Brainspotting & Somatic Wellness Retreats in Wisconsin
Deep Healing in Bayfield, Wisconsin—Where Intensive Therapy Meets Rest, Reflection, and Renewal
For the woman who has spent years being strong for everyone else and is finally ready to let herself be held.
There Is More Waiting for You Than Just Getting Through the Day
Images Credit: Wild Rice Retreat
Imagine waking up without immediately thinking about everyone else's needs.
Imagine feeling calm in your body instead of constantly managing stress, responsibilities, and expectations.
Imagine having uninterrupted time to focus on yourself—not because you're in crisis, but because your healing matters too.
This retreat was created for women who have spent years being the strong one.
The one who keeps everything moving.
The one who shows up for everyone else.
And while you've built a beautiful life, there may still be parts of you that feel unseen, unheard, or disconnected beneath the surface.
Here, you'll be given the space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and explore the deeper healing you've been putting off for years.
Not because you're broken.
Because you're finally ready.
Ready to be supported.
Ready to feel safe in your body.
Ready to reconnect with the woman you've always been beneath the responsibilities, expectations, and survival strategies.
This is your time.
Hey! I’m Jennifer your therapist and host.
As a somatic therapist and Brainspotting practitioner, I've had the privilege of witnessing what becomes possible when women are given the time, space, and support to truly focus on their healing.
This retreat brings together so many of the things I value most, both personally and professionally—the beauty of Lake Superior, time in nature, Brainspotting, mindful movement, creative expression, nourishing experiences, and opportunities to reconnect with ourselves in meaningful ways.
Every element has been intentionally chosen to create an experience that supports both healing and restoration.
More than anything, I'm excited to create a space where women can step away from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with themselves. There is something incredibly powerful about witnessing a woman remember who she is beneath the responsibilities she's carried for so long, and I can't wait to share this experience with you.
The Retreat Experience
Over four days, you'll be immersed in experiences intentionally chosen to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and support deeper healing.
🧠 Private Brainspotting & Somatic Therapy Sessions
Process unresolved experiences, explore patterns that keep you stuck, and cultivate a greater sense of safety within your body.
🌲 Self-Guided Nature Experiences
Reconnect with yourself through the restorative beauty of Lake Superior, forest trails, and quiet moments immersed in nature.
🧘 Gentle Yoga & Mindful Movement
Support nervous system regulation through accessible movement practices designed to help you feel more grounded and present.
🎨 Creative Expression & Reflection
Explore self-discovery through guided art experiences, journaling, and reflective practices.
🔥 Instructor-Led Ceremonies & Group Experiences
Participate in meaningful experiences designed to encourage connection, intention-setting, and personal growth.
💛 Mindfulness & Nervous System Practices
Learn practical tools to help you regulate stress, cultivate self-awareness, and deepen your connection to yourself.
💆 Optional Massage or Reiki Add-On
Enhance your retreat experience with restorative bodywork designed to support relaxation and renewal.
🧖 Sauna House Access
Enjoy spa-inspired experiences that encourage rest, recovery, and nervous system restoration.
🏡 Luxury Accommodations
Stay in a peaceful private cabin designed to help you slow down, recharge, and feel cared for throughout your stay.
🥗 All Meals Included
Enjoy thoughtfully prepared ayurvedic meals that support both wellness and enjoyment.
👭 Intimate Small Group Experience
Receive personalized support and meaningful connection within a small group of like-minded women.
By the end of your retreat, you'll leave with more than memories. You'll leave feeling more grounded, connected to yourself, and supported in your healing journey.
Imagine What Could Feel Different...
This retreat isn't about becoming someone new.
It's about reconnecting with the parts of yourself that may have been buried beneath years of responsibility, caregiving, achievement, and survival.
Through immersive healing experiences, time in nature, Brainspotting, mindfulness, movement, and reflection, you'll develop a deeper understanding of yourself while building practical tools to support your continued healing long after the retreat ends.
You'll leave with:
✨ A greater sense of safety and trust in your body
✨ Practical tools for nervous system regulation
✨ Increased self-awareness and self-compassion
✨ A deeper connection to your emotions, intuition, and needs
✨ Greater clarity about what matters most in this season of your life
✨ A renewed sense of hope, possibility, and connection
Because true healing isn't just about what you process while you're here—it's about what becomes possible when you return home.
Sample Retreat Schedule
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Pre-Retreat Preparation
✔ 50+ Page Reflection & Preparation Workbook
✔ Personalized Retreat Goal Setting
✔ One-Hour Virtual Intake Session with Jennifer
Together, we'll clarify your goals, identify areas of focus, and create an intention for your retreat experience.
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4:00 PM | Check-In & Welcome Basket
Take time to settle into your private cabin and explore the property.
5:00 PM | Welcome Dinner
6:30 PM | Retreat Orientation & Intention Setting
8:30 PM | Evening Reflection
Open Evening
Enjoy the sauna, rain showers, nature trails, or quiet time.
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8:00 AM | Breakfast
8:30 AM | Optional Morning Intention Setting
9:00 AM | Optional Yoga
10:00 AM | Brunch
Morning & Afternoon | Individual Therapy Sessions & Personal Exploration
Today you'll participate in one of your private Brainspotting and somatic therapy sessions. When you're not meeting individually with Jennifer, you'll have the freedom to explore Bayfield, enjoy the sauna house, schedule an optional massage, spend time along Lake Superior, or simply rest and reflect.
12:30 PM | Guided Art or Nature Experience
3:00 PM | Nature Immersion & Mindfulness Experience
4:00 PM | Fire Ceremony
Gather together for a meaningful ceremony focused on releasing what no longer serves you and creating space for what you'd like to invite into your life moving forward.
