Breath is more than a tool for relaxation—it’s a gateway to expansion. Join Kate Sheehy for Breathe Into Belonging retreat. The weekend will include daily breath sessions, conversations on the physiology and psychology of breath, group connection and somatic self-care practices. Chicago-based singer and musician Amalea Tshilds will offer a special guest workshop in vocalization and choral expression (no experience necessary). There will also be spacious time for guests to explore their own creative processes, integrating the deep shifts opened through breath.

By shifting our habitual breath patterns, we can access new states of awareness, awaken creativity, and step into embodied presence, and from there experience a deep sense of belonging to ourselves and each other.

Over this weekend workshop, we’ll combine guided connective breathwork, gentle movement, writing prompts, sound/voice exploration, and playful creative exercises. These practices help us loosen old patterns, meet discomfort with curiosity, and open space for insight, pleasure, and embodied transformation.

You can expect a mix of solo reflection, group connection, nourishing meals, restorative rest, and moments of joyful experimentation. And new this summer, a biodynamic natural pond to lounge near, plunge into and float upon under stars.

Set in the Driftless Region of Wisconsin—with its rolling hills, deep valleys, and spring-fed rivers—Red Clover Ranch offers a landscape of quiet magic and resilience. It’s an ideal setting for slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, and letting new possibilities emerge.

Join us for a weekend of breath, creativity, and play—an invitation to step into a more expansive, vibrant version of yourself.

Guests, please note that this is a hosted retreat, and reservations must be made through the Retreat Leader Host. Red Clover does not manage the bookings for Hosted Retreats, and you must reserve your space directly with the Hosted Retreat Leader. Click the button to book directly through the Retreat Leader Host’s Website or their retreat booking site.

Kate Sheehy has been a licensed massage therapist since 2003. Listening rests at the heart of her practice, responding to the wisdom of clients’ systems with ever-expansive modalities such as Neuromuscular Therapy, Thai massage, Craniosacral Therapy and Breathwork. Her creative foundations reside in Chicago, where she spent 20 years in collaboration with puppeteers, musicians, movers and makers. She currently practices life, surfing, ceramics and bodywork in Petaluma, California.

 www.sheehybodyworks.com IG: @sheehy_bodyworks and @sheehy_functional_pottery.

Kate’s creative roots trace back to two decades in Chicago, where she collaborated with puppeteers, musicians, movers, and makers. In 2006, she and artist Dan Paz co-founded the Random House series—a site-specific, interdisciplinary project that transformed an old Victorian home into a living gallery of performance, video, and music.

Since relocating to California in 2016, Kate has been deepening her work at the intersection of nervous system regulation, embodied wellness, and creative capacity. She trained in Breath Awareness with Tracey Stover in the Pacific Northwest and now integrates this powerful modality into her bodywork, workshops, and private sessions. Unlike traditional relaxation breathwork, this practice invites stuck patterns—physical, emotional, or mental—to rise and clear, allowing for a more fully embodied and generative breath.

Amalea Tshilds is a musician, songwriter, and co-owner of Lula Cafe, an award-winning farm-to-table restaurant in Chicago’s Logan Square. Known for her ethereal vocals and introspective songwriting, she has immersed herself  in the city’s indie music scene, blending country, folk, and experimental influences in her work. She is also deeply moved by the communal power of singing—whether performing solo, with choirs, or in bands like Girls of The Golden West and the Pauline Hollers. For Amalea, singing is a visceral, spiritual experience that creates deep connections and fosters a sense of community and belonging.  

Alongside her partner, Chef Jason Hammel, she helped make Lula Cafe a force in Chicago’s dining culture, emphasizing seasonal ingredients, creative cuisine, and a welcoming community spirit. After taking a step back to focus on raising her family, she remains deeply connected to the restaurant through her latest endeavor, LSOIREE at the new creative salon, “LOULOU by LULA,” where she curates a vibrant evening of food, conversation, and performance, bringing together the voices of artists for a unique experience.. There, she curates L. Soirée, an evening series that brings together live music, food, and conversation, creating a space where artistry and hospitality intersect in surprising and deeply personal ways.

Balancing her dual passions for music and hospitality, Tshilds continues to be a quiet yet influential voice in both fields, shaping spaces that celebrate creativity, connection, and shared experience.

Want to know more? Listen to our podcast episode with Kate about the body’s capacity for transformation, asking what else is possible, and last season’s breathwork retreat.

Join Anna Argeropoulos of Moving Galaxy Yoga and Parisa Shirazi Chavoya of Parisa Yoga Shala for a Summer Solstice retreat designed to connect you to the land, to yourself, and to community. We’ll spend the weekend gathering our energy with yoga practices themed around the elements, grounding in presence through evening sound healing, restorative and nidra practices, welcoming in the kinetic high point of the solstice through shared ritual (especially Anna’s potent sauna rituals and storytelling), laughing, sharing in delicious meals, and receiving the time and space that we need to rest. 

Mornings will begin with optional seated meditation and chanting, followed by an energizing practice before breakfast. Days will progress with flexibility and options to explore with small group excursions, bike rides, and swims, as well as space to pursue quiet time on the grounds of the ranch. Late afternoon will culminate in pre-dinner yoga practices designed to re-orient and presence us in preparation for the sweetness of meal time and the after-dinner magic time of sauna, sound healing, fire rituals and more.

Expect joy, depth and easy connection when you join us on this retreat. We can’t wait to welcome you in.

Guests, please note that this is a hosted retreat, and reservations must be made through the Retreat Leader Host. Red Clover does not manage the bookings for Hosted Retreats, and you must reserve your space directly with the Hosted Retreat Leader. Click the button to book directly through the Retreat Leader Hosts Website or their retreat booking site.

Want to know more? Listen to our podcast episode with Anna about creating multidimensional spaces, the magic of movement and creative moments, and this retreat.

Anna Argeropoulos is the founder of The Moving Galaxy, a yoga and mindful movement space located in Milwaukee, WI. A practitioner of yoga since she was 8 years old, and a full-time yoga teacher for 20 years, Anna fell in love with the devotional and ritual practices of yoga at Laughing Lotus Yoga in New York City and was certified to teach in 2006 under the direction of Jasmine Tarkeshi and Dana Flynn. Anna is passionate about continuing her own movement education, and has trained and mentored hundreds of yoga teachers through her teacher training programs. Anna likes to call her classes multi-dimensional: beyond the yoga poses, her classes include exploration of philosophy, chanting, breathwork, and dynamic, creative meditative movement, as well as good playlists.

Parisa Shirazi Chavoya is a queer, Iranian-American yoga teacher and sound healing guide who has a passion for curating trauma-informed healing modalities. After working in high education and community organizations for 7 years, Parisa was called to pursuing work in the wellness field in 2022. The journey of deepening her own yoga practice has brought transformative change in her life. She considers it a great privilege to now be able to support others in this journey as they explore their mind, body, and spirit through accessible embodiment practices.

Join pastry chef Emily Spurlin and photographer Laura Scherb for a restorative and inspiring retreat at Red Clover Ranch. During our time together, we will focus on infusing our creativity with a sense of time and place. With Emily, you’ll learn about local heirloom grains and how to incorporate them into your baking, a lesson on natural food coloring, and how to translate inspiration into cake decoration. With Laura, you’ll explore photography in the natural world, capturing light, color, and designing a beautiful tablescape to photograph.  There will be plenty of time for rest and recreation, with a trip to the Viroquoa farmers market, Star Valley flower farm, swimming and enjoying the natural beauty of the Driftless region of Wisconsin. Thanks to our butter sponsor, Plugra, for making our delicious bakes possible!

Guests, please note that this is a hosted retreat, and reservations must be made through the Retreat Leader Host. Red Clover does not manage the bookings for Hosted Retreats, and you must reserve your space directly with the Hosted Retreat Leader. Click the button to book directly through the Retreat Leader Host’s Website or their retreat booking site.

