Why Retreat?To relax. To refresh. To renew.
We're women and that in itself comes with a mighty hefty constant list of responsibilities. We're often all the things to all the people in our lives and because of that, we put ourselves last on the list of those to care for. It's time to take a few days away, to care for you.
To relax. To refresh. To renew. Join our small group in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula for a few days of creative activities full of self-exploration. Through various styles of yoga practices, meditation, hands-on projects, and outdoor exploration, we'll encourage you ... To Find Your Flow
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Join Sheer Blue at the Bay Stone Lodge
From JW Wells State Park...
'Located 200 yards from the park's swimming beach, the lodge sleeps up to 9 people, has two baths, a screened porch with outdoor table and chairs, stone fireplace and hardwood floors. The use of hand-hewn beams and stones collected from Lake Michigan's Green Bay showcases the craftsmanship demonstrated by the 1940s era of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The name, Bay Stone Lodge, reflects the use of local construction materials.'
Why the Bay Stone?
A low-key, State Park experience, this retreat will bring us back to the simple things in life. Nourishment for the body and mind through movement, meditation, self-exploration, community, laughter and lots of beautiful, hand-prepared foods to delight the senses!
A low-key, State Park experience, this retreat will bring us back to the simple things in life. Nourishment for the body and mind through movement, meditation, self-exploration, community, laughter and lots of beautiful, hand-prepared foods to delight the senses!
Find your flow in the cool, calm yet dynamic wide-open realm of infinite possibility in the natural surroundings of the Upper Peninsula.
Details
Our retreat begins Thursday at 2pm with our Welcoming Ceremony and ends Sunday morning following our final yoga practice and breakfast to get you on the road back home by about Noon, feeling alive and renewed!
Each day is filled with activities, including daily yoga and free time throughout the day for you to explore the parks hiking or biking trails, find a cozy spot on the beach to read that book you've been meaning to get to, or even catch a few extra hours of shut-eye. While we have a host of amazing things for you to take part in, (and hope that you do!) please know that this is your retreat! You have the flexibility to join us for whatever parts of the retreat that you wish and skip those that you don't. But seriously, we've got some great things in the works ... We're not spilling the beans about them all, but we know you're going to love the experience and how it truly revitalizes your soul!
We'll have on-site activities as well as a day trip on Friday to visit a few of the UP's most sought-after attractions. Feel free to pack your hiking shoes, strap on your bike to use on the riding the trails or even bring your kayak. ( JW Wells is on the shores of Lake Michigan and it does tend to be a bit rough toward the beach, so we recommend experienced kayakers only! Please remember your own PFD. )
Healthy, gorgeous and largely plant-based meals and snacks will be available throughout the retreat. If you have certain dietary restrictions, please reach out so we can discuss your individual needs. Upon check-in, all meals and snacks are included in the cost of your stay. Following your booking, we'll send a dietary questionnaire, amongst the other needed information, so we can be fully prepared to delight your senses with amazing foods to nourish your body & mind.
Each day is filled with activities, including daily yoga and free time throughout the day for you to explore the parks hiking or biking trails, find a cozy spot on the beach to read that book you've been meaning to get to, or even catch a few extra hours of shut-eye. While we have a host of amazing things for you to take part in, (and hope that you do!) please know that this is your retreat! You have the flexibility to join us for whatever parts of the retreat that you wish and skip those that you don't. But seriously, we've got some great things in the works ... We're not spilling the beans about them all, but we know you're going to love the experience and how it truly revitalizes your soul!
We'll have on-site activities as well as a day trip on Friday to visit a few of the UP's most sought-after attractions. Feel free to pack your hiking shoes, strap on your bike to use on the riding the trails or even bring your kayak. ( JW Wells is on the shores of Lake Michigan and it does tend to be a bit rough toward the beach, so we recommend experienced kayakers only! Please remember your own PFD. )
Healthy, gorgeous and largely plant-based meals and snacks will be available throughout the retreat. If you have certain dietary restrictions, please reach out so we can discuss your individual needs. Upon check-in, all meals and snacks are included in the cost of your stay. Following your booking, we'll send a dietary questionnaire, amongst the other needed information, so we can be fully prepared to delight your senses with amazing foods to nourish your body & mind.
