If you're feeling pulled toward something deeper—something more connected, expressive, and intuitive—you're not alone. In a world that moves at lightning speed, many of us are seeking a sacred pause. A time to step back, reflect, and reawaken the parts of ourselves that too often get buried under daily routines and responsibilities. That’s where the Awaken Your Magic Retreat comes in.
Hosted this November at the serene and soul-nourishing Big Raven Farm in Minnesota, this one-of-a-kind retreat blends yoga, art, and tarot into a powerful trifecta for self-discovery and renewal. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, yearning for creative inspiration, or simply craving rest and reconnection—this immersive weekend retreat is your invitation to step into your own magic.
Why Yoga, Art, and Tarot?
At first glance, these three practices may seem unrelated—but they share a common thread: each one offers a pathway inward.
Yoga: Embodiment & Awareness
Yoga is the foundation of this retreat. Through daily movement practices led by Joleen Emery, you’ll anchor yourself in your body and breath. These sessions are gentle yet intentional—designed to help you slow down, turn inward, and make space for clarity.
Yoga quiets the mind, opens the heart, and readies you for deeper intuitive exploration. In this retreat, yoga isn't about pushing yourself—it's about meeting yourself, exactly where you are.
Art: Expression & Integration
In partnership with your yoga practice, you’ll be guided through expressive and reflective art-making sessions. These aren’t about creating perfect pieces—they’re about giving your inner world a voice. Through paint, paper, collage, and mixed media, you’ll explore what's surfacing in your body, mind, and spirit, and express it in tangible, creative form.
Led in part by Joleen—an accomplished artist and retreat host—you'll discover how even the simplest materials can become tools for transformation. The art you create becomes a mirror, a message, a meditation.
Tarot: Insight & Intuition
And then there’s tarot—the thread that weaves it all together. Each day, Bekah Rieke, a skilled intuitive guide and tarot reader, will help you work with the cards to explore your story, shift your perspective, and deepen your connection to your intuition.
The tarot sessions are not fortune-telling—they’re grounding, expansive conversations with your own soul. With Bekah’s wisdom and gentle guidance, you’ll learn to use tarot as a lens to uncover truths, ask better questions, and move forward with purpose.
What to Expect at the Retreat
This retreat was created to feel both sacred and spacious. Here’s what you’ll experience:
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Daily yoga classes to ground, awaken, and restore
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Intuitive tarot workshops and individual guidance
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Creative art-making sessions with mixed media and meaningful prompts
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Guided journaling and reflection time to capture insights
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Home-cooked meals crafted with love by Chef Darin (yes, they’re legendary)
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Cozy accommodations in a beautiful country estate surrounded by rolling hills and forest
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A community of kindred spirits, each seeking connection and clarity
You’ll leave with a deeper sense of self, renewed creative energy, and practical tools you can carry home—on and off your mat.
Why You Should Attend
This retreat isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you already are.
Attending this retreat offers:
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Clarity when life feels uncertain
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Creative release when you're feeling stuck
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Inner calm when the outside world feels noisy
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Spiritual reconnection when you’re craving more meaning
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Empowerment to trust your inner voice
You’ll walk away feeling more like yourself—but with greater awareness, insight, and intention.
Who This Retreat is For
This retreat is for the seekers. The healers. The creatives. The empaths. The burned-out. The brave.
It’s for anyone who:
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Feels disconnected from their creative spirit
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Wants to learn tarot in a warm, beginner-friendly way
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Loves yoga but craves something deeper than just poses
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Longs for meaningful conversations and quiet reflection
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Is curious about how art, movement, and intuition can support personal growth
You don’t need any experience with yoga, tarot, or art to attend. Just a willingness to show up with an open heart.
The Magic of Big Raven Farm
Our retreat takes place at Big Raven Farm, a quiet and lovingly restored estate in southeastern Minnesota. Surrounded by wide skies, wooded paths, and the hush of nature, it’s the perfect setting to disconnect from distractions and reconnect with yourself.
Each room is thoughtfully curated with art and comfort in mind. Meals are lovingly prepared with nourishing, seasonal ingredients. Every detail—down to the mugs you sip from—has been chosen with care.
It’s not just a place to stay. It’s a place to come home to yourself.
You Deserve This
Too often, we wait for the “right time” to prioritize ourselves. This retreat is your reminder that you are worth the pause.
Come awaken your magic.
Come realign your body, mind, and spirit.
Come create, connect, and remember how it feels to be whole.
Reserve Your Spot
Space is limited to keep this experience intimate and personalized.
🗓 Dates: November 20–23, 2025
📍 Location: Big Raven Farm, Spring Grove, Minnesota
🎟 Register: View Full Retreat Details + Reserve Your Spot
Final Thoughts
The Awaken Your Magic Retreat at Big Raven Farm is more than a weekend getaway—it’s a deeply enriching experience that combines yoga, tarot, and creative art to help you reconnect with your intuition, unlock inner wisdom, and reignite your creative spark. This unique fusion of movement, expression, and soul work is designed to support personal growth, emotional healing, and spiritual renewal.
Whether you're searching for clarity, rest, or inspiration, this retreat invites you to slow down, look within, and rise empowered.
And if you’re dreaming of unrolling a yoga mat that feels like your own sacred space, Big Raven Yoga offers custom-designed yoga mats—personalized just for you or your retreat guests. Our mats are made with care right here on the farm and are available in a wide variety of designs that align with your journey. You can even customize your own with art, affirmations, or messages that inspire you.
✨ Discover the retreat.
✨ Discover the mat.
✨ Discover yourself.