Cozy + Carefree
A Winter Day Yoga Retreat with Jessica
Yoga, Meditation, Journaling, Nature, and More…
January 27, 2024
9:00am - 3:00pm
Schaar’s Bluff Gathering Center
Spring Lake Regional Park
8395 127th St E, Hastings, MN 55033
Everything you love about a Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreat experience
…lovingly packaged into one day!
A weekend retreat is powerful. For many reasons, an entire weekend getaway is not always possible.
We are thrilled to present the opportunity for seasonal day retreats.
Everything you love about a Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreat, yet perhaps more accessible.
Yoga, meditation, mindfulness, journaling, outdoor experiences, great food, and more!
Sample Schedule Includes:
9:00am - 9:30am Check-In
9:30am - 10:00am Welcome Circle
10:00am - 11:00am Yoga
11:00am - 12:00pm Nosh & Gather Brunch
12:00pm - 1:00pm Hike
1:00pm - 1:30pm Outdoor Fire
1:30pm - 2:30pm Yoga Workshop
2:30pm - 3:00pm Closing Circle
*opt to arrive early, or stay after to hit the cross country ski trails at the beautiful Schaar’s Bluff Trailhead, located within Spring Lake Park Reserve.
Yoga with Jessica
Jessica Baumhofer-Frank
RYT 200, Yin Certified
Jessica is your day retreat leader and yoga teacher. She is bubbly, sincere, and genuine. She knows how to actively listen, engage, and include you in a group.
Jessica teaches gentle, lighthearted and accessible yoga classes. She has a passion for sound bowls and Yoga Nidra and helping people understand yoga is truly for every body.
Jessica lives in the Twin Cities. She often teaches pop-up yoga sessions in the park, and regularly teaches weekly classes through Elk River Community Education.
She is a graduate of the first 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Boreal Bliss.
Jessica has a degree in Social Work. She works in the mental health field as a Warmline Coordinator supervising employees that provide peer support as well as 988 suicide and crisis response.
Brunch with Nosh & Gather
..a boutique catering company based in Minneapolis, MN. Liza Atkinson is the owner, and one of our favorite humans. More about her awesomeness here:
“food is my love language
I am Liza Atkinson, owner and creator of Nosh and Gather. I come from a long line of capital ‘F’ foodies, and entertaining is in my blood. Nothing makes my heart sing like a bustling kitchen, creating good food and bringing people together over a shared table.”
Erin Main
Retreat Assistant Extraordinaire
Erin Main is a Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreats mega enthusiast. She has been retreating with the crew since 2019. She attended her 10th retreat this August at Birchwood Wilderness Camp on the edge of the BWCA.
Most people that retreat with Erin will strike up a conversation with her at some point. Her charm, humor, and warmth will draw you in.
Coming solo? Erin will bring you into the fold. Want more of the Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreat community after the weekend? Erin will organize a local book club.
Erin works for Vocational Rehabilitation Services/State of Minnesota, which is an agency that empowers and serves individuals with disabilities to reach their full capacity in a vocational capacity, she is a counselor by trade and now supervises and leads a team.
Erin enjoys all things that involve fresh air and sunshine. Some of her favorites are walks with her dog( Vince), camping with friends and solo, kayaking/canoeing/paddle boarding, and swimming. She also enjoys a good book and a tough workout along with trying yoga at new and unique settings.
Erin can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to retreats to help you connect with yoga, and nature and yourself!
Reiki with Cindy
Cindy Geibe
Reiki Healing Therapist at Inner Harmony Healing & Boreal Bliss Yoga Enthusiast
As a dedicated Reiki certified practitioner Cindy brings decades of personal experience as a recipient and as a provider of Reiki healing touch and energy balancing. Her journey with Reiki has not only transformed her own well-being but has also ignited a passion for holistic wellness and spiritual exploration.
