LAKE LIFE

A Quintessential Up North Yoga Getaway

May 15-17, 2026

Sugar Lake Lodge, Cohasset, MN

Registration opens January 18, 2026 at 8:00am

*with the option to add a discounted Sunday night stay! Details below.

Hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and seating area with two brown chairs and a mirror.
Empty outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs near a lake with cloudy sky overhead.
Aerial view of a lakeside golf resort with a clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, manicured golf courses, and surrounding dense greenery, with a large lake and forest extending into the distance.
Spacious outdoor wooden deck with wicker and cushioned chairs, small table, log cabin-style house with stone accents, and grassy yard with trees and neighboring buildings.
A lakeside scene at sunset with a dock and two blue Adirondack chairs overlooking the water, clouds illuminated with pink and orange hues

Reserve your getaway

May 15-17, 2026

Yoga by the lake, beautiful lodging, delicious chef-prepared meals, outdoor recreation, space to breathe, meditate, relax, and more!

A Weekend to Fully Relax

We provide the itinerary, and you choose what works best for you. We always have plenty of options! Whether it’s yoga, meditation, workshops, recreation, etc. We encourage you to make the weekend your own.

Cozy bedroom with a large bed, a stone and wood fireplace, a window showing trees outside, a wooden desk with a yellow lamp, and a wall-mounted TV.
An aerial view of a lakeside area with people swimming and boating in the lake, a sandy beach, a playground, a picnic area, a parking lot, and a building nearby. There are trees providing shade and a small dock extending into the water.
Spacious wooden deck with outdoor seating and a view of a lake with trees and boats in the background.
Four bright blue Adirondack chairs arranged on a grassy lawn in front of a large wooden house with a deck, umbrellas, and a garden, under a clear blue sky.
A lakeside scene on a sunny day with a grassy shore, a wooden bench swing, boats docked at a pier, and a stack of kayaks or canoes on the right, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Two wooden chairs on a dock overlooking a calm lake during sunset with pink and purple sky.
A lakeside scene with a wooden dock leading to the water, colorful canoes and kayaks on the shore, a grassy area with trees, a large house with a balcony, and an American flag on a pole.
A lake with a sailboat and kayakers, surrounded by trees under a blue sky.
Swimming pool with blue lounge chairs and yellow towels, overlooking a lake with a clear blue sky and green trees in the background.
Aerial view of a lakeside recreational area with a beach, grassy areas, a swimming pool, and parking lot.
Residential building with stone pillars, wooden siding, and a flower garden along a sidewalk.
Large house with a wooden deck overlooking a well-maintained lawn, flower beds, and trees in a spacious yard.
Aerial view of a lake with green algae or algae bloom near the shoreline, surrounded by dense forest and a few small buildings in the background.

Cohasset, MN

Sugar Lake Lodge

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life at Sugar Lake Lodge. Located deep in the heart of northern Minnesota⁠—near Grand Rapids, MN⁠—a secluded lakeside resort surrounded by the oaks and maples of the Minnesota Northwoods. You’ll find relaxation in comfortable lodging, adventure as you explore expansive grounds and natural surroundings, and fun in free outdoor recreation activities.

Crystal-clear waters. White-sand beaches. Beautiful dense forests.

Sugar Lake provides 26 feet of clarity and a unique Caribbean color, making it ideal for a wide array of water activities.

What’s Included?

  • 2 nights, 3 days accommodations at Sugar Lake Lodge

  • 4 chef-prepared meals (Friday dinner, Saturday brunch + dinner, Sunday brunch)

  • Multiple yoga classes & workshops to choose from each day

  • Morning meditation

  • Journaling

  • Outdoor recreation: kayak, paddleboard, canoe, sailboat, beaches, sand volleyball court, lakeside pool (heated to 80º), lakeside campfire.

