Bayfield, Wisconsin

REFLECT & REJUVENATE

August 8-11, 2024

Reflect & REJUVENATE

August 8-11, 2024

Yoga, Mindfulness, & Adventure

Inhale! Feel the serenity of the trees, the whispers of the wind, the beauty of nature. Exhale! Let go of the daily responsibilities. The deadlines, schedules, and expectations. Release life’s chaos and step into oneness with the world around you. Join Jodi Bouchard, Jillian Routh, and Beth Reedy for 4 days and 3 nights at the beautiful Wild Rice Retreat Center. Where we will embrace yoga, mindfulness, and adventure in Bayfield, Wisconsin. Bayfield is the perfect escape to rejuvenate the soul and refresh the mind. Throughout the retreat we will have daily yoga practices, meditation, and nature excursions. Get ready to revitalize your life and step into your power. 

Can you relate to any of this?

  • IN NEED OF A LOVING ENVIRONMENT TO RECHARGE
  • NEEDING CONNECTION WITH LIKE MINDED PEOPLE
  • READY FOR CHANGE, BUT UNSURE WHERE TO START
  • UNMOTIVATED OR LACKING ALIGNMENT
  • SEEKING PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT

Our Pillars

  • MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE FOR OUR MIND, BODY, AND SOUL. 
  • OUR BODIES CRAVE MOVEMENT.
  • OUR MIND NEEDS STILLNESS TO DISCOVER OUR TRUEST DESIRES.
  • OUR SOUL’S PURPOSE IS OUR MISSION ON EARTH. WHEN WE ARE LIVING IN OUR PURPOSE, WE ARE DEEPLY FULFILLED AND HAVE MEANING IN OUR LIVES

What's Included

-3 nights of Luxury Accommodation
-Daily breakfast, lunch, & dinner 
-Daily movement classes (Buti, Vinyasa, Primal flow, Yin yoga)
-Daily Meditation
-Yoga mats & blocks
-Cedar sauna, rain room, & cold plunge
-Nature excursions
-Cocoa bonfire ceremony

not Included

-Airfare and transportation to & from the retreat center 
-Spa treatments 
-Additional excursions: sailing, bike rentals, kayaking, etc.
-Accommodation outside of retreat dates 
-traveler’s insurance (highly recommended)

Location

Nestled between growing pines and the red rock shores of Lake Superior, Wild Rice is a vibrant destination retreat center in the Midwest founded on the pillars of nourishment, expression, and movement. With over 100 acres to roam and let your wild side be released.

It’s located only a mile from the downtown Bayfield, Wisconsin, and perfectly placed along the shoreline of Lake Superior, Wild Rice sits on the edge of slow-paced living, intentional innovation and natural beauty. Often called “The Gateway to The Apostle Islands,” this Midwestern locale continually finds its spark and imagination by simply letting nature take the lead.

PRICING & ACCOMODATION

To reserve your room a non-refundable $500 deposit is required. The remaining balance is collected 90 days prior to the retreat.  

TREEHAUS

QUEEN BED: Single Occupancy 
One queen bed suite with an attached private European-style bathroom. The shared dining and living space offers 360 degrees of birds eye views of the surrounding wooded area. 
Single Occupancy: $2,450.00 per person 

Meet your Guides

Jodi Bouchard

Is the founder of Wild Dreamers Retreats. Her love for adventure lead her to a career as a Merchant Mariner on the Great Lakes for 20 years, 16 of them with Interlake Steamship Company, as a chef. Jodi’s passion for yoga brought her to Peru in 2021 where she received her 200 hr teacher training in vinyasa, yin, & karma yoga through Moksha Yoga Amazónica. She is a level 1 Reiki Healer, 2x certified life coach through Lumia, and a certified retreat curator. Her enthusiasm for exploring the world has lead her to 3 continents and 36 of the US States.  She is thrilled to be apart of this experience with you. 

Beth Reedy

Is the founder of Vibe and Flow Yoga in Solon Springs, WI. She started teaching fitness classes in 2012 as a Zumba instructor. In 2019 Beth completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training. Her love for Movement and Yoga has lead her to certify in many styles: buti yoga, sculpt, bands, primal flow, vinyasa, & restorative. She is a Reiki Master who loves offering energy work to her community. She is also an elementary teacher in Solon Springs, wife, step mama to a wonderful little girl, and a dog mom. She has hosted five retreats to this date. Beth is so excited to meet you in Bayfield, WI to share her passion!

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Thursday

8-8-2024

4-5pm Arrival at Wild Rice Retreat

6-7pm Welcome evening meal

7-8:30pm Opening Circle with a Cocoa Bonfire Ceremony

Friday

8-9-2024

5:30am Lake Superior Sunrise Reflection (Bring your journal, pen, and warm clothes)

7am Energizing Yoga

8-9am Lite Breakfast

 Free Time

10:30am Brunch

11:45am Brown stone trail hike into Bayfield, explore town.

