporate traditionally “restful” elements, we will also incorporate high-energy classes, workshops, and activities. Why? Because sometimes you really need to exert energy in order to actually achieve a state of rest!

What gets you to a truly restful state is all dependent on your personal make-up, needs, habits, and characteristics. You do you! Pick and choose the elements of the retreat that will help you feel rested.

Yoga Teachers + Boreal Bliss Team

We are thrilled to have the following fabulous teachers and team members at this retreat!

Retreat Features

Specialty Yoga Sessions focused on rest

meditation by the wood-burning fire

Mobile wood-fired sauna

morning mindfulness hike to stunning tower view high above the treetops

Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Rentals Included

picturesque groomed cross country ski trails

Sound bowl session

Essential oils roller bar

Book Club

option to add a massage appointment

Delightful meals prepared by the Green Scene Organic Market & Catering

Fresh Juice available for pre-order by Just Juice

More about Deep portage learning center & Our Retreat:

Outdoor enthusiast? Deep Portage has 11 miles of hiking/skiing/snowshoe trails right out the back door! The center is also located on the beautiful and secluded Bass Pond and Big Deep Lake. Cross country ski and snowshoe rentals are included in your retreat! There are beautifully groomed cross country ski trails. There is also a stunning hike above the treetops at the famous tower in the woods.

Yoga enthusiast? We are proud to offer you quality yoga and meditation classes, in addition to optional workshops to enhance your practice.

Lodging Information: Each room has 3-5 beds and one bathroom. The beds are bunk beds, however we only sleep on the bottom. You have the option to purchase a private, semi-private, or group rate ticket. We send a pre-retreat survey one month prior to the retreat for any roommate requests as well as sleeping needs and information. We assign guests to rooms based on your preferences. 

The Juice!

We’ve got an optional juice workshop included in your weekend + you can add a pre-order of juice to accompany your retreat!

Just Juice Workshop

This workshop is included in your retreat - option to enjoy if you’d like! During the workshop, guests will learn about the wide variety of health benefits that can be achieved when consuming fruits and vegetables in their raw form. We will learn about consuming seasonally available produce, organic vs. conventional produce, what the difference is between smoothies and juices and the health benefits of both. We will also discuss how much and when to consume juice in order to achieve maximum results and benefits of these powerhouse nature made beverages.

Just Juice pre-order Packages

All registered retreaters will receive instructions on the option to add juice to their weekend! Pre-order fresh juice made by Jami.

Option 1: 2-12oz juices and 2-4oz wellness shots

Option 2: 4-12oz juices and 4-4oz wellness shots

• recipes of juices based on seasonally available produce

• accommodating of most any allergies as the juices are DF and GF

• if guests would like larger quantities, option to email directly for even more to take home and enjoy!

Rest Yoga Retreat

WHAT'S INCLUDED

4 Yoga Classes | Lodging | 4 Green Scene Market & Eatery Meals | Specialty Workshops | Indoor Climbing Wall | 11 Miles of Trails | Meditation | Hiking | Snowshoe/Cross Country Ski Free Rental | Journaling | Wilderness | Campfire 

Registration

Prices include State sales tax on lodging/meals:

GROUP RATE - $515 PER PERSON

A group rate at this retreat includes 3-6 people (we typically only room 3-4 together unless a larger group of 5-6 is requested).

You can register with a group of your friends, or you can register solo and room with soon-to-be friends. You and your roommates will have an attached bathroom with shower, toilet, and two sinks to yourselves. 

SEMI-PRIVATE RATE - $575 PER PERSON

A semi-private room is for you and a friend, or opt to bring your partner along.  You can also register solo and meet a new soon-to-be friend as your roommate. You and your roommate will have an attached bathroom with shower, toilet, and two sinks to yourselves. 

PRIVATE RATE - $650

Opt for a private room and attached bathroom all to yourself! Your private bathroom has a private attached shower, toilet, and two sinks.

CHECK YOUR EMAILS! Approximately 5-8 weeks prior to the weekend, we send you an email with important information regarding your weekend retreat including a detailed itinerary, FAQ, pre-retreat survey with roommate requests, dietary needs, and more. Your timely response is important!

BIPOC Scholarships

As part of our ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion in the yoga space, we are offering scholarships to Black, Indigenous, people of color for our fall and winter yoga retreats. Please fill out a BIPOC scholarship application here. Thank you!

Cancellation Policy

6+ weeks notice: $40 fee

4-6 weeks notice: $80 fee

6 weeks and less notice : 75% of total amount fee

14 days or less notice: no refunds available

We hope that you can appreciate the amount of time, love, and energy we wholeheartedly put into each retreat.  Not just during the event, but the many months leading up to it. 

Please note: Our winter venue does not issue refunds due to weather. As such, we are unlikely to cancel the retreat except in a very extreme scenario.  In most situations, we hope our guests plan ahead to accommodate Minnesota weather conditions in winter to safely travel to and from the retreat- which may occasionally mean allowing extra travel time.

In the event of widespread extreme weather, including highway closures, the retreat will be rescheduled. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled weekend, you may be able to receive a partial refund or transfer credit to a future retreat. If the retreat is not cancelled/rescheduled, we will be unable to issue refunds on an individual basis due to the weather. 

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