Intention yoga retreat

October 9 - 12, 2025 - ARC Retreat Center, Stanchfield, MN

A four day, long weekend full of yoga asana and intention setting practices, great people, gorgeous surroundings, yummy food, and cozy hospitality.

Daily workshops to facilitate using intention in your daily life and long term planning.

The ARC Retreat center is just 45 minutes drive from the Northern suburbs and features a homey feel with plenty of space for everyone, 90 acres of pristine wetlands and woodlands featuring majestic white pine forest, a meditation labyrinth, and trails for walking.

The delicious food is cooked fresh on site, often includes organic and local products, and they do a great job accommodating dietary needs. All meals, from Dinner on Friday to Breakfast on Sunday, are included, and lunch Sunday is an option, too.

There will be several opportunities to make optional appointments for sauna, massage, and other therapeutic modalities.

There are a few rooms for 2 people to share, and many rooms for 1 person. Buddy up or have your own space.

There will be time to explore outside, as well.

All the details

Price: $999 for a single room, $749 per person for doubles ($899 single, $649 double until April 15, 2025)

Dates: Thursday, October 9, 2 p.m. - Sunday, October 12, 11 a.m.

Location: ARC Retreat Center, Stanchfield, MN

Food: Meals included - dinner Friday through breakfast Sunday (option to add lunch Sunday). Food is cooked fresh on site, by people who know what they are doing. Meals often include organic and local foods. Special diets and dietary needs can and will be accommodated. P.S. The food is GOOD.

Accommodations: If you choose a double, please indicate who you will be rooming with. Bathrooms are in the hall and shared.

What we will do:

Thursday: Welcome, settle in. Meet the group. Module 1 Intention. Dinner. Yoga Asana and Yoga Nidra. Free time (optional Arts and Crafts.)

Friday: Optional early Yoga Asana. Breakfast. Module 2 Intention. Free time (limited availability appointments for sauna, massage, other individual therapeutic sessions). Lunch. Free time (appointments). Module 3 Intention. Dinner. Sound bath / Bonfire.

Saturday: Optional early Yoga Asana practice. Breakfast. Module 4 Intention. Free time (limited availability appointments for sauna, massage, other individual therapeutic sessions). Lunch. Free time. Yoga. Dinner. Yoga Nidra / Bonfire.

Sunday: Optional early Yoga Asana practice. Breakfast. Free time / packing. Closing / departure.

What to bring: Clothes you want to wear to hang out, practice yoga, go outside. Your toiletries, vitamins, medications. Yoga mat, if you like to have your own. Props are available on site. Your reusable water bottle. Flashlight. Flip flops and walking shoes.

What to leave at home: Worries. Adult beverages. Recreational drugs. Food (we will be fed, and we don’t want to invite critters into our sleeping spaces). Fireworks.

Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot ASAP. The button below will take you to a reservation page, once you submit that, you will go to the payment page. Your reservation is not 100% complete until your payment is submitted.

Cancellation Policy - Please note that if you need to cancel your registration after 9/9/2025, a refund will only be given if your spot can be filled.