Cindy's philosophy centers on using Reiki as a versatile tool for healing, relaxation, meditation, and restoring balance within the body and soul. She firmly believes that Reiki has the power to awaken the spirit, alleviate anxiety, nurture those battling depression, and guide individuals towards their authentic selves.
Cindy's holistic approach extends beyond her practice into her daily life. She has been attending Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreats since 2019. Her favorite is the Adventure Awaits Retreat that borders on the BWCA. She weaves her love for outdoor activities, such as yoga, camping, and hiking, into her journey to well-being as much as possible.
Spending time with her beloved rescue dog June, practicing meditation, and maintaining a journal are all integral to her pursuit of balance and Inner Harmony recognizing the profound benefits these practices bring to her life.
Photography with Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sorensen
Retreat Photographer
Elizabeth is thrilled to have the opportunity to capture the serenity, self-discovery, & fun that unfolds at Boreal Bliss Retreats!
While her passion for photography began at a young age, it was in 2010 when she turned her creative outlet into a successful business where she had the privilege of working with many clients, businesses, and families over the years. And while she is no longer taking on new clients, she is excited to have the opportunity to blend her passion for photography with her love for the Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreat community!
Elizabeth lives in Lino Lakes with her husband Will, their 17 year old daughter Jenna, and sweet old dog Odie.
You can find her at Pressed Hot Yoga in Blaine teaching a candlelit class on Tuesday and Thursdays at 8:30! If you attend her class, make sure to introduce yourself, she loves meeting you and connecting with others who love Boreal Bliss as much as she does!
Optional Suggested Reading
We have an optional reading suggestion for you to round out your winter at home.
The book Cozy: the art of arranging yourself in the world, by Isabel Gillies
This retreat will be inspired by the book. Elements and ideas will be drawn into the day. There will be no formal book club but you could purchase and read to get excited for your day retreat OR extend the experience afterwards.
Schaar’s Bluff Gathering Center
An exceptional room designed to capture the expansive view across the Mississippi River bluff. The Gathering Room is located within the beautiful Spring Lake Park Reserve.
Cozy + Carefree
Day Yoga Retreat with Jessica | January 27, 2024 | 9am-3pm
Registration Opens October 29 at 8:00am
more details below…
Yoga by the indoor cozy fireplace and giant picture windows overlooking Scharr’s Bluff at the Mississippi River.
Outdoor opportunities: hiking, snowshoeing + cross country ski trails, outdoor firepits.
Beautifully catered brunch, plus coffee, tea, and homemade chai.
Come solo or join with friends/family.
All the wonders of a Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreat without the travel and commitment of an entire weekend away.
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Day Retreat Investment: $195
What’s Included:
Yoga, Meditation, Journaling, Nosh & Gather Brunch, Well Rooted Tea, Coffee, Hiking, and more!
Packing list, itinerary, menu, and more will be emailed to registered attendees approximately one-month prior to event.
More Info
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As part of our ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion in the yoga space, we are offering scholarships to Black, Indigenous, people of color for our yoga retreats. Please fill out a BIPOC scholarship application under the “scholarship foundation” tab at the top of the website.
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6+ weeks notice: $40 fee
4-6 weeks notice: $80 fee
6 weeks and less notice : 75% of total amount fee
14 days or less notice: no refunds available
We hope that you can appreciate the amount of time, love, and energy we wholeheartedly put into each retreat. Not just during the event, but the many months leading up to it.
Please note: Our winter venue does not issue refunds due to weather. As such, we are unlikely to cancel the retreat except in a very extreme scenario. In most situations, we hope our guests plan ahead to accommodate Minnesota weather conditions in winter to safely travel to and from the retreat- which may occasionally mean allowing extra travel time.
In the event of widespread extreme weather, including highway closures, the retreat will be rescheduled. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled weekend, you may be able to receive a partial refund or transfer credit to a future retreat. If the retreat is not cancelled/rescheduled, we will be unable to issue refunds on an individual basis due to the weather.