Optional add-ons:

  • massage

  • pontoon boat ride

  • golf

Aerial view of a lakeside dock with boats, sailboats, kayaks, and a grassy area with trees and outdoor furniture.
Group of people practicing yoga outdoors on a sunny day on a grassy field with trees and houses in the background.
Two paddleboards on a wooden rack at a sandy shoreline, with a lake and boats in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Arrivals & Departures

Aerial view of a crowded lakeside area with people swimming and wading in the water, a beach with people, a swimming pool, a parking lot with cars, a building, and small airplanes parked near the shore.

We will send registered retreaters a detailed itinerary 4-6 weeks prior to the retreat. Meanwhile, here is some basic information on arrivals/departures for your planning and preparation.

You are welcome to arrive to Sugar Lake Lodge at anytime on Friday, May 15th to enjoy the campus amenities (i.e. kayaks, paddleboards, sport courts, pool, beach, golf course, onsite restaurant, etc.)

  • Check-in on Friday is officially 4:30pm.

  • Check out on Sunday is 11:00am.

Lodging Style Options

Lakefront Cabins

Sweet little cabins, as close as you can get to Sugar Lake. Each with a queen bed, sitting area, kitchenette, bathroom, and private deck.

Located between the lake and Main Lodge. A short walk outside to your meals and yoga.

A wooden cabin with a small deck, surrounded by green grass and trees, overlooking a lake with a cloudy sky.
A small wooden house with a deck, surrounded by green grass and trees, overlooking a body of water. The house has a brown shingled roof and a black charcoal grill on the lawn. There are other buildings visible in the background.
Bedroom with log cabin style decor, wooden four-poster bed with checkered pillows, two nightstands with lamps, window with view of green trees, and artwork on walls.
A cozy bedroom with a vaulted wooden ceiling, large bed with log-style posts, and a sitting area with two patterned armchairs and a small ottoman. Natural light streams through window blinds, and a ceiling fan hangs overhead.
Bathroom with wooden ceiling, beige walls, a single window showing a house and trees outside, a white toilet, a wooden vanity with a sink, a large oval mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture with four glass lights.
Corner of a bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a beige wall with abstract beach-themed art, wooden flooring, and a small wooden bench holding toiletries and bathroom supplies.
Living room with beige walls and a wooden ceiling, furniture includes a patterned sofa, armchair, ottoman, a small table with a lamp, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a window with blinds showing greenery outside.
Cozy living room with wood-paneled ceiling and walls, large window with blinds, wooden furniture, fireplace, and rustic decor.
Room with large window overlooking a lake, wooden dining table with chairs, and a stone fireplace with wooden mantel. A rocking chair sits next to the fireplace, and paddleboards are mounted on the wall.
Small bathroom with a round wooden framed mirror above a white sink, beige walls, wooden trim around a window showing green trees, a small art piece with boats hanging on the wall, and a toilet with a tissue box and towels on top.
Three small wooden cottages with decks, surrounded by green grass, trees, and shrubs, on a cloudy day.

Lodging Style Options

Lakefront Lodge Studios & Suites

Private bedroom with a King bed + private bathroom.

  • Suites include a sitting area, dining area, full kitchen, walk-out patio/deck.

  • Studios include a private bathroom, mini fridge, and coffee maker.

You can opt to adjoin a studio room with a suite room. Share the living spaces with friends, but enjoy a private bedroom/bathroom.

Located directly in the main lodge. Easily walk inside to meals and yoga.

