Midwest Retreats - Pure Light Wellness

Midwest Retreats | Renew, Rejuvenate, Radiate

Join Erin + Andrea for their bi-yearly Renewal Retreat May 5-7, 2023

This is for you if you are in need of a renewal of mind, body and spirit.

This life is so chaotic and we have to increase our pace to keep up with all the things. This is a time to unwind, be with like-minded people and enjoy your time going within.

Renew, Rejuvenate, Radiate

If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed and like you need to push the pause button and get back to you, re-create some self love and self care practices and have clarity on what is most important to you at this time.

Join us for this healing, renewing and peaceful adventure!

This retreat will focus on new beginnings and cultivating and nurturing your creativity and plans for your future.

A lot of the people that come on retreat with us say that they feel guilty leaving their kids for the weekend, or for “spending” the money on themselves. I am here to say if you don’t take time out for you to pause and give back to yourself, then eventually you will burn out from all the doing for others.

I have never felt more connected to myself and my body within that moment, it's a feeling I will never forget.

Alyssa, UT

How can we give from empty cups?

You have to see yourself as worthy and deserving of a weekend to fill up your cup.

Come and join us, because you deserve it!!

The outer world is a reflection of our inner world, so when we do the inner work to get you back in touch with and connected to, who you are (your authentic self) you feel:

More confident
You care less about what other people think
Your relationships improve
You have more peace of mind without all the fear and anxiety
Your health improves
You feel good about who you are

I empower women, just like you, to do all of this and more. through my retreats, workshops, yoga and programs.

The truth is that when you get in alignment and start living from an authentic place, everything around you changes.

I help you release yourself from the deep-seated belief that you are not good enough and unworthy in some way, so you can be the woman you were meant to be, one that is empowered, has direction and clarity on what is next in your life and who learns to love who you are!

The energy of being in sacred circle with other like-minded individuals doing high-vibe yoga and workshops awakens you in new ways and lets the old patterns begin to fall away.

We will cover topics of shifting out of unworthiness into empowered self love and confidence, working on your physical body through yoga and clean eating (vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy free meals).

Find Yourself on Retreat at Prairie Woods in Hiawatha, IA

Space is Limited! We only have a few spots left on this retreat!

Something profound happens when you decide to commit to a week long retreat where you eat clean, do yoga, attend powerful workshops, do energy work and try new things.

As long as you stay open to the process and not try to fight it, but instead relax into it, you can’t help but to release some of your old patterns that are no longer serving you and step into your truth.

I witness this any time I take a group on a retreat. It happens more effortlessly than when we are at home, caught up in our day to day life.

We can’t go as deep because something is always pulling us back into our reality of kids, job, house, and so on.

Each woman who came shared:

"I will never be the same after this retreat."

The Food

A delicious and nutritious diet is crucial to a successful retreat experience.

Our Chef will prepare healthy, nutritional meals.

The meals will be gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian.

Take this time to give your body time to detox from the stress of everyday life by eating this specially prepared, very delicious vegetarian diet!

Your Retreat Leaders

From left to right:

Erin McGuire (that’s me!). I have been a yoga teacher for over 11 years. I have taught around the world, London, Thailand, Bali, Costa Rica, Greece, and all over the U.S. I have been leading retreats since 2014 and I absolutely love empowering people on retreat.

It is a privilege that I do not take lightly to lead a group ready to expand and grow on retreat. I understand that it takes a lot of trust in me as the leader to know that you will be well guided and safe, as well as have an incredible experience. I am honored to be that guide and know you are in the best hands when you commit to our retreat. You will have the best experience possible, because I don’t settle for less! If you are open to new experiences and ready to try new things and maybe even get a little uncomfortable at times (part of the growth process) then you are most definitely in the right place. I promise you that you will return home having had a life changing trip, one that stays with you forever.

Andrea Parks. I met Andrea in 2014 when I taught a workshop at her studio on a visit to Iowa when I was living in Los Angeles. When I decided to move back to Iowa, I reached out to Andrea to teach an 8 week kundalini yoga series at her studio Toula. On the last day, I had this intuitive hit to ask her if she ever thought of doing yoga teacher trainings. I guess you could say the rest is history. We are currently teaching our 6th teacher training through Cloud Nine Yoga and we have taught many retreats together-including Greece, which is where the above picture was taken! We love what we do!

Andrea owns Toula Yoga studio in Cedar Rapids, IA which offers quality instruction for individuals of all ages and abilities to develop strong, healthy bodies; calm, content minds; and receptive, open hearted spirits, which will help them become fully present in their lives and the world around them. She has been doing yoga since 1999.

Whether you are knee deep in the trenches of motherhood desperately craving connection and support, or you have begun the journey of coming home to your soul and need an empowering environment to be the catalyst for self love, or are somewhere in between, sign up for the retreat! Andrea and Erin gently embrace you exactly where you are and unravel the love and the light within you through movement, meditation, and soulful discussion. They guide you with genuine support and provide real life tools. No prior yoga experience necessary. The beautiful people you encounter, the wonderful food and space, the way that you feel... it will undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience. You deserve this

Loyal Retreat Junkie, Britt

Every year since 2013 I gift myself a retreat to renew restore and continue inner growth. This year I chose Ireland! ERIN is a unique leader who can take a group of strangers to various magical locations and find their inner strengths to move through and past their blocks and stuck spots. If you’re unsure about traveling —just DO IT!! The best gift you can give yourself to look inside, to create an intimate circle of new friends No regrets, honesty and self discovery. Thank you Erin I witness several lives changing while in our adventures. With love and gratitude always,

Donna, FL

I am still taking it all in...but this retreat opened my eyes to my needs and wants.

