Step into the warmth, slow down, and reconnect with yourself and other like-minded women during this intimate winter wellness retreat. Your experience includes two thermal contrast therapy sessions, one night of cozy lodging, a light dinner on Saturday, and a simple grab-and-go breakfast on Sunday morning.

Nestled on the edge of a frozen Minnesota lakeshore, our private wood-fired sauna becomes the heart of a restorative experience designed to melt away stress and revive your spirit. For one unforgettable night, we’ll gather together in a cozy bunkhouse, share a catered Olive Garden Soup, Salad and Breadstick dinner, practice grounding yoga and sound bowls, and experience both twilight and morning sauna + cold plunge sessions. With each session, the world gets quieter, the steam gets heavier, and your mind becomes clearer. Whether this is your first sauna experience or your weekly ritual, this retreat is all about presence, breath, connection, and winter magic.

Thermal contrast therapy is the practice of moving between intense heat and invigorating cold, creating a powerful reset for your body and mind. In this natural wilderness setting, your two-hour session will move at your own pace, nothing is rushed and nothing is required. You’ll begin by settling into a warm, wood-fired cedar sauna on the edge of the lake, letting the heat open your pores, relax your muscles, and quiet your thoughts. When you’re ready, you’ll step outside into the crisp winter air and take a brief plunge into the icy lake through hand-cut openings in the ice. The cold is quick, sharp, and incredibly refreshing. Most women choose to repeat this heat-to-cold cycle a few times, taking breaks to sip water, breathe, laugh, and connect with others in our group. Throughout the session, you’ll be surrounded by a vibrant, supportive community where strangers quickly become friends and everyone moves at a level that feels safe and empowering for their own body.

What’s Included

• Private 20-person Twilight Sauna Session Saturday Evening (2 hours total)
  Sit in the glow of a crackling wood-fired stove, breathe deeply, and enjoy the warmth as the sun sets over the snowy landscape.

• Private 20-person Morning Sauna Session Sunday Morning (2 hours total)
  Welcome the new day with steam, intention, and a cold plunge opportunity for those who want it.

• 1 Night Lodging in the Sauna Camp Bunkhouse
  A warm, communal space where we’ll gather, rest, and unwind together. This is a rustic community style camp. Please bring your own sleeping bag, pillow and towel.

• Guided Yoga Experience with Amy from Wilderness + Wellness
  Gentle morning movement followed by vibrational sound healing to ground your body and mind.

• Evening Sound Bowl Session with Amy from Wilderness + Wellness
  A calming, immersive experience to help you transition into a restful night.

• Dinner + Light Breakfast Snacks
  We’ll provide light dinner on Saturday and grab-and-go breakfast snacks on Sunday morning. (Please bring your own drinks.)

• All Her Wilderness Trip Coordination + Community Time
  Introductions, group bonding, and supportive space for meaningful connection.

Retreat Itinerary

Saturday, January 17th
3:00 PM – Arrival
4:00 PM – Settle In + Introductions
5:00 PM – Dinner Provided (bring your own beverages)
6:00 PM – Twilight Sauna Session (private)
7:00 PM – Twilight Sauna Session (private)
9:00 PM – Sound Bowls with Amy
10:00 PM – Wind Down

Sunday, January 18th
8:00 AM – Light Breakfast Snacks (bring your own beverages)
9:00 AM – Guided Yoga + Sound Bowl
10:00 AM – Morning Sauna Session (private)
11:00 AM – Morning Sauna Session (private)
12:00 PM – Pack Up + Departure

We’re thrilled to announce a new booking and payment system aimed at enhancing your experience! Starting October 1, 2024, all trip registrations will be processed through WeTravel. Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email via the WeTravel platform. Your trip coordinator will then reach out with detailed information about your adventure and schedule two virtual video meetings for all trip attendees. The coordinator will share their email and other contact information with you at their discretion, so please respect their boundaries and contact them only through the provided information. A quick reminder: personal social media profiles are not the best way to reach out to your coordinator. During the virtual meetings, hosted on Google Meet, you’ll discuss important details such as packing lists, travel plans, and more. To ensure smooth communication, please register with a valid email address that you check regularly. If you have any questions or need assistance regarding the trip, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at questions@herwilderness.co. We look forward to making your experience exceptional!