Awaken:
A Prelude to Summer

Awaken is a weekend retreat for those ready to re-engage their energy, reconnect with what matters, and step into summer feeling more alive, embodied, and present.

Held in a natural setting, the retreat weaves mindful movement, time outdoors, playful and expressive experiences, and space for reflection and connection. The weekend unfolds at a steady, intentional pace, with room for both participation and rest, supporting a natural transition from spring into summer.

Location: Black Oak Lodge
Mt. Morris Camp and Retreat Center
Mt. Morris, Wisconsin, USA

Black Oak Lodge serves as our home base for the weekend, offering overnight accommodations and welcoming spaces to rest, gather, and spend time together. Retreat experiences take place throughout the surrounding grounds, allowing for both indoor comfort and time immersed in nature.

Retreat Experiences Include

  • Energizing, accessible yoga and mindful movement

  • Guided group reflection centered on seasonal renewal and intention

  • Intentional connection experiences that support presence and ease

  • Kayaking for embodied movement and time on the water

  • Guided time outdoors, including walking trails and the labyrinth

  • An outdoor crystal sound bowl session

  • An evening cacao and intuitive movement experience under the open sky

  • Evening fire pit time and space for connection

  • Room for reflection, conversation, play, and rest

Participation is always by choice. Movement is invitational, and rest, stillness, and observation are always welcome. Experiences unfold at a steady pace, with space for both engagement and downtime.

Evening Cacao and Movement Experience

One evening includes a guided experience combining ceremonial cacao and intuitive movement. Participants are invited to explore sensation, expression, and play through gentle prompts and music under the open sky.

This experience is about presence and connection, not performance.

Accommodations

Guests stay at Black Oak Lodge, where each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet. The lodge offers shared gathering spaces, including a great room with a stone, wood-burning fireplace for relaxed evenings together, as well as outdoor spaces such as a fire pit.

Room Options:

  • Private room with private bath

  • Shared room with two twin beds and private bath

  • Limited triple occupancy with three twin beds and private bath

Dates & Timing

Dates: June 5 – June 7, 2026
Check-in: Friday, June 5 | 4:00– 5:30 PM
Check-out: Sunday, June 7 | 11:30 AM

What’s Included

Your retreat registration includes:

  • Two nights of overnight accommodations at Black Oak Lodge

  • Five nourishing meals prepared to support energy, enjoyment, and ease

  • Coffee, tea, water, and a light refreshment station throughout the weekend

  • All retreat experiences listed above

  • Use of lodge amenities and shared gathering spaces, including indoor relaxation areas and the outdoor fire pit

  • A thoughtfully curated retreat welcome bundle to support your experience

  • Space to move, reflect, connect, and participate at a pace that feels right for you

Black Oak Lodge offers a comfortable setting that balances natural surroundings with modern conveniences.

What’s Not Included

  • Transportation to and from Mt. Morris Camp and Retreat Center

  • Personal items or purchases outside of scheduled meals

  • Travel insurance

Registration & Investment

Retreat Investment (per person):

Payment plans are available. Please contact us for details.

Important Notes

This retreat is intentionally kept small, and your registration holds a space that cannot be filled once reserved. For this reason, all payments are final and non-refundable.

If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person with advance notice and approval.

If you have questions or would like support deciding whether this retreat is the right fit, you are welcome to reach out before booking.