Friday evening
Arrive, drop devices into a labelled basket, share a slow dinner and a short opening circle.
Offline weekends
Two or three days, no inbox, no algorithm
Our retreats are deliberately small. Twelve guests, two facilitators, one shared house, and a soft schedule designed to leave room for boredom in the best sense of the word.
What a weekend looks like
Soft structure, plenty of slack
Saturday
Morning walk, an unhurried breakfast, a writing session, free afternoon, group cooking and a fireside chat.
Sunday
Quiet morning, a closing reflection, devices returned, and a plan for the first week back home.
Included
What is part of the weekend
Comfortable lodging
Private and shared rooms in a heated cabin or farmhouse, fresh linens, hot showers.
Simple meals
Three home-cooked meals daily, vegetarian-friendly, made from local produce where possible.
Guided sessions
Two short group sessions per day on focus, attention and life design, never longer than an hour.
Land & walks
Marked walking loops on site, an optional longer hike on Saturday afternoon for those who want one.
Practical notes
Things to know before you book
We rotate between two private venues in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, both within a two and a half hour drive from Chicago.
Yes. Each venue has a landline and one facilitator carries a device at all times. Guests can request their phone within minutes if needed.
Absolutely. We hold space for two pairs per cohort. Mention the preference when you reach out.