Fall Yoga Retreat: Sacred Space to Rest, Reflect and Heal – Oct. 25-28, 2026 Ely, MN
Join us for our 20th Annual Fall Yoga Retreat
Sacred Space to Rest, Reflect and Heal
October 25-28, 2026 w/ Ben Vincent
We invite you to join us for our 20th annual Fall Retreat:) The retreat will be held at the pristine Camp du Nord, 20 minutes outside of Ely, MN, a stones throw from the Boundary Waters. The retreat will feature two yoga sessions each day. There will be plenty of free time for hiking, canoeing, sauna, massage, reading and relaxing lakeside and fireside, and enjoying quiet reflective time or the company of friends. Our intention is that this retreat is not just time away. Retreat is sacred space from which to view yourself and your life clearly. We will explore the practices and wisdom teachings of yoga, as a means to realizing your innate capacity for healing, meaning, freedom and joy within life.
More information on the content of the retreat coming soon!
The Place: Camp du Nord, near Ely, MN. A stones throw from the Boudary Waters, Camp du Nord is set amongst the pine, maple and birch forest alongside Lake Burntside. It has been a natural place of retreat, relaxation and reflection for more than 50 years.
The Yoga: We will practice each morning and afternoon. Morning sessions will consist of an invigorating asana, pranayama and meditation practice. Afternoon sessions will focus on the subtler aspects of yoga, including: restorative postures, pranayama, meditation, self-reflection, yoga philosohpy and dharma.
Lodging & Meals: Our lodging will be communal in modern wooden cabins, beautiful and simple. Each cabin features a full kitchen, indoor bathroom, central air & heat, fireplace, living & dining room, bedrooms and sleeping loft. No T.V.’s, no phones, no distractions- essentially everything you’ll want, nothing you won’t. Preference for lodging requests is in the order in which registrations are received. To view one of the cabins, please click here.
Meals:
- Breakfast and lunch will be done on your own or with other cabin mates in your cabins.
- Dinners will be communal prepared and shared. Each person will be part of a cooking group for 1 evening during your stay. Your group will be responsible for planning, purchasing and preparing the meal for that evening. This is how we do fall immersion…it’s great for community building and the food is always excellent!
- ***please note we will not be doing any meals in the dining hall or as part of the cost of the retreat this year. We chose this due to the size of the group, and to help offset Camp du Nord’s price increases, while keeping retreat rates reasonable and affordable.
Activities:
Hiking, Canoeing + Kayaking, Sauna + Lake Plunge, Massage, Relaxing lakeside and fireside and the occasional hootenanny singalong ( *massage not included in the price of the retreat)
Transportation, Arrival & Departure
The retreat will begin Sunday Oct. 25 at 2 pm with our welcoming, opening practice and ceremony. It is about a 4.5 hour drive from the Twin Cities. You are responsible for your own transportation. We encourage carpooling, and will assist in finding you a carpool if you like. We will conclude Wednesday Oct. 28 at 12pm. For Directions, click here.
Rates & Registration:
Based on past years, we expect the retreat will fill up this year. If you are planning to attend, please send registration and deposit as soon as possible to reserve your space. Thanks!
The cost of the retreat includes:
- All yoga classes
- Recordings from all our sessions for home practice
- Lodging in accommodation of your choice
- Use of canoes, kayaks and sauna.
- All the fun you can have, with new and old friends!
Testimonials from Retreat Participants
Your Investment (Early Registration discount/ Full Rate :
- $675/ $725 – Twin bed in a communal Loft Space
- $825/ $775 – Shared Bedroom Space (Two Twin Beds or Queen for couples)
- $950 – Private Bedroom w/ Queen Bed
All rates are per person. There are a few private cabins which can be specially arranged for families or those desiring more privacy. Email ben@vincentyoga.com directly for more info or to reserve a private cabin.
Early Registration Discount – $50 off when you register + pay in full by August 7. Early registration discount does not apply to private rooms or cabins.
To reserve your space: Please submit registration/waiver form + payment at the same time
- Fall Retreat Registration + Waiver + Submit payment: a $350 deposit (per-person, non-refundable) or payment in full.
- Payment are preferred via Venmo to @ben-vincent-9 (last 4 digits 4485)
- To pay via cash, check, CC or paypal, contact email Ben: ben@vincentyoga.com
- Payments are free via venmo as “friends”. Please add a 3.5% if paying via venmo for “goods or services”, paypal or CC to cover costs.
