Stay in a lakeside home in Door County, Wisconsin for 5 days of writing, meditating, and nourishing meals.
Remember all the best parts of summer camp? Being in nature, meeting new friends, sitting around campfires?
JUNE 2-6, 2023 (this event has passed)
Accommodations
Stay in a lakeside home for 5 days of writing, meditating, and nourishing meals.
Free Time
During your free time, you can hike, bike, kayak, check out Sister Bay's shops, or take in the gorgeous sunsets.
Your writing and wellness retreat includes:
Waterfront accommodations surrounded by awe-inspiring nature + within close proximity to shops and restaurants
Daily nourishing meals prepared by Johnson & Wales trained chef, Jamie Johnstone (except for Monday dinner)
Writing workshops led by published author and renowned writing coach, Nadine Kenney Johnstone, MFA
Meditation classes led by certified Yoga Nidra Instructor, Nadine Kenney Johnstone
Journaling sessions to help deepen your connection with your authentic self
Guided walks and movement meditations
Evening campfire gatherings with treats
Want to see highlights from past retreats? Visit our main retreat page.
Sample Schedule:
Day 1 (Friday)
4-5:30 pm Check In
5:30 pm Welcome session
6:30 Welcome dinner
7:30 Yoga Nidra meditation session
Day 2 (Saturday)
8-9:15 Breakfast
9:30 am–12 Workshop
12: Lunch
3-6 pm Goddess Party (aromatherapy, skin care ritual, journaling, yoga nidra meditation, and treats - pure sensory indulgence)
6 pm Dinner
Day 3 (Sunday)
8-9:15 Breakfast
9:30 am–12 Workshop
12: Lunch
4-6 afternoon workshop
6 pm Dinner
Day 4 (Monday)
8-9:15 Breakfast
9:30 am–12 Workshop
12: Lunch
1 pm-9 pm Free time to rest, explore town, or work on your writing. Dinner on your own.
Day 5 (Tuesday)
7:30-9 am Send off breakfast and closing ceremony
9-10 am Check Out
Accommodations at Shadow Lawn Estate
The estate known as Shadow Lawn was originally built in 1928. It is located on Beach Road, just north of Sister Bay, WI on 165 feet of gently sloping shore overlooking the beautiful waters and spectacular sunsets of Green Bay. The 3+ acre setting provides peace and tranquility along with spacious accommodations. Shadow Lawn has been carefully maintained and tastefully updated over the years while retaining all of its original character. Enjoy a large sun porch, living room, game room, massive fieldstone fireplace, wireless internet, an outdoor fire pit, and a grand piano, in addition to 6 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths. A terrace area near the water provides the ideal venue for watching the famous Door County sun setting over the water as well as direct access to the beach.
The property and common areas:
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you need to cancel your trip 60 days or more prior the retreat, you will receive full credit of what you paid applied towards a future retreat, to be used within 1.5 years of cancelation. You will not be refunded/credited if you cancel within the 60-day window. However, you can always sell or give your spot to someone else.
Please do not attend the retreat if you are actively shielding against the COVID-19. If you or someone you’ve been in close contact with has tested positive for COVID 19 within 14 days of the retreat, please withdraw your registration. We may ask participants to provide proof of a negative COVID test taken within 24 hrs prior to arrival.
In the event of unexpected events such as natural disasters, pandemic surges and closures, etc., we will reschedule the retreat, and apply your funds to the rescheduled event. Rescheduling is the best option because of the time, care, and preparation that goes into each retreat. If we cannot reschedule, we will offer you a full refund and/or credit towards a future retreat. Please note that changes made to transportation and airfare are your responsibility. *For all of these reasons, purchasing travel insurance is highly recommended.