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October 9-12th, 2026

AUTUMN ALCHEMY

Align Your Body, Awaken Your Soul

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WILD RICE RETREAT CENTER

People practicing yoga on purple mats on a deck with a house and lush green trees in the background.
Interior of a small wooden sauna room with two windows, benches along the walls, a wooden bucket with a ladle, and a sauna heater.
Yoga mats with rolled towels on top, placed on a hardwood floor in a well-lit room with large windows showing trees outside, and a bell set on a mat in the corner.

Yoga and Pilates, discussions on spirituality, time to relax and explore nature all to help you unwind and breathe easy! This will be your time to connect with the land, others, and importantly, to yourself. Wouldn’t it feel amazing to have such an experience to look forward to? Our retreats sell out quickly so reach out with questions and reserve your room!

Join us for

“Autumn Alchemy”

A cozy bedroom with wooden paneled walls, three large windows showing a snowy outdoor scene, a bed with white bedding and pink pillows, a pink knit blanket at the foot of the bed, a black side table, and a black adjustable reading lamp, with a ceiling skylight.
People practicing yoga on a deck outdoors with trees and a modern house in the background.

Wild Rice Retreat Center has been named one of the top spa retreats in the country. Ayurvedic chef prepared food, sauna, woods, Lake Superior, and Scandinavian designed accommodations. Amazing!

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Steph Smith and Melissa Sargent will guide you along this gorgeous journey. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to spend meaningful time with you!

Modern multi-story houses with illuminated windows situated on a grassy hill at dusk, surrounded by trees.
An outdoor dining area on a deck with a long wooden table set with glasses, plates, and bottles, surrounded by chairs with blankets draped over them, a white brick fireplace with a fire burning, and a stack of firewood, with autumn leaves and trees in the background.

Private suite, not shared: $1939

Private suite, shared: $1539

Multiple payment options available after a $500 down payment to secure your reservation.

  • Treehaus Single Room offers individual guest suites within our Treehaus lodging that include a queen bed or a single twin bed with an attached private European-style bathroom. The shared dining and living space offers 360 degrees of birds eye views of the surrounding wooded area.

  • About 3 hours and 45 minutes from Saint Paul/Minneapolis

  • Because this is a year away, we can offer 3 payment plans over the next 12 months to make this more accessible. Your retreat must be paid in full prior to October 1st, 2026.

    • 3 payments

    • 6 payments

    • 12 payments

  • Yoga or Pilates in the morning, breakfast, guided discussions on spirituality, brunch/lunch, afternoon time on your own or opportunities to meet with Steph to talk 1:1 or with Melissa to learn more about postures, dinner, evening activities may include more yoga, meditation, creative activities, discussion, sauna, or bonfires!

  • Steph Smith, She/Her is a certified spiritual coach, holds certifications in multiple types of yoga, and has an MBA.

    Melissa Sargent, She/Her holds multiple yoga certifications, Inferno Hot Pilates certification, and is a licensed Occupational Therapist.

FAQS

April 3-10th, 2027 in Panama!!

Reserve your shared or private room below.

Your retreat at Bird Island Resort on Bocas Del Toro island, Panama

Location: Bird Island Resort is located on Bocas Del Toro island just off Panama’s mainland. It is known for it’s gorgeous beaches, laid-back atmosphere, plentiful wildlife, and turquiose waters. Located in the northwest, it is famous for world-class surfing, snorkeling in shallow coral reefs, dolphin spotting in Dolphin Bay, and exploring pristine beaches like Red Frog Beach and Starfish Beach.


What will we do?

The island has much to offer; jungle hikes, snorkeling, boat trips to other islands, kayak, paddle board, swim, and surf. We will plan excursions for the group, you can add on more excursions, or relax at our own beach or at the pool with a smoothie or cocktail.

Take yoga and pilates classes in the morning and/or afternoon. Eat nourishing, healthy meals all week. Take the opportunity to engage in excursions, activities, and classes, or not. Our motto is: “You’re invited to come as you are and do as you wish.”

The week is yours…..


What is included?

All accomodations, meals, and one excursion. Flights and transport are separate.

How do we get there?

Fly to Panama City (we suggest flying in on Friday night) then from Albrook airport fly to Bocas Del Toro. The resort is a half hour drive from Bocas Del Toro airport.


There are three types of accomodations at Bird Island:

Private Bungalows with Carribean view

Oceanview Suites

Jungle or Ocean Rooms

Included is either a king or single beds, or a queen bed. Depending on whether there is a king/singles or queen, the spaces are able to accomodate two individuals, a couple, or one person. Reserve your escape below.

Pricing and Accomodations

Bungalow or Large 2 Level Suite

$3299 for an individual

$2299 per person if shared

reserve and share
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Ocean or Jungleview Suites

$2999 for an individual

$1999 per person if shared

Ocean or Jungle Room

$2699 for an individual

$1699 each per person if shared

After you reserve your week of joy, you will receive an email with more details and payment plan options. We can’t wait to spend a week practicing, relaxing, and adventuring with you!