Why Guests Are Choosing VWR 2026
The Midwest’s largest vegan retreat, bringing together 300+ guests for a 5-day immersive experience of plant-based food, movement, learning, and real human connection.
Held at the beautiful Sojourn Lakeside Resort in Gaylord, Michigan, guests enjoy:
• Chef-crafted plant-based meals and the all-day Triple Bar (fresh juices, smoothies & banana nice-cream)
• Daily movement & nervous system reset sessions (yoga + energizing classes)
• The Vegan Olympics (New for 2026) and unforgettable community experiences
• Private boat rides on Lake Dixon and relaxing spa day experiences
• Inspiring talks and workshops from leading plant-based experts
⚠️ On-site lodge rooms are SOLD OUT
⚠️ Volunteer spots are SOLD OUT (waitlist available)
Remaining tent, RV, and commuter passes are limited for 2026
Now is the time to secure your place
A glimpse into the community that makes VWR so special
VWR 2025
Where nature, nourishment, and meaningful connection come together.
Return to Yourself in Nature’s Embrace
Peace · Renewal · Connection
Experience five transformative days of healing, nourishment, and connection — where stillness meets vitality and every moment restores your spirit. 🌿
The Vegan Wellness Retreat
What You’ll Be Eating at VWR 2026
Nourishment, connection, and next-level plant-based cuisine
Abundant, satisfying plant-based meals — thoughtfully prepared with both cooked and fresh foods.
Savor vibrant, deeply satisfying meals crafted to nourish your body and excite your palate.
✨ Expect a mix of hearty cooked dishes, refreshing fresh foods, and gourmet dinners each day
🍨 Nightly included desserts and daily flavor experiences designed to leave you feeling ENERGIZED — not restricted
Our cuisine is whole-food, plant-based and oil-free — proving that nourishing food can also be comforting, indulgent, and unforgettable
The All-Day Triple Bar (New for 2026)
Open daily from 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM, the VWR Triple Bar features:
✨ Fresh juices
🥤 Organic smoothies
🍨 Banana nice-cream with unlimited toppings
All made fresh and fully included with your retreat experience
Designed to be a central hub for connection, refueling, and daily enjoyment throughout the retreat.
A glimpse of what’s waiting for you…
Fresh juices, vacuum-blended smoothies, and banana nice-cream — available all day and fully included
This is where you’ll refuel between sessions, connect with others, and keep coming back throughout the week.
🌱 Organic Transparency & Produce Verification
Led by our on-site Organic Produce Verification Manager
We believe transparency builds trust — and your health deserves nothing less.
Real experiences from past VWR guests
From the food to the community to the transformation — here’s what people are saying after attending VWR:
Ready to experience this for yourself?
Join 300+ others already committed to an unforgettable week of connection, nourishment, and transformation.
Spots are limited — once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Takes less than 2 minutes to reserve your spot
More Than a Retreat — 5 Days of Movement, Connection & Transformation
From sunrise to night, every day is filled with experiences designed to energize, connect, and transform you.
✔ Nervous system reset practices
✔ Dance fitness & movement classes
✔ Silent disco
✔ Daily Yoga
✔ Group workouts & pool workouts
✔ Vegan Olympics & outdoor field games
✔ Pickleball & recreational movement time
✔ Kayaking, canoeing & paddleboarding on Lake Dixon
✔ Live food demos & cooking classes
✔ Guided connection & speed-meeting experiences
✔ Meditation, sound baths & breathwork
✔ Tai Chi & Qi Gong
✔ Art, beauty & creative workshops
✔ Lymphatic drainage & essential oil workshops
✔ Bodywork experiences & education
✔ Intention setting & journaling workshops
✔ Talks, lectures & experiential sessions
⚠️ 2026 is already over 85% full — remaining spots are limited
Looking Ahead to VWR 2027
September 7–11, 2027
We’re expanding to 900 acres at Timber Wolf Lake — our most immersive retreat experience yet.
• 5 days of immersion
• Waterfront adventures
• Zip line, rock wall & forest trails
• More space, more depth, more community
2027 tickets are already moving quickly
