Announcing 2027 Winter Retreats!
If you know me. You know that I love a good plan.
I cannot defend the fact that I’m about to get you hyped for winter 2027 while summer is right around the corner. All I can say is that having a great plan to look forward to is genuinely healthy for the brain!
New this year, we are offering an early bird registration discount. The window for this discount is right around the corner!
This winter season we are offering two unique opportunities to step away from the noise and reconnect with yourself through yoga, nature, movement, and community.
BUT, WAIT? If you’ve been around Boreal Bliss for a while, you know that we’ve typically offered THREE winter retreats?! In 2027, we will in fact be offering just two winter retreats. We look forward to really honing it on what makes our winter retreats among our best offerings of the year. We love to nothing more than to provide a spectacular Minnesota winter experience for you. They’re truly special!
While both of our winter retreats share a love of winter adventure, mindfulness, and meaningful rest, each offers a distinctly different atmosphere and experience.
Friluftsliv Retreat
January 7–10, 2027 | Camp du Nord | Ely, MN
If your ideal winter getaway includes wilderness immersion, outdoor adventure, and embracing the magic of northern winters, our Friluftsliv Yoga Retreat may be calling your name.
Located on Burntside Lake just outside Ely and on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, this retreat is inspired by the Norwegian philosophy of friluftsliv, which translates to “open air living.” The entire weekend is designed around reconnecting with nature and experiencing the joy of winter.
Expect cozy fireside yoga sessions beside giant picture windows, snowy hikes, twinkle lights, fireside gatherings, and invigorating winter activities.
Retreaters can choose between two retreat tracks during registration:
Adventure Track for those craving more active exploration and outdoor energy
Restore Track for those wanting a slower-paced, deeply restorative experience
Included in this retreat:
3 nights, 4 days lodging
Daily yoga and meditation
Cross country skiing and snowshoeing
Sledding
Wild ice skating
Lakeside sauna and ice hole cold plunge
Wilderness immersion
Campfires and journaling
Specialty workshops
Excellent meals served in community in the dining hall
Option to add massage or Thai yoga bodywork appointments
This retreat leans into the excitement and possibility of a new year. It’s ideal for participants who feel nourished by movement, winter adventure, and the rejuvenating energy of being fully immersed in nature.
Early Bird Registration Discount
Early bird registration runs June 1–July 12, with accommodations ranging from shared cabins to private rooms.
Rest Retreat
February 19–21, 2027 | Deep Portage Learning Center | Hackensack, MN
Our Rest Retreat invites participants into a gentler late-winter exhale.
Set within the peaceful woods of Deep Portage Learning Center, this retreat is centered around intentional rest, self-care, and discovering what restoration personally means to you. Rather than prescribing a single definition of “rest,” the weekend encourages guests to tune inward and choose the experiences that best support their mind, body, and soul.
Importantly, this retreat recognizes that rest doesn’t always mean stillness. Some people recharge through quiet reflection, while others need movement, challenge, laughter, or adventure to truly unwind. The schedule is intentionally flexible and balanced.
Included in this retreat:
2 nights, 3 days lodging
Daily yoga and meditation sessions by the giant fireplace and picture windows
Guided journaling
Wood-fired sauna and cold plunge
Snowshoeing and cross country skiing
Indoor rock climbing wall
Lookout tower hike
Winter campfire
Cozy indoor workshops
Tea, coffee, and nourishing catered meals from Green Scene Eatery & Market
Additional wellness add-ons include massage therapy, Reiki, Thai yoga bodywork, and optional mocktail and fresh juice experiences.
This retreat feels deeply nurturing, grounded, and introspective. This is an opportunity to pause before spring and replenish yourself in whatever way feels most authentic.
Early Bird Registration Discount
Early bird registration runs August 1–September 14, with options ranging from day passes, to shared and private rooms.
Both retreats offer beautiful yoga practices, meaningful community connection, nourishing meals, and the magic of winter in northern Minnesota. Whether you’re craving adventure, rest, or a little of both, there’s a retreat experience waiting for you this winter.
Have questions? Email us at hello@borealblissyogaretreats.com. Happy to help!
