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Hi Omies!
We made it through the longest month, January! We hope you are finding some Vitamin D and fresh air despite the cold MN winter! Bryana, Joella, and Stacy just wrapped up a lovely retreat focused on aligning the chakras at Deep Portage. I (Amanda) am patiently awaiting the arrival of baby boy or baby girl and cannot wait to meet him or her! I am 37+ weeks and feeling happy and thankful! Stacy completed her 200 RYT in Mexico at the end of summer and Joella just embarked on her 500 RYT. Bryana is busy with baby Graham, now five months old with lots to say and is eager to get on the move.
As we’ve grown and settled into our fourth year hosting retreats, we decided to try out some new things this year. A big change is that we decided not to go back to Wolf Ridge in 2020, though we do so love it there! We decided to “scratch the itch” to try some new things and it has been energizing for all of us.
While we can’t spill the beans yet, we have some exciting plans for 2021too!
What is most important to me from a retreat experience? Am I seeking…
Outdoor adventures like xc skiing, snow shoeing, paddling the boundary waters, rock climbing (indoors/outdoors), high ropes courses, and hiking?
A more luxurious experience with a queen-size bed and private room, or am I comfortable sleeping on a twin-size bed on the bottom bunk?
Am I comfortable eating cafeteria style food, or am I looking for a catered event?
What time of year would I most benefit from a retreat?
Which region of Minnesota is calling to me?
Which price range is right for me?
Which theme tugs at my curiosity?
If you’d like to read a bit more about what you can expect at every retreat, you may find this link useful: Who Should Attend a Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreat? One thing you’ll always find at our retreats is the soothing and welcoming atmosphere - whether you come solo or with a friend/group, whether you are a beginner or experienced, whether you are young or seasoned - we welcome you wholeheartedly into this community. We also pride ourselves on carefully selecting stunning locations with a beautiful yoga space and lots of options for experiences outdoors. We carefully plan our yoga classes to align with the theme of the retreat and offer a variety of workshops throughout the weekend.
That being said, here’s what we have lined up!
Fires, Flannels, and Fun- A February Retreat : Feb 21-23
As I’m writing this, we have 5 tickets available for our winter retreat coming up February 21-23. Ticket Sales close February 5th, so it’s not too late to join us! The name of this retreat says it all. We’ll be back at our first and favorite, home-base venue, Deep Portage Learning Center in Hackensack, MN. You can expect xc skiing, snow shoeing, indoor rock climbing, an outdoor bonfire Saturday evening, an exhilarating and chilly sunrise hike to the top of a tower, and vibrant classes in the beautiful great hall. This retreat will feature special guest, Serene Follis, in the art of macrame. Full details can be found here: February 2020.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
4 Master Classes | Lodging | 4 Meals | Workshops | Indoor Climbing Wall | 11 Miles of Trails | Meditation | Hiking | Snowshoe/Cross Country Ski Free Rental | Journaling | Beautiful Scenery | Campfire | Additional Optional Macrame Workshop
Price: $290 (+tax)
Find Your Bliss: April 23-26
This retreat is one of our more luxurious options, with guests opting for private or semi-private rooms. This is one of our most intimate retreats, with no more than 25 yogis, and also one of two longer retreat option with 3 evenings and 4 days. All meals are catered by the Green Scene of Walker, MN and I will just go ahead and say it… the food is a REAL TREAT. This venue is gorgeous, secluded, and inviting. This retreat is best suited for those looking for time for rest, relaxation, quiet, and rejuvenation. This retreat offers outdoor adventure options with beautiful private hiking trails, secluded lakes for canoeing/kayaking/paddle boarding, and the nearby Paul Bunyan bike trail. The main focus is on disconnecting from outside stimuli, finding the quiet within, connecting with other likeminded folks, and relaxing. This retreat follows a soft pace with 2 hour-long yoga classes. Classes include nourishing, gentle movements, and plenty of meditation and pranayama (breathing). All-levels of yogis from beginner to experienced are welcome. For the full detail (and lots of photos) read more here: Find Your Bliss Retreat.
