Magical Summer Awaits!

When I was young, I was blessed with attending summer camp for three summers in a row. Those few days each year left such a lasting and beautiful impression on me. At a camp deep in the woods, complete with nature walks, platform tents, archery, and horses, those days were my introduction to what being one with nature really means. The pressure of my school and home life was gone. I was free to be me in any way I wanted. I can see now that Summer camp offered the little girl who not so long before had played in the back yard making “medicines” from acorns and lilacs a way to return to where she felt most herself. Summer camp was a place away from the stress I felt even in childhood, where not only was it okay to pick up rocks and be mesmerized by them, it was encouraged! When I pointed out a toad, the others with me didn’t squirm, they were just as excited. When the rain soaked us through, we laughed together. And when I fell in the mud, no one laughed, and someone was ready with a hand up. It felt like magic, it felt like belonging. Each year I returned home a wiser, calmer, more confident, renewed version of me.

Maybe it’s my chosen path but as I’ve grown and met more humans, I’ve found that my positive summer camp experience isn’t unique, I’ve met and made friends with many other women who also loved summer camp as a child. Even more who longed to have the experience of summer camp. As an adult, I’ve often had the conversation with friends. What if we had a summer camp just for us? All the relaxation and connection plus modern bathrooms, modern air conditioned cabins, and incredible high vibe food. What if we had a place to go to retreat with others who were passionate about nature, compassion, sovereignty. What if we had just a few days each year where we could retreat, receive and if maybe even share our gifts?

Friends, we’ve made it happen!

Four nights and five days of community, connection, and decompression in peaceful, North - central Minnesota.

Wednesday, June 19th - Sunday, June 23rd

McGrath, MN

The Experience

The Summer Solstice brings us the longest day of the year. A time when we can be fully awake. Our spirits come alive: refreshed, renewed, energized; all that good, juicy, rich stuff we feel in the sun. A time to explore new things and connect with others. A time to celebrate. A time to step into and share your beautiful and unique gifts.
When you join us for Summer Solstice, you get a chance to do all of these things in an authentic way that leaves lots of space for you to reconnect with nature and yourself.
Your journey begins the moment you commit to joining us. You’ll enjoy a few special gifts along the way to help you feel connected to our group even before you set foot in our shared space in June. Monthly gifts include meditations, playlists, accessible wellness tips and more in your inbox. The sooner you signup, the more you receive.
No matter when you sign up, you’ll receive your choice of one of two special community reads. Books curated to enhance your experience.
On site, we’ll begin and end each day with community activities.
In addition you can choose from a variety of possible experiences including:
Nature Walks
Swimming
Creative Projects
Educational Workshops
Private Reiki Sessions
Private massage sessions
In short, your time on retreat will be unique to you. You’ll choose the perfect speed.

sharing our unique gifts can be incredibly nourishing. If you would like to shine your light by sharing a special talent or skill during the retreat, please contact Kandice at sanghayogaandwellness@gmail.com or via our contact page.

The space

We’re honored to be able to invite you to join us on land that has been dedicated to simple spirituality and personal healing for over three decades. The space was the result of a dream shared by three Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. They recognized how important it is for individuals living in a modern, fast paced society(that’s us) to be able to retreat to a quiet, nurturing place to replenish the soul and deepen their connection with self, nature, each other, and the universe.
What began as a single building on 120 acres has be grown by many loving hands into the community of beautiful cabins and loved filled natural space that it is today.
You’ll feel the something special the moment you set foot in the center of the main circle. There energy pulsing through this land is remarkable. We can’t wait for you to feel it and add to it.

The Food

What and how we eat fuels how we move through the world. There’s something extra nourishing about eating delicious high vibe food with other in a relaxing positive environment. Our time together will fill your body with the nutrition that supports a healthy body and mind, and satisfies your soul. Every family style meal will be full of fresh delicious foods designed to nourish your body and elevate your energy.
Meals will be vegan friendly. Our gluten free participants will have ample options. There will be dairy products available: fresh home made, greek style yogurt and butter. And all main dishes for meal will be prepared using vegan friendly milk and butter alternatives.
If you have any concerns regarding dietary restrictions please reach out, we’ll be happy to discuss options.
*sanghayogaandwellness@gmail.com* *or via our* *contact page*.

