By Joleen

Discover why last-minute gift cards for a retreat at Big Raven Farm are more than a convenient option—they become meaningful experiences, memories you’ll carry long after the season ends.

Discover how intentional, chef-prepared meals at the Big Raven Farm yoga + art retreats nourish the body, connect guests around the table, and transform downtime into mindful nourishment.

Heading to a Big Raven art and yoga retreat? Here’s your go-to packing list — from yoga gear and journal essentials to comfy clothes, toiletries, and creative tools — to help you arrive grounded, prepared, and inspired.

Give a gift that inspires creativity and calm. Big Raven Farm art retreats in Minnesota combine art, great food, and relaxation for the perfect 2026 getaway.

Somewhere between taking care of everyone else, kids, parents, partners, coworkers, even the dog, most women quietly disappear from their own to do lists. It’s not dramatic, just a slow fade. You start skipping the morning walk. You tell yourself you’ll get back to yoga “when things calm down.” Spoiler: they never really do. It’s not just a feeling either. According to the American Psychological Association, women consistently report higher levels of stress than men, and we’re far less likely to take time for ourselves to recover from it. In fact, research from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that nearly...