Snow Moon Yoga Retreat near Traverse City, MI

What to Expect

Your Snow Moon Retreat Experience

A little northern style luxury. A little adventure. A beautiful gift to yourself.

Give yourself the gift of an extraordinary winter weekend, where every detail has been thoughtfully considered and every experience is designed to nourish, inspire, and delight. From exceptional food and restorative practices to creative adventures and cozy comforts, your retreat includes:

Thoughtful Hospitality & Personal Attention

Five Dedicated Retreat Team Members — A welcoming team caring for the details, guiding your experiences, and making you feel wonderfully looked after throughout the weekend.

Meet the team

Curated Culinary Experiences

Leland Lodge Bar & Restaurant – Opens daily from 4 to 9 PM, and is a good option for Friday evening dinner or Saturday happy hour before dinner.

Two Casual Morning Breakfasts — Special offerings from Wander with Direction complemented by the Leland Lodge’s continental breakfast.

Saturday Adventurer Lunch — A locally prepared boxed lunch to enjoy at your leisure.

An Exclusive Winemaker’s Snow Moon Dinner — An intimate evening in the Leland Lodge’s Wine Cellar, featuring authentic Indian cuisine from NJ’s, paired with locally crafted Bel Lago wines and presented alongside the winemaker.

Yoga, Mindfulness & Sound

An Immersive Sound Bath Experience — An extraordinary collaboration of four sound practitioners creating a rich, layered soundscape for deep relaxation.

Up to Five Guided Yoga Classes — A thoughtfully designed collection of practices offering movement, mindfulness, and restoration, with opportunities to participate at your own pace.

Restorative Rituals & Winter Wellness

Mobile Sauna Experience — Unwind in the comforting heat of a sauna surrounded by Northern Michigan’s winter beauty.

Invigorating Cold Plunges — Awaken your senses with an optional cold-water experience.

Personalized Chair Massage (Optional Add-on) — Treat yourself to a little extra relaxation. Additional fee paid directly to the massage provider.

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Creative Exploration & Play

The Wild Print Workshop — A hands-on creative experience where you’ll design and print something uniquely your own.

A Winter Photography Scavenger Hunt — Discover the beauty of the season through a fresh lens with photographer Josh Hartman.

Winter Portrait Session — Celebrate yourself with a professional winter headshot by Josh Hartman. Bring your favorite fancy fuzzies!

Winter Adventure Rentals (Optional Add-on)— Explore Leland’s snowy landscapes at your own pace with snowshoe, cross-country ski, or fat-tire bike rentals. Additional rental fees apply.

Saturday Night Celebration

Ecstatic Dance & Drum Circle — An uplifting evening of rhythm, movement, and joyful expression. Let go of expectations, move freely to the music, and experience the energy. No dance experience necessary—just a willingness to play!

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Little Luxuries & Cozy Comforts

The Charm of Historic Leland Lodge — Enjoy access to the Lodge’s inviting shared spaces, perfect for quiet reflection, fireside conversations, and connecting with new friends.

Private Rooms – Sink into a luxuriously comfortable bed and enjoy the privacy of your own en suite bathroom in a cozy, inviting guest room.

A Curated Retreat Gift Bag — Thoughtful surprises and special keepsakes to remember your weekend.

Optional Enhancements

Make your retreat uniquely yours with a few extra indulgences and adventures.

Personalized Chair Massage — Treat yourself to a little extra relaxation. Additional fee paid directly to the massage provider.

Winter Adventure Rentals — Explore Leland’s snowy landscapes at your own pace with snowshoe, cross-country ski, or fat-tire bike rentals. Additional rental fees apply.

Snow Moon Long Sleeve Tee — Take a little piece of the retreat home with you in a commemorative Snow Moon shirt, available for purchase.

Perhaps the Greatest Luxury of All…

Time that belongs entirely to you. Time to rest without obligation, create without expectation, explore without a schedule to keep, and reconnect with the simple joy of being present.

Come as you are. Leave with a little more light.

Retreat Pricing

How does Pricing Work?

The cost of the retreat + the cost of the room = your price.

Make 3 payments:

Reserve your spot online with a $350 deposit.
Pay the remaining balance before the retreat in early February; an invoice will be emailed
Pay for the hotel room directly to the Leland Lodge once you arrive.

Retreat Price: $895

Save 10%

Early Bird Discount, when you reserve before December 31.

Stay at the Leland Lodge

Room Price $260 ($130 per night)

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There are 18 ROOMS:

Private Rooms with en suite bathroom

15 King (max 2-people per room)
3 Double Queens (max 4-people per room)

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Photos of Our Collaborations

Our little tribe of yoga teachers loves coming together to dream up meaningful experiences filled with connection, creativity, and a little adventure. Here’s a glimpse of some of the special moments we’ve created through past collaborations.

Yoga Class

SO MANY THINGS! Two moments that stood out were arriving on Friday and Vin/Yin. It was super relaxing to end our travels with a drink at the bar, and then settle into the coziest room ever. Ahhh.

The Vin/Yin was a fun routine and I liked the contrast of sweating while watching snow fall outside. The lavender eye pillow savasana was magical.

The sound baths were a new experience for me and SO COOL!

WINTER Retreat Guest

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

Hi there! I am 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 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 third annual Snow Moon Retreat. This special gathering is designed to enjoy and embrace winter.

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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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Meet Josh Hartman / Teacher, Photographer & Hand Pan Jammer

Josh’s yoga journey began on the road, living out of a tiny camper and visiting studios across the country. Drawn to slower, grounding practices like yin, gentle, and hot yoga, he discovered how a few minutes of movement and meditation each morning could completely shift his life. Yoga helped him cultivate mobility, strength, confidence, and a deep sense of inner steadiness.