Want to know more? Listen to our podcast with Emily and Laura about valuing curiosity, playing with color, the beauty of natural world, and their 2025 Dappled retreat.

 The Jam Camp Getaway at Red Clover Ranch is more than just a music camp—it’s a space to grow as a musician, build personal connections, and embrace the joy of playing with others. Nestled in the breathtaking Driftless Region, this camp combines music, relaxation, and the serenity of nature for an all-encompassing retreat experience.  This camp is designed for advanced-beginner to intermediate players who are eager to expand their abilities and grow as musicians. If you’ve ever wanted to play confidently in a group setting, learn how to jam with others, and deepen your understanding of guitar techniques, this retreat is perfect for you. Whether you’re looking to step out of your comfort zone or refine your skills to become a more accomplished player, you’ll find support and inspiration here.

Guests, please note that this is a hosted retreat, and reservations must be made through the Retreat Leader Host. Red Clover does not manage the bookings for Hosted Retreats, and you must reserve your space directly with the Hosted Retreat Leader. Click the button to book directly through the Retreat Leader Host’s Website or their retreat booking site.

Ryan Kimm is a seasoned musician and educator whose passion for acoustic guitar is matched only by his love for sharing music with others. With years of experience performing on stages large and small, Ryan brings a deep understanding of both technique and creativity. He’s known for his approachable teaching style, making even the most complex concepts feel accessible and fun. Ryan’s expertise in jamming, fretboard mastery, and musicality will inspire you to grow as a guitarist.

Hayes Griffin - 2nd Place Winfield Winner

Hayes Griffin is a versatile guitarist and instructor with a passion for blending technical precision with heartfelt expression. With a background in bluegrass, jazz, and a wide array of acoustic styles, Hayes has toured extensively and shared stages with some of the most renowned musicians in the industry. His deep knowledge of music theory and improvisation makes him a sought-after educator.

At Jam Camp Getaway, Hayes’s engaging teaching style and infectious enthusiasm will inspire you to explore new facets of your playing. Whether you’re diving into the nuances of improvisation or learning to confidently join a jam session, Hayes’s guidance ensures a transformative experience for players of all levels.

Want to know more? Listen to our podcast with Ryan about the magic of playing in community, the accessibility of the genres he loves, and this retreat.

Come back home to yourself at (re)Connect, a women’s retreat nestled in the serene rolling hills of the Driftless Region in Soldier’s Grove, Wisconsin. Returning to the enchanting Red Clover Ranch, a cluster of cozy Scandinavian-style cabins tucked gently into the embrace of nature, this immersive experience invites you to reconnect—with yourself, with the land, and with a circle of like-hearted women. From the moment you arrive, you will feel held and cared for. That feeling—of being deeply cared for—is the golden thread that runs through every element of this retreat.

During your time at Red Clover, you’ll be nourished by farm-to-table meals, mindfully prepared with love and intention by Chef Dani and team. Each day will offer moments of stillness and reflection through mindfulness practices, yoga and creative space designed to help you slow down and tune in. Let the rhythm of nature guide you as you explore the healing power of equine-assisted sessions, grounding in the wisdom of horses.

Whether soaking in the warmth of the sauna, walking barefoot on the earth, or stargazing by the fire, Connect is a call back to your natural state of ease, joy, and presence.

Come as you are. Leave renewed, grounded, and deeply connected.

Guests, please note that this is a hosted retreat, and reservations must be made through the Retreat Leader Host. Red Clover does not manage the bookings for Hosted Retreats, and you must reserve your space directly with the Hosted Retreat Leader. Click the button to book directly through the Retreat Leader Host’s Website or their retreat booking site.

Jill Guzmán is a yoga teacher, massage therapist, iRest meditation teacher, reiki & sound practitioner. Some of her favorite places to be are with her family & friends, in nature or immersed in the mysteries of life.

Mandy Roush is a yoga teacher and retreat leader at Root Down Yoga Studio. She is an avid equestrian and Equine Facilitated Learning Instructor. She loves creating comfortable spaces for others to gather, rest, connect and feel nourished.

Join Marty McConnell in the Driftless to find the space where answers live. To make room for your own deep intuition to emerge. To practice using the tarot to tap into the deep knowing that is without fail our most powerful guide as we navigate tumultuous times and forge lives that serve our highest selves and the world we share.

This retreat is completely suitable for all experience levels, from seasoned readers to those brand new to tarot. Held in the deeply restorative environs of Red Clover Ranch in the Driftless region of Wisconsin, each day includes three professionally and lovingly prepared locally sourced meals, a balanced array of structured activities and solo reflection time, and an after-dinner bonfire.

You can expect:

• Opportunities to explore the cards and your questions individually and collaboratively

• Guidance in using the Triangle Method of card reading (inquiry, information, intuition)

• Structured practices to support deeper intuitive connections

• Time in solitude and time in community with the curious

• Plenty of time to rest, reflect, and (re)connect with the land and yourself

• Delicious, locally sourced, lovingly prepared meals

All participants will receive a complementary copy of “Transmissions from the Untamed Interior: Intuitive Tarot Reading.”

Guests, please note that this is a hosted retreat, and reservations must be made through the Retreat Leader Host. Red Clover does not manage the bookings for Hosted Retreats, and you must reserve your space directly with the Hosted Retreat Leader. Click the button to book directly through the Retreat Leader Hosts Website or their retreat booking site.

Chicago-based educator, healer, and poet Marty McConnell provides vital coaching and consulting services to people and organizations, supporting them in being planful, proactive, and powerful in building the lives and worlds they envision. She is the author of “Transmissions from the Untamed Interior: Intuitive Tarot Reading,” as well as two award-winning books of poetry and “Gathering Voices: Creating a Community-Based Poetry Workshop.” For more than 20 years, Marty has drawn on the ancestral traditions of poet seers and ritual makers to guide individuals and groups through moments of growth, transition, and struggle.

Want to know more? Listen to our podcast with Marty (and WONDER•ING Retreat co-leader Lindsey Dorr-Niro) about achieving spaciousness, curiosity leading to possibility, and this retreat.

We’re back! Join authors and teachers Amy Shearn and Sarah McColl October 10-13, 2025  at the Red Clover Writing Retreat.

This writing retreat is open to women and gender-expansive writers of all genres and levels. Participants can take part in two generative writing workshops, one led by memoirist Sarah McColl and one led by novelist Amy Shearn, as well as afternoon conversations and activities designed for inspiration and supportive practice. There will be open time to go deep into your own writing, explore the two mile-long trails at the Ranch, sweat it out in the sauna, or just stare off into space. Writers can also choose to have 1:1 consultations with Sarah and/or Amy if they’d like another set of eyes on their work.

This time together, and the place where we will gather, originated in creative spark and supportive relationship. Sarah and Annie have been friends for more than ten years. Amy and Sarah have been admirers of each other’s work for fifteen years. Annie and Dani’s friendship was born in this valley, where they thoughtfully hold feminine space. Our focus will be on connecting to that vital force that is creativity and coming away feeling reenergized and whole. .

Guests, please note that this is a hosted retreat, and reservations must be made through the Retreat Leader Host. Red Clover does not manage the bookings for Hosted Retreats, and you must reserve your space directly with the Hosted Retreat Leader. Click the button to book directly through the Retreat Leader Host’s Website or their retreat booking site.

Sarah and Amy are both working writers, teachers, and mothers, who know just how restorative it can be when writers get together to reactivate their creative powers. 

Sarah McColl is the author of the debut memoir, Joy Enough (Liveright Publishing/Norton, 2019). She also writes Lost Art, a monthly newsletter about the creative work of (mostly) dead women. Her essays have appeared in Paris Review, McSweeney's, StoryQuarterly, Departures and elsewhere. She is the recipient of fellowships from MacDowell, where she was named the 2017 Mary Carswell Fellow, the Millay Colony for the Arts, Ucross Foundation, Vermont Studio Center, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, and Wrangell Mountains Center, and a Pushcart Prize nominee for her essay on singer-songwriter Connie Converse.

