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A year-round center for arts and well-being located in Bayfield, WI on Lake Superior.
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10/30/2026

Wild Rice Retreat is a soft place to land when navigating loss—whether it is the passing of a loved one, a heavy heartache, or the loss of oneself. We honor every form of grief and meet you wherever you are on your path.
This season, join Michael Joyner Foursongs Holistic Guiding and Connection on Fridays for our Grief & Gratitude class, featuring an intimate Autumn Fire Ceremony. Michael explores the powerful space where deep sorrow and incredible joy meet, offering a truly transformative experience.
View our Daily Calendar for full class details.

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10/29/2026

We are slowing down at Wild Rice and leaning into the medicine of warm, spiced meals. When Vata is high, nourishment looks like rich soups, roasted grounding root vegetables, and hot teas with cinnamon and honey that soothe the nervous system from the inside out and aid in digestion.

Vata season calls for a shift in how we feed ourselves. To balance the cold, dry, and erratic qualities of this dosha, we prioritize:
Warmth over raw: Opting for cooked meals over cold salads. This is a season for stews, soups, and warm root vegetables.
Warming spices: Using ginger, cinnamon, and cumin to support digestion.
Hydration: Sipping on warm tea throughout the day. This is a great way to incorporate cinnamon and honey to stoke the digestive fire

10/28/2026

In this week’s midweek reset we are leaning into vata season. In Ayurveda vata asks us to enjoy things that are warm, grounding, and deeply soothing. Begin your practice at home or come dive deeper into vata with us as we take the time to enjoy warm grounding foods, quiet moments in nature, and gentle yoga flows to reset the system and feed the soul before winter sets in.

How are your practicing vata?

10/26/2026

November through January brings an incredible lineup of retreats and workshops at Wild Rice. Whether you are craving a slow down before the holidays or a reset in the New Year we have retreats to guide you.

Comment the word Retreats for a link to our upcoming retreats. Additionally, visit our website under ‘Resort Stays’ to sign up for our December Workshop as well.

10/22/2026

Many of you have enjoyed Heidi’s dahlia gardens, so we asked Heidi why she started this garden at Wild Rice.

“The dahlia is my favorite flower because they have such huge personalities, and so many varieties. They live ‘big’ and ‘lively’ short lives while bringing so much joy. My mission is to create more beauty in the world, and the dahlia does just that.” Heidi Zimmer

We hope you enjoy the dahlias and they bring a little sunshine to your day too.

10/21/2026

Midweek Reset Moment

Enjoy a midweek stretch and a moment for yourself with this gentle yoga flow from instructor Sydney

Craving more… check out our daily calendar on our website for upcoming yoga classes.

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10/20/2026

There’s something about time away together that builds trust. When H Window Company brought their top clients to Wild Rice this fall, we saw working relationships turn into lasting partnerships, one shared experience at a time.

If you’re imagining a retreat for your own team or clients comment the word Team to learn more. We’d love to help you plan it.

10/14/2026

This midweek reset reminder is about warmth and rest. As the temperatures begin to drop take a moment to harmonize your body to the change of the season by:

•Starting your day with a warm digestive tea or warm lemon water with a tiny pinch of cayenne and honey to stoke the digestive fire

•Staying warm by covering your head, neck, hands and feet in soft blankets or clothing

• Enjoying a sauna or hot bath with essential oils

•Playing soothing music that invites joy and/or ease into your daily rhythm

• Preparing warm meals such as soups and stews. Accompany it with roasted root vegetables from this years harvest

•Ending the night in self reflection possibly with a gratitude journal to prepare for rest

What lifestyle modifications do you make to adapt to the cooler season and darker nights?

10/11/2026

“Once you get here, you park, and then you really don’t have to worry about anything else.”

We know what it’s like to be faced with decision after decision. Therefore, a primary goal of ours is to reduce your decision fatigue when you stay with us.

Wake up and know you will have 2 nourishing meals that are pre-planned by us, so you don’t have to decide what to eat. Classes are pre-scheduled if you feel like jumping in to move your body, or maybe express yourself creatively through a hands on class. We know rest is important too, so we designed our Pods and Treehaus’ with a minimalist warm style, so you can do just that.

All we ask is you come as you are and let us handle the rest.

10/06/2026

Celebrating four consecutive years of recognition from Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards. ✨

Wild Rice Retreat has been named the #20 Destination Spa Resort in the U.S. for 2026, an honor that reflects the restorative experiences, thoughtful hospitality, and deep sense of place that shape every stay on the shore of Lake Superior.

Previous recognitions include:
2025: #3 Resort, Midwest
2024: #14 Destination Spa Resort, U.S.
2023: #3 Resort, Midwest

Thank you to our guests, community, and team for making this recognition possible year after year.

Address

84860 Old San Road
Bayfield, WI
54814

Telephone

(715) 779-0178

Website

https://linktr.ee/wildriceretreat

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