Accommodations

Our retreat space is homey and heart-filled. There are several cabins that each accommodate between three and twelve people. Each cabin provides modern amenities including full kitchens and baths. Think grandma’s house, surrounded by 120 acres of Minnesota woods.
The indoor community space is full of plants and books related to all varieties of spirituality, philosophy, and wellness. With a few great fictional reads thrown in for good measure.
Our beautiful retreat is located just one hour and forty-five minutes north of Minneapolis and just an hour and 15 minutes south west from Duluth. It’s the perfect drive to leave the world behind.
If you are in the Austin, MN area and are interested in being part of a ride share please message us at *sanghayogaandwellness@gmail.com* *or via our* *contact page*.

Schedule

More details will drop as the date approaches! You can be sure that everyday will be a juicy celebration of slowing down, stepping into power, and cultivating authenticity.

Although we do our best to stick to the plan, the schedule is subject to change as we get closer to the event. Things like weather, and unforeseen occurrences can affect the details. Don’t worry any change will be made in the spirit of enhancing your experience.

Wednesday, June 19th
6pm - 7pm Registration/Arrival
8pm Welcome Ceremony Bonfire & Cacao

Thursday, June 20th
7:30am Yoga
Breakfast
10am Daily Invocation
10:30am Unlocking Kundalini w/Rebecca Sullivan
Lunch with option for off site excursion
1:30 - 4pm Free time: Papermaking, Water colors by the Swan Pond, Lounge in the meadow, Hike in the woods.
Option to add on a 30min massage or Reiki session - $30
4:30pm Workshop: Cardinal Alchemy:
From Mundane to Magic w/ Kandice
Dinner
8pm Solstice Soiree - Don your finest solstice attire and enjoy an evening curated to create magical connections and filled with music, and mocktails.

Friday, June 21st
7:30am Yoga
Breakfast
10:30am Workshop: Exploring Full Moon In Capricorn
Lunch with option for off site excursion
1:30-4pm Free Time: Moon Phase Project, Water colors by the Swan Pond, Explore Ayurvedic Cooking, Nature Walk. Option to Add-on 30minute Reiki $30
Option to add on a 30min massage or Reiki session - $30
4:30pm Workshop w/Kandice
6:00pm Dinner
8pm Bonfire Shakti & Dream Circle with Blue Lotus

Saturday, June 22nd
8am Yoga
Breakfast
10:30am Group Workshop
Lunch with option for off site excursion
1:30-4pm Free Time: Wild Flower Prints, Water colors by the Swan Pond, Music in the Meadow, Nature Walk. Option to Add-on 30minute Massage or Reiki $30
4:30pm Group Workshop
6pm Dinner
8pm Sacred Sounds Circle

Sunday, June 23rd
8am Breakfast
9:30am Farewell Gathering
11am Depart

Ready to join the magic?

Here are your options!

In true cozy cabin fashion, all sleep options are shared bathroom.

Sister Sleep Large Group

$888.00

This is hostel style sleeping with four to six twin beds or a bed in an area that doesn’t have a door. These areas are not common areas, but they are not walled off with doors.

2 spots left (queen, full, or twin bed in open area) Please contact us with any questions before booking. All bookings are non refundable.

Large Group Pay in full

Sister Sleep Small Group

$999.00

Shared private room with up to two other people - 1 spot left

Small Group Pay In full

Solo Sleep

$1111

Private Room Twin or Full Bed (larger size beds first come first serve) 2 private rooms remaining!

Private room REopened!

Important Info

This is an adults only retreat
We ask that you plan to be fully present during the retreat by abstaining from drugs and alcohol.
By abstaining from mind altering substances we are able to learn more about our authentic selves and our current state.
A packing list will be provided in late April to help you prepare
The first community building add-ons will be released in January

All purchases are non refundable. In the event you need to cancel, you will receive partial credit to use toward future U.S based destination retreats or Yoga Teacher Training. Funds must be applied within 2 years of cancellation

Credit policy is as follows

5 months or more prior to event date - 60% of collected funds credited to apply to future event
3 - 5 Months prior to event date - 40% of collected funds credited to apply to future event
1 - 3 Months prior to event date - 30% of collected funds credited to apply to future event
Less than 1 month prior to event date - 20% of collected funds credited to apply to future event

We are so grateful for our 2024 sponsors!

Our sponsors help us to make the Summer Solstice Retreat extra special. Take a little time to check them out and support them any way you can.

Crown Sponsors

Our crown sponsors have a special role in creating the Solstice experience. They join us on site to offer workshops and support and contribute to special daily prizes and swag bags. Thank you Crown Sponsors!