Open-concept living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area, featuring wooden furniture, stone accents, and large sliding glass door leading outside with yard view.
Living room with stone fireplace, sliding glass door to outside, and view into bedroom with bed and nightstand.
Front view of a lodge with wooden log cabin exterior, stone pillars, flowers, and a sign that reads "Sugar Lake Lodge."
Kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, granite countertop island with sink, patterned bar stools, wood flooring, and a ceiling with fluorescent and recessed lighting.
Flower bed with purple, pink, and green plants in front of a brown wooden house with stone columns and multiple windows.
Kitchen with wooden cabinets, a round dining table with four chairs, stainless steel appliances, and a trash bin
Living room with stone fireplace, flat-screen TV, sofa, armchair, wooden side table, and glass door leading to a balcony with outdoor chairs and green trees.
Living room with a stone fireplace, a sliding glass door opening to a balcony, a sofa, a patterned armchair, a wooden coffee table, side table with lamp, TV, and a bedroom visible through an open doorway.
Wooden balcony overlooking a grassy yard with trees, featuring a table and four chairs.
Hotel bedroom with a bed, nightstands, lamps, a window with blinds, a leather chair, and a framed picture on the wall.
Bathroom with a wooden vanity, large mirror, toilet, shower with white curtain, and light fixtures above the mirror.
Hotel room with a bed, nightstand, lamps, a window, a fireplace, and a desk with a chair.
Interior of a rustic hotel room with wooden paneling, a mini fridge, coffee maker, and a bed with a stone fireplace and windows in the background.
Bathroom with a bathtub and shower, toilet, sink, large mirror, and wooden wall paneling, with towels and toiletries.
Hotel room with a bed, floral sofa, wooden desk with lamp, window with outdoor view, and a stone fireplace.
Covered patio with wooden furniture, overlooking a green lawn and trees near a body of water in the distance.
Bathroom with a wooden vanity, a large mirror, a shower with frosted glass doors, and a toilet. There are towels and toiletries on the counter and a window in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with two chairs, a lamp, and sliding glass doors leading to a patio outside, with greenery visible through the doors.
Bathroom with dual sinks, large mirror, towels on racks, bathtub with shower curtain, and wooden accents.
Living room with beige carpet, beige sofa, armchair, wooden side tables, large windows showing outdoor greenery and a patio, wall-mounted TV, and sliding glass door leading outside.
Dining room with wooden table and chairs, sliding glass doors leading to outdoor patio, walls with wood trim, and a ceiling light fixture.
Bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, artwork of herons on the walls, a dresser with a potted plant, and sliding glass door leading to outdoors.

Resort Property Map

Resort map showing various golf holes, villas, parking areas, and amenities near Sugar Lake, with walking loop and roads leading to highways 17, 63, and 169.

Share your bedroom with non-yoga retreater for free

People enjoying paddle boat rides and relaxing by a lakeside with a large house and trees in the background.
A young girl with long brown hair and a pink polka dot shirt sitting on the sand at the beach, smiling at the camera, with a boy playing with a toy shovel in the background near the water.

Additional Options: share your bedroom for free + opt to add meals. Email us at hello@borealblissyogaretreats.com for this add-on option.

  • Bring a child to enjoy the resort amenities, and share your bedroom for free.

    Add-on meal plan for a discounted price, or bring your own food for them:

    • Kids 11 and up: $175 per person

    • Kids 4-10: $95 per person

    • Kids 3 and under: free

    *will need to provide your own childcare/supervision

  • Bring a non-yoga friend/family member/spouse to enjoy the resort amenities , and share your bedroom for free. Opt to add-on a golf session.

    Add a meal-plan on, purchase on your own at onsite restaurant, or bring your own meals.

    • Adult meal plan add-on: $175 per person

Two children in kayaks paddling on a sunny lake with trees in the background.
A wooden cabin with a deck and a black barbecue grill near a lake, surrounded by green grass and large trees.

Single Occupancy Lakefront Cabin

A private cabin for your customizable getaway. A queen bed, bathroom, kitchenette (mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker), and seating area.

  • A bed + bathroom for just one person. Includes: lodging, meals, yoga, workshops, activities, paddleboard/kayak/canoe use, heated pool, tennis courts, beach, and more!

  • Your own lakefront cabin. This includes your own queen bed, bathroom, kitchenette (small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker), and seating area.

    Step outside and you’ll find a deck with patio furniture and charcoal grill, perfect for enjoying the unobstructed view of Sugar Lake.

    You’ll appreciate the convenient location along with the quiet solitude and charm only a cabin can provide.

