Rest in February
A Winter Yoga Retreat at Deep Portage Learning Center
February invites us to slow down, to listen more closely, breathe more deeply, and soften into the quiet beauty of winter. Our Rest Yoga Retreat at Deep Portage Learning Center in Hackensack, Minnesota is designed to help you do exactly that.
Nestled among towering pines and 6,000 acres (!!!) of protected forest, Deep Portage offers a rare combination of rustic northwoods charm and cozy comfort. This retreat is an opportunity to step away from daily demands and experience winter not as something to endure, but as something to savor.
Throughout the weekend, you’ll be nourished with catered meals by The Green Scene, known for their vibrant, wholesome, and deeply satisfying food. Between meals, you’ll be guided through gentle yoga and meditation classes, reflective journaling sessions, and specialty workshops designed to support rest, clarity, and renewal.
Winter adventure is woven in thoughtfully and accessibly. Retreaters can enjoy:
Beautifully groomed Nordic ski trails
Beginner-friendly and fun for experienced skiers — all equipment includedSnowshoes available for quiet forest exploration
Indoor rock climbing, perfect for playful movement and confidence building
After time outdoors, warmth and restoration await. Relax beside two giant oversized wood-burning fireplaces, where yoga classes and evening gatherings glow with firelight.
Unwind with the Silver Creek Sauna Co. mobile wood-fired sauna and cold plunge, allowing heat and cold to reset the nervous system and energize the body.
Evenings invite connection and calm. From a relaxing sound bath & yoga nidra session to winter campfire under the stars to moments of stillness with local tea in hand as snow falls quietly outside.
For those craving deeper restoration, optional add-ons are available:
Fresh cold-pressed organic juice & mocktail bar
Massage therapy
Thai yoga bodywork
Reiki session
These offerings allow you to tailor the weekend to exactly what your body and spirit need most.
✨ Registration is closing this Friday.
At this time, only one group room and one semi-private room remain available.
FAQ: “Do people attend solo?”
Answer: YES! We will pair you with other solo retreaters. We have group room availability for solo retreaters and/or friends.
If you’ve been feeling the pull to rest, reset, and reconnect; this is your invitation. Come experience winter held gently, surrounded by forest, fire, movement, and meaningful stillness.
Rest in February is more than a retreat.
It’s a remembering of how necessary it is to slow down.
Interested in our March winter retreat option instead? We are celebrating 10 years of Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreats at Deep Portage March 6-8th.
