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 yoga, nervous-system reset sessions, and energizing movement classes
• The Vegan Olympics, group challenges, 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 and volunteer positions are already waitlisted.
Remaining tent, RV, and commuter passes are limited for 2026.
If you’ve been considering VWR, 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 Culinary Creativity
Abundant, satisfying plant-based meals — thoughtfully prepared with both cooked and fresh foods.
Savor vibrant, deeply satisfying plant-based meals crafted to nourish your body and excite your palate.
✨ Expect a mix of hearty cooked dishes and refreshing fresh foods, gourmet dinners, 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, prepared with intention, creativity, and care — proving that nourishing food can also be comforting, indulgent, and memorable.
🍓 The VWR Triple Bar Experience
Open daily from 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM, the VWR Triple Bar offers unlimited organic vacuum-blended smoothies, fresh juices, and banana nice-cream with optional toppings. This one-of-a-kind experience is fully included with your retreat ticket.
2026 VWR Triple Bar Menu
Enjoy fresh juices, vacuum-blended smoothies, and banana nice-cream while connecting with some of the most inspiring leaders in the plant-based community. Abundance is the name of the game.
All taking place on 32 peaceful lakefront acres in Northern Michigan.
🌱 Organic Transparency & Produce Verification
Led by our on-site Organic Produce Verification Manager
We believe transparency builds trust — and your health deserves nothing less.
What Guests Are Saying
At the Vegan Wellness Retreat, transformation unfolds in every corner — during sunrise meditation, in the Great Hall, around vibrant fruit and whole-food plant-based meals, and in the moments of connection that last far beyond the week. Here’s what past guests shared about their experience.
More Than a Retreat — A Full-Spectrum Experience
✔ 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 already over 80% full
Limited Ticket Options Remain
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.
Tickets are now available
5 days of immersion
Waterfront adventures
Zip line • Rock wall • Forest trails
900 acres to explore
More space. More depth. More community.
VWR 2027 tickets are already moving quickly