 Free Time

6pm Evening meal

7:30-8:30pm Restorative Yoga

Saturday

8-10-2024

8-9am Lite Breakfast

9am Energizing Yoga

10:30am Brunch

Free Time

12pm Apostle Islands Boat Cruise (Bring warm clothes)

Free Time

6pm Evening meal

7:30-8:30pm Burn Bonfire Ceremony (Bring your journal, pen, and warm clothes)

Sunday

8-11-2024

8-9am Lite breakfast

9am Energizing Yoga followed by our closing circle

10:30am Checkout in Lobby / Note: bags & luggage can be left at lobby desk

11am Brunch & Farewells

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Everything is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances

Need more information?

Book a call

Interested in attending, but need more info? Book a call with one of our team members to learn more about our upcoming retreat. 

TRAVEL LOGISTICS

AIRFARE & ARRIVAL 
The closest international airport to Wild Rice Retreat Center is in Duluth International Airport (DLH).   From the Duluth airport it is about an 1.5 hr drive to Wild Rice.

You will be responsible for getting to Wild Rice. Shuttle services are available through Wild Rice Retreat from either the Duluth, Minnesota airport or the Ironwood, Michigan airport. Arrangements for shuttle service should be made more than 30 days in advance of arrival and are based on availability and will result in an additional charge.

Join the WhatsApp chat to connect with other retreat attendees and ride together!

PASSPORT 
For international travelers passports must have 6 months of validity at the time of entry. 

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deep love & care

“Jodi is a force of positivity, enthusiasm, and strength, traits equally matched by her warmth and compassion.”

You can feel all this from the joyous moment you meet her, and it translates clearly into her yoga teaching, as well, which is an exciting and fun experience of upbeat music and energizing sequences, carried on a strong undercurrent of deep love and care.
Tiana Prince

Frequent Asked
Questions

The closest international airport to Wild Rice Retreat Center is in Duluth International Airport (DLH).  

Shuttle services are available through Wild Rice Retreat from either the Duluth, Minnesota airport or the Ironwood, Michigan airport. Arrangements for shuttle service should be made more than 30 days in advance of arrival and are based on availability and will result in an additional charge.

-3 nights of accommodation
-Daily breakfast, lunch, & dinner
-Yoga mats, bulsters, & blocks
-Daily yoga sessions
-Group Excursions 
-Secret Event
-Daily Freewriting
-Daily Meditation & Breathwork
-Time in Nature
-Opening & Closing Ceremony

-Domestic / International Airfare 
-Transportation to and from the retreat center
-Spa treatments
-Additional activities or excursions: Reiki session and 1:1 Coaching will be an extra cost
-Accommodation outside of retreat dates
-traveler’s insurance (highly recommended)
-gratuities for the resort staff

We highly recommend you get cancel anytime trip insurance. It is not mandatory, however it is highly encouraged. You can read the article HERE to find the best trip insurance for you.

A $500 deposit is needed to secure your spot. Final payment is due 90 days prior to the retreat. Click here to secure your spot. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

Payment and Deposit
 In order to reserve your spot on a retreat a $500 deposit is required. Full payment is due 90 days prior to the retreat.

 Refunds and Cancellation
 Our refund policy is as follows:

Trip Changes
 You can change a trip date or destination as long as it is 75 days or more before your original trip’s start date. If you do not rebook a trip immediately you will have a credit that expires in 12 months. If a guest cancels less than 75 days prior to the retreat, only their deposit may be applied towards another retreat. If a guest leaves during the retreat, there will be no refund.

Cancellation & Refunds
All payments are non-refundable should you decide to cancel your booking. We do not offer refunds. If you need to change or cancel your trip and you give us at least 75 days notice, any payments made to Wild Dreamers Retreats will convert into a credit that you can use within the next 12 months to book another retreat. If a guest cancels less than 75 days prior to the retreat, only their deposit may be applied towards another retreat. If a guest leaves during the retreat, there will be no refund. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance at the time of your booking so you are protected in the event you need to cancel with less than 75 days notice. You can find more info on our Terms & Conditions page. Each attendee will be required to sign a contract to agree to these terms.

Cancellation by Wild Dreamers Retreats
Wild Dreamers Retreats reserves the right to cancel any trip or part of the trip. In this event we will provide retreat credit, which will be valid for two years. If Wild Dreamers Retreats cancels a retreat for any reason, including Force Majeure, Wild Dreamers Retreats is not responsible for loss of funds in association with travel accommodations made by the guest.

YES! We encourage it. However, if you are planning to travel with a friend you can request them as a roommate on retreat and we will do our best to accommodate the request.

Wild Rice Retreat offers delicious light breakfasts, deluxe brunches and chef curated dinners featuring local purveyors.

Around 6-20 guests are on our retreat and 2 instructors. 

The average temperature in Bayfield in August for a typical day ranges from a high of 73°F (23°C) to a low of 61°F (16°C). Some would describe it as mildly cool with a gentle breeze.

You can enhance your time in Bayfield, WI by taking a trip into town to explore the museums, shops, etc. Reiki session and/or 1:1 Coaching, kayaking, renting bikes all at an extra cost.

How exciting! We will send you a special packing list and additional details on how to properly prepare for the retreat.