Grab Your Bestie for a Weekend of Wellness

Unwind and dive into self care with your best friends at our exclusive Into the Woods Besties Retreat!

Our next Besties Retreat Weekend is happening:
November 15 - 17th, 2024 at our Into the Woods Property

Escape to Into the Woods for a transformative whole-life wellness retreat designed with you and your best friend in mind. This is the perfect getaway for those who need to recharge and enjoy quality time with their closest friends.

Why You Need This Retreat:

You’re a superwoman — juggling a career, family, and a bustling household, and still managing to meet everyone's needs but your own. When was the last time you took a break just for yourself, without feeling guilty or rushed? It's time to change that. This retreat is your chance to press pause on the daily grind and focus on rejuvenation and joy with your besties by your side.

Does any of this sound familiar?

→ You haven't been on your Peloton in more than a season even though you haven’t canceled your subscription

→ You decide you’re going to do something for yourself and then you blink and you’re the mom taxi for 4 teenage boys instead.

→ Veggies you bought for your lunches are just rotting in the fridge … yet again.

→ You want a vaca with your honey, but you keep including the kids.

→ Or perhaps you started that novel 2 months ago, and you aren’t even sure where you left it.

And we haven’t even touched on the expectations YOU have for YOURSELF on top of all of this.

But, what if you could hit the pause button for the weekend and give yourself a much needed moment—to breathe, to recharge, and to reconnect.

The Besties Retreat Weekend is for exactly that.

Our signature Whole-life Wellness Retreat helps you reclaim your personal life, create balance, and indulge in the activities you love. Alongside your best friends, set intentions that transform and rejuvenate.

What does this mean for you?

Press Reset: Commit to this retreat and take a breather from your high-functioning anxiety. Say yes to nurturing yourself—enjoy massages, gourmet meals, and serene walks in the woods without having to lift a finger.
Redefine Success: Finally find time for the gym, prepare healthy meals, and define what success really looks like—for you.
Make Decisions for Yourself: Plan that romantic getaway without the kids or choose a quiet weekend just for you and your friends.
Recognize Your Worth: Embrace your achievements and allow yourself to be pampered because you deserve it.
Plan and Execute: Use this retreat to slow down and devise a tangible plan to maintain balance in your everyday life.

Besties Retreat Weekend

Date:
November 15 - 17, 2024

Location:
Into the Woods Property
7178 Butternut Drive West Olive, MI

Pricing:
$600 total for you and your bestie ($300/person)
Additional friends are $150 each (up to 4 more)

What’s Included:

All meals: Enjoy delicious, healthy food and beverages throughout your stay.
Opening Ceremony: Experience a soothing sound bath.
Vision and Planning: Participate in a group session to set your intentions and goals.
Optional Activities: Choose from a variety of experiences offered during the retreat.
Relaxation and Fun: Ample free time for relaxation, nature walks, and bonding with your friends.
Retreat Playbook and Swag Bag: Take home materials and goodies to extend your retreat experience into your daily life.

Don’t miss this chance to recharge with your besties in a space where everything is taken care of for you. Sign up now and start counting down the days to a weekend that promises relaxation and transformation.

Sign Up for the Retreat

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! Two of our rooms can host up to six women each, making it easy for everyone to stay together. If you’d like to bring more than one friend, simply select that option in the checkout process (each additional friend is $150/person).
Check in is at 1 PM on Friday, and you’ll have until 4 PM on Sunday to soak up every last minute of your retreat.
Of course! We offer gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options at every meal. Let us know if you have other dietary needs, and we’ll make sure you’re taken care of.
If a life event comes up and you’re not able to make it, please let us know and we’d be happy to credit your payment towards a future retreat. If any extenuating circumstances arise—like a life event for the retreat host, or inclement weather—we reserve the right to cancel the retreat and reschedule. In this event, we will provide a full credit to use towards a future retreat.
Here's a peek at our weekend:
Friday:
- Settle in
- Dinner
- Welcome Ceremony and Sound Bath Experience
Saturday:
- Sunrise Yoga
- Breakfast
- Morning Session
- Lunch
- Free Time or an Optional Experience
- Dinner
- Evening Session and Yoga
Sunday:
- Nature Walk or Labyrinth Experience
- Brunch
- Optional Experience
- Closing Ceremony
Not at all! This retreat is all about you and what you need—join in on what feels good and skip what doesn’t. It’s your time to recharge, however you choose to do it.

About Your Host:

Hi! I’m Mercedes

Owner and founder of Into the Woods

I’ve been a therapist for over 20 years, and throughout my career, I've specifically sought out modalities that treat the whole person. I've found that integrating traditional therapy with mind/body connections, spiritual practices, quantum energy healing, somatic work, and hypnotherapy not only deepens the healing process but also addresses the roots of anxiety, people-pleasing, and perfectionism more effectively.

As a natural seeker, I’ve personally embraced these approaches, leading to significant breakthroughs and allowing me to live with less overthinking and more sweet freedom. My most profound growth and relaxation have occurred during retreats, and I’m passionate about sharing this transformative experience with others. At my serene retreat oasis in West Michigan, I invite you, your friends, and colleagues to step away from the busyness of daily life to discover your paths to personal fulfillment and joy.