Retreats
Wandering with Wonder
Laurie’s passion of nature, traveling and teaching come together as she organizes and facilitates retreats and wandering trips all over the global. Some past retreats either leading or participating facilitator include locations in Minnesota, Sedona, AZ, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Belize, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Norway and more. Her personal work and passions have taken her to Holland, New Zealand, Peru, Germany, Austria, Brazil, Argentina, Chili, France, Italy, England, Wales, Mexico and Canada and 49 states (Alaska is waiting) She strives to bring the world of exploration to you through her travel retreats.
2025 Retreats
Minnesota:
Season, Cycles and the Nature of Energy
September 4-7, 2025: Crow Wing Crest Lodge Resort, Akeley MN.
Located on the spiritual grounds of 11th Crow Wing Lake near the Mississippi
Headwaters, this unique cabin resort is just a few hours north of Minneapolis.
The retreat costs $750 before May 1, 2025, and $850 after May 1, 2025, with a
maximum of 16 participants. A payment schedule is available. See below information
about Sun-Mon extra-day options. Please reach out to Laurie with inquiries or
register by emailing Laurie@yourlifecore.com.
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2024 reduces to the number 8, a year of abundance, prosperity, balance, and harmony between the physical and spiritual worlds. It's a year of divine guidance, protection, and support from the spiritual realm that helps us manifest success through personal growth. We are assessing where we feel abundant and where we do not.
2025 is a number 9 year. The number 9 in spirituality is associated with universal love, eternity, faith, and spiritual enlightenment. It can represent karma, understanding, spiritual awakening, humanitarianism, and selflessness. It also signifies the end of a cycle and the beginning of a new one. The scrutiny and experiences of 2024 guides us with awakened eyes to make changes where we are out of alignment. Am I happy and healthy? Do I love my career? Do I feel financially secure? Are my relationships fulfilling? Am I bored or feel stuck with life? Sometimes the Universe will step in and make the decisions for us.
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2026 is a new cycle, and all energy will flow towards things we've identified as misaligned. It can be an exciting time but also terrifying if we don't understand the cycles of evolution, our path, or how to be supported. Everything is energy, and everything moves in cycles. When we understand and use the natural power of the Universe, we have access to new tools to help our journey.
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September 4-7 is an eclipse weekend, with a Total Lunar eclipse in Pisces on September 7. We won't see the eclipse in the United States, but we'll feel the energy. We'll use this opportunity to dive into the moon cycles and how the moon in each sign can impact us. We'll learn about the cycles of nature and how to use natural energy cycles, such as the seasons or the directions, to amplify or soften our journey. When is it time to push, and when is it time to rest and observe. Learning to flow with the natural cycles of nature help you understand events and create a more peaceful life. We'll learn and connect with the helpers and teachers of the Universe who are helping us, the guardians of the planets, and some of the astral tribes that are making their appearances more pronounced.
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2025 will be the 11th year Laurie has hosted retreats at CWC. Each has a different theme that supports where we are in our journey. She is joined by the Universal teachers and speakers and each year is magical. The retreat location allows you to immerse yourself in the energy of nature. It is a weekend with healthy food, rest, practices, projects, and activities that will enable you to experience ENERGY and how to converse with the Universe. We'll visit the Mississippi Headwaters and dip our toes in the waters to clear, cleanse, and appreciate its starting point before it heads to New Orleans and beyond. We'll spend time on the land and connect with the elementals, land ancestors of the past that join us during drumming, and the spirits of the moon and stars.
CWC is a family-owned resort-sanctuary where we can relax, learn, practice self-care, and connect to nature on the land and in the water. There are 2-4 people per modern fully equipped cabin, a max of 16 people, and we can spread out across multiple cabins. Spots are limited, but there is plenty of space for everyone to have their own bed and bedroom. It is essential you have space to retreat while learning and practicing what you are learning. Swim, use the wood sauna, paddleboard, or sit by the lake and journal or relax. Massage, and reflexology are available at the resort for additional fees. The retreat includes an Ion foot bath, optional class on ear candling, drumming circles, cacao and other ceremonies, creative projects, crystals, a journal, entrance fees to Itasca State Park, and all meals and snacks.
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The retreat cost covers all the activities and amenities mentioned, but does not include transportation, beverages, tipping for resort services, resort purchases, or shopping in nearby cities. Be prepared to relax, enjoy nature, make memories, have fun, and expand your energy.
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Sunday Sept 7 noon to Monday Sept 8 noon - Stay an extra day and enjoy the energy, ceremony and messages of season with this Lunar Eclipse. This resort is hard to leave, so stay another day with Laurie and enjoy this space. We'll have some nature exercises, earth and star bathing, drumming, meditation, fire circle and an attunement to the stars. Cost for this extra day, which includes extended cabin stay, supplies and meals is $100.
Join Me in 2025
Upon purchase, registration information will be sent.
Retreat Testimonials
“ I try to get away to retreats like this a few times a year. It’s always great to destress, unwind, regroup and gain clarity. What I was gifted with during your retreat far surpassed what expectations I might have had. Your ability to function in mainstream living as well as flip to the spirit, inner connections that we all lose in the wake was outstanding. Your retreat was one of the most life-changing experiences of my life. I would consider your style of leading and guiding the experience my favorite over other retreats I’ve experienced in the past. Thank you for offering yourself and your gifts in a safe, enlightening and with extreme compassion and selflessness. You are super! “ S Minnesota.
” I had no idea I needed this retreat! Laurie is amazing with support, teaching, sharing and creating the space for us set the pace for our progress. I attended her retreats many times and am never disappoint in content, creative fun, or relaxation – and this resort is an amazing place for time away” M Minnesota
” These retreats have provided me with the opportunity to raise my conscious awareness, put this new awareness into action and meet amazing people who are now my friends”. J Mpls.
“I have never grown so much, so quickly in such a short period of time, AND under enjoyable, supported and FUN environment.” D. Mpls. ​​
“I must say that my experience was life changing! We did drumming circles, group meditations, spent time around the fire, and learned more about the flow of energy from Laurie. I came to the retreat alone only knowing Laurie, and I left with many new friends. The accommodations were exactly what I needed to get grounded again and re-set. The cabins were cozy and very comfortable. I loved waking up to the calls of the loons on the lake. I enjoyed silent walks in the woods, time in the wood heated sauna, dips in the crystal-clear lake, quiet time on the shore, time journaling on a few of the many seating areas spread around the grounds, had an ionic foot bath, and had my first ever reflexology session. The energy was impowering, balancing, grounding, and absolutely helped me move forward. I have been able to take those learnings into my daily life and have started new energetic practices which have helped me continue to move forward. I would recommend this retreat to anyone, and I plan to join Laurie again next year. Truly amazing!! Thank you again for creating this space for us!!!!!!” M – Mpls