    Includes: lodging, meals, yoga, workshops, activities, paddleboard/kayak/canoe use, heated pool, tennis courts, beach, and more!

  • If you’d like to share your lakefront cabin and bed with another yoga retreater, this is $700 each. Email us at hello@borealblissyogaretreats.com for this option.

A rustic bedroom with a log-frame bed, checkered pillows, wooden lamps, and wood-paneled walls in a cozy cabin-style interior.
Living room with wood-paneled ceiling, large windows, and log cabin furniture, including a dining table with chairs, a leather sofa, a wooden side table with a lamp, a stone fireplace, and wall decorations with paddles and fish, with a view of a grassy yard outside.
A cozy bathroom with wooden accents, featuring a toilet, a mirror above a wooden vanity with a sink, a window showing a backyard view, and towels hanging on the wall.
A cozy hotel room with a large bed adorned with white sheets and green pillows, a stone fireplace, a window with a view of green trees, a wooden desk with a lamp, a chair, and wall-mounted TV.
Kitchen and living area with wooden cabinets, round dining table with chairs, sofa, lamps, stone wall, and sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Single Occupancy Lakefront Lodge Suite

A private suite with king bed, bathroom, kitchen, and living area for your customizable getaway.

*can adjoin two single occupancy suite rooms (or single + double) to share the kitchen/living area with a friend yet have separate bed/baths. Email us for more info!

  • A bed, bathroom, kitchen and seating area for just one person. Includes: lodging, meals, yoga, workshops, activities, paddleboard/kayak/canoe use, heated pool, tennis courts, beach, and more!

  • You have your own bed, bathroom, kitchen and living area.

    Includes: lodging, meals, yoga, workshops, activities, paddleboard/kayak/canoe use, heated pool, tennis courts, beach, and more!

  • $675 per person if you’d like to share a bed with a friend/significant other that is also planning to be a part of the yoga retreat.

    You and a friend/significant other share a Queen or King bed + your own private bathroom, seating area, and kitchen. Includes: lodging, meals, yoga, workshops, activities, paddleboard/kayak/canoe use, heated pool, tennis courts, beach, and more!

    Email us at hello@borealblissyogaretreats.com for this option.

Living room with wood-paneled walls, stone fireplace, leather couch, patterned armchair, wooden coffee table, and sliding glass door leading to a balcony with green trees outside.
Bathroom with wooden cabinets, white countertop, large mirror, and a shower with a white curtain.
Hotel room with a king-sized bed, wooden nightstand, lamp, patterned armchair, window with green trees outside, fireplace with stone surround, wall-mounted TV, and a wooden desk with a lamp and decorative antlers.
Interior of a cozy room with wood-paneled walls, a door, a mini fridge, and a coffee station, opening to a bedroom with a stone fireplace and a window.

Single Occupancy Lakefront Studio

A private bedroom with a king bed, bathroom, mini fridge, and coffee maker for your customizable getaway.

*opt to adjoin your studio room to a friend’s suite. Email us at hello@borealblissyogaretreats.com.

  • A bed, bathroom, coffee, and mini fridge for just one person.

    Includes: lodging, meals, yoga, workshops, activities, paddleboard/kayak/canoe use, heated pool, tennis courts, beach, and more!

  • You have your own bed, bathroom, coffee maker and mini fridge.

    Includes: lodging, meals, yoga, workshops, activities, paddleboard/kayak/canoe use, heated pool, tennis courts, beach, and more!

  • $625 per person.

    You and a friend/significant other that is also part of the yoga retreat can share a bed, bathroom, coffee maker, and mini fridge.

    Includes: lodging, meals, yoga, workshops, activities, paddleboard/kayak/canoe use, heated pool, tennis courts, beach, and more!

    Email us at hello@borealblissyogaretreats.com for this option.

