Why Guests Are Choosing VWR 2026
Now the largest vegan retreat in the Midwest, the Vegan Wellness Retreat is a 5-day immersive reset — bringing together over 350 like-minded guests for nourishment, movement, and real human connection.
Held on a private lakeside property in Northern Michigan, VWR blends depth, energy, and intentional community in a way few events can.
🌿 Chef-crafted plant-based meals and our all-day Triple Bar (fresh juice, smoothies & banana nice cream)
Daily yoga, nervous-system regulation, and energizing movement sessions
Dance fitness classes and high-energy group workouts
The Vegan Olympics and community challenges
Private boat rides on Lake Dixon
Spa Day experiences, sauna & cold plunge access
Singles Night and intentional connection events
Plant-based education that empowers confident, sustainable health choices
Deep connection — without pressure or pretense
Lodge rooms are sold out.
Remaining tent, RV, and commuter passes are limited.
Final pricing increases March 1. Once this tier closes, rates will not be lowered again for 2026.
If you’ve been considering VWR, now is the time to secure your place.
Availability is subject to change at any time.
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.
🌱 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
Limited Ticket Options Remain for VWR 2026
Prices increase March 1st
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.
Waterfront adventures.
Zip line. Rock wall. Forest trails.
More space. More depth. More community.
Founders rates are now live for those who want to secure their spot early.