Before receiving her MFA at Sarah Lawrence College, Sarah was the founding editor in chief of Yahoo Food. Her food writing has been featured in print and online for Bon Appétit, House Beautiful, The Guardian, Food52, Modern Farmer, Extra Crispy and others. 

Sarah has facilitated creative writing workshops at Sarah Lawrence College, Mendocino Coast Writers Conference, Catapult, Gotham Writers’ Workshop, her own independently run workshops for writers who are mothers, and for many young writer programs including the University of Virginia, Brooklyn Friends School, and Wordstruck. She lives with her family in Northern California and fell in love with the Midwest as a college student in Minnesota.

Amy Shearn is the award-winning author of the novels Animal Instinct (Putnam, 2025), Dear Edna Sloane (Red Hen Press, 2024),  Unseen City (Red Hen Press, 2020), The Mermaid of Brooklyn (Touchstone/Simon & Schuster, 2013), and How Far Is the Ocean From Here (Shaye Areheart/Crown, 2008). 

She has worked as an editor at Medium, JSTOR, Conde Nast, and other organizations, and has taught creative writing at NYU, Sackett Street Writers Workshop, Gotham Writers’ Workshops, Catapult, Story Studio Chicago, the Yale Writers' Workshop, and the Writing Co-Lab, which she helped found.

Amy's work has appeared in many publications including the New York Times Modern Love column, Slate, Poets & Writers, Literary Hub, Real Simple, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, and Coastal Living. Amy received a Promise Award from the Sustainable Arts Foundation, and has been awarded residencies at SPACE on Ryder Farm, The Unruly Retreat, and The Cabins. She has also hosted and curated many literary events in New York City, including a reading series called Lit at Lark and an author talk series, Bookish, at the Brooklyn Public Library.

Amy has an MFA from the University of Minnesota, and lives in Brooklyn with her two children. She is originally from the Chicago area.

Sarah and Amy first met in a windowless Conde Nast editorial office in 2009, when Sarah told Amy she was the cutest pregnant lady, and Amy was totally starstruck because she’d been a faithful reader of Sarah’s lifestyle blog for years. They’ve been meaning to work on something cool together ever since. Last year's writing retreat was pretty much a dream come to life.

Want to know more? Listen to our podcast episode with Amy and Sarah about living a creative life, cultivating genuine connections, and this retreat.

This Fall, reconnect to nature and community during a restorative long weekend at Red Clover Ranch in Wisconsin's Driftless Region. Autumn is a time for slowing down, reflecting, and gathering what we need to move forward. In this time of upheaval in our world and communities, we can prioritize finding space to reground in ourselves, in nature, and in the collective.

As we embrace the rhythms of autumn and the rituals of harvesting and preserving, together, we will ask ourselves: what is worth preserving? This retreat will offer you an opportunity to:

Explore practices to stay grounded and balanced in times of internal and external change, so you can continue to show up for yourself and for others in meaningful ways.

Reflect on how you can direct your energy to preserve what is most important – in your life and in the world – as we move in the quieter months gain.

Embrace the power of the collective and lean into the joy and energy that comes from spending time in community with inspiring women.

What to Expect:

Daily Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation Practices

Root in your body and the earth, stay grounded and balanced, and access the creative energy of autumn.

Harvest & Preserve

Activities to connect with the bounty of the region during the autumn season.

Spend Time in Nature

Take in the changing season in the Driftless through hiking and guided stargazing.

Firepit Hangs & Sauna Sessions

Unwind, connect, and be in a community of women in a peaceful, restorative setting.

Reflect & Create

Unscheduled time to journal, craft, make art or music.

Farm-to-Table Meals

Chef-created meals from fresh, local, seasonal ingredients, served around a communal table to nourish your body and spirit, and connect to the bounty of the season.

Guests, please note that this is a hosted retreat, and reservations must be made through the Retreat Leader Host. Red Clover does not manage the bookings for Hosted Retreats, and you must reserve your space directly with the Hosted Retreat Leader. Click the button to book directly through the Retreat Leader Host’s Website or their retreat booking site.

Elizabeth Shaw is a coach, outdoorswoman, yoga teacher and traveler. After fifteen years of executive leadership in public education systems, Elizabeth now works with women leaders in the social impact space as an executive coach, facilitator and strategic advisor. She supports clients to lead with their intuition, notice their body’s wisdom, root in the collective, and reconnect with the natural world. Elizabeth lives with her partner and four children in Chicago, and is a yoga teacher and a NOLS-certified Wilderness First Responder.

Join Lindsey Dorr-Niro and Marty McConnell for a three-night retreat designed to allow you to settle your spirit, find refuge in community, and explore how we can use curiosity to navigate uncertainty in our lives and worlds.

This retreat will ignite your sense of possibility, curiosity, and WONDER through guided meditation, tarot discovery, reflective writing, and tactile imaginative practices. Each day includes three professionally and lovingly prepared locally sourced meals, a balanced array of structured activities and solo reflection time, and an after-dinner bonfire. 

Questions we’ll explore: How can we connect deeply with ourselves, and with each other? How can we resource ourselves so that we can resource our communities? How can a sense of curiosity and wonder bolster and guide us as we move through periods of transition and uncertainty?

Things we believe: Without curiosity there is no space for empathy. Without space for empathy, there is no room to move, to evolve, to connect. Without connection, there is no hope. Hope, curiosity, and inquiry are distinct threats to systems of oppression. This makes wondering a necessary and revolutionary act.

This retreat is an opportunity to spend three days in caring community with people united in a shared purpose: to engage more deeply with the incredible gift that is our lives, and in that way move more powerfully through a world that so badly needs us here, needs us loving ourselves and each other, needs us capable and awake and alive. No experience with meditation, tarot, or writing is required! We’ll walk you through it every step of the way.

Among all of that, we will rest. We will connect with ourselves, each other, and the land. We will wander, wonder, and let ourselves be fed by the trees and fields, locally sourced food, and caring community.
Come wonder with us. Your life deserves it.

Guests, please note that this is a hosted retreat, and reservations must be made through the Retreat Leader Host. Red Clover does not manage the bookings for Hosted Retreats, and you must reserve your space directly with the Hosted Retreat Leader. Click the button to book directly through the Retreat Leader Hosts Website or their retreat booking site.

WONDER•ING is co-designed and co-led by Lindsey Dorr-Niro (transdisciplinary visual  artist, arts educator, and Indo-Tibetan Buddhist scholar/teacher) and Marty McConnell (writer, arts educator, and creativity coach). 

Lindsey Dorr-Niro is a transdisciplinary artist and educator. She received her MFA from The Yale School of Art and BFA from The University of Wisconsin-Madison, and currently teaches at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has studied and practiced within the Gelugpa school of Indo-Tibetan Buddhism since 2009 and taught meditation since  completing her 300-hour yoga teacher training with the Yoga Studies Institute in 2011. Her meditation studies include work with the Diamond Mountain, Tara Mandala, and DharmaOcean lineages. Her focus is on somatically embodied practice, with trainings cultivated through Awakening the Body, Awakening the Heart, and The Somatic Practice of  Pure Awareness. She is currently studying with Ralph De La Rosa, whose work bridges Tibetan Buddhist meditation/mindfulness practice with Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, and somatic experiencing to address and heal trauma. 

