Crafting & Connection: Women’s Retreat

Wild Rice Retreat: Bayfield, Wisconsin

August 20-23, 2026

Ready to sign up? Send an email to hello@expeditionkristen.com and I’ll reply with next steps!

Where Creativity, Calm, and Connection Come Together

This women’s retreat is designed as a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and experience the quiet joy of being in community with other women who are also craving a little more creativity, calm, and presence in their lives.

Through daily yoga, meditation, workshops, time in the sauna, peaceful walks in nature, and optional kayaking, you’ll have the opportunity to reconnect with what feels meaningful and alive within you.

We’ll also gather for cozy creative time. Bring a craft you love—knitting, punch rug, needlepoint, journaling, or anything that invites your hands to slow down and your mind to settle. In the simple act of making things together, something powerful happens: conversations deepen, creativity returns, and a sense of belonging naturally unfolds.

You’ll leave this retreat feeling more grounded, creatively inspired, and deeply replenished—with new friendships, renewed energy, and a reminder of how good it feels to take time for yourself.

Scandinavian-Inspired Accommodations

Wild Rice Retreat’s lodging draws inspiration from the surrounding landscape of Bayfield, Wisconsin. Our private group will be in the Treehaus’ which provide a magical and peaceful space that fit in seamlessly with nature. Designed to promote creativity and a sense of community, each Treehaus offers several individual guest suites that include a queen bed or a single twin bed with an attached private bathroom. The shared dining and living space offers 360 degrees of birds eye views of the surrounding wooded area. Each Treehaus includes oversized windows, tons of natural light, kitchenettes with a refrigerator and microwave, and Public Goods toiletries and bathroom products. Take a 360 tour. Traveling with a group? Let me know! Your group’s rooms will be located within the same Treehaus unit to ensure you stay together.

Ready to make your deposit?

Send an email to hello@expeditionkristen.com and I’ll reply with next steps!

Cost

Twin bed in the Treehaus for one person: $1,850 PP (sold out)
Queen bed in the Treehaus for one person: $1,975 PP
Queen bed in the Treehaus for two people: $1,575 PP

If booking for double occupancy, your group must put your deposit down within 48 hours.

This price includes three meals per day, daily yoga, meditation, workshops, group activities, and unlimited use of the sauna. The kayak experience is an additional add-on.

You’ll leave feeling lighter, more grounded, and deeply restored

Return home with renewed energy, creativity, and a stronger connection to yourself and others. You can expect:
– Daily yoga, meditation or pilates
– Daily workshops and classes
– Nourishing meals with a focus on whole foods, fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains
– Space for deep rest and genuine connection
– Plenty of time to work on your favorite craft whether it’s scrapbooking, knitting, crochet, punch rug or something else
– Free time to rest, sauna, read, visit the spa, nap (No class or workshop is required. Join as much or as a little as you’d like!)
– Optional kayaking and group hikes

Dining

Nourishment is a core pillar at Wild Rice Retreat. Guided by a holistic, Ayurvedic-inspired approach, your stay includes three meals per day, each with a focus on whole foods, fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds. You’ll also have access to complimentary coffee and tea. Beer, cider and wine are all available on-site for purchase as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s included?

Three nutritious meals per day, coffee, tea and yoga equipment is provided. Plus daily yoga, meditation and workshops and 24/7 access to the sauna. Check out the Wild Rice Retreat website to learn more about on-site amenities.

What’s not included?

Bring your favorite craft, book, or journal for our community craft time. The kayaking experience is also an additional add on. Exact pricing TBD. Alcohol is not included. It is, however available for purchase on-site.

I want to come with my mom or a friend. Can we lodge together?

Yes! Please let me know this when you sign up.

Is transportation to Wild Rice Retreat provided?

No. You will need to coordinate your own travel plans to Wild Rice Retreat. Once you arrive on-site, everything else is taken care of for you!

What time is check in and check out?

Check in is at 4pm on August 20, although there is no pressure to arrive exactly at 4pm. We will have a casual gathering that evening around dinner time, with a more formal welcome the next morning. Check out is at 11am August 23.

Ready to sign up?! Send an email to hello@expeditionkristen.com and I’ll reply with next steps!

About your retreat host

Kristen Glazer is the creator of Expedition Kristen, a travel and lifestyle blog and social media community dedicated to helping women explore the Midwest through outdoor adventure, creativity, and meaningful experiences. Originally from Long Island, Kristen moved to Minnesota 15 years ago and quickly fell in love with all the natural beauty the state has to offer.

She loves to explore everything from the rugged landscapes along the North Shore, to the myriad lakes and rivers, to the charming small towns and lively cities that decorate the Midwest’s landscape. Through her work as a travel writer and content creator, Kristen explores hidden gems across Minnesota and the Midwest. She’s passionate about bringing women together in beautiful places to share experiences that feel both restorative and inspiring.

The Crafting & Connection retreat at Wild Rice Retreat reflects many of the things Kristen loves most: yoga, time outdoors, creative analog crafts, and the kind of meaningful conversations that happen when women gather away from the distractions of everyday life. Her goal is to create a welcoming space where guests can relax, try new things, connect with others, and return home feeling inspired and refreshed.

If you have any questions, please email me at hello@expeditionkristen.com and I’ll be happy to help!