Solstice Yoga Retreat - June 20-23, 2024
The Overview: June 20-June 23, 2024
The Siena Retreat Center is located 22 miles south of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and 83 miles north of Chicago, Illinois.
Ease away the day as the inviting space of the Siena Retreat Center turns into a sanctuary for your soul.
In between yoga classes, Emily delivers workshops on breathing exercises, the benefits of meditation and leads a hike through the beautiful Lake Michigan landscape.
Home-cooked meals, peaceful accommodations and space for your body, mind and soul to rest easy. To keep a contemplative environment, it is expected that all guests observe silence on the bedroom floors.
Yoga Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Before booking, please review:
Accommodations:
Retreat to gorgeous Lake Michigan, Native Land of the Kickapoo and Potawatomi. Rejuvenate physically, mentally and energetically through daily yoga classes, wellness workshops, meditative walks and ample free time.
Check in: 6/20/24 4:00PM
Check out: 6/23/24 11:30AM
Daily itinerary:
Awaken each morning to meditation, continental breakfast and an AM yoga practice, greeting the new day together.
If you would like to have a light bite prior to the meditation the breakfast opens at 6AM. Coffee, tea and juice are always available throughout the retreat.
The PM yoga practice is before the evening meal
Candlelight yoga, San Kalpa workshop, laughter yoga and a mindful hike included
Option to gather Friday and Saturday at 8PM for warm Golden milk and to share reflections, poetry, art
Facilities:
Private bedroom/bathroom with a chair and a desk. Linens and towels are provided. There is a washing machine and a dryer on each floor. To keep a contemplative environment, it is expected that all guests observe silence on the bedroom floors.
Air conditioned
Meditation space
Smoke-free property
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi
Guests have access to reflective amenities: express yourself through art in the Creativity Room, take time to pray or meditate in the Meditation Room or the Labriynth, stroll the gorgeous lakefront grounds: including a natural prairie, a path through the woods and a beach, bring a blanket to find a quiet space to read and reflect
Daily Schedule:
Thursday
4PM Arrival
5PM Welcome Orientation
5:30PM Dinner
7PM - 8:30PM Candlelight Yoga/Golden Milk
Friday
7:30AM Meditation
8AM Breakfast
9AM - 10:30AM San Kalpa Workshop
10:30AM - 12PM Yoga
12PM Lunch
12:30PM - 3:30PM Free Time
3:30PM - 5PM Yoga
5:30PM Dinner
7PM - 8PM Meditation/Golden Milk
Saturday
7:30AM Meditation
8AM Breakfast
9AM - 10:30AM Mindful Hike
10:30AM - 12PM Yoga
12PM Lunch
12:30PM - 3:30PM Free Time
3:30PM - 5PM Yoga
5:30PM Dinner
7PM - 8PM Meditation/Golden Milk
Sunday
7:30AM Meditation
8AM Breakfast, Packing
9:30AM - 11AM Laughter Yoga/Closing
11:30AM Depart
Meals:
Continental breakfast 6AM-10AM
Lunch 12-12:30PM
Dinner 5:30-6PM
The catering team can meet vegetarian, gluten free, and lactose intolerant diets.
A beverage center with water and complementary coffee, tea and juice is available at all times.
Guests are also welcome to bring in their own food to store in the Retreat Dining Room refrigerator.
What is included:
3 nights accommodation
Mama nature welcomes you with a prairie, woods and a beach to reconnect with your roots!
Small retreat group to maximize rapport and connection
Art supplies to create with in the Creativity Room
Daily meals: continental breakfast, lunch, dinner and unlimited iced and hot coffee, juice and tea (You have the option to communicate special dietary requirements when making your reservation)
Daily yoga, breath-work and meditation for nourishing your health
Sankalpa (intention setting) workshop to expand your practice
Guided mindfulness hike alongside the beautiful Lake Michigan
Optional evening golden milk and sharing/reflection time
Laughter Yoga to carry you on your way
Access to continuing education after the retreat
What is not included:
You must bring your own yoga mat and any props you prefer (i.e. yoga block, yoga strap, meditation cushion, etc.)
You must bring your own toiletries.
How to get there:
5637 Erie Street. Racine, Wisconsin 53402
When you arrive to the retreat center campus, please follow the signs for “Retreat Center” and “Retreat Parking”
Coming by plane: the closest airport is MKE, next closest are ORD and MDW
Coming by train: the closest Amtrak Station is Sturtevant
Cancellation Policy:
No refunds (unless you find someone to take your place)
Full payment due at Reservation
If you would like to pay in installments, please email regarding the available options
