Adventure Awaits Retreat Recap of Session 1: the roof is on fire....
Ya know that song: “the roof, the roof, the roof is on fire”? Well…sing that tune, but substitute the word: sauna.
Our 5th year of Adventure Awaits at Birchwood Wilderness Camp was memorable for a multitude of reasons! Read on for the full scoop!
Building Healthy Relationships and Group Dynamics
Some ideas for improving relationships and group dynamics.
Wild North - Part 2: from bidet to outhouse
I’ve never been so visually delighted by an outhouse. No running water, and no limit to pots of pansies. Read about our Wild North Alaska, part 2 experience!
Wild North Retreat Recap: our Alaskan Rom Com
This adventure was years in the making. We went to Alaska and it was wild in all the best ways. Read behind the scenes stories, laughs shared, unexpected moments, photos, and more!
Hold on to your butts! Summer is here people.
Our schedules are out the window. It’s light out until well past our usual bedtimes. Ice cream and water time reign supreme. It’s brief, bright, and glorious.
Enchantment Retreat Recap
Our Enchantment Yoga Retreat at the end of May/beginning of June marked a return to a “crowd favorite” venue: Camp Bliss in Walker, MN. Read more about the weekend’s elements, including an adventurous hike with morels & woodticks-a-plenty!
Grow with the Flow - day retreat recap!
On June 1st, we had our first day-long yoga + hiking retreat at Gooseberry Falls State Park in Two Harbors, MN! Read more about the day: hiking, yoga, squirrels, fog & more - oh my!
Spring Awakening Day Retreat Recap
A recap of our St. Louis Park Spring day retreat at the end of April!
Countdown to Grandma’s
Amanda and Bryana share a bit about training for Grandma’s half-marathon and the power of believing in yourself as an athlete, speed not required.
The Science of Happiness
We’ve been reflecting on mindfulness and how it contributes to positive psychological and physical well-being. I’d love to expand on what actually does make us content and contributes to tangible boosts in happiness.
Mindfulness: hop off the hedonic treadmill
Continuing our exploration of mindfulness, this week we discuss hedonic adaptation and offer some ideas to step off the hedonic treadmill.
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a buzzworthy concept. A practical tool for your tool belt. But what is it? And how do you practice it?
Announcing Fall 2024 Yoga Retreats
Fall is my favorite time for mindful hiking. I look forward to leaf appreciation + yoga every year! Our fall yoga retreats open for registration April 7th at 8:00am! 2 overnight weekend retreats up north + 1 day retreat near the metro!
Rest Retreat Recap
A weekend of full rest and rejuvenation. Sometimes permission is all you need. Sometimes a loving nudge or push? A recap of our Rest Yoga Retreat from the beginning of March!
Introducing Stacy Nightwine!
She’s been retreating with us since the very beginning folks. You know her. You love her. It’s the one and only…..
Introducing Lindsay Bjorkland
March is Women’s History Month! At Boreal Bliss, we havea long-standing tradition of featuring women who inspire us in Minnesota every March. This week we’d like to share a little bit more about a outdoorswoman who inspires us- Lindsay Bjorkland, Executive Director at Deep Portage Learning Center.
Things to do with children in Duluth
Ideas for making memories with your children in Duluth, MN. Family friendly outdoor adventures, (and a few indoor destinations too).
Introducing Pam Wright
March is Women’s History Month! At Boreal Bliss, we have a long-standing tradition of featuring women who inspire us in Minnesota every March. This week we’d like to share a little bit more about an outdoorswoman who inspires us: Pam Wright!