Luxurious Lake Life Retreat: Boreal Bliss Unplugged
Luxurious Lake Life Retreat: Boreal Bliss Unplugged
June 4-6th at Madden’s Resort on Gull Lake in Brainerd, Minnesota
Often our retreat schedules are jam-packed with activities: multiple hikes, workshops, and more. This is an UNPLUGGED version of a Boreal Bliss Retreat. We’re going to rest, relax, and enjoy ourselves!
The idea is simple: head to a luxurious resort on a pristine Minnesota Lake.
We will begin and end each day with movement. We will nourish our bodies with exquisite cuisine prepared by the chef onsite. We will allow the sun to warm us after the long Minnesota winter. We will enjoy the pontoons, kayaks, and paddleboards at the resort. We will swim in the fresh water, relax by the pool, and spend a few hours in the spa. This is a chance to reset, recharge, and de-stress after nearly 18 months of life with COVID-19. For many of us, the pandemic has been highly stressful with few opportunities to rest and recharge. While we may not be quite ready to hop on an airplane, we can enjoy a vacation right here in Minnesota.
Whether you’ve been a front-line worker (THANK YOU), a teacher making it work virtually (THANK YOU), a mom managing kids distance learning while also trying to work (THANK YOU), or whatever other challenges COVID has thrown your way, take a weekend for yourself to relax, safely.
To accommodate COVID safely, this retreat will be small and intimate, with class sizes not exceeding 15 people. Choose your style of yoga class- do you like a gentle, restorative, hatha style yoga, we will have classes tailored specifically to meet your needs! Do you like a more invigorating style of yoga? We will have classes specifically to meet your needs! We will follow all CDC safety guidelines, and because things are ever in motion, a more detailed COVID safety plan will be emailed to guests closer to the retreat. We do know we can do this safely!
What’s Included
3 days| 2 Nights |4 Master Yoga Classes | Private rooms overlooking Gull Lake (single or double occupancy) | Meals prepared by Chefs onsite | Spa available for massage, manicures, and pedicures - all with a view of Gull Lake | Specialty Workshops | Use of amenities: 4 pools, 3 sand beaches, water recreation, tennis, lawn bowling, basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard, croquet, paddleboards, kayaks, water bikes, canoes, and large inflatable water toys
The schedule is still being fine-tuned, but here is the plan thus far!
Friday:
You will have the option to arrive as early as you like to register, enjoy the grounds, utilize the spa, golf, etc. Check-in is at 4:30.
On Friday evening we’ll have two master classes, one for yogis looking for a more invigorating practice and another for those looking for a move restorative practice.
After yoga we’ll all convene on the Wilson Bay Deck for a gourmet meal while watching the sunset on the lake. All yogis will enjoy Madden’s House Salad, fresh dinner rolls, seasonal vegetable, starch, and dessert. You’ll have the opportunity to choose your dinner entree ahead of time (yet to be determined).
After dinner, enjoy the grounds and a comfortable night of sleep.
Saturday:
You may enjoy the sunrise on your own time, sleep in, or join us for a quiet, peaceful meditation practice to start the day.
Meditation will again be followed by a master class. Again, yogis will choose between a more energizing practice or a more grounding and restorative class.
After yoga, all yogis may enjoy a gourmet breakfast buffet.
The day is yours after breakfast! Enjoy one of the four pools, three sand beaches, or many other amenities available to you.
From 1-3 we’ll be heading out on an optional pontoon party. (Whoop!! I would like to make this a themed pontoon party, Hawaiin??? but we shall see. Not everyone loves themes as much as I do, ha!)
We’ll reconvene for another master class Saturday evening from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Both yoga classes Saturday evening will be nourishing, grounding, and restorative.
Saturday evening we’ll gather at the Wilson Bay Deck for dinner overlooking sunset on the lake. Arrive in your yoga gear, or take the opportunity to dress up a bit! After all, we haven’t had many opportunities to dress up over the past year!
After dinner enjoy a bonfire before heading to bed for another restful evening.
Sunday:
Sunday morning we’ll meet for one last Master Class. Again, yogis may choose between invigorating or restorative.
Before your departure, enjoy a buffet breakfast.
Check-out is at 11 am, but feel free to utilize the grounds/spa all day long. An appealing bonus- Madden’s is offering Boreal Bliss guests an additional night stay for only $100 additional.
We hope you’ll join us!
Price
$560 per person for double occupancy room overlooking Gull Lake- bring a friend, or someone special to enjoy the retreat together! Double Occupancy rate is for groups of 2. All double occupancy rooms have 2 queen beds.
$620 for a private room overlooking Gull Lake. It’s time to reTREAT yourself!
*Want to add Sunday night to your stay? Madden’s is extending us a GREAT DEAL. Sunday night you can stay for an additional $100. No yoga or food included with the Sunday night stay, but a nice way to end on a leisurely note!
PAYMENTS
Deposit $300
Remaining balance due April 5, 2021 - registered attendees will receive payment link and more information via email
Registration
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
CHECK YOUR EMAILS! At the end of March, and 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!
COVID Plans
All COVID health and safety guidelines from the State and CDC will be strictly followed. Due to frequently changing regulations, a detailed plan will be emailed to all registered participants closer to our retreat date. Plans will include and not be limited to: wearing masks, frequent hand washing, staying home if sick/exposed, social distancing, and more.
Cancellation Policy
Deposit is non-refundable at anytime
8 week prior notice: no refunds available unless we are able to fill your spot with someone from the waitlist- which is not guaranteed.
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
