Fluidity and Flow: Spirit of Sedona Yoga & Mindfulness Retreat
Bringing the Spirit of Sedona to the shores of Lake Superior
Spirit of Sedona Yoga & Mindfulness Retreat
October 10 - 13, 2024
October 10: 4:00pm check-in, 5:00pm dinner
October 13: 11:00am check-out
Wild Rice Retreat Center
84860 Old San Road
Bayfield, WI 54814
Sedona, Arizona is a special area where energy is amplified…..what you’re most desiring happens quicker! Valerie and Deanna bring the Spirit of Sedona to Wisconsin in a retreat that holds that same intention. Now…experience the magic of Sedona in Northern Wisconsin with the amplification of Lake Superior’s water element bringing fluidity, flow and movement.
Autumn Renewal
Add to that, the element of Autumn: Symbolizing change. Letting go. Making space for the promise of renewal. Like the falling leaves from the trees, life takes a new course by shedding off the old to usher in the new.
As the days get shorter and cooler, it is also a reminder to slow down, to bask in the beauty and begin to rest and reflect so that actions going forward are guided by your inner wisdom.
Delight the Soul
Valerie and Deanna have become trusted retreat hosts that create a safe space to allow deep contemplative dives inward, space for renewal & relaxation, along with uplifting laughter & AHA’s that delight the Soul.
Wild Rice Retreat Center
We will be enjoying the amazing amenities of Wild Rice Retreat Center - nestled between growing pines and the red rock shores of Lake Superior, Wild Rice is a vibrant resort destination in the Midwest founded on the pillars of nourishment, expression, and movement. Amenities include:
Select accommodations with private baths - single and double occupancy options
Welcoming dining experience with a vision to nourish the Soul. The Wild Rice Retreat kitchen focuses on light, pure flavors with a creative twist
The Sanctuary: a wellness area complete with cedar sauna haus, relaxing rain room and warming fire pit
Peace Pod: a private group practice area perfect for yoga and meditation
Hiking trails leading to brownstone cliffs overlooking Lake Superior and Madeline Island
You will leave the Spirit of Sedona Retreat refreshed, rejuvenated, self-empowered and feeling re-awakened to life!
COST
$1,875 - $2,730 per person - depending on accommodations selected.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Deadline for registration is August 31, 2024.
Cost includes retreat activities, accommodations, and meals.
PAYMENT: Wild Rice requires a non-refundable 50% deposit to reserve your room*. Once we confirm that your room selection is available, we will contact you to collect the full Retreat cost (Option 1), or 50% at minimum (Option2), and we will reserve your room.
1) Pay in Full - Based on the accommodation selected.
2) Pay 50% to reserve your selected accommodation. With a payment plan fee, monthly payments can be arranged with the full payment collected no later than August 31, 2024.
In the unfortunate event that you need to cancel, you will only be refunded the cost of the retreat, less the $500 processing fee. Please know that because of the strict cancellation policy at Wild Rice Retreat Center, we are extending what they require: 70% of the accommodation fee including tax is collected, even if you choose to cancel. If we are able to refill your accommodation during the retreat, then we can refund your accommodation costs. This cancelation policy includes illnesses (including COVID and any COVID-related symptoms or complications), emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Upon submission of your reservation request, we will contact you to complete the payment process. We prefer Venmo as a payment method.
Please note: All payments are due by August 31, 2024. Registrations made after August 31, 2024 will require full payment of all retreat-related registration fees.
Accommodation Options
Private Tiny House
The RicePod™ is a private tiny house cabin featuring two twin beds or one queen bed. Each unit includes a kitchenette, European-style bathroom and front porch. Sleeps up to two. 310 square feet.
$2,025 per person double occupancy
$2,550 single occupancy
Luxury Nest
The Nest is Wild Rice Retreat Center's most luxurious lodging with separate living and sleeping areas. The private tiny house cabin features one king bed, sleeper sofa, kitchenette and front porch. Sleeps up to four. 480 sq ft.
$2,100 per person double occupancy+
$2,730 single occupancy
Private Suite in a Treehaus
Each Treehaus offers four individual 170 sq ft private suites, each with an attached private bath. Each suite features a queen bed or single twin bed and is rented individually with shared dining and living space.
$1,875 per person double occupancy
$2,280 single occupancy
All accommodations feature:
Oversized windows with views of the 100-acre wood
Outdoor patio or balcony in every unit
Kitchenettes with refrigerator and microwave
Parachute Egyptian cotton linens, towels, and robes
Curated Public Goods toiletries and bathroom products
Complimentary fiber WiFi
ADA accessibility & features - learn more on Wild Rice Retreat website
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH THE RETREAT
Accommodations - please see above for details
Meals - Delicious and nourishing 5-star Wild Rice Retreat Center meals featuring farm-to-table cuisine based on the Chequamegon Bay farms’ seasonal availability, supplemented with organic, ethically sourced, sustainably procured ingredients
Activities to reconnect with what YOUR Soul seeks! Including, but not limited to:
Daily Yoga – appropriate for all levels
Mindfulness & Meditation
QiGong – A simple yet powerful practice that merges breath, gentle movements, emotions and visualization using the Spring Forest QiGong Five Element System (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water).
Sound Healing – An ancient practice using various instruments to produce sound vibrations that help relax the mind, ease body tension, soothe the nervous system and assist the body’s natural healing system.
Open discussions held in a comfortable environment to learn from each other (we are all teachers on this path!)
