By Joleen

Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Spring Grove, MN, Big Raven Farm offers a one-of-a-kind retreat experience that focuses on rejuvenating the mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re looking to deepen your yoga practice, explore your creativity through art, or indulge in delicious meals prepared by an on-site chef, our retreats are designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and focus on self-care. Discover what makes Big Raven Farm the perfect destination for a transformative retreat experience in Minnesota. Yoga Retreats That Restore Mind and Body At Big Raven Farm, our yoga retreats offer something for everyone, whether you're a...

Welcome to The Good News — a heartfelt note from Big Raven Farm created to bring a little light to your day. In our June newsletter, What’s New at the Farm: Stories & Recipes to Savor, founder Joleen Emery shares thoughtful reflections, creative sparks from our retreats, and a few fresh favorites from the farm kitchen. Picture cozy mornings, blooming gardens, and meaningful moments—all shared like a warm cup of tea. This month, we’re especially excited to pass along simple, soulful recipes made with love and fresh ingredients—perfect for sharing with the people you care about. Here’s a little taste...

At Big Raven Farm, every retreat meal is crafted with care—and Chef Darin is the heart behind it all. In this Q&A, he shares his approach to cooking with the seasons, his passion for locally sourced ingredients, and how he creates meals that nourish both body and soul.

There’s a feeling you get when you step onto the land at Big Raven Farm—something in your shoulders softens. Your breath slows. You remember what it feels like to be instead of do. Our guests have tried to describe it: peaceful, magical, restorative, creative, cozy. But perhaps the most telling description of all? “Already dreaming of going back.” Again and again, people return to Big Raven Farm—and they rarely come alone. They bring sisters, best friends, book clubs, healthcare teams, and retreat communities. They return not just for the beauty, or the meals, or the yoga—but because something inside them changed,...

Discover how group art retreats foster creativity, connection, and personal breakthroughs. Explore why shared artistic experiences at Big Raven Yoga inspire transformation.