Mary Bue & Sarah Brokke Creativity, Yoga & Hope Retreat

Class description

“Hope” is the thing with feathers – Poem by Emily Dickinson

“Hope” is the thing with feathers –

That perches in the soul –

And sings the tune without the words –

And never stops – at all –

And sweetest – in the Gale – is heard –

And sore must be the storm –

That could abash the little Bird

That kept so many warm –

I’ve heard it in the chillest land –

And on the strangest Sea –

Yet – never – in Extremity,

It asked a crumb – of me.

Join us for a weekend to ground,  nourish,  and stoke the creative spark with yoga, self reflection, nature,  writing, art making, and music.

October leaves ablaze and aglow in peak season during this extended retreat weekend to delve into themes of hope, creativity, and resilience. There will be movement,  fire ceremony,  art making & guiding,  discussion on the creative process, self-reflection in meditation and journaling,  and luxurious / enlivening yoga asana with experienced instructors.

Enjoy nourishing meals (vegan & vegetarian) from Wild Rice’s James Beard nominated NOVO restaurant, and be instructed & serenaded by award winning artists Sarah Brokke & Mary Bue.

We will venture into Lake Superior for a ferry day trip to visit Madeline Island,  journey into a collective songwriting experience with Mary to be performed on Saturday night,  and wander under the stars to a beautiful fire pit for a ceremony under the bubbly Gemini moon.

New in 2022: Our retreat begins at 4pm Thursday, October 13th offering an additional day to settle in for deeper rejuvenation and take advantage of Wild Rice’s world class amenities.   This is a weekend to rest, reflect,  create,  connect with wonderful humans,  wander the trails, bask in the beauty of Lake Superior, and SAUNA!

Everything is optional,  pick and choose as you wish.

At this retreat, we will spend time to gather insight,  reflect,  and release. How can we keep our creative fires burning for a healthy, productive, rejuvenating winter? How can we burn away what no longer serves our highest?  How can we nourish our inherent wellspring of Hope?   We’ll set intentions to enliven, focus on, and protect our brightest creative spark.

Wild Rice Retreat is naturally socially distanced and this experience is kept intentionally intimate for reflection and connection.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Three nights of lodging
• 3 Dinners,  3 Brunches at at NOVO – Wild Rice’s new nourishment center & dining concept – Dinners will be vegan and all meals will have vegan, gluten-free and other dietary accommodations supported. There will also be light grab-and-go breakfast foods and snacks throughout the days.
• Fire + Moon Ceremony with Amy Swanoski
• Art instruction & creative process experience with fine artist and professor Sarah Brokke
• Yoga instruction with Mary & Wild Rice’s Staff:  Asana,  Pranayama,  Meditation
• Musical Performance by Mary Bue (open to the public for $25)
• Madeline Island afternoon excursion (ferry ride incl.)
• Creative writing / self reflection instruction
• Special Welcome Gift Package
• Enjoyment of Cedar Sauna & Rain Room

And more!