October 28-Nov 1 Early Bird Rate until 8/31! Starting at $1900

A Weekend Retreat on the Minnesota Iron Range

Rooted & Witnessed

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What to Expect

Welcome! We are honored to hold this space for you.

This retreat is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and step away from the demands of everyday life. Over the course of our time together, you will be supported through a carefully curated integrative experience that includes breathwork, nervous system regulation practices, sound healing, opportunities for reflection, community connection, and intentional integration work.

For participants who are medically appropriate candidates, there is an option for a ketamine experience led by licensed medical and mental health providers following individual assessment and consent.

This experience is designed to support those seeking rest, clarity, reconnection, and a deeper relationship with themselves- held within a grounded and supportive community setting.

❋ Intention

Our weekend together is an opportunity to create space to listen inward, soften patterns that no longer serve you, reconnect with your innate wisdom, and cultivate a deeper sense of trust within yourself. Whether you are seeking healing, greater clarity, or simply a chance to pause and reconnect, this retreat offers a supportive environment to explore your experience with curiosity, compassion, and intention.

No prior experience with breathwork, meditation, or altered states of consciousness is necessary. You are invited to come exactly as you are, and our experienced team will guide and support you throughout each step of the journey.

❋ Collective Healing

While this retreat is a deeply personal journey, there is something profoundly healing about gathering in community. Each person brings their own wisdom, experiences, and unique perspective, creating a collaborative energy that often becomes part of the medicine itself.

This is a space for authentic connection, shared humanity, and mutual support where you are invited to show up exactly as you are. Through the power of co-regulation and being witnessed by others on a similar path, many participants discover that healing feels less isolating and more expansive.

You are never expected to have all the answers. Together, we create a supportive environment where individual transformation is strengthened by collective energy and connection.

❋ Expert Facilitation

This retreat is uniquely supported by both licensed medical and mental health professionals, Katie Seremet APRN, FNP and Kim Lovejoy, LICSW who both are extensively trained in ketamine-assisted therapy, trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and integrative healing practices.

By bringing together expertise from both medical and therapeutic perspectives, we provide a thoughtfully designed, clinically informed experience that prioritizes participant safety, individualized care, and comprehensive support throughout the retreat process.

They are joined by Annie Fitzgerald, a classically trained vocalist, award-winning singer-songwriter, and Sound Therapist whose work integrates Sonic Energy Medicine, Reiki, meditation, and sound healing to support relaxation, nervous system regulation, and emotional well-being.

Participants receive guidance within a trauma-informed environment that includes preparation, structured support, and integration practices designed to promote reflection, insight, and ongoing well-being.

❋ A Supportive Space

You’ll be held in luxury accommodations designed for deep rest, with spacious, beautifully appointed bedrooms that offer comfort and ease throughout your stay. Wholesome, nourishing meals are provided to support your body and nervous system, helping you feel grounded, cared for, and fully sustained as you move through each day of the retreat. Every detail has been intentionally curated to remove friction so you can soften, arrive fully, and drop in with presence.

At the heart of this retreat is intentional, heart-centered community. We create a carefully held container where you are invited to be seen, heard, and witnessed exactly as you are: without expectation, performance, or pressure to show up in any particular way. Whether you feel called to share openly, move inward in quiet reflection, or simply observe, your process is honored and respected throughout.

With compassionate highly experienced clinical and therapeutic guidance, you are supported within a deeply grounded group experience designed to help you reconnect with yourself on a profound level. As protective layers soften, space opens for clarity, insight, emotional release, and renewal. This is more than a retreat, it is an experience of returning to yourself, with thoughtfully led integration that continues to unfold after you return home.

A return to yourself through breath, medicine, and presence

Sample Itinerary

Day One

Arrive & Connect

As everyone arrives, we will take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. 

Check-In

3:00 – 4:00pm

Opening Circle

4:00 pm

Dinner

6:00 pm

Evening Activity

7:00 pm

Day Two

Setting Intentions & Breathwork

Day two is centered on setting intentions. We pause to reflect on your goals, hopes, and direction for the retreat experience, creating space to orient inward and connect with what feels most meaningful at this time.

Through conscious breathwork, you are invited to gently explore your inner experience and deepen awareness of your body and present-moment sensations. This process is intended to support reflection, grounding, and personal insight within a safe and supported group setting.

Breakfast

7:00 – 8:00 am

Morning Circle and Intentions

8:00 am

Breathwork

9:00 am- 11:00 am

Lunch

1:00 pm

Breathwork

2:00 pm -4:00 pm

Dinner

6:00 pm

Evening fire/ group activity (optional)

7:00 pm

Day Three

Ketamine and Sound Journey

Our third day offers an invitation to turn inward while remaining supported in community.

This portion of the retreat may include a ketamine-assisted experience, overseen by licensed medical and mental health professionals, along with an immersive sound journey designed to support relaxation, reflection, and inward awareness.

Throughout the day, we create a structured and supportive space for participants to reflect on their experiences so far, notice what is emerging, and begin the process of integration. This time is intended to support meaning-making, grounding, and connection following the earlier portions of the retreat.

You are invited to trust your own process, to be present with your experience without expectation, and to engage in a shared environment where personal reflection and community support can coexist.

