United States · 4 days
The retreat runs from Thursday to Sunday at Barothy Lodge in Northern Michigan. You stay three nights, in a shared room with one or two other women or in a private room. The weekend centres on the lodge itself. There's a kitchen where the group cooks together, a hot tub and sauna, and room for a bonfire outside. Most d…
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United States · 4 days · From USD 410
The retreat runs from Thursday to Sunday at Barothy Lodge in Northern Michigan. You stay three nights, in a shared room with one or two other women or in a private room. The weekend centres on the lodge itself. There's a kitchen where the group cooks together, a hot tub and sauna, and room for a bonfire outside.
Most days start with yoga, taught by certified yoga teachers. The rest of the day is loose. You might hike in the snow, take a turn cooking lunch, sit in the sauna, or join a craft session or cooking lesson led by another guest. Evenings usually end by the fire with stories, poetry readings and conversation, or out at a bonfire if the weather allows.
The collaborator model is the main difference from a typical yoga weekend. Guests who book the cheaper collaborator rate do at least one kitchen shift and offer one 'service' to the group. That might be a class, a talk, a craft, a massage, reiki or anything else they're good at. So each weekend's programme is partly built by the women attending, and the organiser openly says the line-up could include 'who knows!' If you just want to rest, the non-collaborator rate removes all of that.
The retreat is organised by Stephanie, who handles registrations directly. She describes it as coming out of her 50-plus years of seeing what happens when women get together and share what they know. The tone is informal and social. Expect lots of talking, laughing and eating together, not a strict class timetable.
The practical details are simple. All meals are provided. The event is alcohol-free, and guests are encouraged to bring mixers, tea, cider, cocoa or a snack to share. Paying by Venmo or check gets you a 3.5% discount. Registering by credit card through the website adds a 2.5% fee.
- 3 nights accommodation at Barothy Lodge (shared or private room) - All meals - Yoga classes with certified yoga teachers - Hot tub and sauna access - Fireside chats, storytelling and poetry evenings - Guided time in nature: hiking and bonfires - Guest-led classes, crafts and cooking lessons - Possible massage and reiki sessions offered by guests
- Travel to and from Barothy Lodge - Alcohol (dry event) - Personal snacks and drinks - 2.5% credit card fee when registering online - Travel insurance - Personal expenses