Mind~Body~Spirit

Beginner Surf and Yoga Woman's Retreat-Lake Michigan  ~Sept 21-24

Brought to you by-

Uplift Adventure Retreats and Shores Yoga Studio  (SOLD OUT!)

Imagine...

Relax in this beautiful home with a wrap around porch set on 2 acres on the west side of Michigan with a hot tub and fire pit after a day of exploring and surfing Lake Michigan!  This is an adventure seekers paradise.  Close to state parks, endless beaches, wineries and more, we have created a retreat to treat you to excitement, relaxation, connection, mindfulness, and fun!

*SAMPLE ITINERARY  (ALLOW FOR FLEXIBILITY AND FUN TO UNFOLD) 

Thursday

Arrive after 6pm to our home for the 3 night weekend and settle in.  A healthy dinner is scheduled for 7:30pm.  We will get a chance to meet like minded people and set our intentions for the weekend ahead.

Friday

8am -We will start our day with a morning yoga session to prep us for our surfing adventure. Following yoga, we will enjoy breakfast and discussion.  Then we will head out for our surf lesson on the beaches of Lake Michigan.  Post surf/beach- we will grab a lunch (purchased) and exploration in town and/or relax back at the house.

We will take in a dinner and time to connect back at the house.  There will be some fun planned to interact, grow and connect.  There will also be time to treat our sore muscles to a soak in the hot tub and relax around the bonfire!

Saturday

Start your day with sunrise intentions and journaling or get a little more sleep and join us for the 8 am yoga session. A warm, healthy breakfast is offered afterwards with morning discussion session that includes mindful daily practices and rituals such as breathwork and meditation.  Following breakfast there will an appointment with adventure!   

Adventures will include hiking, beach yoga, and guided meditation.  Activities are optional and created to have all fitness levels enjoy! Come as you are!  The order of activities and fun being served up will depend on mother-nature and what she decides works best ;-) We will discuss the founding principles of activity and how they relate to our personal lives and growth.  After time to reflect from the mid-morning session, a delicious and healthy lunch will be offered. 

Free play-After lunch feel free to have time to do what your heart desires.  

We will gather as group to head out for a local wine tasting and dinner outing at a local favorite (individuals will cover the costs of their own meal and shopping indulgences ;-)for this outing but food at the house is available should anyone choose to stay back). Upon our return, we will sit fireside and discuss what the day restored for us and build more connection to ourselves and others  It’s so fun to learn something new and connect in the nature that provides us those lessons. 

Sunday

Early start-sunrise intentions, walk and/or stretch. A healthy and hearty breakfast at the cabin will be offered and then we will conclude our weekend with closing thoughts and activities.  As we journey home, we can reflect on a weekend of unforgettable memories, friendships and incredible personal leaps forward.

Register:

https://shoresyogastudio.com/womens-only-beginner-surf-and-yoga-retreat/

  **All lodging, meals, surf lesson, yoga, group sessions, equipment rentals, exercise, planned activities, program materials, linens, etc. are included in the price.

**Rooms are based on first come, first serve. 

 Contact Julie with any questions.  julie@upliftmindbodyspirit.com

Please note that there will be no refunds for unforeseen events such as illness.  If you cancel your participation in a retreat for any reason, unfortunately, we cannot refund your deposit.  We wish we could compensate people for unforeseen circumstances (injury, family emergency, etc), but we have costs already incurred when reserving retreat centers, and accommodations.  Please reach out if you have any concerns.

Booking is now available online!  Please contact Julie if you have any questions!  

Julie@upliftmindbodyspirit.com

Traverse City Michigan Women's Winter Retreat- Now Booking!  

February 2nd-4th

Reset and Recharge, Play and laugh....   Located on Traverse City's gorgeous west bay, this spacious, cozy home is out of the hustle and bustle but situated nicely between downtown Traverse City and Suttons Bay.  We will have a chance to relax, play, adventure and work on our own personal growth journey.  This will include fat tire biking, snowshoeing and hiking at an "all levels welcome and no drop" pace.  All activities, equipment rentals and meals are included (with extra touches to make your stay fun and special) but you are free to pick and choose what makes your heart and soul happy.

 Friday

Early availability on Friday any time after 4:00pm.  Upon arrival to our winter wonderland, you will be greeted by Julie and be able to get settled into your room of retreat.  A healthy meal awaits your arrival and so does adventure. We will be heading out to be fitted for our fat tire bikes and biking to a local favorite spot for refreshments and warm up!  This is all levels with path options for beginners to intermediate, side by side.  After playing in the snow, we will return and an evening walk through the woods or out on a frozen lake or bonfire chats are always possible.  We will conclude with time for retreat to rest and reflect.  

  Early start- sunrise intentions, walk and/or stretch. A warm, healthy breakfast is offered at the cottage with morning discussion. Following breakfast there will be an educational session on mindfulness, then an appointment with adventure! 

  We will meet with our tour guide and be fitted for snow shoes!  This tour will take us through the heart of wine country.  The pace is set by you and there are plenty of options for length of trails.  We will be resting and refreshing at the local wineries as needed and lunch provided to us on the adventure as well!

  The late afternoon will include another activity for all to enjoy and opportunities for growth and humility abound! It’s so fun to learn something new and connect in the nature that provides us those lessons. There will be time to get a little break from our activities to explore, shop  (individuals will cover the costs of their own shopping indulgences ;-)for this outing.  We will have dinner, relaxation and meaningful dialogue as we return to our lake house.

 Early start-sunrise intentions, walk and/or stretch. A healthy and hearty breakfast at the cabin will be offered and then packing and gathering belongings to commence following breakfast to make our 11am checkout. Feedback and emails are welcome along with the opportunity for continued accountability and training. 

We will set out for a last adventure as a group prior to the drive home to stretch and engage the legs and have our parting thoughts in nature or on water.  A healthy lunch will be offered to take on your journey home, along with a weekend of unforgettable memories, friendships and incredible personal leaps forward. 

 https://Womenswinter2024retreat.eventbrite.com (Feb 2-4)

  **All lodging, meals, group sessions, equipment rentals, exercise, planned activities, program materials, linens, etc. are included in the price.

**Rooms are based on first come, first serve. 

** If you are booking online, payment is required in full (preferred). However, if in need of a payment schedule, contact Julie - julie@upliftmindbodyspirit.com 

Please note that there will be no refunds for unforeseen events such as illness.  If you cancel your participation in a retreat for any reason, we cannot refund your deposit, but will make arrangements and offer options  to credit to another Uplift Adventure event.  We wish we could compensate people for unforeseen circumstances (injury, family emergency, etc), but we have costs already incurred when reserving retreat centers, and accommodations.

Booking is now available online!  Please contact Julie if you have any questions!  

Julie@upliftmindbodyspirit.com

Payment is also available through Venmo @Julie-Miller77 or Paypal (friends and family): Paypal.Me/jules77m