“If you are looking for a relaxing, fun, soothing and rejuvenating retreat, this is the one! Danna and LeeAnn have put together a retreat that focuses on taking care of you. I enjoyed the grounds, the other women, the daily activities and downtime. I especially enjoyed the kayaking. Each activity brought out some sort of lesson that corresponds with life. As women in our daily lives, we rush here and there. This retreat has taught me to slow down and breathe! It is 110% OK to take time for ourselves. Thank you LeeAnn and Danna for your time and knowledge and for the great food!”

— Dana Wanner (Summer 2023)

“This retreat was the most amazing experience. The friendships that were made with the other women was great. The amount of growth I endured while here was unbelievable. Danna and Lee Ann do an amazing job with this retreat and make you feel comfortable and at home. All the different activities and the meals are all amazing. They give you all the tools you need to continue working on yourself after you leave. I’m so glad I took the time to do this for myself. I am forever grateful for this retreat to put me in the right direction for self healing.”

—Diana Obrigewitch (Summer 2023)

“The whole experience was very enlightening. I enjoyed all of the food and spices! It was very educational, not just from the hosts, but also from the other women who attended. The group sessions were probably my favorite. We had time to stop and think—and listen, which I’m not always the best at! All the activities were soothing. It was nice to connect with other women and to realize that we are all dealing with many of the same things. It was definitely worth the time and money to rejuvenate and have time for self-reflection. Thank you Lee Ann and Danna for the experience!”

— Lori Bendel (Summer 2022)

“I took a huge leap when I signed up for this retreat. I never treat myself to special things—but I decided I needed to, and I’m so glad I did! I have made a conscientious decision to make myself a priority. The meditation, healthy eating, and experiences in nature really helped fill my very depleted cup. I laughed, loved, and took care of me! I know I’ll be a better person because of it. Thank you times a million!”

— Heidi Miller (Summer 2022)

“I was so fortunate to be able to attend Awaken’s retreat this past weekend. I have attended the sister’s (Lee Ann and Danna) retreats in the past and just knew I would be filled with joy and grace. And yet, as I drove home, I was amazed at how much positive energy and fortitude I felt. You can’t spend time with these sisters and other women in nature and not heal.  Lee Ann and Danna create not only healthy, organic, gluten free and vegan meals (that are so delicious!), they offer creative, reflective and moving activities with time to just be.  It felt surreal to be away from phones, computers, work, chores, and demands of others. There was introspection, discussion, laughter, prayer, readings, meditation, yoga, snowshoeing, and we even made our own lip balm!  All of this, 100% connected to the earth, and filled with the intention of love. I am so grateful to Lee Ann and Danna and want every woman to have this blessed opportunity for wellness and healing.”

— Dr. Susan Larson Kidd (Winter 2022)

“I spent a long weekend at a yoga retreat, in an absolutely stunning space with four magnificent women I met at a retreat this past summer plus a new friend of the group that we were so grateful to have joined us. We got comfortable, vulnerable, met new people, ate meals with strangers, and tried new things. (It was waaaay out of my comfort zone, but Buti yoga might just be my new jam). We ate fresh, home cooked, organic meals morning, noon, and night. We hiked above the sea caves of Lake Superior, we’re treated with in home massages, drank all the CBD coffee, burned and released shit into the fire, and stayed up way past our bedtimes. We met new friends and day dreamt about our next retreat adventures together. The hospitality of Danna and LeeAnn at Awaken Women’s Wellness Retreat far exceeded my expectations. And thanks to Beth from Vibe and Flow Yoga of Solon Springs, I tried things I never would have on my own. These are the experiences that nourish my soul and fill me back up. Because when life’s energy becomes draining, going back to living in autopilot is no longer an option for me. To be surrounded with like minded women whom, even though we are all on a different journey, are dedicated to growth no matter how uncomfortable. Try new things. Treat yourself. Find people who nourish your soul and allow you to feel seen and heard. Find the energy that aligns with the absolute highest version of yourself; the person you are working hard to be. And if all of this is new to you, it once was to me too. Ha, all I knew was how to surround myself with people who criticized the person I am and drowned myself in alcohol to bury the shame. Look at me now. Thank you God, thank you Universe, and thank you sobriety for giving me a life of my wildest dreams. And thank you to all of the beautiful women I shared this weekend with…we were meant for bigger things!”

