Global Destinations,
Inner transformations
“I never expected that I would find such a wonderful balance of adventure, captivation, calmness and graceful progress. The best part of all was how interconnected our group became over such a short period of time.”
UPCOMING RETREATS
A Nordic winter yoga and adventure retreat
Ember & Ice
January 20 - 24, 2027
CLICK HERE to meet the retreat leaders and learn more.
What you can expect:
Each day blends adventure and relaxation, pairing outdoor exploration with yoga, sauna, and time to slow down and connect.
Daily yoga (for all abilities)
Cozy stay in one of four chalets (each with a sauna and kitchen!)
Guided sauna and cold plunge
Chasing the Northern Lights
Dog-sledding
Dinner at the Ice Hotel
Guided journaling and reflection
A few surprises!
Optional add-on activities like snow-mobiling
Wellness in the dolomites
Italy, June 2028
Additional booking details coming soon!
Serenity in Sicily
Italy, June 2028
Additional booking details coming soon!
Testimonials
PAST RETREATS
Basque Country, Spain June 2026
Crete & Santorini (2x), Greece June 2025
House of Prayer, Collegeville, MN, April 2024
Algarve Coast, Portugal, June 2023
Wild Rice Retreat, Bayfield, WI, Sept. 2023
Baja, Mexico, November 2021
Amy, Greece (2025)
“This was my second international retreat with Shanti and once again it surpassed my expectations. The accommodations were lovely, activities were well planned, engaging, and fun, and the food...unforgettable!. I met many new people, challenged myself with new experiences, and shared great conversations and laughs daily. Jessie and Julie planned thoughtful yoga experiences daily that provided space for opening and closing each day. I'm looking forward to the next Shanti retreat!”
Larissa, Portugal (2023)
“The yoga and mantra practices we focused on daily helped me start learning to love and cherish myself again. The excursions we participated in helped me appreciate the wonder and wholeness in being present and not overthinking. Insightful conversations and openness with others during dinners, hikes, bus rides and pool days allowed me to see that we as humans may all be challenged with fatigue, insecurities and lack peace day to day. I went to Portugal unknowing of what I would gain. I gained steadiness, confidence, vulnerability, connectedness and the discipline that I am now more mindful about prioritizing back home.”
Nicole, Baja Mexico (2021)
“This was my first experience on a yoga retreat, and my sense is that the bar has now been set so high, that it will be difficult to surpass it.
Our three experienced and devoted teachers (Jessie, Laura and Joanna) did an incredible job combining yoga philosophy and opportunities for a solitary spiritual experience, with a physical yoga practice and a warm, friendly community. The other retreat participants were each so welcoming that the sense of safety and community was near-immediate. ”
