Wild Rice | Our Favorite Wisconsin Wellness Retreat
Just over here daydreaming of our next stay at Wild Rice Retreat…
This magical hideaway in Bayfield, WI has quickly become our home away from home. We have met SO many special humans on this land that have become integrated into our lives in unexpected ways. THE PEOPLE - both staff and guests alike - well, let’s just say it took us all of 5 minutes to be on a first name basis with everyone in the kitchen, front desk, or leading wellness classes. Everyone is an expert in their arenas and so dang lovely to interact with; they care about each and every person to grace their doors. AND we graciously stayed in a couple’s home during our Colorado trip whom we bonded with at Wild Rice. Connections galore, man. Granted. . .it is us and that’s our MO, however there’s a strong feeling of community that has been cultivated so intentionally up in this lil’ corner of the world.
If it’s possible to curate energy - Heidi Zimmer has done it at Wild Rice Retreat.
This space has been a respite for a multitude of healing…
Let us paint the picture. Sauna (where we actually live when visiting), cold plunge (just do it, we dare you), daily movement and wellness classes, meditation pod, moss covered hiking trails (if it’s not apparent to you already, I’m obsessed with moss #mossismagic )... I knoooow, it already sounds like our heaven!
BUT TO TOP IT OFF they provide THE most nourishing meals that are locally sourced and made to your dietary restrictions (and we got a lot of those). Yup. GF / DF alll dayyyyy. Amazing, right? Floored. Truly above and beyond - and when I say above and beyond I was surprised with THE most delicious DF/GF cake on my birthday WITH an extra to take home. Come on… thoughtful doesn’t even begin to cut it.
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We've cozied up in W5 a few times now (enough to consider getting it tattooed on our wrists). These ‘nests’ and ‘pods’ are the loveliest, modern Scandinavian tiny homes nestled in nature and overlooking the lady Lake Superior. They are designed and curated so dang intentionally (and by someone in northern MN to boot!) If there weren't so many healing amenities to explore we’d be just as thrilled to lounge inside curled up with books and journals all day!
We are endlessly grateful for this lovely haven to escape to as we have navigated significant life changes this past year and will continue to sit with grief. There has been so much space held. For us and for others. Vulnerable moments. Tears shed. Growth and learning. Connections made. Community built. Along with laughs, spontaneous dance parties in the great room (definitely NOT initiated by me), and really warm memories that we continue to carry around fondly.
