Browse the current brochure, for our 2026 The Great Lakes Retreat.

Retreat Theme: Creating Stability Through Transformation

We invite you, seekers of all faiths, to gather for four days at The Great Lakes Retreat. Individuals with diverse experiences and beliefs come together to create a community of laughter, joy, and healing.  A place where it is safe to explore and share who and what we are.  Now is the time for you to gather with other loving people of similar interests in your quest for spiritual development and fellowship.  Come, relax, and experience Creating Stability Through Transformation.  We are excited to offer you a week full of classes, lectures, workshops, meditations, healing experiences, and more.

(Cover Design by Dani Ehlenfeldt)

We are excited to offer you a week full of classes, lectures, workshops, meditations, healing experiences, and more.

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When creating the cover design for this year’s theme, “Creating Stability through Transformation,” we selected imagery and spiritual representations to visually reflect the theme. These elements are detailed below:

The Frog (Emblem of Transformation)  The frog is the quintessential emblem of transformation. Just as it undergoes a profound metamorphosis from tadpole to adult, it represents personal change and growth. It encourages us to embrace change, adapt to new circumstances, and accept the cycles of life.

Rock Cairns (Symbolizing Balance and Guidance)  Rock cairns hold deep spiritual meanings across cultures, symbolizing balance, guidance, memory, and connection to nature. They are used to mark trails, symbolizing faith in the road ahead and confirming that one is on the right path. They are also used to mark spiritual milestones, honor ancestors, and acknowledge sacred sites. In practice, they can function as a spiritual altar for prayers and gratitude, or be used in meditation for grounding and mental discipline through the focused act of stacking the stones.

Violet-Blue Color (Deep Intuition and Insight)  The spiritual meaning of violet-blue blends the calmness of blue with the mystery of violet. This color combination represents deep intuition, creativity, spiritual insight, and connection to higher consciousness. It acts as a bridge between the physical and divine worlds for enlightenment, imagination, and a balance between action and contemplation, encouraging introspection and spiritual growth.