Lake Life Yoga Retreat

A Quintessential Up North Yoga Getaway

May 15-17, 2026

Sugar Lake Lodge, Cohasset, MN

Two nights and three days of lakeside bliss, 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.
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.
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.

A Weekend to Fully Exhale

We provide the itinerary, and you choose what works best for you.

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

We always have plenty of options. We encourage you to make the weekend your own.

Two wooden chairs on a dock overlooking a calm lake during sunset with pink and purple sky.
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.
Residential building with stone pillars, wooden siding, and a flower garden along a sidewalk.

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.

Mindful experiences weave it all together.

Our specialty yoga and meditation sessions, offer you a fully immersive weekend.

A fully curated getaway.

You’ll find relaxation in comfortable lodging, adventure as you explore expansive grounds and natural surroundings, and fun in all-inclusive 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, 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.

Optional Book Club Read

Enhance your retreat experience with the option to purchase and read Ada Limon’s Startlement. Ada Limon is the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States.

Dive into this read before/during/after the retreat to fully embody and savor your experience.

We will weave themes from this book throughout the retreat.

Arrivals & Departures

We email 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 resort 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.

Lake Life Yoga Retreat Team

Co-owner, Retreat Leader, Yoga Teacher, E-RYT 200, MS, Economist

Amanda turned to yoga in 2009 to balance stress and anxiety and quickly fell in love with the practice. At retreats, she delights in creating a welcoming, playful group space. She teaches vinyasa yoga with lightness and fun, favoring creative, fluid movements over strict, straight lines.

Amanda is also a full-time economist for the State of Minnesota; helping produce a forecast of Minnesota’s state General Fund revenues and expenditures for current and future bienniums. 

She lives in Duluth with her husband and two young children (6 and 4 years old) and enjoys reading, hiking, camping, running, exercising, laughing, and traveling.
Retreat Leader, Yoga Teacher, RYT 200, Yin Certified

Stacy calls Two Harbors, MN home, where she loves the simple life and time outdoors. She’s the heart behind Lake Effect Yoga and Silver Creek Sauna Co., and delights in bringing her mobile sauna to retreats.

In 2019, Stacy took a leap: her first plane ride and first trip out of the country, to complete her 200-hour yoga training with Marianne Wells Yoga School in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. The experience was transformative, deepening her practice and her connection to herself. She’s thrilled to return to Mexico this fall to complete her 300-hour training and continue her journey of growth, learning, and adventure.

Stacy Nightwine

Amanda Imes

Bryana Cook

Co-owner, Retreat Leader, Yoga Teacher, LICSW, E-RYT 500, Wilderness First Aid Certified

Bryana stumbled into her first yoga class in middle school and has been captivated ever since. She brings Boreal Bliss Yoga retreats to life full-time, with joy, intention, and care.

Passionate about outdoor adventure, Bryana loves sharing the restorative benefits of yoga, meditation, breathwork, and nature immersion. She enjoys teaching gentle, fluid vinyasa classes and is endlessly curious about yoga philosophy, lifestyle, & the subtle gifts of a consistent practice.

Bryana lives in the woods outside Longville, MN, with her husband, two boys (6 and 4), lab Sunny, cat Lucy, and a small flock of chickens.              
Luxurious Lodging

This retreat provides our most luxurious lodging options. King beds, private bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, and even full kitchen/living rooms when opting for a suite. Sugar Lake Lodge creates a very welcoming and comfortable, lakeside, hotel-like stay, but with more personalization and charm.

Hotel room with a bed, armchair, fireplace, window, desk, and wall-mounted TV in a rustic style.

Single Occupancy Lakefront Studio

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

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

*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.

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Bathroom with wooden cabinets, large mirror, white countertop, and a shower with a white curtain.
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.

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

*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.

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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.
Room with two beds, nightstand with lamp, sliding glass door with patio furniture, and window view of green lawn and trees.

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!

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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 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.

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

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 friend, partner, or spouse along. If they'd even like to join you for the weekend, yet do their own thing. Perhaps they’d enjoy the on-site golf course, pickle ball courts, or a paddle on the lake. Nearby adventures include mountain biking on the Tioga Trail, hiking Schoolcraft State Park, or visiting the Forest History Center.

  • 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

    Email hello@borealblissyogaretreats.com for more information and meal plan information.

  • 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.

    Email hello@borealblissyogaretreats.com for more information and meal plan information.

Two children in kayaks paddling on a sunny lake with trees in the background.

 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. 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 chef-prepared meals onsite, tea & coffee

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

    • beautiful beaches

    • outdoor heated pool

    • option to add golf

    • option to add a massage

  • As part of our ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion in the yoga space, we are offering scholarships through our application process. Please fill out a scholarship application here. Thank you!

  • 6+ weeks notice: $50 fee

    5-6 weeks notice: $150 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.

  • 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! 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!

  • Sugar Lake Lodge does not offer a day pass option for this retreat.