Nurtured by Nature
Women’s retreat to rejuvenate, reconnect, and regenerate
Ely, Minnesota
13 participants max
May 6-8th
Laura Adrian
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Consciously craft your life…
True belonging is a process essential for living a vibrant, dynamic, and fulfilling life. Yet why is it that so many people feel like they don’t belong? So often we hold back who we are or strive to continually improve ourselves so we can be “enough” because we haven’t fully embraced that we belong. Neurodivergent women have unique challenges in these areas, as many aspects of society have not been crafted with us in mind (to put it lightly).
Nature and belonging go hand in hand. Nature is an amazing support for this kind of work because it can have calming, soothing, effects that we’ll explore during the retreat (we’ll get into this on the retreat!). Nature also lends itself to so much inspiration and metaphor around belonging. So come along and join in on a dynamic journey in the Northwoods of Minnesota!
What is true belonging?
Realizing you are an integral and beautiful part of a complex web of life where you hold the capacity to uniquely contribute as well as rest and receive life’s wonders.
True belonging unravels the notion that you need to be different than you are to belong (ie achieve something).
As we open to the experience of true belonging, we expand our capacity to love and accept our whole self even what we or others perceive as flaws. This, in turn, increases our capacity for authentic relationships with fellow humans and nature. Wisdom deepens as we repeat this process.
True belonging isn’t about being happy all the time. It’s about embracing the seasons of life, learning, and meeting ourselves where we’re at.
True belonging empowers CHOICE. When we are experiencing a moment of belonging, we are often open to creative, wise, and compassionate choices that didn’t seem possible before.
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is for self identified women and/or females (nonbinary welcome) who realized they are neurodivergent (ie autistic, ADHD, ADD, etc) as an adult.
About the Retreat
Yoga to release tension in the mind/body/heart and cultivate kind awareness
Nature-based practices to support you
5 meals crafted with organic and local ingredients (about 85%) Monday dinner through Wednesday breakfast
Fun free time activities which include arts and crafts, board games, sauna, and canoeing
Intimate group of 13* participants
*There may be slightly more or less people depending on whether people prefer single or shared rooms
What if I'm new to nature experiences and yoga?
No prior experience needed. This retreat is very beginner friendly and we'll walk you through preparing step-by-step. There is walking involved to and from the cabins.
What’s Included
-All workshops
-All retreat materials except for journal and yoga mat
-Lodging
-Delicious and nutritious meals featuring local and organic ingredients beginning the Monday dinner to Wednesday breakfast. We can accommodate food allergies/diets such as dairy free, gluten free, paleo, etc (check with us before registering if this is important to you).
-2 nights
-Free time activity supplies and gear
What you have to gain:
Feel more comfortable in your own skin
Create opportunities for new and empowering beginnings (such as with work or relationships)
Recognize and value your needs, preferences, and desires, and over time take small steps to live with more alignment
Utilize discernment and make grounded decisions instead of always going along with what other people want
Laura Adrian is a yogini and meditator who finds beauty, awe and inspiration by directly connecting to the Earth whether in a city park or wilderness expedition. She offers retreats and expeditions across the Midwest where she shares her adventurous spirit with nature curious folks. Through these experiences, she hopes to encourage women to develop wilderness skills, challenge themselves, and develop a more beautiful relationship with the natural world. On this retreat, Laura will lead guided yoga and group activities.
About the Facilitator
Total Investment:
Single Occupancy Cabin Room (4 people):
$625
Double Occupancy Cabin Room (6 people total):
$450
Triple Occupancy Cabin Room (3 people total):
$400
How to Register:
Registration opens winter 2024
2) Pay the deposit
3) You will receive a welcome email and all the major details
4) As the retreat grows nearer, expect additional emails
COVID Policy
We are currently not requiring masks or vaccines.
Cancellation Policy:
Please reflect carefully before registering for this experience. Seriously consider purchasing travel insurance as there may be changes in your health or life that are uncontrollable. Deposits are non-refundable.
If a cancellation is made between July 2nd and August 3rd, you will receive 50% refund for payments made (aside from the $300 deposit).
For cancellations made from August 4th to August 18th, no refunds will be permitted.
In the event of unsafe weather conditions, the trip and/or itinerary may be adjusted to ensure the safety of the group.
In the event of severe weather, natural disaster, government intervention, campsite unavailability, acts of god, etc, Whole Life Elevation may choose to cancel the trip. If this is the case participants can 1) attend the rescheduled trip or 2) receive a full credit towards another trip or service with Whole Life Elevation to be used within 365 days of retreat cancellation.