Tara, IA

Thank you Pure Light Wellness for this amazing experience! Through your program and this magical place, I was able to let go of old bad habits, setting new goals and going home rejuvenated, balanced and happy. This trip was beyond a vacation. Thank you!

Val, IA

I felt stuck on a never-ending loop of confusion and self-doubt. Basically, fear was ruling my life. Erin’s retreat empowered me to identify where this fear came from and gave me tools to find the strength to live a new way.

Megan, CA

I gained a sense of clarity. I know now where I can improve my life in certain areas and continue to grow. I also have become aware of some major clutter (physical and emotional) in my life that has to go. I will now let go of what no longer serves me before I get hit by the Universal Bus. When I go home I am going to declutter, meditate and manifest. I’m going to love myself and accept love. This could easily be the best experience of my life so far.

Val, IA

Plenty of great pricing options

$ 595 Per Person

A $200 non-refundable deposit holds your space

$ 695

A $200 non-refundable deposit holds your space

$ 475

A $200 non-refundable deposit holds your space

All healthy, delicious meals
2 night stay at Prairie Woods
Morning Meditation
Somatic Practices
Daily Yoga
Chakra, Reiki Energy Healing
Manifesting/Integration Workshop
Art Project
Sauna

Clarity on your goals and dreams and ways to manifest faster than ever before!
A detox from the busy Western life, a chance to have deep healing around the food you eat, the way you view your body and the thoughts that you think
Feeling empowered and confident in who you are.
A community of like-minded people to be with during this time together.
A community of like-minded people to be with during this time together.
A deep sense of gratitude, making gratitude a daily practice.
A chance to just BE and release stress and tension, as you unwind
A take home action plan to bring all you have learned with you.

Register today with your deposit to save your spot! We have limited space available!

Please email me with any questions

Full Schedule

8-9 Breakfast
9-10:30 Yoga and breathwork for releasing and renewing. Stepping into a more grounded, present, here in this moment you. Our power lies in the present moment.
11-12 Take a Soul Walk through the woods and of the property
12 Lunch
1-2:30 Creative Project-Activate the 2nd Chakra
2:30-4:30 Soul Time-journal, nap, chill
5-6 Somatic Practice-emotions get stuck in our bodies and cause dis-ease. Through Somatic (somatic means body) practices we will be moving through what no longer serves us + learn tools you can use whenever things come up to not get stuck.
6:00 Dinner
A Magical Evening Under the Stars (weather permitting, or we will be inside) We will be enjoying the beautiful grounds of Prairie Woods, fire ceremony of dancing under the stars. If it is raining we will do something similar indoors.

8-9 Breakfast
9-10:30 Yoga and meditation for stepping into your empowered next evolution.
11-12 Manifesting Integration-Accessing Your Inner Power to create what you want. We will finish our wonderful weekend with take home action plan to keep all the good energy with you after the retreat. We often go back into our day to day life and forget it all. This will help you stay in touch with what you want and continue to create that in your life.
12 Lunch
Closing Circle

FAQs

Do I need to have done a lot of yoga, or be really good at yoga to participate?

No! In fact it could be your first time doing yoga and you can still participate. The classes are all designed for all levels, so if you are advanced you will get what you need from the class and it will be advanced for you and if you are a beginner there are modifications that will be given so you can do it at the pace you feel comfortable with.

I am nervous to travel to a foreign country, or so far alone, is it safe?

I assure you it is safe and we are here to assist you every step of the way. If you are flying out of a place that others coming to the retreat are flying out of, I will connect you so you can fly together. If that is not possible, then we will be there to help make sure you get the right flights and check in with me every step of the journey so I know you arrived safely. I have traveled all over the world alone, from Europe to India and Central America I am very knowledgeable in travel and how to make it efficient and easy. You can ask any questions you have and myself and my team will take care of the details for you.

It is also very empowering to travel alone. You learn you are stronger than you think and you build your confidence doing such a thing! You may be surprised by the new people you meet and the adventures you have when you travel alone. I highly recommend it!

Is alcohol included in the price of the retreat?

Can I drink during the retreat?

Alcohol is not included and discouraged for many reasons. That being said, I know some like to drink when on vacation. You may drink during your free time while on the retreat, but not during, or before any planned activity that you are participating in. This is to support the whole group and to support the growth and expansion that happens during retreat activities.

Retreats are a great time to do detoxes and to get away from habits that you may have back home.

What type of diets are supported during the retreat and what will we eat?

The retreat is vegetarian and gluten free, although a lot of what we will eat is also vegan. People often worry if they will have enough to eat if they are used to eating meat back home and I assure you that you will have enough to eat and maybe too much! All the meals are prepared fresh with as much local ingredients as possible. I hire only the best chefs for my retreats!

That being said, if you really feel you may need meat we can make that available, just let me know a head of time. Vegan and raw diets are also available upon request.

When is the best time to book my flight?

The sooner you book your flight the better for you because they tend to be cheaper the farther out you buy it. I have heard there are deals on Black Friday for flights and sometimes you can get good last minute deals. I always use skyscanner.com and have had excellent experience with them. When I go to Asia I usually fly Eva Air, or Cathay Pacific.