— Morgan Scherer (Fall 2021)

“If you need a break from your hectic life, the Awaken retreat is just what the doctor ordered. I was able to just “be,” in a beautiful place surrounded by other women who just “get it.” Having the time to focus on getting my head and heart in alignment was priceless. The fact that I didn’t need to think about cooking, cleaning or chores was a gift that I so desperately needed. Being around a group of women who lift you up and can relate to your feelings was so refreshing. I got to choose a little or as much of the activities offered without guilt or pressure. I slept like a baby, received delicious, nutritious food and enjoyed spending time with my fabulous hosts and other participants. The Awaken retreat is for any woman who needs to press the pause button and put herself back on the priority list. I am fresh off a 3 day mini retreat but will be back for a full week in the near future!”

— Anne Gronski (Summer 2020)

“The women’s retreat was so great! The food was amazing—such a relaxing time. I would highly recommend this retreat to all women who want a get away. So peaceful! The women there are awesome. I was so pampered… I could go on and on! If you need a break, this is definitely the place to be!”

— Mary Jo Luostari (Summer 2020)

“This weekend was the perfect mix of friendship, laughter, and getting away from the everyday, wrapped in the cozy blanket of welcoming Wisconsin”

- Barb Hiller (Winter 2019)

“This retreat was phenomenal! The meals were so delicious and we weren’t allowed to clean anything up-everything is taken care of! I definitely felt pampered the entire week....from the incredible massage, to the full menu of activities all available free of charge! We went on 3 gorgeous waterfall hikes and had picnics next to the falls and next to Lake Superior. We had such a fun adventure, kayaking the rapids down the Brule River! We were able to kayak and use SUPs all week and even got a guided tour around the lake. We had lakeside yoga twice, meditation, massages, an essential oils lesson, a lip balm making lesson, a kombucha making lesson....did I mention the incredible smoothies that were brought to us on the deck as we relaxed with a lake view? So good! I cannot say enough good things about the facilitators Danna and LeeAnn-they we’re so amazing! They were so accommodating and nice-I seriously think they are two of the kindest people I’ve met! They went out of their way to surprise me with a visit from their pug since I was missing my dog and mentioned how I’d love to meet their dog....and my sister was craving cake and suddenly there was a healthy, but delicious, homemade cake on the table....we mentioned how nice it would be to have a bonfire and within the hour a fire was going! It was simply amazing how much effort they put in to make sure we had the best experience possible. They have put together an incredible retreat and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to connect with nature, de-stress, have fun and just feel better about themselves and the world around them. Also-I’d like to say our guides on the hiking and kayaking trips, Beth and Hunter, were awesome!!!! Thank you for an amazing week!!”

- Gina Lenz (Summer 2019)

“The Awaken Women’s Wellness Retreat creates a positive, caring, and inspiring environment for women to gather and rejuvenate”

- Kathy Gauger (Winter 2019)

“There are not enough stars for this retreat! The attention to detail was unlike any other experience I have ever encountered. Watching these ladies work alongside one another in unity was a joy as they focused on needs and desires we did not even think needed to be tended. The accommodations, personal touches, excursions, workshops and meals were carefully thought out. Every moment of our day was free to engage in whatever brought our souls joy. But decisions were left to "Yes, that sounds fun" or "Nah, a nap sounds better!" The atmosphere created is one to engage your mind, body and soul as you feel led. We will definitely be returning!”

- Kym Bachtell (Summer 2019)

“Such a relaxing weekend with no worries. So glad I did this!”

- Lacie Glaeser (Winter 2019)

“It was an amazing getaway with good friends and lots of laughs. I can’t wait to do it again.”

- Becky Magdzas (Winter 2019)

“Everything was wonderful! Excellent food, hosts, facilities, and environment. The perfect girl’s getaway.”

- Leah Klobucher (Winter 2019)