*For participants who meet medical eligibility criteria following a comprehensive medical evaluation, an optional ketamine-assisted experience may be incorporated into the retreat as part of an individualized treatment plan. Participation is voluntary and based on clinical appropriateness. Experiences and outcomes vary from person to person, and no specific results are promised or guaranteed.

Circle/Meditation

7:00– 8:00am

Ketamine Experience

9:00-12:00

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Free Time/ Optional Activity

1:30 pm-5:00

Dinner

6:00

Integration Circle and Sound Journey

7:00

Day Four

Closing Circle and Integration

Integration is an essential part of this work. Throughout the retreat, we explore not only the inner experience itself, but also how to meaningfully carry insights, shifts, and embodied awareness back into daily life.

We explore the possibilities beyond this moment making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we close our time together, we honor the experience, the transformation, and the connections made along the way.

You will be supported in creating integration practices so that what is uncovered here can continue to unfold long after you return home-supporting lasting change in how you live, relate, and move through the world.

Breakfast

7:00– 8:00am

Integration and closing circle

8:00- 9:30 am

Departure

10:00 am

Post Retreat

Post-Retreat Integration & Ongoing Support

We believe that meaningful change is not confined to a single weekend it unfolds over time. For this reason, integration is an essential component of our retreat experience.

Our commitment extends beyond the retreat itself. We intentionally create opportunities for participants to feel held, connected, and supported as they process their experiences and thoughtfully incorporate new insights into their everyday lives.

To support this process, we will offer two professionally facilitated group integration sessions following the retreat, available in person or virtually. These sessions provide a space for continued reflection, community connection, and guidance as participants navigate their unique integration journey.

Our hope is to cultivate a lasting sense of community and provide ongoing support that helps participants carry forward the insights and practices that emerged during the retreat experience.

Because healing and growth are not meant to happen in isolation, we believe that continued connection and support are an essential part of the journey.

Accommodations

Nestled among the lakes, forests, and rolling hills of the Minnesota Iron Range, our retreat home provides an quiet, restorative setting for immersive inner work. This private 6,000-square-foot luxury lodge has been intentionally selected to support support grounding, privacy, and reflection away from the demands of daily life.

From the moment you arrive, you'll be surrounded by sweeping views of pristine wilderness, tranquil waters, and the scenic slopes of Giants Ridge. The atmosphere is one of serenity, privacy, and natural beauty offering a rare opportunity to disconnect from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with yourself.

Inside, the spacious lodge features beautifully appointed accommodations, expansive gathering areas, and multiple spaces designed for reflection, community, and integration. Thoughtfully curated common areas provide room for both quiet contemplation and meaningful connection with fellow participants, creating a supportive environment for the retreat journey.

You can relax in the cedar barrel sauna, soak in the jacuzzi under the stars, gather around the fire for evening integration circles, or enjoy peaceful moments immersed in the surrounding landscape. Every element of the property has been chosen to encourage restoration, presence, and renewal.

Throughout the retreat, you'll experience the unique combination of luxury accommodations and immersive natural surroundings that make this location so special. Whether watching the sunrise over the lake, journaling in a quiet corner of the lodge, sharing insights with the group, or simply breathing in the fresh Northwoods air, you'll find countless opportunities to deepen your experience and integrate lasting change.

What This Retreat Includes

  • 3-night immersive retreat experience

  • Breathwork journey facilitated in a group setting

  • Sound healing journey

  • One medically supervised ketamine-assisted experiential session for participants who are medically eligible and elect to participate.

  • Comprehensive medical intake and screening

  • Structured group pre-retreat preparation session

  • Two group post-retreat integration sessions

  • All meals included

  • Licensed Nurse Practitioner and licensed therapist within the retreat container

*Ketamine is used in this setting as a prescribed medication in an off-label, medically supervised context. Responses to ketamine-assisted experiences vary significantly between individuals.

Pricing

  • Private room $2500 (early bird 2200$ until 8/31)

  • Shared room $2200 (early bird $1900 until 8/31)

    *does not include cost of Ketamine

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Begin Your Journey

  • Share a little about yourself, your intentions for attending, and what is calling you to this experience. This allows us to get to know you and determine whether this retreat is the right fit for your needs and goals.

    https://www.cognitoforms.com/RootedAndWitnessedRetreat/RetreatInterestForm

  • All participants are required to complete a comprehensive medical screening prior to acceptance into the retreat. This telehealth or in person appointment is included in the retreat cost and helps ensure a safe, supportive, and personalized experience for every participant.

  • Once approved, you'll select your room accommodations, complete your registration forms, share any dietary preferences, and submit payment to officially reserve your spot.

  • Connect, prepare, and ask questions before we gather in person.

    Prior to the retreat, you'll join a live group Zoom session with Katie and Kim to meet fellow participants, review the retreat schedule, discuss the retreat, and receive guidance on how to prepare physically, mentally, and emotionally for the experience.

  • Come exactly as you are.

    We'll provide a detailed packing list and final retreat information ahead of your arrival. From there, your only job is to show up with an open mind, a willing heart, and a sense of curiosity as we begin this journey together.

Come as you are.

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Get in Touch

If you have any questions regarding our retreat, please don't hesitate to reach out here or by emailing retreats@journeytowellnesswithin.com We're happy to answer any questions and help you determine if this experience is the right fit for you.