Inspired to share these transformative benefits with others, Josh earned his RYT-200 certification in Santa Cruz, California. After settling in Traverse City, he continued his education and completed his 500-hour training through the Yen 300-Hour Inspired Life program. Today, he loves guiding students through practices that blend stillness, mindfulness, and embodied exploration.
Beyond the mat, Josh is passionate about sound healing—creating meditative soundscapes with the handpan, bowls, drum, and nature-inspired rhythms. He’s also an avid cold plunger, finding clarity, resilience, and community in the daily ritual of connecting with cold water.

When he’s not teaching, you’ll find Josh unicycling around town, photographing the dunes, or rock climbing—always exploring, always learning, always moving with intention.

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Meet Victoria Velting / Yoga Teacher and Retreat Assistant

Victoria brings a thoughtful, nurturing presence to Wander with Direction. A 200-hour trained yoga teacher with additional training in sound healing and Reiki, Victoria has a special appreciation for gentle movement, restorative practices, and creating spaces where others can truly unwind. Her attention to detail, creative spirit, and heartfelt approach to hospitality shine through in everything she does. At the Snow Moon Retreat, Victoria will guide an afternoon restorative yoga practice while helping create the little moments of comfort and care that make a retreat feel special. Outside of yoga, she enjoys creating handcrafted goods through her small business, Shorebird Circle, and making time for one of her favorite places—the beach.

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Al Uryga / DJ and Retreat Assistant

Al is Deb’s husband and trusted behind-the-scenes partner brings a steady welcoming presence to the Snow Moon Retreat as our DJ and retreat assistant. With a background in hospitality and a calm, can-do spirit, Al supports the many behind-the-scenes moments that help the weekend flow. He tends the fire, lends a hand wherever needed, and creates a grounded welcoming atmosphere for guests. He is the owner of Lakeside DJs, where he primarily DJs and MCs weddings. At the retreat he will be working with Josh Hartman to host and curate music for ecstatic dance.

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Retreat Itinerary

(Subject to change until the weekend of Retreat)

Friday	Activity
3 to 5 PM	Check-In
4 to 9 PM	Restaurant is Open
5:00 PM	Free time
7:00 PM	Sound Bath (90 Minutes)
8:30 PM	Free Time & Sauna

Saturday	Activity
8 to 10:30 AM	Casual Breakfast Bar
9 to 10 AM	Morning VIN/YIN Yoga with Deb Lanning (60 Minutes)
10:15 to 11:30 AM	Shapeshifting Yoga with Josh Hartman (75 Minutes)
Noon	Boxed Local Lunch
Noon to 6:30 PM	Free Time (see options below)
3:15 to 4:15 PM	Energetic Yoga with Deb Lanning
4:30 to 5:30 PM	Restorative Yoga Victoria Velting
5:30 to 6:30 PM	Winter Headshot Photoshoot with Josh Hartman
6:30 to 8 PM	Winemaker’s Snow Moon Dinner
8:30 PM to 10 PM	Ecstatic Dance + Drum Circle AND/OR Free Time

Sunday	Activity
8:00 AM	Casual Breakfast Bar
9 to 10 AM	Morning Yoga
11:00 AM	Free Time
12:00 AM	Checkout

Free Time Options

Choose Your Own Adventure

Rest, Recharge, & Relax

Mobile Sauna & Cold Plunge with Northern Heat Sauna
Chair Massage

On-Campus Activities

Wild Print Workshop with Deb Lanning
Photography Scavenger Hunt with Josh Hartman
Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, or Fat Tire Biking on Frozen Golf Course

Explore Off-Campus

Visit the village of Leland (sleepy in the winter)
Visit Frozen Lake Michigan
Hike/Snowshoe near by Leelanau Conservancy Trails

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FAQ’s

Retreat Location

Leland Lodge565 Pearl St, Leland, MI 49654

It is located just 30 minutes north of Traverse City in Leelanau County. The Leland Lodge is just a short walk to downtown Leland and the shore of Lake Michigan.

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Check In & Check Out Times

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

Who should come to this retreat?

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

What should I bring?

Clothes:
– Robe, Cozy Slippers, Swim Suit and flip flops for Sauna and Hot Tub.
– Winter Coat and Snow Pants, Boots, Hats, Mittens, and Related Gear, for outdoor activities
– Clothes for casual dining resturant.
– Winter fashion clothes for winter portraits. Have fun with it bring furry, fuzzy, or funky fashions for the cold.

Gear:
– Yoga Mat
– A favorite blanket or bolster if you want it for the sound baths or restorative yoga class. I won’t have bolsters, but I will have yoga blankets, but some people like to be extra cozy.
– A refillable coffee cup and water bottle.

Food Drink:
– 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.
– Feel free to bring your own snacks.
– There is a mini fridge in the room.

Available Discounts

– Early Birds Save 10% when booking before December 1, 2025
– Double the Fun, Double the Savings. Bring a Friend and Save 10% each!
– Only one discount per booking. Sorry, no compiling of discounts.

Deposits & Payments

How does Pricing Work?
The cost of the retreat + the cost of the room = your price.

Make 3 payments:
1. Reserve your spot online with a $350 deposit.
2. Pay the remaining balance for the retreat in early February; an invoice will be emailed
3. Pay for the hotel room directly to the Leland Lodge once you arrive.

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Locals Menu

Locals can come enjoy the weekend, reserve your spot for the full weekend retreat, just sleep at home.

We plan to open up an A la Carte menu for the locals as well!

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Pricing & Reservations

Snow Moon Yoga Retreat

Northern MichiganWinter Weekend Retreat

Join us February 19-21, 2027 at the Leland Lodge