Slow Down
August 15-18, 2024
Spring Grove, MN
Restore and replenish with me this summer in southeastern Minnesota’s beautiful driftless region. We will spend 3 nights on a picturesque 10 acre farm with incredible vistas of rolling hills, valleys, and woods. Located just 3 hours from the Twin Cities, this historic home has been lovingly, invitingly restored and is family owned and operated. Our gracious hosts live full time on the property.
With the solar energy of the late summer in mind, our practices will honor what is needed for balance. After sleeping in a little, or taking a walk at sunrise, we’ll enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Late morning we’ll sink into luxuriously long yoga practices consisting of yin, flow, primal movement, pranayama, meditation, chanting, and extended savasanas. We will not be overscheduled. We will not be busy. You will be encouraged to nap, daydream, gaze inside of yourself, and stare off into the distance. We’ll continue to explore living yoga as we hike, relax on the porch, and eat delicious homemade meals. Let's laugh, and play. Be quiet, and still. And see how it might just increase our capacity for lovingkindness, contentment, and peace.
New this year, we will be joined by my friend Jamie Reinbold who will be offering 90 minute Thai Yoga Bodywork sessions at the retreat for an additional fee. More info on Jamie and Thai Yoga Bodywork here: https://jamiereinbold.com/ When you register for the retreat you will be given the option to reserve an appointment for Thai Bodywork. Spots are limited.
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Included
3 nights lodging in the farmhouse.
Yoga props- but you can bring yours if you’d like!
All meals are provided. Nourishing and home-cooked food!
A 2-mile walking trail on-site. Great for exercise or meditation or simply communing with nature!
Free-range chickens to visit with, plus the family dog, and some outdoor cats!
Gracious and accommodating hosts.
Luxuriously long daily yoga practices consisting of yin, flow, pranayama, meditation, mantra, dharma talks, and long savasanas.
Option to request a workshop or discussion topic.
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Sample Schedule
6am sunrise
Optional morning hike or outside time
7:30am Breakfast
9am Yoga Practice followed by quiet time for journaling, self-study, and relaxation
12:30pm Lunch
2:00pm Hiking off-site; Yoga Workshop; Free Time to enjoy the grounds or pop into town
6:00pm Dinner & Community
8:00pm Candlelight Yoga; Bonfire; Stargazing; Crafts; Games; Cheer
Investment
Rates start at $699 - Includes 3 nights lodging, all meals, yoga and more!
$300 deposit secures your spot. Full payments are due 60 days prior to the retreat. Payment info will be sent when you rsvp. Check is preferred, venmo is available. All payments are non-refundable. *New* single occupancy options for some rooms.
Black Room- 2nd Floor - OCCUPIED
Two Single Beds - Most privacy
Luxurious Private Bath & Sitting Area
$899/person Shared or $1698/Single
Pink Room- 2nd Floor
Two Single Beds
Private Bath
$849/person Shared or $1598/ Single
Grey Room- 2nd Floor
Two Single Beds
Shared Bath
$799/person Shared or $1498/ Single
Cobalt Room- 3rd Floor
Two Single Beds
Shared Bath
$749/person Shared or $1398/Single
Blue Room- 3rd Floor - OCCUPIED
Two Single Beds
Shared Bath
$749/person Shared or $1398/Single
Quad- 3rd Floor
Four Single Beds
Shared Bath
$699/person
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"Niki's classes are always clear, calm, and she inspires so much confidence!"
Teri F
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"Niki provides insightful, clear instructions which always include adjustment options. Therefore I can engage in her challenging poses with confidence and inclusion. Thanks to Niki's inspiring leadership I am able to maintain flexibility, strength, and positivity."
Cindy M
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"Niki is a remarkable yoga teacher! She is full of wisdom. Each class sequence is thoughtfully designed & orchestrated, allowing all practitioners to feeling better, more at ease & in equilibrium with their mind, body & soul. I am grateful for Niki’s passion for yoga & wellness, for her compassion for humanity & for her awareness of individual needs. She’s truly fantastic & I highly recommend her to anyone who’s looking for a beautiful experience to practicing yoga."
Melissa G
Additional Info
Specialty coffees such as lattes are available throughout the day for an additional fee. There is also a gift shop at the farm. Guests can run a tab for extras and settle up when they check out.
Option to customize your own high quality yoga mat and watch it get made on-site!
Venture into Spring Grove- Distillery, brewery, gift shops, and art gallery.
There is wi-fi, and you will be able to keep in touch with your people but… please intend to take a break from devices as much as possible.
There is a 2-mile hiking trail that surrounds the property as well as great patios and porches, and best of all NO MOSQUITOES — you can hang out on the porch all night and never see or hear or feel a single mosquito.
Nearby airports include Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), La Crosse Regional (LSE) and Rochester Regional (RST).