Hotel room with a bed, armchair, fireplace, window, desk, and wall-mounted TV in a rustic style.
Bathroom with wooden cabinets, large mirror, white countertop, and a shower with a white curtain.
Hotel room with two beds, nightstand with lamp, beige armchairs, glass sliding doors opening to patio with outdoor furniture, and mountain scenery outside.
Bathroom with wood-paneled walls, a white toilet, a wooden vanity with a mirror, a textured white shower curtain, and a light fixture with three bulbs.

Double Occupancy Lakefront Studio

Share a lake front room with 2 full beds, bathroom, mini fridge, and coffee maker with a friend.

In a central location inside the main lodge, and close to the main beach.

*opt to adjoin a studio to your friend’s suite. Email us at hello@borealblissyogaretreats.com.

  • Includes: lodging, meals, yoga, workshops, activities, paddleboard/kayak/canoe use, heated pool, tennis courts, beach, and more!

  • You and a friend each have your own full size bed. You and your friend will share your own private bathroom.

    Includes coffee maker and fridge.

    Lakefront studios are right “in the action” of the main lodge.

    Includes: lodging, meals, yoga, workshops, activities, paddleboard/kayak/canoe use, heated pool, tennis courts, beach, and more!

Room with two beds, nightstand with lamp, sliding glass door with patio furniture, and window view of green lawn and trees.
A bathroom with a double sink vanity, mirror, towels on racks, and a shower with a curtain.

Wish to add a discounted Sunday night and extend your stay?

  • Single Occupancy room/cabin for additional $227.29

  • Double Occupancy room for additional $166.31 (per person)

Sunday night stay includes full use of your lodging and onsite amenities. Yoga and meals are not included. There is a restaurant onsite to visit.

*Once you are registered for the standard retreat with your lodging option, you will automatically receive an email with directions on how to book the discounted Sunday night stay.

 FAQs

  • Q: I have at least 3-4 friends that would all like to attend and room together.

    A: We can absolutely work this out with you! A combination of adjoining suites + studios for your group would be ideal. Or you can opt for a triple occupancy villa suite (all of you would have private bedrooms)! Email us at hello@borealblissyogaretreats.com to arrange it!

  • Check-in at 4:30pm Friday and check-out by 11:00am on Sunday.

    Opt to arrive early to enjoy the campus amenities at anytime on Friday. Earlier check-ins are available if your room is ready.

    More details emailed to registered retreaters.

    • variety of yoga classes and workshops to choose from

    • morning meditation

    • lodging for 2 nights/3 days, with the option to add a discounted Sunday night

    • 4 catered meals onsite, tea & coffee

    • access to watercrafts (canoe, kayak, paddleboard, sailboats)

    • beautiful beaches

    • outdoor heated pool

    • option to add golf

  • 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 fall and winter yoga retreats. Please fill out a BIPOC scholarship application here. Thank you!

  • 5+ weeks notice: $50 fee

    6 weeks noticed: $100 fee

    4-5 weeks notice: $185 fee

    4 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.

  • Sugar Lake Lodge
    37584 Otis Lane
    Cohasset, MN 55721

    Directions:
    The fastest way to Sugar Lake Lodge is to take Highway 169 N around Mille Lacs Lake past Hill City. Turn left at County Road 17 and follow that for 5 miles, turn left at the Sugar Lake Lodge sign, and follow our signs to the Main Lodge.

  • Check your emails! You will automatically receive a follow-up email upon registration. Approximately 4-6 weeks prior to the weekend, we send you an email with important information regarding your weekend retreat including a detailed itinerary, FAQ, pre-retreat survey with roommate requests, dietary needs, and more. Your timely response is important! Thank you!

  • Yes! For $525 enjoy all of the yoga retreat, activities, amenities, and meals for the whole weekend. Email us at hello@borealblissyogaretreats.com for more info!

More Info

  • 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.

  • 6+ weeks notice: $40 fee

    5-6 weeks notice: $100 fee

    4 weeks notice: $250 fee

    3 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.

  • Q: Do you offer day passes for this event?

    A: Yes! Email us at hello@borealblissyogaretreats.com.