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About the YogaThis is a wellness retreat, so of course there will be plenty of yoga to guide our journey! We'll experience a handful of different types of yoga practices throughout our weekend journey. A bit of meditation, Himalayan Hatha practices including Kriya breathwork, Restorative and Yin yoga classes are all in the plans to complement our time at the Lodge as we find our flow. With an Energy Medicine Yoga instructor at the helm, there is always a handful of these teachings added to classes as well! As weather allows, we'll do our best to ground ourselves while immersing in our natural surroundings. Our
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aim is to teach you a few new things that you can incorporate into your practice at home, deepening your journey through yoga and enhancing your life's experience. Please plan to bring your yoga gear - your mat, blocks a blanket and strap are perfect. If you have any bolsters or extra pillows on hand, plan to bring those, too. They're an excellent addition to our Yin and Restorative practices. Don't forget your journal. You'll have plenty of opportunity to share your thoughts! We promise, we'll help you carry in your things!
Our Day Trip
East Breakwater Lighthouse
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Sand Point Beach
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Kitch - iti - kipi
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We'll spend plenty of time at JW Wells with free time to explore the park, immersing ourselves in all
she has to offer, but for one day, we're road trippin' to some super beautiful places in the UP.
she has to offer, but for one day, we're road trippin' to some super beautiful places in the UP.
With our trip being all about showing up to love ourselves, relaxing and renewing our minds and bodies, we'll take a little time for each one of you to have have a mini photo sesh! Shy around a camera? Nah, girl...Flow with it! You've got this! And we've got you! We're going to let that inner beauty shine through, making you feel like the shining diamond that you are. As we walk along the shores of Sand Point Beach, there are so many beautiful places to pause to capture you, surrounded by the grounding element of some of the most beautiful earth the world has to offer. Images will be sent via email for your personal use following our return home.
Your Reservation
Bay Stone Lodge Accommodations Room Breakdown - She was built in the '40's, so please work with us :D
2nd Floor -
- 1 Room with 2 Full Beds - 2 Beds Can Be Booked as a Single or Shared Bed
- 1 Twin Bed - At top of Stairwell
- 1 Full Room
- 1 Sofabed Pullout - we'd prefer to save this for someone on a tight budget or fill it as our last spot available. Pullout is located in our 1st Floor living room common space
EARLY BIRD PRICING -
Save $75 off any booking thru April 30th
Save $75 off any booking thru April 30th
Click the button pay your $500 Deposit by clicking the teal button below.
To pay via Venmo, just reach out to the studio! See Details Below
To pay via Venmo, just reach out to the studio! See Details Below
Early Bird Pricing Will be Applied at Final Checkout!
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Single Occupancy Pricing -
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Bunk Up! Pricing -
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Share a Full size bed with a Buddy in our 2nd Floor Bedroom that holds 2 Full size beds. You must Bunk Up! with a friend or family member for this pricing option. We will not place you with another person. 2 Full beds = 4 Spaces Available to Bunk Up!
Reservations for Bunk Up! must be made within 24 hours of each other to receive this discounted pricing option.
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Pay in Full or Pay $500 Deposit to Reserve Your Space.
Find payment due date will be set up on booking of new retreat dates.
Find payment due date will be set up on booking of new retreat dates.
Text us at the studio to confirm desired booking availability first.
Click links above to Pay your $500 Deposit through Vagaro.
Payments through Venmo are appreciated! Venmo Payments can be sent to: @sheerblueaw
Click links above to Pay your $500 Deposit through Vagaro.
Payments through Venmo are appreciated! Venmo Payments can be sent to: @sheerblueaw
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made prior to April 1st will receive a full refund for any payments made.
- Cancellations made between April 2nd - May 14th will receive a 50% refund on any payments made.
- Any cancellations made on May 15th or later will forfeit the return of any payments made unless Sheer Blue is able to rebook your spot in the retreat.
Our retreat must have a minimum of 3 participants to run as scheduled. Any payments made to Sheer Blue will be returned upon cancelation of our retreat, or may be applied to our next scheduled retreat dates at the choosing of each participant. Full Registration must be completed by May 29th.
Please take care to be sure that the retreat dates work for you prior to booking. Payments are being made to outside vendors and materials are being purchased to prepare for our event. As a small company, we hope that you understand the need for our pro-rated refund policies. As we near the retreat dates, it will be increasingly more difficult to fill the spots last minute and recoup losses of a canceled booking.