Time to feel nurtured by nature, outdoors in the beautiful Fall colors adjacent to Lake Superior. [Expect to do some gentle hiking/walking]
Laughter & Connection
Deep Energetic Healing
Space in the schedule to explore this beautiful area on your own, schedule private sessions with practitioners and healers, or simply to curl up with a good book and relax among the beautiful nature that surrounds you!
SUPPLY LIST (AKA what you need to arrange/bring)
Transportation to the Wild Rice Retreat Center
Covered water bottle
Any additional snacks, if needed between the meals that are included
Dress in layers! We will be spending time indoors and out and temperatures will vary depending on our activities.
Swim suit for sauna
Hiking or tennis shoes with tread
Journal & pen
An open mind and curious heart!
ABOUT YOUR TEAM LEADS: Deanna and Valerie
Deanna and Valerie are sisters with a lifetime of working together - always finding ways to support one another - and now you.
Deanna and Valerie are sisters with a lifetime of working together - always finding ways to support one another - and now you.
Deanna LaMont
Sedona, AZ
Sedona, AZ
As a Tao Wellness Guide trained in Body & Brain Management, Deanna LaMont is an Uplifter, a Truth Seeker and Intuitive Energy Healer. Having innate trust in how the Universe works, Deanna assists others in connecting with their true, authentic nature. With over 30 years of tools and trainings to draw on, she intuitively uses any combination from that tool box which includes her connection as an Usui Reiki master, training by Mike Dooley in the Art of Living Your Dreams as an Infinite Possibilities Trailblazer, a Tao Wellness Guide in Gentle Yoga/Meridian Stretching, Mindfulness & Meditation and the empowering connection with Nature. Having over 3 decades of advertising sales experience in Newspaper and Radio, Deanna has fine-tuned her ability in compassionate communication to help anchor her intention of having you feel fully seen and heard.
Valerie Radecki
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, MN
Valerie, your vibrant yoga guide since 2010, brings a unique blend of expertise. Certified in Vinyasa, Yin and Restore Yoga, she crafts an experience tailored just for you. In Valerie’s classes, it’s all about embracing your individual journey. Picture conscious movement synchronized with breath and music, creating a space where everyone feels at home.
Valerie’s sessions are infused with Love, Joy and Acceptance, nudging you to uncover the Truth and Light within. Her intention? To help you escape the chatter of your mind, guiding your body in a dance with breath tailored to your self-care needs. As a Reiki Master, she adds an energetic touch to her classes. Beyond yoga Valerie dives into Qi Gong, Breathwork and Meditation and is always up for learning new modalities of self-care and sharing with others. As a resident of the midwest, she is excited to provide this next retreat during the breathtaking, magnificent season of fall!
Deanna Czerwonka LaMont joined LaCresha on the Journey To The Rise podcast on Spotify. Learn about her past, present and plans for the future.
Part One
Part Two
What People Say
The feedback we've received from participants is nothing short of humbling. This type of feedback motivates us while providing food for thought for those deciding if a Spirit of Sedona Retreat is right for them.
Everything we did was beyond my expectations! Right away I felt grounded and relaxed. Deanna and Val made me feel safe. The opening Buddha Bowl was perfect. People say Sedona is magical, and it truly is, but without the guidance of Deanna & Val, it would not have been as grounding or as spiritual. Their guidance to open up, find power within myself and to embrace who I am and what I needed was amazing and life changing. Thank you for all of your wisdom & guidance. Forever grateful.
-Liz
This retreat left me at peace and open to a joyful future. I learned so much that will help me as I continue to grow in this life. Thank you!!
Amazing experience. Just what I needed to learn, slow down and be me. I can show up more to others when I learn from people like you. True inspirations!
-Kelly
I feel light and centered. Calmness within. Ready to take my love and give to so many others. I am wise. I am love.
-Jill
Both of you have been such light & soulful & amazing example of living & being free. It heals to have this permission. It was life giving & grounding & soul enlightening.
I loved the daily yoga and hiking, which is why I came to this retreat, however, I learned so much more about myself and what my mind and body can do. Truly as amazing trip and experience. Valerie and Deanna create a safe space for feeling joy and coming into one with yourself. The yoga is wonderful and the hiking with a local is a special experience. I feel relaxed and energized at the same time. Excited for my future!
-Lisa
I came into this to enjoy something with my sister - a fun, healthy getaway involving yoga. I came out of it learning tools to better myself and constructive things to work on. And, hopefully, new friendships to last a lifetime and memories I will always cherish.
Uplifting and wholly grounding. This retreat strengthened my belief in myself, in others and my journey.
I came with a heavy, tired heart and am leaving with a lightness and love overflowing.
Thank you!!
The love, support and guidance we received from Val and Deanna was so unconditional. The thoughtful planning and extra events heightened what was already there and opened new doors. Something that will stay with me forever.
Deanna & Valerie have deep, positive, loving true spirits and thoughts for Love, Life & People. It's contagious and I feel honored to be a receiver. This retreat is highly suggested to experience. EVERY experience - even if outside of your "normal wheelhouse", it is worth knowing about. They might open your eyes to better things. Excellent way to be rejuvenated, refreshed and have better self love!
-Patty
I loved the completely open and comfortable environment to be able to be vulnerable and be our true selves. It had the perfect balance of activity, free time and events. I am so grateful for this retreat! Words truly cannot express how impactful this has been to my soul. I don't feel like a new person, but rather the old, true me who sees the world with awe, feels free to be me and loves me. I feel awake.
-Naomi
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