We currently have two private rooms available, space for one solo retreater willing to share a room, and one large room with two queen beds. If you are interested in the large loft space with two queen beds with a group of 3-4, contact us at hello@borealblissyogaretreats.com for a reduced rate option.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
6 Master Classes | Lodging | 4 Days, 3 Nights Lodging in Private or Semi-Private Rooms | Nutritious and organic meals from The Green Scene of Walker, MN | 48 acres of woods to roam | 3 secluded lakes | nearby Paul Bunyan Trail | Additional Optional Kombucha Workshop
Price: $500+ (Depending on room selection)
Luxurious Lake Life Retreat: June 5-7
This retreat is something very different for us and we cannot wait! We’re heading to Madden’s Resort in Brainerd, MN to enjoy the luxurious of lake life! Together we’ll enjoy catered meals on a deck overlooking Gull Lake, private or semi-private rooms also overlooking Gull Lake, access to a full spa, sandy beaches, 4 pools, a pontoon party Saturday afternoon, and access to many fun toys including: kayaks, paddle boards, inflatable water toys in the lake, lawn bowling, croquet, golf, basketball, horseshoes, and more! For more information, read on here: Luxurious Lake Life Retreat.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
4 Master Classes | Lodging | 3 Days, 2 Nights Lodging in Private or Semi-Private Rooms | Nutritious and organic meals catered by chefs onsite | Specialty Workshops | 3 sandy beaches | 4 pools | Full-Spa | Golf | Paddleboarding | Kayaking | and many more amenities like basketball, croquet, horseshoes, lawn bowling and more!
Price: $500- $550 (Depending on private room or double occupancy) Special feature: For $100, add Sunday night to your stay! No yoga or meals included in Sunday evening, but may make for a relaxing close to the weekend.
Registration opens Friday, Feb 7th at Noon!
Adventure Awaits- A Yoga Retreat for the Outdoor Woman: Aug 20-23
Bryana is taking yogis off the beaten path (WAY OFF) to Birchwood Wilderness Camp. Located at the end of the Gunflint Trail, on the edge, of the Boundary Waters, this remote retreat. You actually have to paddle to the camp (a barge named Barracuda will haul your gear to the camp). Our motto is “Journey North” and that is precisely what you’ll be doing- heading to the tip of the arrowhead, past Grand Marais, to the historic Gunflint Trail.
Space for this retreat is extremely limited (16 available tickets). Participants will take a day trip into the BWCA, rock climb in the outdoors, enjoy an onsite sauna, slide down a giant outdoor waterslide, and so much more. Read the full details of this incredible opportunity here: Adventure Awaits.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
3 Nights | 4 Days | Yoga | Workshops | Meditation | Journaling | Lodging | Meals (V, GF, DF options) | BWCA Day Trip | Hiking | Canoeing | Rock Climbing | Campfires | Swimming | Time for Relaxation | Wildlife Sightings | Adventure!
Registration opens Friday, Feb 7th at Noon!
Get Grounded: Stress Relief Retreat: Sept 25-27
Fall is a windy, dry time of year typically marked by change. For those of us working in schools, or with children in school, fall is often a time associated with busyness and shift. This retreat will focus on ways to find grounding and calm amidst the windy chaos. We’ll be back at our home base, Deep Portage Learning Center, in Hackensack, MN. Fall colors are typically in full display by the end of September, while the cool temps have not fully settled in. We will also share the science of stress relief with yogis- providing tools that have lasting impacts.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
5 Master Yoga Classes | 2 Nights and 3 Days Lodging | 4 Meals | Workshops | Indoor Climbing Wall | 11 Miles of Trails | Meditation | Hiking | Journaling | Campfire
Price: Approximately $310 (+tax)
Registration Opens May 8, 2020 at noon
Recharge to Thrive: Oct 16-18
This is our only retreat in Southern Minnesota. An hour from Amanda’s family farm, we all enjoy leaving the boreal forest to enjoy the bluffs of Southeastern MN for a weekend! Fall colors are typically in full display by the mid-October, so we hope our timing is spot on! If you are hoping to do a high ropes course, this retreat is has you covered. The high-ropes courses offer incredible views and will take you out of your comfort zone! This retreat will focus on finding ways to recharge and feel mental clarity and an abiding sense of calm as we gear up for the busy months of November and December.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
5 Master Yoga Classes | 2 Nights and 3 Days Lodging | 4 Meals | Workshops | Indoor Climbing Wall | High Ropes Course | Meditation | Hiking | Journaling | Campfire
Price: Approximately $350 (+tax)
Registration Opens May 8, 2020 at noon
That’s all… for now!
We’ll be sure to update you after the newest Boreal Bliss Babe arrives earthside! We will also keep you up-to-date on NEW and EXCITING things for 2021. As always, we cannot thank you enough for joining us on the ride. We hope you are remembering to BREATHE, to take SEAWEED DANCE PARTY BREAKS, and to seek adventure. Wishing you well Omies!
Amanda and the BB gals
