Name: Vegan Wellness Retreat — Michigan 2027
Start: 2027-09-07
End: 2027-09-11
Location: Timber Wolf Lake

Two 2027 retreats

Choose your
retreat.

Same all-inclusive VWR experience, two unforgettable settings — 3,000 acres in Texas, 900 on the water in Michigan. Pick yours to see the food, speakers, rooms and schedule.

Texas Edition 3,000 acres

Texas

LoneHollow Ranch · Utopia, TX

Zip line into the lake Hill Country trails 90 min from San Antonio

March 18–22, 2027

Split it with Affirm or Afterpay at checkout

Explore Texas →

The Original 900 acres

Michigan

Timber Wolf Lake · Lake City, MI

Private waterfront Beach + inflatables 45 min from Traverse City

September 7–11, 2027

Adult GA from $158/mo · 0% interest, no credit check

Explore Michigan →

Day-by-day 2027 schedules

Texas schedule → Michigan schedule →

Everything's included

One ticket. Every experience.

Most retreats nickel-and-dime you for every class and experience. At VWR, every meal, class, talk and adventure is in your ticket — from the lake to the silent disco. Lodging is booked separately, so you choose how you stay.

A slice of pecan tart served on a plate at a VWR retreat

A whole-food plant-based dinner plate with soup at a VWR retreat

All meals, desserts & the Triple Bar™

Oil-free, whole-food plant-based — plus all-day juices, smoothies & nice cream

The coffee & tea bar at LoneHollow Ranch, Texas

The coffee & tea bar at Timber Wolf Lake, Michigan

Coffee & tea, all retreat long

A full organic coffee & tea bar — lattes, cappuccinos, chai & organic teas — right on site

Guests in an outdoor group yoga class at a VWR retreat

Guests in an outdoor group dance workout at a VWR retreat

Fitness, yoga & breathwork

Group workouts, dance fitness, Tai Chi, meditation

Guest speakers giving a talk at a VWR retreat

Doug Evans giving a talk at a VWR retreat

Workshops & expert talks

Lectures, cooking demos, nutrition education

Adirondack chairs overlooking the lake at LoneHollow Ranch, Texas

The sandy beach and hammocks at Timber Wolf Lake, Michigan

Waterfront & adventure

Zip lines, water inflatables & the lake

Athlete competing in the VWR Vegan Olympics pull-up competition

Vegan Olympics & evening socials

Field games, socials & the silent disco

The 2027 Vegan Wellness Retreats Texas shirt

The 2027 Vegan Wellness Retreats Michigan shirt

Your retreat shirt

Every guest gets one at check-in

A smiling guest wearing the Rythm device on his arm

Bloodwork by Rythm Health

Free, painless, 25+ biomarkers — included for every adult guest. Learn more

Instant access to the VWR app

Twice-monthly live hangouts right in the VWR app — registered guests get instant access the moment they book, plus a community of like-minded guests

Shirtless competitor mid-pull-up at the 2026 Vegan Olympics as a referee times the reps, lake behind

40+2026 Competitors

Only at VWR

The Vegan Olympics return — in full force.

One of our most legendary traditions, and you won’t find it at any other retreat. Dead hang, deadlift, bench and max pull-ups — now at both Texas and Michigan, and every division champion takes home a $50 Visa® eGift card.

Pre-register to compete → Included with your ticket · pre-registration required · registered 2027 guests only

2Contests

New for 2027

The Goldhamer Basketball Challenge — think you can beat the doctor?

Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder of TrueNorth Health Center, steps onto the court to go head-to-head with guests in two contests named in his honor: the Goldhamer Free Throw Challenge and the Goldhamer 3-Point Challenge. At both Texas and Michigan, and every champion takes home a $50 Visa® eGift card.

Claim your spot on the court → Included with your ticket · all skill levels welcome · bring your best shot

Real guests · real transformation

People don't just attend.
They belong.

★★★★★Loved by hundreds of guests · 2026 sold out a month early

"I was amazed at how much was included. Delicious meals, fitness classes, cooking demonstrations, outdoor activities, incredible lectures, and plenty of time to relax and connect with others. It was worth every penny."

L

Leslie

"What stood out most to me was the people. Everyone was welcoming, encouraging, and genuinely excited to be there. I made friendships that I know will last for years, and it reminded me how powerful a community can be."

R

Remi

"The speakers were phenomenal. I walked away with practical information that I could immediately apply to my health and my family's lifestyle. Every presentation was engaging, evidence-based, and incredibly motivating."

E

Eric

The people behind VWR

Run by a family, for families.

Sarah and Chase Beatty with their two daughters in an apple orchard

Sarah & Chase Beatty

Founders · Vegan Wellness Retreats

We're a real family — Sarah and Chase, and our two girls — and we built VWR to be the gathering we always wished existed: plant-based, welcoming, and genuinely fun for every age. In 2027 we're opening two much larger homes, 3,000 acres in Texas and 900 on the water in Michigan, and every one is still hosted, in person, by our family.