All payments are due by Sept 20. There will be a $50 fee for payments, payment plans and registrations received after Sept 20. For those unable to pay-in-full before Sept 20, payment plans are available through paypal credit. All payments are final, non-transferable and non-refundable. The non-refundable $350 deposit covers the costs for room and board to camp du Nord in the event that the retreat should have to be cancelled for unforeseen reasons. Other discounts, scholarships and refunds are not available.
We would love to have you join us for the sacredness of fall retreat in the northwoods:) Please email ben@vincentyoga.com with any questions.
Read MoreFall Retreat: Yoga and the Sacred Act of Self-Care – Oct. 9-13, 2019 – Ely, MN
Join us for our 13th Annual Fall Yoga Retreat,
October 9- 13, 2019.
The retreat will be held at the pristine Camp du Nord, located 20 minutes outside of Ely, MN, a stones throw from the Boundary Waters. The retreat will feature two yoga sessions and two delicious vegetarian meals each day. There will be plenty of free time for hiking, canoeing, sauna, massage, reading and relaxing lakeside and fireside, and enjoying quiet reflective time or the company of friends. Our intention is that this retreat is not just time away. Retreat is sacred space from which to view yourself and your life clearly. We will explore the practices and wisdom teachings of yoga, as a means to realizing your innate capacity for meaning, freedom and joy within life.
The Place: Camp du Nord, near Ely, MN. Up the Echo Trail, a stones throw from the Boudary Waters, Camp du Nord is set amongst the pine, maple and birch forest on pristine Lake Burntside. It has been a natural place of retreat, relaxation and reflection for more than 50 years. Its one of our favorite places in the whole world!
The Yoga: We will practice for two hours each morning and afternoon. Morning sessions will consist of an invigorating asana, pranayama and meditation practice. Afternoon sessions will focus on the subtler aspects of yoga, including: restorative postures, pranayama, meditation, self-reflection, yoga philosohpy and dharma.
Lodging & Meals: Our lodging will be communal in modern wooden cabins, beautiful and simple. Each cabin features a full kitchen, indoor bathroom, central air & heat, fireplace, living & dining room, bedrooms and sleeping loft. No T.V.’s, no phones, no distractions- essentially everything you’ll want, nothing you won’t. We will share two delicious vegetarian feasts for breakfast and dinner, in the camp dining hall- a beautiful 15 minute hike through the trails of the forest. We can accommodate special dietary needs, and we may be able to arrange private cabins for families. Preference for lodging requests will be given in the order in which registrations are received. To view one of the cabins, please click here
Activities:
Hiking, Canoeing + Kayaking, Sauna + Lake Plunge, Massage, Relaxing lakeside and fireside
( *massage not included in the price of the retreat)
Transportation, Arrival & Departure
Our welcoming ceremony will be at 8:30 pm on Weds. Oct. 10th, and we will depart after brunch and cleanup on Sunday Oct. 14th. We encourage carpooling, and will assist in arranging transportation. For Directions, click here.
Rates & Registration:
Registrations are coming in quickly this year, and we anticipate the retreat will fill up. If you a re planning to attend, please send registration and deposit as soon as possible to reserve your space. Thanks!
The cost of the retreat includes:
- All yoga classes
- Vegetarian Breakfast and Dinner Feast (Th.-Sat.) & Brunch on Sunday
- Four nights lodging
- Use of canoes, kayaks and sauna
- All the fun you can have, with new and old friends!
Accommodation Options + Your Investment:
Shared Loft Space (Twin Beds): $575 Shared Bedroom Space (Two Twin Beds or Queen for couples) : $645 Private Bedroom w/ Queen Bed: $775
Priority for private bedrooms will be given to couples. There are a few private cabins which can be specially arranged for families or those desiring more privacy.
Early Registration Discount – $50 off when you register + pay in full by August 6.
To reserve your space: please email your Fall Retreat Registration + Waiver to ben@vincentyoga.com and submit a $150 deposit per-person (non-refundable). Payment can be made by Venmo (@ben-vincent-9), PayPal (bvrocksteady@gmail.com), check (see directions below), or CC. There is a 3.5% fee for paypal or CC to cover costs. Contact us directly to pay via CC or paypal.
All payments are due by Sept 15. All payments are final. There will be a $35 fee for payments, payment plans and registrations received after Sept 15. Other discounts and scholarships are not available. For those unable to pay-in-full before Sept 15, payment plans are available through paypal credit
Checks are payable to:
Angela or Ben Vincent (not Vincent Yoga) 5354 40th Ave S. Minneapolis, MN, 55417
Please contact us with any questions or inquiries
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