Lake Life Yoga Retreat

a boutique lakeside experience

May 21-23, 2027

Sugar Lake Lodge - Cohasset, MN

Hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and seating area with two brown chairs and a mirror.
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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 tailor the weekend and fully make it your own.

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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.
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A woman standing on a grassy lawn next to a lake, wrapped in a colorful sleeping bag, wearing sunglasses, with trees and a bench nearby, during a sunny day.
People sitting around a campfire outdoors at dusk with trees and a lake in the background.
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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 water. White-sand beaches. Beautiful dense forests.

Sugar Lake boasts 26 feet of clarity and a unique Caribbean color.

What’s Included?

  • 2 nights, 3 days accommodations at Sugar Lake Lodge

  • 4 chef-prepared meals: Friday dinner, Saturday brunch & dinner, Sunday brunch

  • light early breakfast on Saturday & Sunday plus midday snack service Saturday afternoon

  • 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.
A group of people practicing yoga outdoors on a grassy field surrounded by trees, with a lake visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Two paddleboards on a wooden rack at a sandy shoreline, with a lake and boats in the background under a partly cloudy sky. 
Nearby Adventures

The Cohasset & Grand Rapids area is filled with local wonder. Adventures nearby include Tioga Mountain Biking Trail, hiking Sugar Hills or Schoolcraft State Park, and/or visiting the Forest History Center.

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Arrivals & Departures

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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 to enjoy the resort amenities (i.e. scheduled massage appointment, kayaks, paddleboards, sport courts, pool, beach, golf course, etc.)

  • Check-in on Friday is officially 4:30pm (you can inquire about early check-in)

  • 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.
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Stacy Nightwine

Amanda Imes

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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, plush bedding, private bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, gas fireplaces, and even full kitchen/living rooms when upgrading to a suite.

Sugar Lake Lodge creates a very welcoming and comfortable, lakeside, hotel-like stay, but with even more personalization and lakeside beauty.

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, ensuite bathroom, gas fireplace, 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.

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, ensuite bathroom, kitchen, and living area with gas fireplace 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!

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.

A bathroom with a double sink vanity, mirror, towels on racks, and a shower with a curtain.

Share your bedroom with non-yoga retreater for free

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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 Mountain Biking Trail, Tioga Beach & Playground, hiking Schoolcraft State Park or Sugar Hills, and/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.

 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.