Marty McConnell provides vital coaching and consulting services to people and organizations, supporting them in being planful, proactive, and powerful in building the lives and worlds they envision. She is the author of when they say you can’t go home again, what they mean is you were never there, winner of the 2017 Michael Waters Poetry Prize; her first full-length collection, wine for a shotgun, received the Silver Medal in the Independent Publishers Awards, and was a finalist for both the Audre Lorde Award and Lambda Literary Awards. She is the author Gathering Voices: Creating a Community-Based Poetry Workshop (Yes Yes Books, 2018), and the co-creator and co-editor of underbelly, a web site focused on the art and magic of poetry revision. In her work with organizations, groups, and individuals, she utilizes an inquiry-based approach grounded in curiosity, a somatic approach to intuition, and an unshakeable belief that the answers we seek lie within our brilliant ultimate selves.

Want to know more? Listen to our podcast with Marty and Lindsey about achieving spaciousness, curiosity leading to possibility, and this retreat.

Join Anna Argeropoulos of Moving Galaxy Yoga and Parisa Shirazi Chavoya of Parisa Yoga Shala for four days and three nights at Red Clover Ranch in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin to channel the energetic and elemental abundance of fall in the Driftless Region. Our retreat time will include an evening sauna ritual with Anna, daily meditation and yoga practices that are centered around the energetic and elemental resonances of our energy bodies, restorative yoga, yoga nidra, and a Solstice night sound healing with Parisa. We’ll also enjoy bike rides, swims, hikes, campfires and stargazing, as well as time to rest, relax, and connect with each other and the beautiful driftless area of Wisconsin!

Guests, please note that this is a hosted retreat, and reservations must be made through the Retreat Leader Host. Red Clover does not manage the bookings for Hosted Retreats, and you must reserve your space directly with the Hosted Retreat Leader. Click the button to book directly through the Retreat Leader Hosts Website or their retreat booking site.

Want to know more? Listen to our podcast episode with Anna about creating multidimensional spaces, the magic of movement and creative moments, and this retreat.

Anna Argeropoulos is the founder of The Moving Galaxy, a yoga and mindful movement space located in Milwaukee, WI. A practitioner of yoga since she was 8 years old, and a full-time yoga teacher for 20 years, Anna fell in love with the full devotional and ritual practices of yoga at Laughing Lotus Yoga in New York City and was certified to teach in 2006 under the direction of Jasmine Tarkeshi and Dana Flynn. Anna is passionate about continuing her own movement education, and trains and mentors yoga teachers. Anna likes to call her classes multi-dimensional: beyond the yoga poses, her classes include exploration of philosophy, chanting, breathwork, and dynamic, creative meditative movement, as well as good playlists.

Parisa Shirazi Chavoya is a queer, Iranian-American yoga teacher and sound healing guide who has a passion for curating trauma-informed healing modalities.After working in high education and community organizations for 7 years, Parisa decided to pursue work in the wellness field in 2022. The journey of deepening her yoga and sound healing practice has brought transformative change in her life. She considers it a great privilege to now be able to support others in this journey as they explore their mind, body, and spirit through accessible embodiment practices.

 The Jam Camp Getaway at Red Clover Ranch is more than just a music camp—it’s a space to grow as a musician, build personal connections, and embrace the joy of playing with others. Nestled in the breathtaking Driftless Region, this camp combines music, relaxation, and the serenity of nature for an all-encompassing retreat experience.  This camp is designed for advanced-beginner to intermediate players who are eager to expand their abilities and grow as musicians. If you’ve ever wanted to play confidently in a group setting, learn how to jam with others, and deepen your understanding of guitar techniques, this retreat is perfect for you. Whether you’re looking to step out of your comfort zone or refine your skills to become a more accomplished player, you’ll find support and inspiration here.

Guests, please note that this is a hosted retreat, and reservations must be made through the Retreat Leader Host. Red Clover does not manage the bookings for Hosted Retreats, and you must reserve your space directly with the Hosted Retreat Leader. Click the button to book directly through the Retreat Leader Host’s Website or their retreat booking site.

Ryan Kimm is a seasoned musician and educator whose passion for acoustic guitar is matched only by his love for sharing music with others. With years of experience performing on stages large and small, Ryan brings a deep understanding of both technique and creativity. He’s known for his approachable teaching style, making even the most complex concepts feel accessible and fun. Ryan’s expertise in jamming, fretboard mastery, and musicality will inspire you to grow as a guitarist.

Hayes Griffin - 2nd Place Winfield Winner

Hayes Griffin is a versatile guitarist and instructor with a passion for blending technical precision with heartfelt expression. With a background in bluegrass, jazz, and a wide array of acoustic styles, Hayes has toured extensively and shared stages with some of the most renowned musicians in the industry. His deep knowledge of music theory and improvisation makes him a sought-after educator.

At Jam Camp Getaway, Hayes’s engaging teaching style and infectious enthusiasm will inspire you to explore new facets of your playing. Whether you’re diving into the nuances of improvisation or learning to confidently join a jam session, Hayes’s guidance ensures a transformative experience for players of all levels.

Human Nature is a 3 night/4 day nature connection immersion led by certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Gwen Ripp, of Intentionally Outdoors. 
Together we will nourish ourselves by nurturing our intrinsic bond with the Earth and embarking on a sensory immersion designed to reconnect you with the natural world and, ultimately, with yourself. We will gather among the Driftless land where you will have the freedom to be with nature to find your own authentic human nature.

Human Nature is not simply a retreat it is an arrival home to your body and to the Earth. A return to our true essence as humans to be with nature, to nourish our bodies with the bounty of the land, to return love and care to the Earth and to create connections with other humans. 

You do not need to have any experience with Forest Therapy to participate in this retreat. First-time participants are warmly welcomed and encouraged to join.

You will experience:

• 2 Guided Forest Therapy walks led by Gwen  - mindful interactions with nature and opportunities to connect and share with the group.

• Deep nourishment from the land through intentional meals created by the Red Clover’s Chef - Dani Lind. Truly some of the best seasonal farm to table food. 

• Somatic movement exploration - yoga and dance outside with the sunshine and fresh air.

• Sharing and storytelling in a kind, welcoming and open community.

• Guided journaling sessions, with a custom made journal provided for each guest.

• A slow pace, moving with the rhythm of nature - Sitting under trees, laying in the grass, gathering around a fire, watching the clouds go by and epic star gazing.

• Free time -  There are so many ways to spend your time: sauna, rest, read, write, create, hike, or visit the swimming hole.

• And more…

This retreat is for you if you… 

• Desire the balance of alone time and moments of genuine human connection.

•  Honestly, I just need some time away from the noise of everyday life.

• Desire to slow down.

• Enjoy spending time outdoors or being immersed in nature.

• Spending time outdoors is not something you often have time for in your everyday life but it sparks your curiosity and calls to you.

• Want to connect with yourself and your body through movement and presence. 

• Value farm-to-table food and want to nourish yourself with the bounty of the Earth. 

• Want to breathe in fresh air, feel the sun on your face, lay beneath the stars and see the beauty of this unique landscape of the Driftless region.

Want to know more? Listen to our podcast with Gwen about dropping into our sensing bodies, nature as foundational support, and this retreat.

Hi, I’m Gwen, a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. My journey with nature started as a child, running barefoot on the grass, talking to the trees and tending to our family’s farm in central Wisconsin. As life took me from the countryside to the city, I lost touch with that deep connection. Despite a busy and productive life, I struggled with depression, anxiety, and various health issues. 

Discovering Forest Therapy was transformative for me. It guided me in reconnecting deeply with nature and myself through mindful, sensory experiences, rekindling the relationship I once knew. My goal with Intentionally Outdoors is to share this practice with you, helping you nurture a richer connection with the natural world and experience the healing benefits it has to offer. Each walk is an opportunity to slow down, be present, and foster a sense of balance and connection. I invite you to join me in this journey of rediscovery and wellness, wherever you are on your path.

It has been a joy planning this retreat experience for you. This immersion is the opportunity to center yourself, slow down and sync with the rhythm of nature. To invite in the possibilities of awe, deep connection and rest. Red Clover Ranch has a certain magic to it. It comes from the land, the people and the love that surrounds it. I invite you to experience this together with me. 

