The world seems to have turned upside down, and the need to slow down, disconnect, and root ourselves in nature is more important than ever before.
We invite you to unplug in the forest with us for a weekend of profound tranquility and revitalization this September. Each moment of our schedule has been lovingly and thoughtfully curated to unwind your nervous system, inspire creativity and mindset shifts, and reinvigorate your daily lifestyle with intention and consciousness as you navigate the world we live in today.
We will be guiding you through a series of activities including early morning meditation, traditional pranayama, sound healing, writing, sacred rituals and ceremonies. We will also hike the lush, hilly landscape and literally dig down into the Earth and leave it better than when we arrive.
You’ll eat abundant, delicious, plant-based meals to nourish your body and soul through intentional eating practices and reflection, and you’ll sleep and wake to the serene sounds of the forest, miles away from any man-made noises.
This is our first retreat co-hosting as a team, and we could not be more thrilled to guide you through this experience!
A note from Ally & Jaime:
Your retreat includes:
An entire retreat dedicated to reconnecting with Mother Earth and restoring your innate wellbeing.
Community is an integral part of being human. Sacred circle will be the cornerstone of this retreat, as we gather with one another for personal growth and reflection.
3 sacred circle ceremonies around the campfire
Hiking through the forest, guided meditation, sound healing, breath work, nature-based art and writing workshops will be interwoven throughout the weekend.
traditional meditation & Pranayama
Campers will set up their own tents, nestled among the tall evergreens. All our meals will be lovingly prepared using the freshest ingredients, many of which come straight from Jaime’s garden.
Unplugged Camping & Nutritious Meals
Located in southeastern Wisconsin, Neshkoro is a small town of under 500 residents. The retreat is located on 6 private acres of tree-covered land outside of town. The property was owned by the same family for over 120 years before Jaime and her husband purchased the property last year. The landscape has been tenderly cared for by multiple generations, and the stewardship of the land is evident to every individual who sets foot there.
NESHKORO, WISCONSIN
Our private, secluded campground:
Ally Ubiparipovic
Jaime Fagan
Meet Your Guides
Ally is the founder of 815Yoga. Her mission is to inspire a wave of self-care so fierce, the whole world heals. With a background in Classical Hatha Yoga, Yoga Philosophy, Vinyasa and Power Yoga, Usui Reiki, and Esoteric Astrology, she is equipped with healing tools and resources to nurture your body, mind, and spirit.
Ally's travels and time spent living off-grid in the rainforests of Costa Rica, Thailand, Bali launched her into a slow-paced, minimalist lifestyle centered around a state of innate wellbeing through whole plant foods, sunshine, mindful living, and genuine community.
Jaime is a high school English teacher, turned homeschooling mom and urban homesteader. Jaime joined the 815Yoga Collective in January 2022 after leading nature-based art and homesteading workshops from her backyard for two years. She also curates an Etsy shop where she sells goods made-from and inspired-by her urban homestead located in the heart of Rockford, Illinois.
Jaime is driven to inform and guide people towards a more sustainable, local food system that is accessible to all, regardless of economic circumstance. Her goal is to spread her infectious love for nature, food and community.
food from the Earth, made with love
All meals will be healthy, organic, plant-based and nutritious.
Our awesome husbands will be preparing all of our meals for us over the open campfire.
This past weekend was without a doubt the most heart-warming and heart-healing experience for me thus far on this journey of life. The most fantastic thanks I can give goes to Ally who made this retreat possible. You shared your heart with us, and became a channel trough which the gifts of the universe could find us, and I could not be more grateful. My heart calls me to the Earth, and I cannot express enough gratitude for this experience.
From past retreat participants:
Water for drinking & washing
Camp chair
Sleeping bag / pillows / bedding
Tent
Transportation to/from Neshkoro
Not Included
Relaxation & Time in Silence: downtime for walks, journaling, & integration
3 Nature-Based Workshops
Guided Hikes and Forest Bathing
Evening Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing sessions
Traditional meditation & pranayama
Snacks, fruit, coffee, and tea available all day
All meals prepared by our loving chefs using the freshest, organic ingredients
2 nights in Neshkoro, Wisconsin
What's Included
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6 available
Cost: $600
For this option, you will stay in one tent with a friend or partner. This is the perfect option if you wish to share the camping experience with someone whom you care for deeply.
camping with my bestie
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6 available
Cost: $450
For this option, you will stay in your tent alone. This is perfect if you wish to unplug completely, maximize your time in solitude, and reconnect with yourself on a more spiritual level.
solo-camper
IMPORTANT NOTE: Tents and camping gear will not be proviced. Both packages require you to bring your own tent, sleeping bag, and any other camping gear you may need.
Choose Your Retreat Package
Payment information & Next steps:
If you are ready to book, please fill out our short application and include your camping preference option. Once approved, we will get back to you with a link to pay for your preferred retreat option. We will hold your spot for 48 hours. Once we receive your payment, your spot will be reserved and we will send you more details, arrival and departure information, our participant agreement and intake sheet so that you can notify us of any dietary or medical restrictions. A welcome packet will be sent to you as we get closer to the date.
Please note: Space is limited to 12 tents and available on a first come, first served basis. Cancellations with a full refund will be accepted until August 12th. Any cancellations made after August 12th will NOT be issued a refund.
In case of severe inclement weather, participants will be refunded in full or given credit towards our next retreat. (Mark your calendar for November 19th-21st!)