300+ People Will Be Here This June… Will You?
The Midwest’s largest vegan retreat — bringing together 300+ like-minded people for 5 days of energy, connection, and transformation.
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 so you leave feeling recharged, clear, and alive
• The Vegan Olympics (New for 2026) and unforgettable community experiences
• Private boat rides on Lake Dixon and relaxing spa day experiences
• Inspiring talks from world-class plant-based experts you won’t hear anywhere else
⚠️ On-site lodge rooms are SOLD OUT
⚠️ Volunteer spots are SOLD OUT (waitlist available)
Remaining tent, RV, and commuter passes are limited for 2026
This will sell out.
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.
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
⚠️ Only a limited number of spots remain for 2026
VWR Is Expanding — 2027 Vegan
Wellness Retreats Are Here
March 18-22, 2027- LoneHollow Ranch- Utopia, Texas
September 7–11, 2027- Timber Wolf Lake- Lake City, Michigan
We’re expanding to 900 acres at Timber Wolf Lake in Lake City, Michigan & 3,000 acres in the heart of Hill Country in Utopia, Texas- our most immersive retreat experiences yet.
• 5 days of immersion
• Waterfront adventures
• Zip line, rock wall & forest trails
• More space, more depth, more connection
2027 tickets are already moving quickly
3,000 acres- LoneHollow Ranch- Utopia, Tx March 18-22, 2027
900 Acres- Timber Wolf Lake-Lake City, Mi September 7-11, 2027
This Is NOT Your Typical Retreat… 🌿 (Texas 2027)
