Women’s Weekend at Big Raven Farm:

Ojas & Nourishment

September 17-20, 2026

Spring Grove, MN

This is our fourth year at Big Raven Farm, and each year this retreat becomes more special. This is a cozy, women’s weekend in the peaceful Driftless region of southeastern Minnesota, an easy drive from the Twin Cities, designed for rest, nourishment, and genuine connection. We spend our days enjoying delicious home-cooked meals, rejuvenative yoga practices in a beautiful renovated barn, and plenty of free time for naps, journaling, wandering the area, or laughing with new friends. There’s the option for a scenic group hike, a relaxed trip into town, and a choose-your-own craft or low-key games and puzzles. With a small group (about 14 guests), a beloved farm dog named Auggie, inspiring art, open landscapes, and a no-pressure vibe, it’s truly a retreat—not a boot camp. Some guests return year after year, and spots tend to fill quickly, so it’s a lovely opportunity if you’re craving space to slow down and be cared for.

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. 
  • 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!

  • Sample Schedule

    Quiet morning

    9am Breakfast

    10:30am Yoga Practice followed by quiet time for journaling, self-study, and relaxation

    2pm Lunch

    3pm Hiking off-site; Free Time to enjoy the grounds or pop into town

    7pm Dinner

    8:00pm Candlelight Yoga; Stargazing; Crafts; Games; Community

  • "Niki's classes are always clear, calm, and she inspires so much confidence!"

    Teri F

  • "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

  • "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