The 2025 Yoga Church Retreat

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At this year’s retreat we’ll immerse ourselves in the awe inspiring beauty of the North Cascades National Park and Diablo Lake.

We’ll sit in circle with each other, the trees, the mountains, and the water. We’ll practice ritual around the fire, on the shore, and in the trails. Together we’ll chant mantras in honor of the five great elements. We’ll rest with the earth and remember our connection with all beings.

The Yoga Church Retreat is an invitation to step into an immersive 5 days of spiritual nourishment and community. Whether you’re an active member of the community, or you’ve never been to an event before, please know you’re welcome to join us.

June 25-29, 2025 at the beautiful North Cascades Institute. 

At this year’s retreat we’ll deepen our relationship with the five great elements.

We’re made of earth and water and fire and air and space. We are elemental creatures. And the elements are powerful. Which means we’re powerful!

This feels important to remember right now. You are powerful.

You are made of earth, which means you have the power to create a sense of ground. You are made of water, which means you have the power to create nourishment. You are made of fire, which means you have the power to create transformation. You are made of air, which means you have the power to create movement. You are made of space, which means you have the power to create and hold space for yourself and others.

The elements are an inherent part of your being. Call upon them! Engage with them. Allow them to support you.

This year’s retreat will be grounded in practice and experiential knowledge. It’s our hope that all who join us will feel their inherent and dynamic connection with the elements.

Elemental practice helps us find our ground amid the chaos of the ever changing world. It gives us a tangible, practical way to move toward balance with intelligence and intention. 

Retreat Schedule

Wednesday, June 25th

Travel and arrival day.

You can plan to arrive at the Institute anytime that afternoon.

The official program will begin with dinner at 6pm, followed by our opening circle.

Thursday, June 26th – Saturday, June 28th

These are full retreat days and will include:

  • morning asana
  • breakfast
  • morning session
  • bagged lunch and free time
  • afternoon session
  • dinner and free time
  • evening chanting

Sunday, June 29th

We’ll keep our normal morning schedule on Sunday, so when making your travel plans, factor in that you won’t be ready to leave the Institute until 12:30pm when our closing circle will end.

You’ll receive a bagged lunch before you hit the road.

Traveling to the North Cascades Institute:

Getting to the North Cascades Learning Institute is a bit of a trek, but we invite you to approach it like a pilgrimage—an intentional journey into beauty and retreat!

The closest airports are SeaTac (a 3hr drive to the Institute) and Bellingham (a 2hr drive to the Institute). When the retreat gets closer, we’ll create a ride share document and those who are interested can coordinate some carpools.

Click here for more information about getting to the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center.

Retreat Cost

The retreat cost includes meals (Wednesday dinner – Sunday lunch), lodging (4 nights), and all programming.

Meals

Breakfast and dinner will be served buffet style in the dining room. We’ll pick up our sacked lunches, that we can eat anywhere, at breakfast time.

We’ll also have tea and snacks in our practice area.

Here are the Institute’s guidelines on accommodating dietary needs:

Our kitchen will accommodate vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free diets. Guests with more than two dietary restrictions or severe and/or life-threatening food allergies are encouraged to bring their own food as we cannot guarantee no cross-contamination. We provide mini fridges and storage bins in the lodges for those who bring their own snacks or additional food items.

Lodging

We’ll be staying in one of the Institute’s European-style lodges, with bedrooms and shared bathrooms with private showers.

Bedrooms also include wireless internet, writing desks, and built-in wardrobes. Linens (pillow, sheets, blanket, and towels) are supplied.

Two of the lodges have a lounge area with sofas, chairs, fireplace, and a limited kitchenette.

While the rooms are all the same, you can choose between private or shared occupancy.

Cost

Single Occupancy $1775

Double Occupancy $1450

  • On the registration form you can request a specific roommate or we’ll pair you up with someone.

Please note, we will not be able to offer refunds 90 days prior to the retreat.

Registration for this retreat is now closed. If you’d like to know about future retreats, make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter!

Retreats are a gift. They allow us to step away from daily life and immerse ourselves in nature and practice and community.

We’re looking forward to stepping into the sacred portal of retreat with you in June.

Much love,
Summer and Marci