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October 25   |  Soft Launch $150

Plum Blossom Day Retreat

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Why the Plum Blossom

In Chinese tradition, the plum blossom (梅花) is the first flower to open while snow is still on the branch. It doesn't wait for spring. It blooms quietly and steadily in the cold.

Winter carries a similar teaching. Nature slows down, draws its energy inward and rests before the next season of growth. The Plum Blossom Day Retreat invites you to do the same: step away from the rush, take stock of your year, release what you no longer need to carry, and let something gentle bloom in you.

Your Day

From 10 am to 4 pm, you'll move through a gentle rhythm of stillness, nourishment, movement and creativity with a small group of beautiful souls.

Welcome & Intention Circle
Arrive with a warm cup, meet your fellow guests and set an intention for the day.

Guided Meditation & Sound Bath
Settle into stillness with guided meditation, then rest as singing bowls carry you into deep relaxation.

Tamale Workshop & Shared Lunch
Spread, fill and fold tamales together while we talk and laugh around the table. While they steam, we head outdoors. Then we come back to share a warm, nourishing lunch we made together.

Guided Forest Bathing & Hot Tea
Forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) is a slow, sensory walk through the Northwoods, not a hike. When snow arrives, we may go on snowshoes. Afterward, we warm up indoors with hot tea.

Chinese Ink Painting (1 hour)
With guidance from Dr. Di Wu, you'll learn simple brushstrokes and paint your own plum blossom on rice paper. No art experience needed. Every brushstroke is a small practice of letting go of perfection.

Let-It-Go Fire Circle
We close around the fire, releasing what no longer serves us and sharing words of gratitude. In harsh weather, we gather indoors for a tea and release ritual.

A one-day retreat in the Wisconsin Northwoods with meditation, forest bathing, Chinese ink painting, a shared tamale lunch and a fire circle. Small groups of 6. All are welcome.

Schedule

As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.

Welcome & Ice-breaker

10:00 – 10:30am

Intention Setting

10:30 — 10:45am

Guided Meditation

10:45 — 11:15am

Tamale workshop

11:15 — 12:00pm

Guided forest bathing / snowshoeing

12:00 — 1:00pm

Hot tea & shared lunch
Chinese ink painting

1:00 — 2:00pm

Let-it-go fire circle

2:00 — 3:00pm

3:15 — 4:00pm

What's included

  • Six hours of guided experiences
  • Hands-on tamale lunch, snacks and tea throughout
  • All ink painting materials, plus your finished painting to take home
  • Sound bath, meditation and journaling materials
  • A small, unhurried group of no more than six guests

Who it's for

All are welcome. This retreat is for anyone who:

  • Feels tired, stretched thin or ready for a reset

  • Wants to slow down without traveling far

  • Is curious about meditation, Chinese art or forest bathing

  • Would enjoy a quiet day of real connection with others

No experience is needed in meditation, painting or anything else. Simply come as you are.

  • "The space is very clean and welcoming! The decorations and spaces they provide for services such as meditation are beautiful and make you feel relaxed and comfortable. Both owners of Pineapple Retreat are kind and authentic! You feel seen and heard from beginning of your experience to the very end! Would definitely recommend visiting! As I plan to visit again very soon!"

    Sarah B, Rhinelander

  • "It was amazing and I felt so relaxed and it was an amazing escape from my phone and screens. And so nice to connect with others and with myself."

    Amanda, Rhinelander

  • "I really enjoyed the retreat and the place is very peaceful and calming!"

    Cherie, Eagle River

Like the plum blossom,

you don't have to wait for spring to bloom.

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