Poolside Day: Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
Allegan, Michigan
August 23, 2025 | 2:00 - 8:00PM
Six-Hour Day Retreat
As Karina enters her 50th year, she longs to share time in heartfelt connection and community care. Join her and special guest, Teresa Van Eyk of Satya Yoga Saugatuck, poolside for a soul-soothing day of renewal!
This intimate retreat is designed to nourish your heart, calm your nervous system, and invite gentle reconnection with yourself and others. Through contemplative conversations, guided journaling, mindfulness practices, and a deeply relaxing floating Sound Bath experience, you’ll leave feeling grounded and refreshed, with a softer heart.
Give your mental health a boost.​ Whether you come to heal, connect, or simply take a break from the stressors of daily life, this day retreat offers a warm and welcoming space for self-care. Please note that, space is limited, (17 guest maximum). Register early to secure your spot! (see below)
Highlights include:
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Mindfulness & self-compassion practice
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Guided journaling
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Floating Sound Bath (in the pool!)
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Time to enjoy a beautiful setting
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Light vegetarian fare by home-chef extraordinaire, Denise Miller​
Our Poolside Location
Arrival & Departure
Our poolside retreat is 40 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo in Allegan, Michigan. The exact address will be emailed after registration.
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Arrive: 2:00 PM
Depart: 8:00 PM​​​​
​​Sample Schedule:
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2:00 PM – Arrival & Opening Circle
2:30 PM – Group Activities​
3:30 PM – Pool Activities & Free Time
5:30 PM – Nourishment (light vegetarian)
6:15 PM - Group Activities
7:15 PM – Closing Ritual​
​​​​Sliding Scale Pricing​​​
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​$175: for those in need of financial assistance to attend
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$195: for those who can afford to cover their own costs
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$215: for those who can afford to chip in to help cover costs of those in need
Retreat Activities:
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Meditation & breathwork
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Focused journaling exercises
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Floating sound bath
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Mindful walking & eating
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Contemplative conversations
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Periods of holding silence
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Fire pit ritual
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Swimming, pool stretch
What to Bring​​
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Bathing suit & cover-up
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2 beach towels
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Small float raft (purchase option)
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Journal / notebook & pen
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Sunscreen / Sun Hat
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Water bottle (no glass allowed)
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Beach bag / dry clothes
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Cancellation Policy​​
If this event is cancelled due to weather, 100% refunds will be issued. Notice will be sent 3-days before the event.
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You cancel by July 1st = 100% refund
You cancel by August 1st = 50% refund
Cancellations made after August 1st are non-refundable.​
Space is limited to 17 guests. Register early to secure your spot.