Spirit Spa 2024
Early Bird Announcement
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Feb. 2/8-2/11 and 3/7-3/10
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Spirit Spa 2023

Crossing the River...
SPIRIT SPA 2023
FEB. 23-26, 2023 re-scheduled due to WEATHER
NEW DATE: April 13-16, 2023
Arrive Thursday by 6:30
Departure by 2:00 Sunday
Location: Scandanavian Lodge, Sister Bay, Door County
RETREAT is now Closed!
This retreat experience is for "Soul-Seekers" willing to dive deep,
Explore the river, go with the flow and break open a Sacred space
of "Spirit and Story".
“A woman in harmony with her spirit is like a river flowing.
She goes where she will without pretence and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself and only herself.” ― Maya Angelou
Retreat begins Friday with 11:30 AM Lunch
The Spirit Spa Retreat, held annually,
is a reflective retreat experience
for women who desire to experience
and participate in a circle of community.
The retreat includes times of quiet, reflection,
guided sessions. Opportunities for written
and visual expression
are provided to encourage participants to engage
more deeply in the process.
Time is also provided to practice self-compassion
for your body, mind and spirit!
Whirlpools, swimming, Hot tub,
exercise room, massage
outdoor walks, rest, relaxed meals,
conversations, reflection time and laughter.
Thursday*: Night of Camaraderie
evening is an informal time to meet one another,
share an array of finger foods and liquid refreshments.
*OPTIONAL but highly suggested! Actually not to be missed.
WARNING: be prepared to laugh till you ache!
NEW for SPA 2023
Massage Sessions-1 hour - Pre-Sign Up (FULL)
Accommodations
Participants have a private room in a shared suite
with fireplace, kitchen, living room, WiFi,
2 private baths (King room has a whirlpool)
Meals and Snacks
Participants work in teams to provide and prepare
meals and snacks as assigned by the food coordinator.
Expenses for food are shared equitably.
Save and submit receipts
Cost Slide: $385.00 - $450.00 for the weekend
(YES, you slide the fee according to your ability to pay)
Spa Fee Covers...Lodging, private room
in shared suite, Retreat leader’s stipend,
Conference room, use of facilities, pool, sauna, hot tub,
exercise room and materials provided for the retreat.
Reservations
Payment Schedule and Cancellation Policy for April 13-16, 2023
- Self Sliding Scale ($385-$450)
- Mar 13, 2023- Non Refundable Deposit of $150 Due
- If cancelled by Mar 13 by $150 will be refunded
- If cancelled on or after April 1, 2023, the deposit of $150 is forfeited.
Exception: In the case of serious illness/hospitalization the deposit will
be refunded. The balance of fees paid in advance will be used to cover
hours of preparation and materials pre-purchased for the retreat. - April 8, 2023-Full Balance Due (unless arrangements were previously discussed)
* Please be advised that this policy is necessary to fulfill the financial agreement
based on rooms reserved with the conference location and held for the group.
Contact: Stella DeVenuta, OSF for more information
or to make your reservation [email protected]
Stella is a Sister of St. Francis of Assisi,
a certified spiritual guide-director, educator, artist,
retreat leader, creative process consultant and
a Boundless Compassion facilitator.


...PAST SPA EVENTS...
Spirit Spa -Winter 2022
~Fire Within~
"A blazing fire makes flame and brightness
out of everything that is thrown into it."
~Marcus Aurelius~
This retreat experience is for
"Soul-Seekers"
Willing to fan the Flames
tend the Ember-the Flicker-
the Sparks
that Ignite the Inner Spirit.
Location: Scandinavian Lodge
Sister Bay, Door County, WI.
Mar. (10) 11-13, 2022
Spirit Spa Winter 2021
" Words of Wisdom that Feed the Soul"
What feeds the "Story" of your Precious Soul?


“To me, art begets art. Painting feeds the eye
just as poetry feeds the ear, which is to say
that both feed the soul.”
—Susan Vreeland
Come "play" with "words" and unravel your inner wisdom!
(quiet, input, creative process, community, shared downtime)
Personal Reflection using playful "word crafting"
will highlight the retreat. So, what words will feed,the "story" of your Precious Soul?
Scandinavian Lodge is located
on the quiet side of Door County, in Sister Bay, WI
This weekend will provide participants
to dig into their memory and experience
for the words to poetically uncover
and craft the inner wisdom of
their "one wild" and "precious" life
This experience requires attentiveness
and willingness to listen deeply
to Spirit through an open heart.
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