A Day Retreat for Mindfulness & Community
Surrounded by the forest and water at beautiful Mallard Point in Grand Rapids, MN, this retreat offers a sacred place in nature to rest, restore, and reconnect with your inner spaciousness. This day is an invitation to pause, breathe, and receive.
With meditation as our primary anchor, the day will invite you into practices that cultivate stillness, openness, and inner spaciousness. Whether you are completely new to mindfulness or have decades of experience, you will be guided with care and support.
What to Expect
Our time together will include:
Intention Setting – Arriving with presence and clarity
Guided Seated Meditation – Resting the mind and tending inner stillness
Walking Nature Meditation – Listening deeply, with forest as our teacher
Gentle Movement as meditation, designed for accessibility
Sauna (optional) – For detoxifying body and mind
Journaling – Space and prompting to reflect and capture insights
Group Reflection – Sharing wisdom in community
Nourishment — We’ll prepare a simple vegetarian meal together that’s both gluten and dairy free. We’ll also provide simple snacks (fruit, granola bars and tea).
There are 4 cabins available for overnight stays right on site at Mallard Point if you want to extend your peaceful vibe, or arrive early. Follow this link to read more about the cabins & connect with Emily at Mallard reserve one.
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing for gentle movement and sitting
A cushion or blanket for seated meditation
A journal and pen for reflection
Shoes for slipping into after the sauna (if you wish to sauna)
A water bottle
Warm layers for the walking meditation outdoors (it’s winter in Minnesota)
Anything else that helps you feel comfortable at rest (shawl, socks, small pillow)
Cost: The hosts of this event are volunteering their time to make it happen. We are asking participants to make a contribution that works for your budget/is meaningful for you to help cover overhead expenses like the cleaning fee, food, and travel costs to Duluth for the teacher.
Venmo (or cash/check on site: @katrinalynnpierson)