Women’s Weekend at Big Raven Farm:
Nourish & Restore
September 17-20, 2026
Spring Grove, MN
This is our fourth year at Big Raven Farm, and each year this retreat becomes more grounded and meaningful. Held in the peaceful Driftless region of southeastern Minnesota, an easy drive from the Twin Cities, this is a cozy women’s weekend designed for rest, nourishment, and genuine connection.
We settle into a steady rhythm of care: slow mornings, spacious yoga practices in a beautiful renovated barn, and shared home-cooked meals that anchor each day. The afternoons are open and unstructured, with time to rest, journal, wander the land, head into town, or simply do nothing at all.
Optional offerings include a scenic group hike, a relaxed visit into town, and space for crafts, games, and quiet companionship. Evenings soften with restorative practice or quiet time to unwind.
With a small group (up to 14 guests), a beloved farm dog named Auggie, open landscapes, and a no-pressure atmosphere, the weekend is intentionally unhurried. Nothing is required. Nothing is performance. This is not a boot camp or a schedule to complete - it’s space to land, to be cared for, and to remember a steadier pace.
Some guests return year after year, and there is still space available for this year’s retreat.
Good to know..
Guests will arrive at Big Raven Farm on Thursday Sep 17th between 5:30-7pm (dinner served at 7). Depart on Sunday around noon.Full payments are due 60 days prior to the retreat (July 17th). Check is preferred, venmo is available. All payments are non-refundable.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.
Available Rooms
Premier Suite (private bath & sitting area) - 2nd floor - Sleeps up to 2 - $1050 pp
Pink Room (private bath) - 2nd floor - sleeps up to 2 - $1000 pp
Grey Room - 2nd floor - sleeps up to 2 - $950 pp
Cobalt Room - 3rd floor - sleeps up to 2 - $900 pp
Blue Room - 3rd floor - sleeps up to 2 - $900 pp
Quad - 3rd floor - sleeps up to 4 - $850 pp 1 spot available
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The rhythm of the weekend
This retreat unfolds gently over four days, with meals anchoring each day and everything else shaped by weather, energy, and the group.
Thursday - Arrival & landing
We gather for dinner and ease into the weekend with a gentle evening practice.Friday - Opening outward
We begin with a steady morning practice, followed by time to explore the surrounding area. Some choose a short hike or wander into town, and there is an optional relaxed visit to a nearby distillery in the afternoon. The day closes with a restorative practice.Saturday - Deep embodiment & connection
A fuller day with a morning hike at a nearby state park, spacious time for rest and creativity in the afternoon, and an evening of gentle practice and open connection.Sunday - Integration & return
A final morning practice and breakfast before departure.Meals are shared at 9am, 2pm, and 7pm and gently structure the flow of each day.
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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!
Free-range chickens to visit with, plus the family dog!
Gracious and accommodating hosts.
Luxuriously long daily yoga practices consisting of yin, gentle flow, steady hatha, and long savasanas.
Optional craft to purchase or maybe bring a sketchbook, coloring book.. If that’s not your thing enjoy puzzle time or go off on your own!
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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