Questions before you register? You'll reach us directly, not a call center: info@veganwellnessretreats.com · (231) 409-0002

John BordonaroDirector of Guest Relations

Dulce BordonaroOperations Director

Steve EvansAssistant Director of Guest Relations

Kim WilsonKids Club Manager

A full-spectrum experience

More than a retreat.

From sunrise movement to silent discos under the stars — do as much or as little as you want. All ages, every starting point: not plant-based yet? You're welcome here.

Scott Burnhard smiling and flexing his bicep

DailyBurn Boot Camp

Legendary workouts

Have fun with daily workouts — led by Scott Burnhard.

Start your mornings with Scott’s high-energy Burn Boot Camp, then come back for kickboxing and his opening-night icebreaker games. Every fitness level is welcome — and his energy is contagious.

Included with your ticket · at both Texas & Michigan

Lattescappuccinos, chai & organic teas

Seating in the coffee & tea bar at LoneHollow Ranch, Texas: butcher-block tables beneath an arched window in a stone wall — Texas

Seating in the coffee & tea bar at Timber Wolf Lake, Michigan: wood tables, metal chairs and pendant lights — Michigan

Included · right on site

Meet your new favorite hangout spot.

Both 2027 retreats have a full organic coffee & tea bar right on site, with its own cozy seating area. From your morning latte or cappuccino to an afternoon chai or organic tea, made with organic plant milks and natural sweeteners — it’s the spot to grab your favorite drink, charge up between sessions and spend time with new friends all retreat long.

Coffee & tea served all retreat long · at both Texas & Michigan

Community meals

Everyone together in one 20,000 sq ft dining hall

Kids eating plant-based meals together on the lawn at the retreat

Free with your ticket

Kids Club, 6:30am – 9:30pm

Background-checked volunteers · 30+ kids in 2025 and 2026

Pre-register your kids →

Waterfront

Kayak, swim, zip line

Silent disco

Evenings you won't forget

Single & plant-based?

Speed Dating night

Every retreat since 2024 · 50+ singles a year · pre-registration required

Pre-register for Speed Dating →

Hundreds of VWR guests of all ages in matching blue shirts, hands raised together on the lawn

All ages welcome

Infants to 90+, any health level

Spa & recovery

Massage, sauna, cold plunge

Movement & mindfulness

Yoga, breathwork, fitness, meditation

Texas 2027 Kids Club schedule

The same hours every day, and the activities change from day to day. Times are tentative until March 2027.

Friday, March 19

6:30–6:45aDrop-off snack: a bar or fruit
6:45–7:15aColoring / Play-Doh
7:15–7:45aKids yoga
7:45–8:10aPlayground
8:10–10:00 AMPick-up 8:10 AM at the playground · Closed for breakfast
10:00–10:15aDrop-off
10:15–10:45aStory time / Music time
10:45–11:30aNature hike with bingo
11:30–11:45aActivity and snack: celery with nut butter and raisins
11:45a–12:15pGratitude or affirmation stones: kids paint pebbles with kind words, then decorate them
12:15–12:55pKids Vegan Olympics circuit
12:55–2:45 PMPick-up 12:55 PM · Closed for lunch
2:45–3:00pDrop-off
3:00–3:30pKids food demo: Yonanna's nicecream
3:30–5:00pSwimming
5:00–5:15pSnack 2: hummus and Mary's crackers
5:15–5:40pRecess games: Fishy Fishy, Red Light Green Light
5:40–7:30 PMPick-up 5:40 PM · Closed for dinner
7:30–7:45pDrop-off
7:45–8:00pPlayground #2
8:00–8:15pSnack 3: strawberry banana soymilk date smoothie
8:15–8:30pDance party
8:30–9:30pBoard games, coloring or movie night, with air-popped popcorn

Saturday, March 20

6:30–6:45aDrop-off snack: a bar or fruit
6:45–7:15aPlayground / Recess games: Fishy Fishy, Red Light Green Light
7:15–7:45aColoring
7:45–8:10aStory time / Music time
8:10–10:00 AMPick-up 8:10 AM at the playground · Closed for breakfast
10:00–10:15aDrop-off
10:15–10:45aKids yoga with Stacey
10:45–11:30aTie-dye
11:30–11:45aSnack 1: oil-free corn chips with a choice of salsa, guac or plain
11:45a–12:25pBoard games
12:55–2:45 PMPick-up 12:55 PM · Closed for lunch
2:45–3:00pDrop-off
3:00–3:30pPlay-Doh
3:30–4:30pKids Vegan Olympics circuit
4:45–5:00pSnack 2: apples
5:00–5:40pNature hike: gather things for the craft later that evening
5:40–7:30 PMPick-up 5:40 PM · Closed for dinner
7:30–7:45pDrop-off
7:45–8:00pNature suncatchers: kids make them with what they collected on the nature hike
8:00–8:15pSnack 3: toast with nut butter or jam, or banana
8:15–8:30pPlayground #2
8:30–9:30pBoard games, coloring or movie night, with air-popped popcorn