5:00 PM | Dinner
7:30 PM | Community Experience
Examples may include a sound bath, Native storytelling, yoga and live music, Qi Gong, or energy healing.
Open Evening
Enjoy the sauna, stargaze, journal, connect with fellow retreat participants, or simply rest.
Please note: Retreat activities, ceremonies, wellness offerings, and community experiences are subject to change based on seasonal programming and availability through Wild Rice Retreat. While specific experiences may vary, every retreat will include personalized therapeutic support, opportunities for reflection and healing, wellness-focused activities, and ample time to rest, reconnect, and enjoy the beauty of Lake Superior.
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7:30 AM | Optional Sunrise Yoga
8:00 AM | Breakfast
8:30 AM | Optional Morning Intention Setting
9:00 AM | Optional Yoga
10:00 AM | Brunch
Morning & Afternoon | Individual Therapy Sessions & Personal Exploration
Today you'll participate in your second personalized therapeutic session with Jennifer, focused on continued Brainspotting, somatic healing, and integration. Between sessions, enjoy time to explore Bayfield, walk along Lake Superior, relax in the sauna house, schedule an optional massage, or simply slow down and reflect.
12:30 PM | Guided Art or Nature Experience
3:00 PM | Nature Immersion & Mindfulness Experience
5:00 PM | Dinner
7:30 PM | Community Experience
Examples may include a sound bath, Native storytelling, yoga and live music, Qi Gong, or energy healing.
Open Evening
Enjoy a quiet evening of reflection, connection, rest, or time beneath the stars.
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7:30 AM | Optional Sunrise Yoga
8:00 AM | Breakfast
8:30 AM | Optional Morning Intention Setting
9:00 AM | Optional Yoga
10:00 AM | Closing Brunch & Integration Circle
Gather together to reflect on your retreat experience, celebrate personal growth, and discuss ways to continue supporting your healing once you return home.
11:00 AM | Check-Out
Leave with personalized integration recommendations, practical nervous system tools, and a deeper connection to yourself.
As you return home, you'll take with you more than memories—you'll leave feeling more grounded, connected, and supported in your healing journey.
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The 2026 Brainspotting & Somatic Wellness Retreat will take place from September 17–20, 2026.
September is one of the most beautiful times of year to visit Bayfield. As summer gives way to fall, the Northwoods begin to transform with vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold, creating a breathtaking backdrop for reflection, healing, and restoration.
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The retreat is hosted at Wild Rice Retreat in beautiful Bayfield, Wisconsin, nestled along the shores of Lake Superior and surrounded by the natural beauty of Wisconsin's Northwoods.
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This retreat is intentionally limited to just two participants.
By keeping the retreat small, each participant receives personalized therapeutic support, private accommodations, and ample space for healing, reflection, and integration.
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The total investment cost is
$4,495 broke down into 3 payments.Your retreat investment includes:
Approximately 6 hours of private one-on-one Brainspotting and Somatic Therapy with Jennifer Rossmann, LPC-IT
One pre-retreat intake session
A comprehensive 50+ page Brainspotting Retreat Workbook
Four days and three nights in a private cabin at Wild Rice Retreat
Daily light breakfast, brunch, and dinner
Unlimited 24/7 access to the Sauna Haus and Rain Room
Access to walking trails overlooking Lake Superior's brownstone cliffs
Access to Wild Rice Retreat's daily wellness programming, which may include yoga, guided meditation, sound baths, art immersion experiences, Native teachings and storytelling with an Ojibwe Tribal Elder, and other wellness offerings available during your stay
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To reserve your place, a 50% deposit is due at the time of registration.
The remaining balance will be divided into equal monthly payments and automatically charged to the card on file leading up to the retreat date.
For example, for the total amount of $4,495:
✨ Due at registration: $2,247.50
✨ Remaining balance: $2,247.50
✨ The remaining balance will be divided into monthly payments based on your registration date and the retreat start date.
Because this retreat is intentionally limited to just two participants, spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have questions about the payment schedule or would like to discuss options before registering, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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Many participants choose to drive, while others prefer to fly.
If you are traveling from Milwaukee or other parts of the country, you may choose to:
Fly directly into Duluth International Airport (DLH), located approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from Bayfield
Fly directly into Gogebic-Iron County Airport (IWD), located approximately 1 hour from Bayfield
Drive from Racine, Wisconsin, which is approximately 6.5 hours away
Detailed travel information will be provided after registration.
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Yes. Many retreat participants continue working with their primary therapist before and after the retreat. During your consultation, we'll discuss your current treatment and determine whether this retreat is appropriate for your situation.
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Absolutely.
Participants are welcome from anywhere in the United States. Because this retreat takes place in Wisconsin, therapy services are provided under Wisconsin law and regulations during the retreat experience.
Your Questions, Answered
How to Get Started
This intimate, one-on-one retreat experience is limited to just two participants to ensure each guest receives personalized therapeutic support and ample space for healing, rest, and reflection.
We'll begin with a consultation call to explore your goals, answer your questions, and determine whether a Brainspotting & Somatic Wellness Retreat is the right fit for your needs.
2. Prepare for Your Retreat
Once your space is reserved, you'll receive a 50+ page retreat workbook designed to help you reflect on your experiences, identify areas of focus, and clarify your intentions. You'll also meet with Jennifer for a personalized pre-retreat intake session so your experience can be tailored to your unique history, goals, and needs.
4. Immerse Yourself in the Healing Process
During your retreat, you'll engage in approximately 5 hours of Brainspotting and somatic therapy while also enjoying time for rest, reflection, and wellness experiences. Together, we'll explore the patterns, experiences, relationships, and wounds that may be keeping you stuck so you can move forward with greater clarity, self-understanding, and freedom.