The Soul Summit: A Wellness Retreat

Journey Back to Yourself. 
Imagine a space where time slows, where the noise of everyday life fades into the rhythm of your own breath. A place where you can move freely, rest deeply, and reconnect—not just with the world around you, but with the essence of who you are.

The Soul Summit Retreat is more than a getaway; it’s an experience of profound connection—to self, to others, and to the energy that flows through all living things. Here, you’ll awaken your physical body through movement, breathe deeply in the embrace of nature, and give yourself permission to simply be.

Feel your strength. Stretch, move, and breathe as you engage with your body—not to push, but to listen. Whether through mindful walks, gentle yoga, or deep stillness & meditation, you’ll rediscover the power and wisdom held within you.

Rest in nature. Let the land hold you. The Driftless region’s rolling hills and quiet forests provide the perfect sanctuary to pause, reflect, and find clarity. Sunrises greet you with possibility, and sunsets remind you of the beauty in surrender.

Turn inward. In the quiet moments, without distractions, you’ll check in with yourself. What do you need? What are you ready to release? Through guided reflection, group connection, and solo exploration, you’ll gain awareness of your inner landscape—your desires, your peace, your purpose.

Connect deeply. This is a space of community, where kindred spirits gather to share, to listen, and to simply exist together. Through shared meals, fireside conversations, and collective stillness, you’ll experience the power of soul-to-soul connection.

At Soul Summit, you are invited to move, to rest, to listen, and to awaken. To let go of what no longer serves you and embrace the fullness of the present moment. To leave feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply connected—to your body, your soul, and the world around you.

Join us. Your soul is calling.

What to Expect at The Soul Summit 
A retreat designed for renewal, movement, and deep connection—where mind, body, and soul come together in harmony.

•Movement & Wellness
•Meditation & Yoga – Center yourself with mindful breath and movement.
•Strength & HIIT – Train outdoors with The Summit Health & Fitness Mobile Unit.
•Sauna Sessions – Detox, unwind, and release tension.
•Nature & Exploration – Reconnect with nature and yourself through guided hikes
•Stillness & Reflection – Find peace in quiet moments.
•Farm-to-Table Meals – Locally sourced, chef-prepared meals to fuel your body.
•Soulful Connection – Meaningful conversations and shared experiences.

Tune into your soul’s needs, release what no longer serves you, and leave feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply connected.

If you want to stand at the summit, you must endure the climb. 

Chris & Kyleen Flores | The Summit Health & Fitness 

Chris and Kyleen Flores, founders of The Summit Health & Fitness, a mobile fitness unit, are passionate about bringing holistic health and wellness to the Sheboygan community and beyond.

Chris transitioned from a career as an Operator Engineer to follow his true calling in health and fitness, helping others build strength, resilience, and confidence. Kyleen, a registered nurse, brings her deep understanding of holistic well-being and compassionate care to their shared mission.

Together, they believe that true wellness is more than just physical—it’s a blend of mind, body, and soul, deeply connected to nature and community. Through functional movement, mindful practices, and outdoor experiences, they empower individuals to reclaim their health and live with vitality.

Whether through strength training, HIIT workouts, guided backpacking trips, or wellness coaching, Chris and Kyleen are committed to creating transformative experiences that inspire connection, growth, and lifelong well-being and adventure.

Join them on the journey to a stronger, healthier you.

ELEMENTAL: The Art of Noticing Watercolor Painting Retreat with Leslie Baum. 

Follow your own personal making arc on this contemplative watercolor painting retreat at Red Clover Ranch, a 79 acre retreat center hidden down a gravel road in the enchanting Driftless region of southwest Wisconsin. Experience plein air painting as an expansive practice, one that encompasses more than rendering a view. Paint in response to Leslie’s invitations - prompts designed to foster connection to the late summer landscape. This year's focus is on the 4 elements: earth, water, air, and fire. Explore your relationship with them. Watercolor by firelight. Mix creek water into your paint. Dig in the dirt. Observe as the wind moves through the willows. Discover the varied colors of the soil, the shapes of plant life, and the moods of the valley’s atmosphere. Embrace the full creative potential slowing down and being present. Enjoy guided and independent painting time, opportunities to share work, connection with a naturalist, serene lodging, sauna time, farm-to-table meals cooked in our wood burning oven, and morning yoga.

There are both single and shared rooms available. Fees include lodging, all meals, welcome seasonal cocktail/mocktail, morning coffee and tea service, instruction and guidance form Leslie Baum, morning yoga, and a special guest naturalist visit.

Want to know more? Listen to our podcast episode with Leslie about her thoughts on making, why she’s drawn to plein air, and this retreat.

ELEMENTAL: The Art of Noticing Watercolor Painting Retreat with Leslie Baum. 

Follow your own personal making arc on this contemplative watercolor painting retreat at Red Clover Ranch, a 79 acre retreat center hidden down a gravel road in the enchanting Driftless region of southwest Wisconsin. Experience plein air painting as an expansive practice, one that encompasses more than rendering a view. Paint in response to Leslie’s invitations - prompts designed to foster connection to the late summer landscape. This year's focus is on the 4 elements: earth, water, air, and fire. Explore your relationship with them. Watercolor by firelight. Mix creek water into your paint. Dig in the dirt. Observe as the wind moves through the willows. Discover the varied colors of the soil, the shapes of plant life, and the moods of the valley’s atmosphere. Embrace the full creative potential slowing down and being present. Enjoy guided and independent painting time, opportunities to share work, connection with a naturalist, serene lodging, sauna time, farm-to-table meals cooked in our wood burning oven, and morning yoga.

There are both single and shared rooms available. Fees include lodging, all meals, welcome seasonal cocktail/mocktail, morning coffee and tea service, instruction and guidance form Leslie Baum, morning yoga, and a special guest naturalist visit.

Want to know more? Listen to our podcast episode with Leslie about her thoughts on making, why she’s drawn to plein air, and this retreat.

Join pastry chef Emily Spurlin and photographer Laura Scherb for a restorative and inspiring retreat at Red Clover Ranch. During our time together, we will focus on infusing our creativity with a sense of time and place. With Emily, you’ll learn about local heirloom grains and how to incorporate them into your baking, a lesson on natural food coloring, and how to translate inspiration into cake decoration. With Laura, you’ll explore photography in the natural world, capturing light, color, and designing a beautiful tablescape to photograph.  There will be plenty of time for rest and recreation, with a trip to the Viroquoa farmers market, Star Valley flower farm, swimming and enjoying the natural beauty of the Driftless region of Wisconsin. Thanks to our butter sponsor, Plugra, for making our delicious bakes possible!

Want to know more? Listen to our podcast with Emily and Laura about valuing curiosity, playing with color, the beauty of natural world, and this retreat.

Golden Hour is a softlanding - slow, spacious days, long, lingering evenings, meandering warmth and gentle valleys. In contemplation and in circle, we navigate “Sometimes Silence”, moving and resting at the intersections of who we are and who we can be together. The folkwork of being together.

Come to be held and come to tend your heart, this is space for whatever needs space. A field of exploration, a sacred playground for feeling as a path to getting free, we’re here to remember the small revolutions that happen everyday in our bodies and our breath.

This is embodied, permissive, liberatory practice in service of a life of connection.

Gwendolyn & Libby (we/us) are committed to a Culture of Gathering, a way of coming together that builds praxis around care - the ways we breathe, center, connect. As two distinct voices and skilled Circle keepers, we hold the harmony of the collective experience, offering many entrance points to practice and belonging. The first time we met we bonded over late night poetry and conversations about liberation and community. We both arrived with the same library book, The Seed Keeper, by Diane Wilson in tow and knew whatever was happening was something special.

