baxter, mn
A Weekend Yoga + Photography Retreat
Oct 17-19th
The details
Step away from the noise and step into stillness.
Awaken Through the Lens is a soul-nourishing weekend retreat where yoga, mindfulness, and photography come together in a beautifully curated experience. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned practitioner in either craft, this retreat is about seeing — and being — with clarity.
✨ What’s Included:
Daily grounding yoga and meditation sessions
Guided photography walks in stunning natural landscapes
Mindful photo practices: learn to see with intention, not just a lens
Journaling prompts + creativity circles
Evening fireside chats, connection, and reflection
Bring your favorite outfit! You will be having a mini photo shoot with the talented Erica. You will receive 5 photos
After our photoshoots we will head out to dinner as a group!
🧘♀️ For You, If You’re Craving:
A creative reset
A deeper connection with yourself and the world around you
A peaceful space to unplug and explore your vision — both inner and outer
📷 No fancy camera required — bring your DSLR, film, or phone. The only thing you need to capture is presence.
$411- includes food (minus the one dinner out) drinks, coffee, tea, photoshoot.
Sleeping arrangements:
4 Queen beds ($411 solo bed / $311 shared queen)
1 Full bed ( $311 loft bed)
Awaken the Lens
Our Photographer
Erica Ann
With over 15 years of experience as a professional photographer and more than a decade of dedicated yoga practice, I’ve come to deeply understand the natural connection between mindfulness and photography. Though I wasn’t fully aware of it at the time, I began blending these two practices long ago—during a difficult chapter in my life, when I found solace in walking through nature with my camera in hand. The simple act of noticing light, texture, and life through my lens helped me stay grounded and present.
This personal journey inspired me to create a space where others can experience the same healing power of mindful photography in nature. Through this retreat, I hope to share how slowing down, observing deeply, and connecting with the natural world through a camera can become a form of meditation—one that nurtures creativity, presence, and peace.
Book Now!
$111 to save your spot. The rest will be due 30 days before the event.
Payments in form of Venmo, Check, or Cash
Venmo: Lindsey-Johnston-43
Your retreat host
Lindsey Johnston is a yoga teacher who aims to bring yoga and mindfulness to various groups for health and peace. With extensive training and experience in different yoga styles, healing practices, and meditation, Lindsey's teaching helps students feel supported and complete.
Payment Policies
Destination Retreats: Your deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable deposit. Your deposit is required to secure your space. Payment of the balance is due 30 days prior to the retreat. If you should need to cancel, a refund (minus the deposit) will be issued up to 60 days before the start of the retreat. We will try to fill the spot up to the 60 day mark.
Local Retreats: Your deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable deposit. Your deposit is required to secure your space. Payment of the balance is due 30 days prior to the retreat. If you should need to cancel, we will credit you half of the retreat price towards the next retreat.
Payment Plans: I am really flexible with working with you to create something that is comfortable for you and your life! If the payment plan I am offering doesn't work, please don't let that stop you from attending! I understand life and budgets. I want all my retreats to be financially reachable
Wander often,
wonder always.
We get it – things come up and sometimes plans change! Here are details on how our cancellation policy works:
Cancellation 61 days in advance or more of the retreat start date:
We offer a full refund (minus the non-refundable deposit already paid) or
You can transfer 100% of the amount paid (minus the deposit) as a credit toward another retreat within 1 year.
Cancellation 60–31 days in advance of the retreat start date:
We offer a 50% refund (minus the non-refundable deposit already paid) or
You can transfer 75% of the amount paid (minus the deposit) as a credit toward another retreat within 1 year
Cancellation within 30 days or less of the retreat start date:
Unfortunately, we aren’t able to offer a refund, but you can transfer 50% of the amount paid (minus the deposit) as a credit toward another retreat within 1 year.
Cancellation within 15 days or less of the retreat start date:
No refund or transfer options are available.