5 Day Fall Retreats

Spooner, WI 

 

Beautiful home located on 170 acres!  2 private lakes, views, jacuzzi bathtub, hot tub, satellite TV (movie channels), cedar sauna, hiking, biking, fishing. Located 30 miles west of Hayward and 12 miles northwest of downtown Spooner in the beautiful northwoods of Wisconsin.

Sleeping is communal style. Two bedrooms, each with three sets of special made adult size bunkbeds. There are also limited private rooms, a three season house and common areas if you want to take a couch. 

 

There are two buildings and two kitchens and an outdoor gas grill.

You will enjoy outdoor privacy and solitude on this property with rolling hills, trees and private trails. LOTS of wildlife!

Our location offers you a secluded Northwoods feel that is still close to both Spooner and Hayward in case you want to go into town.

 

Features

• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Gas Fireplace
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
  • Sauna: Beautiful, custom built cedar sauna.
  • WII
• Outdoor Features
• • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Lakefront
  • Lake View: Private Lake, Canoe, Paddleboat, Swimming Raft
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Note - Wifi may not work for all computers.
  • Cell phone service may work from different locations on the property.

 

Typical Days

 

Your Days at Faux Retreat - Please note that schedule and activities can vary with each retreat.

We have a loosely scheduled plan of activities, but never feel obligated to do everything. We never forget this is not only your time to learn new finishes, but you may choose to explore the local towns, walk in the woods, or just relax by the lake. Below is an example only of a typical day at Faux Retreat:

Morning Breakfast at leisure Class with 1st instructor~ snacks and beverages available

Midday Zumba or yoga Lunch served May include speaker

Afternoon Continued class ~ more snacks and beverages.

Evening Dinner at your leisure or scheduled. Guest speaker, mini class, bonfire, massage (ala carte)

 

Breathe in the fresh air

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Some of the activities that may be Included with retreats (activities may vary with each retreat)

Enhance your creative journey from a centered place within yourself ~ join an afternoon yoga session, . Let the serenity of Faux Retreats environment relax you as you extend, breathe, and stretch. Our yoga session is a perfect break from painting and welcoming to beginners as well as more experienced yogis. The style is a combination of the traditional yoga format, loosely structured to enable you to experiment with the postures, respond to your individual needs, and stay within your own comfort level. Yoga sessions are held at either the lake dock or art barn depending on the weather. These are not held at all retreats.

Massage
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The human touch - the oldest, simplest form of therapy - restores us physically, mentally, and spiritually. A local certified massage therapist is trained in a variety of massage styles and will help you decide what type is best for you. The massage therapist will provide you with a private session on site. We recommend booking at least three weeks prior to the retreatto guarantee the best scheduling options. This is ala carte

Zumba dance

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A Zumba workout mixes body sculpting movements with dance steps derived from cumbia, merengue, salsa, reggaeton, hip hop, mambo, rumba, flamenco, and calypso and Salsaton. The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms. It targets areas such as the glutes, legs, arms, abdominals, and the heart.

Reiki

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Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

 

Activities
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Welcome Reception, and Dinner Party
Included with all Reteats.
You'll start your week off with an orientation with our crew, and an informal light supper is available. It's the perfect way to get to know your fellow artists and settle into the pace of Faux Retreat

Custom canvas
Included with all Reteats.
Students will be given their own stretched canvas to create their own masterpiece throughout the week. This was one of the most popular features of the debut retreat.

Ultimate Paint Challange
Included with all Retreats.
Just as your artistic energy peaks towards the end of the week, we host a late-night painting party. Energetic music is provided. We are going to make you think outside of the box for these, as you will be given several products in which to come up with a finish. Win some fantastic prizes!

Firepit discussion
Join Kathy Boyd for an informal Getting and maintaining a web pressence, discussion. Kathy will provide you with the necessary tools you need to get started on the web if you are not already there, or give you tips on how to market and have a better presence if you are.

Blog creation

Don't have a blog or have one and don't know how to use it?  Every interested student will get their very own blog and help with set up.  Bring your laptop!

Exploring Spooner
Encouraged at all Retreats
You are welcome to stroll on the beach, visit the local towns or indulge one of the local restaurants on one of our unplanned dinner nights. Spooner is perfectly walkable and friendly, so if the mood strikes you, feel free to do your own exploring.

Evening guest speaker or class
One evening we will be bringing in a guest speaker or instructor. Topics could include photography, business, marketing, web design, sales or any number of other topics. See retreat guide for your retreat month.

Treat yourself to a spa treatment
We can arrange a variety of body treatments with our favorite therapists.

Play with product

A variety of products will be on hand that you are welcome to try while at the retreat.  

 

3 Day Retreat

Somerset, WI

 

Located just 40 minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport.  This is a 30 acrea private retreat. Full size year round indoor heated pool, private tennis court, 15 acres of private walking trails, private beach on Bass Lake.  

 

Classes are held in a large studio located in the upstairs of a real horse barn located just down the road.  This is not for anyone with alergies to horses or sensitivity to the natural animal smells.

 

Accommodations:  This 5000 sq. ft farm house features 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), air mattress and private rooms off site for additional charge.  3.25 Baths, indoor heated pool, sauna and steam room.

 

Some of the extras will include horseback riding, massage, dance and professional portfolio making including having your work photographed by a pro photographer.

 

3 Day Retreat

Duluth, Minnesota

 

These retreats are a very unique opportunity for those with finacial hardships.  Most of the great features of our other retreats like meals, classes and lodging, but at a very affordable cost.  

 

Some of the extras included will be pedicures, massage, dance, 1/2 day charter fishing boat trip weather permitting.