Gwen brings past experience as an event producer and designer, and has been hosting “Sometimes Silent” retreats since 2018 - over 30 of them in the years since. She has a special gift for creating emergent spaces that honor and uplift our humanity with reverence and irreverence, sharing her love of poetry, rest as practice, and a place based awe that invites others into profound moments of both personal and collective healing.

Libby (she/they) is a holistic educator and facilitator, with a background in academia and evaluation. She offers practices that bridge the sometimes long distance between the head/heart/and center, offering somatic awareness and breathwork that invites us into more choice through the gifts of embodied presence. Believing transformative change is possible her work guides us toward the real-time possibilities of interdependence, and the deconstruction of oppressive structures.

Want to know more? Listen to our podcast episode with Gwendolyn and Libby about invitations to co-creation, the evolution of their work, and this retreat.

We are delighted to welcome the multi-talented Sima Cunningham to our valley stage for an outdoor concert. A founder of FINOM, Sima has been featured in pretty much every music publication, toured with Jeff Tweedy, Richard Thompson, Iron & Wine, Chance the Rapper, and Twin Peaks, and performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk. Sima is one of the great voices in contemporary music and her gorgeous musicianship + the acoustics in our valley are going to be next-level Driftless magic.

Show is at 8pm. Doors open for show only tickets at 7:30. Day-of Tickets available only at the door.

Bring a chair or blanket. If the weather is nice we will be outside in our gorgeous valley amphitheater.  No BYOB and no dogs. 

This is a not-to-be-missed Weekend at The Ranch! Think blooming nature, gorgeous music, and next-level food. We will be kicking the weekend off with a special Farm Dinner. Chef Dani Lind will be collaborating with Guest Chef Valeria Socorro Velazquez Lindsten, the James Beard Semifinalist behind Cafe Loba Pastry, for an exceptional menu.  Accompanying the farm dinner, we will be cheering glasses with a very special pour. Las Mujeres Winery and Farm harvested the apples from our orchard, and we’ll be serving up the result—a Las Mujeres x Red Clover Ranch Cider. It is absolutely delicious. They will also be doing tastings of their other natural ciders and wines. After dinner, we’ll welcome the multi-talented Sima Cunningham to our valley stage for an outdoor concert. A founder of FINOM, Sima has been featured in pretty much every music publication, toured with Jeff Tweedy, Richard Thompson, Iron & Wine, Chance the Rapper, and Twin Peaks, and performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk. She is one of the great voices in Chicago music and her gorgeous songwriting + the acoustics in our valley are going to be next-level Driftless magic. Here’s a taste but you should check out her entire catalog. A campfire will accompany this special evening.

• Saturday morning wake up includes a delicious farm-to-table breakfast and Wonderstate Coffee and Rishi Tea bar. Then spend the rest of the day exploring the Driftless. Hike, Bike, Canoe, visit the sweet Farmers Market in Viroqua. There is so much to do. 

• At the Ranch: take a hike through our trails, read a book or play a game on one of our screened in porches, take a nap in the hammock, or a sauna and cold plunge shower.

• Enjoy another Farm-to-Table dinner Saturday evening and campfire. 

• Sunday morning brunch will be served with delicious baked goods and a hearty meal to send you on your way.

We can’t imagine a dreamier weekend, and we hope you’ll join us! 

Breath is more than a tool for relaxation—it’s a gateway to expansion. By shifting our habitual breath patterns, we can access altered states of consciousness, awaken creativity, and step into a greater sense of presence.

A Generative Practice is any intentional activity that helps us tap into the unknown that allows new ways of thinking, feeling and expressing ourselves to emerge.

Through breathwork, movement, and play, we will break free from old patterns and step into new possibilities. We’ll explore the full spectrum of experience—moving through discomfort as a pathway to pleasure, deep connection, and embodied transformation.

Over the course of the retreat, we will experience:

• Immersive Breathwork Sessions–hands-on bodywork to expand breath capacity and shift energy

• Morning Somatic Practice–self-massage, yoga and functional movement to awaken the body

• Nourishment from the land–seasonal, locally sourced meals crafted by Red-Clover’s visionary chef, Dani Lind

• Science & Integration–discussions on breath awareness, nervous system function, intention-setting and real-life practice

• Creativity and Play–group energy, witnessing and shared exploration

• Group vocalization and Choral Explorations with Amalea Tshilds –no vocal talent required!

• Time for Reflection & Self Expression–writing nooks, art materials, cycling,  nature hikes and swimming holes

• Dance Party!--because movement is medicine

The Driftless Region of Wisconsin is unlike any other landscape in the Midwest. This region was never flattened by glaciers, leaving behind rolling hills, deep valleys, limestone bluffs and winding spring-fed rivers. Red Clover Ranch rests in the heart of this resilient place of rugged beauty and quiet magic–an ideal setting for rest, renewal and creative exploration. 

Join us for a weekend of breath, creativity, and play—a space to move beyond the ordinary and step into a more expansive, vibrant version of yourself.

Kate Sheehy has been a licensed massage therapist since 2003. Listening rests at the heart of her practice, responding to the wisdom of clients’ systems with ever-expansive modalities such as Neuromuscular Therapy, Thai massage, Craniosacral Therapy and Breathwork. Her creative foundations reside in Chicago, where she spent 20 years in collaboration with puppeteers, musicians, movers and makers. She currently practices life, surfing, ceramics and bodywork in Petaluma, California.

Amalea Tshilds is a musician, songwriter, and co-owner of Lula Cafe, an award-winning farm-to-table restaurant in Chicago’s Logan Square. Known for her ethereal vocals and introspective songwriting, she has immersed herself  in the city’s indie music scene, blending country, folk, and experimental influences in her work. She is also deeply moved by the communal power of singing—whether performing solo, with choirs, or in bands like Girls of The Golden West and the Pauline Hollers. For Amalea, singing is a visceral, spiritual experience that creates deep connections and fosters a sense of community and belonging.  

Alongside her partner, Chef Jason Hammel, she helped make Lula Cafe a force in Chicago’s dining culture, emphasizing seasonal ingredients, creative cuisine, and a welcoming community spirit. After taking a step back to focus on raising her family, she remains deeply connected to the restaurant through her latest endeavor, LSOIREE at the new creative salon, “LOULOU by LULA,” where she curates a vibrant evening of food, conversation, and performance, bringing together the voices of artists for a unique experience.. There, she curates L. Soirée, an evening series that brings together live music, food, and conversation, creating a space where artistry and hospitality intersect in surprising and deeply personal ways.

Balancing her dual passions for music and hospitality, Tshilds continues to be a quiet yet influential voice in both fields, shaping spaces that celebrate creativity, connection, and shared experience.

Want to know more? Listen to our podcast episode with Kate about the body’s capacity for transformation, asking what else is possible, and this retreat.

Join Anna Argeropoulos of Moving Galaxy Yoga and Parisa Shirazi Chavoya of Parisa Yoga Shala for four days and three nights at Red Clover Ranch in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin to root, rest, rise, and honor the Summer Solstice. Our retreat time will include an evening sauna ritual with Anna, daily meditation and yoga practices, restorative yoga, yoga nidra, and a Solstice night sound healing with Parisa. We’ll also enjoy bike rides, swims, hikes, campfires and stargazing, as well as time to rest, relax, and connect with each other and the beautiful driftless area of Wisconsin!

Want to know more? Listen to our podcast episode with Anna about creating multidimensional spaces, the magic of movement and creative moments, and this retreat.

Anna Argeropoulos is the founder of The Moving Galaxy, a yoga and mindful movement space located in Milwaukee, WI. A practitioner of yoga since she was 8 years old, and a full-time yoga teacher for 20 years, Anna fell in love with the full devotional and ritual practices of yoga at Laughing Lotus Yoga in New York City and was certified to teach in 2006 under the direction of Jasmine Tarkeshi and Dana Flynn. Anna is passionate about continuing her own movement education, and trains and mentors yoga teachers. Anna likes to call her classes multi-dimensional: beyond the yoga poses, her classes include exploration of philosophy, chanting, breathwork, and dynamic, creative meditative movement, as well as good playlists.

