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October Moon Yoga Retreat

Northern Michigan
Fall Weekend Retreat

Happening October 23-25, 2026
at Sleeping Bear Resort in Lake Ann, MI

Reservations are Closed, Fully Booked.

Experience the magic of the October Moon Yoga Retreat, a soul-nourishing weekend designed to help you find power in every phase. Hosted by inspired life enthusiast Deb Lanning & friends, this intimate gathering blends the quiet beauty of autumn with mindful movement, creative expression, and time immersed in nature.

You’ll stay in the cozy, rustic-chic lodgings of Sleeping Bear Resort, where moon-inspired yoga sessions, deeply relaxing sound baths, and guided art experiences invite reflection and renewal. Nourishing meals prepared by a private chef keep you grounded and energized, while open moments allow you to kayak on Lake Herendeen, book a restorative massage, or wander nearby wooded trails. This is your invitation to slow down, tune in, and embrace the strength and beauty present in every phase of your journey.

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Embrace Your Phase

At the Fall Retreat

Weekend Itinerary

FridayActivity
3 PMCheck-In
5 PMSoup & Savor Social Hour
6 PMAnchoring Ritual & Sound Bath
7:30 PMSauna Hat Printing
8:30 PMFree Time
SaturdayActivity
8 AMSmoothly Bar / Light Breakfast & Pre-Order Lunch from Raduno Menu Changes Daily
9 AMMorning Yoga
10:30 AMWatercolor Painting
NOONLunch / Free Time
4 PMRestorative Yoga
6 PMHappy Hour: Heirloom Apple & Local Wine Tasting
7 PM Dinner
8 PMFree Time
SundayActivity
8 AMLight Breakfast
9 AMMorning Yoga
10 AMFree Time
12 PM NOONCheck-Out
The Bears Den at the Sleeping Bear Resort in the Fall

Free Time Options

Choose Your Own Adventure

Rest & Relax
– Soak in Hot Tub
– Add-on a Private Massage $50 for 30 minutes or $95 for 60 minutes (Available Saturday)

Art Projects
– Sauna Hat Printing
– Watercolor Painting

On Campus Activities
– Kayak Lake Herendeen (Kayaks Provided)
– Enjoy the Fishing Dock (Bring your own fishing gear)

Explore the Area off Campus
– Go Hiking on Local Trails
– Visit the cute town Lake Ann
– Go to the Lake Shore

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Meet your Host / Deb Lanning the owner of Wander with Direction

Hi there! I am an inspired life enthusiast and passionate about creating unique experiences that generate opportunities for people to enjoy life, and explore both themselves, and our beautiful world.

I’m a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified in Sound Healing, and BFA Artist. I love to create inspiring, theme-rich yoga classes, encourage people to slow down with a sound bath, and help them enjoy and develop creative skills like watercolor painting.

Lastly, I’m thrilled to be hosting the October Moon Yoga Retreat. This special gathering is designed to enjoy and embrace autumn.
Learn More About Deb
Josh Harper

Meet Josh Harper / Yoga Teacher, Sauna Host, and Sound Journey Jammer

Josh Harper is a yoga instructor who guides others through holistic wellness practices, creating spaces of renewal, balance, and inner connection. Trained in yin yoga, sound healing, meditation, and breathwork, he blends mindful movement with restorative practices that nourish both body and spirit.

Josh’s passion extends beyond the mat into the transformative realms of sauna, cold plunge, contrast therapy, and sound. Through his mobile sauna business and immersive sound journeys, he invites others to explore the harmony of heat and cold, stillness and vibration, ancient practices that awaken resilience and restore vitality.

Grounded, heart-centered, and deeply intentional, Josh weaves together yoga, breath, nature, and ritual to guide others back to the peace already within. His vision is simple: to help people reconnect with themselves and emerge refreshed, balanced, and whole.
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Suggested Reading

I like to offer retreat guests a shared touchpoint through a common reading, creating an easy way to spark meaningful conversations and new friendships. Lately, my personal focus has been on building supportive daily habits, inspired by Atomic Habits and Rituals. Atomic Habits brings a thoughtful, analytical lens to behavior change, while Rituals beautifully reflects the spirit of yoga philosophy and intentional living. Together, they represent a balanced blend of structure and soul.

Atomic Habits

Tiny Change, Remarkable Results.

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The Rituals

Simple Practices to Cultivate Well-Being.

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FAQs

Sleeping Bear Resort
7670 Reynolds Rd, Lake Ann, MI 49650

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You can check in as early as 3pm on Friday.
Check-out is by Noon on Sunday.

Adults who are interested in yoga, art, rest, relaxation, and good food. Women, Men, all are welcome.

Item for Anchoring Ritual:
Bring a item/object that you connect with, a piece of jewelry, item of clothing, your favorite scent/oil/perfume, a worry stone, or lucky penny. Something you wear or keep on your person.

Clothes:
– Warm clothes if you wish to hike or hangout by outdoor fires.
– Robe, Cozy Slippers, Swim Suit for Sauna and Hot Tubs.

Gear:
– Yoga Mat or preferred props
– A bolster or favorite blanket if you want it for the sound baths or restorative yoga class. I don’t have bolsters, you can use pillows from your bed. I’ll have yoga blankets, but some people like to be extra cozy or prefer their own.

Food & Drink:
There is refrigeration is you need to keep something cold. If you are in small private cabin you will have your own fridge, if you are in the Bears Den there are shared fridges.
– A refillable coffee cup and water bottle.
– BYOB, we will have one wine tasting, other than this, drinks will be N/A (coffee, tea, etc…), but you may bring anything you wish to add to your own diet.
– Snacks, you will have delicious chef prepared meals, but feel to bring your own snacks.

Cabins– There are Two big cabins. Guests will enjoy a private bedroom and shared bathroom
– There is one bedroom, with a king size bed and private bathroom, perfect for a couple.
– Six small cabins with private bathrooms.

About the Small Cabins– All the small cabins have a private kitchen, living room space and bathroom. They all have 1 Queen Bed, 1 Bunk Bed with Full Bed on Bottom and Twin Bed on Top.
– Three of the small cabins have 2 bedrooms. The queen bed and Bunkbeds in separate rooms.
– The other three have 1 bedroom. The Queen bed and Bunkbeds are in the one bedroom.

– Early Birds Save 10% when booking before September 1, 2026
– Double the Fun, Double the Savings. Bring a Friend and Save 10% each!
– Group Discounts Available for 4 People or more. Contact me for more info.
– Contribute a learning experience, discount TBD depending on offering
– Only one discount per booking. Sorry, no compiling of discounts.

As your host, all payments will go through Wander with Direction. I’ll customize your package, collect $350 at the time of booking and email an invoice for the remaining balance two weeks before the event. Please use the form above to get started.

As stated in the Retreat Terms & Conditions in the above form.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be submitted via email to hello@wanderwithdirection.com. In the event of a cancellation or Wander with Direction has to cancel the reservation due to non-payment of balances due, cancellation charges are as follows:
– More than 60 days before the start of the retreat: A cancellation fee of 25% of the down payment amount will be applied to all canceled reservations.
– Less than 60 days before the start of the retreat: 50% of the down of the down payment amount will be applied to all canceled reservations.
– Less than 2 weeks before the start of the retreat: No Refunds Available

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