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About this trip
Going on retreat offers an opportunity to let down the stresses of life, to be nourished by the north woods, and deepen your yoga, meditation, and pranayama practices. You will learn Ayurvedic self-care rituals as well as lifestyle and practice recommendations to align harmoniously with the season, so your health and well-being may flourish.
The Christine Center, 3 hours northwest from Madison, is nestled in the tranquil woods of northern Wisconsin on 125 acres, offering a nurturing and supportive environment for deepening practice and connection. The retreat center is run by a group of Franciscan nuns and for 30 years has been a center open to all paths of faith and spirituality.
The Christine Center offers four kinds of modest accommodations, including both modern and rustic hermitages that are unique and simple, guest house rooms, cabin bedrooms, as well as tent camping spots. Both single, double, and triple occupancy are available.
Please book double and triple occupancy only if you have friend or family member you will be rooming with.
(10-hours of continuing education are available for Yoga Alliance registered teachers)
What’s included
RETREAT SCHEDULE
The retreat package includes two nights stay at the Christine Center, all Ayurveda, yoga and meditation classes and 6 vegetarian meals.
FRIDAY
3:30-6:45 pm Arrival
5:30 pm Dinner
7:00-9:00 pm Welcome + Orientation
SATURDAY
7:30 am Meditation
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00-10:00 am Ayurveda Talk
10:00-12:00 pm Yoga Practice
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30-3:00 pm Free time
3:00-5:00 pm Ayurveda + Yoga
5:30 pm Dinner
7:00-8:00 pm Meditation
SUNDAY
7:30 am Meditation
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00-11:00 am Yoga Practice
11:00-12:00 pm Closing Circle
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Depart
REFUND POLICY Refunds up to two weeks prior to the retreat start date will be honored minus any processing frees. No refunds available thereafter.
ACCOMMODATIONS
All hermitages have electricity.
Modern hermitages have gas or electric heat, a bathroom with shower and furnished kitchenette.
Rustic hermitages are simple yet comfortable, with gas or electric heat, no running water or bathroom.*
Guest house rooms have private bathrooms, skylights, and in-floor radiant heating. A handicapped accessible room is available.
Cabin bedrooms are single private rooms within a home with a shared bathroom.
Several areas are set aside for camping.
*For rustic hermitage guests and campers we offer the all-modern, beautiful Siloe bathroom and laundry facility.
MEALS
The Christine Center emphasizes natural foods and meals made from scratch. The food on their tables has a sense of inner spiritual nourishment in harmony with the land. Many of the vegetables, fruits, breads, honey, maple syrup, and eggs served are from local farmers. Their cooks bring unique creativity and style to preparing nurturing dishes with these ingredients.
Seven vegetarian meals are included. Coffee/tea and fruit are always available. Additional special dietary needs can be accommodated upon advance request.
To experience the practice of mindful eating and to enjoy an easeful entry into the start of the day, breakfast will be enjoyed in noble silence.
TRAVEL + ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Please plan to arrive at The Christine Center between 3:30-6:45 pm on Friday. A welcome dinner is served at 5:30 pm and the first class begins on at 7 pm. On Sunday class ends at noon followed by a departure lunch at 12:30 pm. If you would like to also stay Sunday night, additional reservations can be made through the Christine Center.
The Christine Center is nestled on 125 acres of tranquil woodlands in north central Wisconsin, located at W8303 Mann Road in Willard. Traveling by car is about a 2.5-3 hour drive from Madison.
PLEASE NOTE
Participants must bring their own yoga mat, yoga block, yoga strap, and meditation cushion.
This is a substance-free retreat. A substance-free environment is one in which all guests agree to keep their space free from substances at all times. Substances are defined to include alcohol, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, other smoking materials, and illicit and illegal drugs.
**All participant information must be complete to secure your retreat registration. Please fill out the registration application in its entirety.
Available Packages
Modern hermitages have electricity, a bathroom with shower and a furnished kitchen or kitchenette. If you require a full kitchen (one with a stove) please inquire as not all moderns have full kitchens. As a single, you will have this cabin to yourself.
Modern hermitages have electricity, a bathroom with shower and a furnished kitchen or kitchenette. If you require a full kitchen (one with a stove) please inquire as not all moderns have full kitchens. You will share this cabin with another person.
Main house single rooms are located within the main building, have a private bathroom and skylights. As a single main house room, you will have this room to yourself.
Cabin rooms are fully private bedrooms within Mary's Villa, a spacious home, with a shared full onsite bathroom. There are four private bedrooms and two bathrooms available.
There are also cabin rooms with fully private bedrooms within a modern hermitage, with a shared full onsite bathroom. There are two private bedrooms and one bathroom available.
For those who prefer a specific gender accommodation, Mary's Villa is currently designated for women, and the modern hermitage is designated for men. If you are seeking a cabin bedroom without gender-specific accommodations or have any special requests, please email me.
Rustic hermitages are simple yet comfortable, with gas or electric heat. A shared all-modern bathroom and laundry facility are a short walk away from the hermitage. As a single hermitage, you will have this cabin to yourself.
Rustic hermitages are simple yet comfortable, with gas or electric heat. A shared all-modern bathroom and laundry facility are a short walk away from the hermitage. As a double hermitage, you will share this cabin with another person.
Several areas are set aside for tent camping. There are two electrical sites for those with campers. A shared modern bathroom facility is in walking distance.
Meals are included in the fee for those wishing to commute to the retreat each day.