Parisa Shirazi Chavoya is a queer, Iranian-American yoga teacher and sound healing guide who has a passion for curating trauma-informed healing modalities.After working in high education and community organizations for 7 years, Parisa decided to pursue work in the wellness field in 2022. The journey of deepening her yoga and sound healing practice has brought transformative change in her life. She considers it a great privilege to now be able to support others in this journey as they explore their mind, body, and spirit through accessible embodiment practices.

Join us for a fun-filled long weekend of cycling, community with new friends, farm-to-table food, and both on and off-bike exploration of the Driftless. The rides will be guided, no-drop (unless you wish to go it alone), and fully supported by our professional mechanics/ride leaders Lauren Wiscomb and Thomas Kehrer. We’ll ride 30-60 miles a day, which will be broken up between morning and afternoon rides — you get to decide how much you want to ride. After a day of wandering valley roads and rolling green hills, you’ll return to the comfort of Red Clover Ranch and all it has to offer.  We’ll fuel your weekend with nourishing meals made by our talented chef Dani Lind from the freshest local ingredients. You can spend your afternoons and evenings hiking our trails, recovering in the sauna or checking out the stunning night sky by the campfire. A good book and a fabulous screen porch is, of course, also an option. We welcome you to tell us what your cycling skill level is and we can tailor our rides to the needs of the group. The topography of the Driftless is challenging, but we have a huge variety of routes.     

Questions? Reach out! Want to know more? Listen to our podcast episode with Thomas and Lauren, our fearless leaders, about the freedom and accessibility of cycling and this retreat.

Join Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LICSW, LCSW for a 3 night retreat on The Art of Mindfulness, doing less to help you connect with what matters most. You are invited to practice crafts carefully paired with meditations in non-judgment, present-focus, and embracing imperfection. Together, we will maintain a space for fun, playfulness, and curiosity, balanced with dedicated time for personal reflection and rejuvenation. Ultimately, you will design a craft that will become a visual reminder of the mindfulness intentions you plan to practice after the retreat.

The Art of Mindfulness is an intentionally indulgent retreat for the senses. Enjoy the bounty and emergence of Spring in Wisconsin's Driftless region. Nourish yourself with farm-to-table cuisine and experience the deep rest that only nature can give you at Red Clover Ranch. Find community in a space dedicated to restoration and creative renewal.

Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LICSW, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist, a subject matter expert in burnout prevention, and a fellow humble practitioner in mindfulness and craft. Anna finds joy and balance by integrating mindfulness into her daily life, with craft being a natural conduit for flow and creativity. Anna has a special passion for making therapy concepts more accessible through self-care practices for everyday life. The Art of Mindfulness Retreat is Anna's creative labor of love and an extension of her own burnout prevention practice. She hopes you will join her in a weekend of creative renewal.

Want to know more? Listen to our podcast episode with Anna about creativity as direct medicine, burnout prevention, and this retreat.

In order to connect with other beings, we need to feel connected with our own soul. Women have gathered for centuries to connect. To share the unique gifts and challenges that come with being female. To set down the responsibilities of life and allow for rest and renewal. Your cozy home away from home will be Red Clover Ranch - a restored barn and cluster of Scandinavian cabins set on 79 acres amidst the rolling hills of Soldier’s Grove, Wisconsin.

Your days will be spacious and gentle. This is your time, so you get to decide how much or how little you partake in. Enjoy 3 locally sourced, home cooked meals each day. Feel at home in your body with daily movement classes or a walk in the woods. Restore your soul with sound healing, yoga nidra, body work and sauna. You will have the opportunity to learn about connection through one of the most magical and intuitive beings on the planet - the horse. We will take care of all the details - all you need to do is arrive.

Pricing: Shared Room $895-$1150
Private Room $1300
All rooms have shared bathrooms
To reserve your space, simply pay your non-refundable $500 deposit. Final payment is due by October 1st, 2024.

Space is limited. Room selection will be granted on a first come, first serve basis and are only guaranteed after paid in full. You will be able to request your roommate(s) after you deposit if paid. If you are traveling solo, we will be happy to match you with a roommate in a room with two beds.

Jill Guzman is a yoga teacher, massage therapist, iRest meditation teacher, reiki and sound practitioner. Some of her favorite places to be are with her family & friends, in nature or immersed in the mysteries of life.

Mandy Rousch is a yoga teacher and retreat leader at Root Down Yoga Studio. She is an avid equestrian and Equine Facilitated Learning Instructor. She loves creating comfortable spaces for others to gather, rest, connect and feel nourished.

They are back! Join authors and teachers Amy Shearn and Sarah McColl for the Red Clover Ranch Writing Retreat.

Participants in last year’s inaugural Red Clover Ranch Writing Retreat described the experience as magical, nourishing, and life-changing. Retreat participants have collaborated creatively, published books, flown cross-country to attend said book launches, started and revised novels, launched their own retreats…and that’s just the stuff we know about. In other words, we’re up to more than writing on this weekend and the aftereffects travel home and into real life.

This 3-night retreat includes locally sourced farm-to-table meals and cabin (or bunkhouse) accommodations at the Red Clover Ranch in the Driftless region of Wisconsin.

Red Clover’s cabins offer simple and thoughtful sleeping spaces and share a communal bathhouse with two full bathrooms, outdoor shower, sauna, and shared porch. To help you unplug and get quiet, there is no wifi in the cabins. Shared writing spaces include the Bathhouse Lounge and three separate spaces in the Barn. 

Participants can take part in two generative writing workshops, one led by memoirist Sarah McColl and one led by novelist Amy Shearn, as well as afternoon conversations and activities designed for inspiration and supportive practice. There will be open time to go deep into your own writing, explore the two mile-long trails at the Ranch, sweat it out in the sauna, or just stare off into space. Writers can also choose to have 1:1 consultations with Sarah and/or Amy if they’d like another set of eyes on their work.

This time together, and the place where we will gather, originated in creative spark and supportive relationship. Sarah and Annie have been friends for more than ten years. Amy and Sarah have been admirers of each other’s work for fifteen years. Annie and Dani’s friendship was born in this valley, where they thoughtfully hold feminine space. The Red Clover Ranch Writing Retreat is open to women, non-binary, and gender-non-conforming writers of all levels and genres. The focus will be on connecting to that vital force that is creativity and coming away feeling reenergized and whole.

This retreat might be for you if you:

• Crave supportive creative community

• Daydream about quiet time to read, write, and think

• Enjoy generative workshops and the company of other writers

• Can’t get away from kids/work/life for longer retreats

• Love super-nourishing local foods prepared and served with artistry and care

• Swoon over a starry sky

• Dig saunas and Ursa Major bath products

This retreat probably isn’t for you if:

• You don’t like smart, frisky little dogs (there’s one named Banjo)

• Aren’t comfortable walking distances of 50 yards on gravel

• Have really strict conditions under which you can write

• Can’t stand the cold (many of the shared writing spaces are outdoors or on screened porches)

• Aren’t into sharing a bathroom (even if it does have those Ursa Major products)

• A weekend alone in an airbnb is what you really need

The Food

Eating well is a way of life at Red Clover Ranch. You will be welcomed to the ranch with a cocktail (low- and no-ABV options available). At breakfast and lunch, writers have the option to sneak off with their meal to read, write, or have a solo picnic in the wild apple orchard. (We get it. Writers need alone time.) In the evenings, we’ll dine communally on Chef Dani Lind’s seasonally inspired meals, largely sourced from surrounding farms. 

The Place

Home to organic farms, artists, musicians, and other makers, the Driftless is a unique and bewitching place. Bypassed by the last glacier that flattened other areas of the upper Midwest, the region offers a dramatic ancient landscape of craggy rock faces, narrow valleys, steep hills, and forested ridges. It’s a place to embrace quiet, take deep breaths, and watch the fog lift. The  land is the ancestral home of the Ho-Chunk and Potawatomi nations.

