Join Uplifters Emma and Evan for the 2025 UpNorth Rustic Retreat to connect to nature and each other!  Thursday Evening - Sunday Morning July 31st - Aug 3rd.

We'll be practicing yoga, meditating, hiking and getting to know each other for three nights on the North Shore of Lake Superior. We are back at the Hungry Hippie Hostel after an amazing experience the last few summers! Sleeping options include primitive tent camping, canvas tent "glamping", and private rooms for one or two.

Location: Hungry Hippie Hostel near Grand Marais MN (approximately 4.5 hour drive from Minneapolis).

Each day we'll start with a meditation & yoga practice, followed by some group activities, including a daily hike, foraging, canoeing and ample time for connection and conversation around the campfire!

What's Included in the Price:

• Accomodations at the Hungry Hippie Hostel & Campground

• 1 Group Dinner cooked over the campfire (vegetarian option will be available)

• Sandwich lunches Friday and Saturday

• Grab and go breakfasts and snacks

• Guided hikes on the Superior Hiking Trail & Judge C.R. Magney State Park (Led by Evan)

• Daily Meditation & Yoga Practice lead by Evan & Emma

What's not Included:

• Other meals and snacks

• Other adventure options (kayak rental, canoe rental, etc)

Accommodation Choices, Description & Prices: 

• Private Indoor Rooms:  If you're sharing the bed with someone it's $450 per person. If you'd like the room for yourself, it's $600 for single occupancy. This is the perfect option if you don't feel like camping. There are five quaint private rooms, each have a queen bed and there are two shared bathrooms/showers in the hostel and kitchenette with fridge.

• Glamping Tents: If two people are sharing the tent it's $450 per person. $600 if you're in the tent solo. Canvas Tents on a platform with queen size air mattress (bring your own linens), mini porch with chairs, views of Lake Superior.

• Group Camping Area: $250 per person for campsite. There are showers & restrooms at the camp site, plus a fire pit with cooking grate and access to gas grills on site.

The retreat will be held rain or shine so long as no prolonged severe weather is in the forecast in the days before the event. 

For pictures of the accommodates visit hungryhippiehostel.com.