Sunday, March 21

6:30–6:45aDrop-off snack: a bar or fruit
6:45–7:15aPlay-Doh
7:15–7:45aPlayground
7:45–8:10aCraft
8:10–10:00 AMPick-up 8:10 AM at the playground · Closed for breakfast
10:00–10:15aDrop-off
10:15–10:45aRecess games: Fishy Fishy, Red Light Green Light
11:30–11:45aSnack 1: oil-free corn chips with a choice of salsa, guac or plain
11:45a–12:25pFace painting
12:25–12:55pNature hike: gather flowers and leaves for the crowns later that day
12:55–2:45 PMPick-up 12:55 PM · Closed for lunch
2:45–3:00pDrop-off
3:00–3:15pDance party
3:15–4:45pSwimming
4:45–5:00pSnack 2: hummus, Mary's crackers and grapes
5:00–5:30pNature crowns: kids color them, and teachers hot-glue what the kids found on the nature hike earlier that day
5:30–5:40pPlayground #2
5:40–7:30 PMPick-up 5:40 PM · Closed for dinner
7:30–7:45pDrop-off
7:45–8:00pSnack and food demo: making trail mix
8:00–8:15pKids yoga
8:15–8:30pColoring
8:30–9:30pBoard games, coloring or movie night, with air-popped popcorn

Moments from the retreat

A look inside VWR.

Food, friendship, movement, and the kind of days you don't forget. Tap any photo to explore.

Vegan Wellness Retreats — guests smiling together at the retreat

Vegan Wellness Retreats — two guests sharing a hug

Vegan Wellness Retreats — two friends smiling together

Vegan Wellness Retreats — guests celebrating together after the olympics

Vegan Wellness Retreats — guests dancing on the lawn

Vegan Wellness Retreats — guests relaxing lakeside in Adirondack chairs

Vegan Wellness Retreats — a guest playing guitar at the talent show

Vegan Wellness Retreats — a guest laughing during the retreat olympics

Vegan Wellness Retreats — two guests taking a lakeside selfie

Vegan Wellness Retreats — a guest holding a fresh mocktail

Vegan Wellness Retreats — a tray of fresh watermelon and cucumber

Vegan Wellness Retreats — an outdoor cooking demo by the lake

Vegan Wellness Retreats — a smiling guest holding a colorful plant-based platter

Vegan Wellness Retreats — a smiling guest holding a loaded plant-based plate

Vegan Wellness Retreats — a guest holding a fresh acai bowl

Vegan Wellness Retreats — a guest at the fresh juice bar

Vegan Wellness Retreats — a guest presenting a homemade layer cake

Vegan Wellness Retreats — morning yoga on the pool deck

More photos on each retreat page: Texas · Michigan

The Vegan Wellness Retreats community together — guests in blue shirts, hands raised on the lawn

Seats are going fast

Once it's full, it's full.

VWR 2026 sold out a month early, and 2027 is moving the same way: over 425 spots already filled across our two 2027 retreats. The best-value rooms go first, and we never expand capacity once tickets are gone.

Secure Texas 2027 — Mar 18–22 → Secure Michigan 2027 — Sep 7–11 →

Rooms from $545 · 0% payment plans for Michigan, no application, no credit check

Questions? Call or text (231) 409-0002

Flexible cancellation: full refund (less a $50 fee) up to 90 days before your retreat. Refund policy

Find your people.Reset your life.

Choose yourretreat.

Texas

Michigan

A full gym on wheels is coming to both retreats.

Dr. Michael Greger is coming to Texas & Michigan.

Kip Andersen is joining us.

Chuck Carroll brings The Exam Room live.

The most stacked lineup in plant‑based wellness.

See a VWR retreat in four minutes

One ticket. Every experience.

All meals, desserts & the Triple Bar™

Coffee & tea, all retreat long

Fitness, yoga & breathwork

Workshops & expert talks

Waterfront & adventure

Vegan Olympics & evening socials

Your retreat shirt

Bloodwork by Rythm Health

Instant access to the VWR app

Bloodwork, included with your ticket. Painless, with no vein draw.

Know exactly whatyour body is made of.

The food is going to beextraordinary.

The Triple Bar™Three bars in one, open twelve hours a day.

Fresh-pressed juice

Vacuum-blended smoothies

Scoopable banana ice cream

A dedicated space at both retreats

The Vegan Olympics return — in full force.

The Goldhamer Basketball Challenge — think you can beat the doctor?

People don't just attend.They belong.

Run by a family, for families.

Sarah & Chase Beatty

Pick your retreat.

More than a retreat.

Have fun with daily workouts — led by Scott Burnhard.

Meet your new favorite hangout spot.

Community meals

Kids Club, 6:30am – 9:30pm

Waterfront

Silent disco

Speed Dating night

All ages welcome

Spa & recovery

Movement & mindfulness

Texas 2027 Kids Club schedule

Friday, March 19

Saturday, March 20

Sunday, March 21

Wake up whereit all happens.

Hill Country cabins & suites

Lakeside lodge & cabins

A look inside VWR.

Stay in the loop.

Your whole retreat, in your pocket.

Once it's full, it's full.

Find your people.
Reset your life.

Choose your
retreat.

Know exactly what
your body is made of.

The food is going to be
extraordinary.

People don't just attend.
They belong.

Wake up where
it all happens.