The nearest airports are Madison and La Crosse, Wisconsin. You can also fly in and drive from Minneapolis-St. Paul or Chicago, both about 3.5 hours away.

About Us

Sarah and Amy are both working writers, teachers, and mothers, who know just how restorative it can be when writers get together to reactivate their creative powers. 

Sarah McColl is the author of the debut memoir, Joy Enough (Liveright Publishing/Norton, 2019). She also writes Lost Art, a monthly newsletter about the creative work of (mostly) dead women.

Her essays have appeared in Paris Review, McSweeney's, StoryQuarterly, Departures and elsewhere. She is the recipient of fellowships from MacDowell, where she was named the 2017 Mary Carswell Fellow, the Millay Colony for the Arts, Ucross Foundation, Vermont Studio Center, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, and Wrangell Mountains Center, and a Pushcart Prize nominee for her essay on singer-songwriter Connie Converse.

Before receiving her MFA at Sarah Lawrence College, Sarah was the founding editor in chief of Yahoo Food. Her food writing has been featured in print and online for Bon Appétit, House Beautiful, The Guardian, Food52, Modern Farmer, Extra Crispy and others. 

Sarah has facilitated creative writing workshops at Sarah Lawrence College, Mendocino Coast Writers Conference, Catapult, Gotham Writers’ Workshop, her own independently run workshops for writers who are mothers, and for many young writer programs including the University of Virginia, Brooklyn Friends School, and Wordstruck. She lives with her family in Northern California and fell in love with the Midwest as a college student in Minnesota.

Amy Shearn is the award-winning author of the novels Dear Edna Sloane (Red Hen Press, 2024),  Unseen City (Red Hen Press, 2020), The Mermaid of Brooklyn (Touchstone/Simon & Schuster, 2013), and How Far Is the Ocean From Here (Shaye Areheart/Crown, 2008). 

, Gotham Writers’ Workshops, Catapult, Story Studio Chicago, the Yale Writers' Workshop, and the Writing Co-Lab, which she helped found.

Amy's work has appeared in many publications including the New York Times Modern Love column, Slate, Poets & Writers, Literary Hub, Real Simple, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, and Coastal Living. Amy received a Promise Award from the Sustainable Arts Foundation, and has been awarded residencies at SPACE on Ryder Farm, The Unruly Retreat, and The Cabins. She has also hosted and curated many literary events in New York City, including a reading series called Lit at Lark and an author talk series, Bookish, at the Brooklyn Public Library.

Amy has an MFA from the University of Minnesota, and lives in Brooklyn with her two children. She is originally from the Chicago area.

Sarah and Amy first met in a windowless Conde Nast editorial office in 2009, when Sarah told Amy she was the cutest pregnant lady, and Amy was totally starstruck because she’d been a faithful reader of Sarah’s lifestyle blog for years. They’ve been meaning to work on something cool together ever since. Last year's writing retreat was pretty much a dream come to life.

Experience the magic of the Driftless region of Wisconsin on this perfect witchy fall weekend. Learn Talismanic jewelry design & make herb infused body oils with multi talented designer Jacki Holland. Create aromatic burn bundles & beautiful Fall Flower arrangements with designer Elizabeth Cronin of Asrai Garden & HBO’s Full Bloom. Stay at the stunning Red Clover Ranch, eat incredibly fresh and locally sourced meals by Chef Dani Lind, enjoy fall hikes, sauna, and we might even tell some spooky campfire stories.

You’re invited to a deeply nourishing retreat, in the heart of the driftless, at Red Clover Ranch! The landscape of the Ranch features ridges, valleys, streams and orchards, while the built space includes a gathering barn with screened porch, a communal bathhouse, a sauna and outdoor shower, and a full farm-to-table kitchen. It's a place where community, creativity, and nature weave together to form lasting connections and collective transformation.

Experience the seamless blending of nature, yoga, and inner parts work to support deeper self-connection and a balanced, fulfilling life.

This retreat is the culmination of years of experience and the deep bond between two long-time friends. With almost two decades of shared life adventures - Kat & Tracey bring a wealth of personal and professional insights to this restorative and empowering journey. This retreat is perfect for both newcomers and those already familiar with yoga and IFS practices, providing a nurturing space to unwind and grow.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTORS

This retreat might be for you if you:

• Have a desire to reconnect with your body 

• Daydream about a supportive environment where you are able to slow down 

• Enjoy learning new things from passionate practitioners

• Love the idea of being taken care of and nourished with farm-to-table meals 

• Swoon over starry skies and steamy saunas 

We hope you’ll say “YES!” to a meaningful journey where you can let go of daily stress, ground yourself in the present while your mind is free to wander, and nourish both your body and soul!

Have questions? Awesome, let’s connect about them! Send an email to Kat@palmandpineyoga.com today.

Take three nights/four days to imagine forward and ignite possibility in your life amid the tall pines and fields of grass, fed on glorious local foods and resting in the sweet Driftless quiet. 

You can expect:
* guided meditations
* tarot discovery
* reflective writing 
* tactile imaginative practices 
* connection with the natural surroundings
* delicious, professionally prepared local food
* space for rest and connection with self and others

Through MEDITATION, we’ll quiet our minds and expand our field of thought.
Through TAROT, we’ll draw on intuition to explore our vast and vibrant possibilities.
Through REFLECTIVE WRITING, we’ll use playful inquiry to get beneath the surface and shake the dust off our imaginations.
Through TACTILE IMAGINATIVE PRACTICES, we’ll get our hands dirty and make ephemeral art that comes from and returns to the land.

Among all of that, we will rest. We will connect with ourselves, each other, and the land. We will wander, wonder, and let ourselves be fed by the trees and fields, locally sourced food, and caring community. 

No prior experience with meditation, writing, or art-making required!

Come wonder with us. Your life deserves it.

Your facilitators

WONDER•ING is co-designed and co-led by Lindsey Dorr-Niro (transdisciplinary visual artist, arts educator, and Indo-Tibetan Buddhist scholar/teacher) and Marty McConnell (writer, arts educator, and creativity coach).  

Lindsey Dorr-Niro is a transdisciplinary artist and educator. She received her MFA from The Yale School of Art and BFA from The University of Wisconsin-Madison, and currently teaches at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has studied and practiced within the Gelugpa school of Indo-Tibetan Buddhism since 2009 and taught meditation since completing her 300-hour yoga teacher training with the Yoga Studies Institute in 2011. Her meditation studies include work with the Diamond Mountain, Tara Mandala, and DharmaOcean lineages. Her focus is on somatically embodied practice, with trainings cultivated through Awakening the Body, Awakening the Heart, and The Somatic Practice of Pure Awareness. She is currently studying with Ralph De La Rosa, whose work bridges Tibetan Buddhist meditation/mindfulness practice with Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, and somatic experiencing to address and heal trauma. 

Marty McConnell provides vital coaching and consulting services to people and organizations, supporting them in being planful, proactive, and powerful in building the lives and worlds they envision. She is the author of when they say you can’t go home again, what they mean is you were never there, winner of the 2017 Michael Waters Poetry Prize; her first full-length collection, wine for a shotgun, received the Silver Medal in the Independent Publishers Awards, and was a finalist for both the Audre Lorde Award and Lambda Literary Awards. She is the author Gathering Voices: Creating a Community-Based Poetry Workshop (Yes Yes Books, 2018), and the co-creator and co-editor of underbelly, a web site focused on the art and magic of poetry revision. In her work with organizations, groups, and individuals, she utilizes an inquiry-based approach grounded in curiosity, a somatic approach to intuition, and an unshakeable belief that the answers we seek lie within our brilliant ultimate selves.

Learn more about Lindsey here and here, and more about Marty here and here.