Join Emily Hughes of Intentional Yoga and Adrienne White & Luke Andresen of the Sound Medicine Collective for a transformative autumn retreat at Barothy Lodge, a serene riverside haven nestled within the snow-covered stillness of the Manistee National Forest.
This retreat invites you to slow down, reconnect, and restore through yoga, sound, and nature. Experience yoga and meditation practices guided by Emily Hughes, immersive sound journeys and soulful workshops with Adrienne and Luke, a sacred cacao ceremony, and nourishing, locally sourced and organic meals prepared by Kalamazoo Umami.
Between sessions, unwind in one the hot tubs, enjoy peaceful walks through the forest, or simply listen to the sounds of the river winding through the snow-laden landscape. Cozy up by the fireplace with a cup from the hot cocoa bar and allow yourself to settle into quiet presence.
This will be a substance-free retreat (including alcohol and marijuana) to support clarity, connection, and deep rest.
In 1889, Dr. Arpad Barothy, a Hungarian immigrant and neurosurgeon, bought 80 acres along the Pere Marquette River, twenty miles east of Lake Michigan. Though based in Chicago, he opened a health retreat offering “healing mineral waters” to city dwellers seeking recreation and rest.
In 1915, he remodeled the farmhouse into what is now Main Lodge, adding six bedrooms, a dining area, and restaurant kitchen. Later, a tavern (Duffy’s), stable, and twenty-two more bedrooms (Long Lodge) were built.
Today, Barothy Lodge is a year-round wilderness getaway that balances history and modern comfort. Guests still come to enjoy nature and time with family and friends, far from daily stress.
Barothy now offers independent lodges, from 1-bedroom cabins to 9-bedroom Whitetail Lodge.
The property spans 300 acres within the Manistee National Forest, with the Pere Marquette River winding seven miles through it. Cool glacial waters support fishing, paddling, and abundant wildlife.
Fifteen private lodges line the river, all with walking access to amenities like a pool, fire pit, trails, tennis and volleyball courts, playground, ponds, and more. Lodges have no TVs or phones; cell service is limited, and WiFi is available but slow—encouraging guests to unwind and reconnect with nature.
Emily Hughes has spent over a decade teaching yoga to students of all levels. Emily earned her 200 hour certificate at IntentionalYoga in Kalamazoo, MI. She then attained her CPR/First Aid/AED certification through The American Red Cross and gained her SUP Yoga certification through Yen Yoga and Fitness in beautiful Traverse City, MI. Shortly afterward, Emily started her own SUP and beach yoga company on the Great Lakes.
For Emily, the calling of more yogic knowledge was so great that she ultimately decided to travel to India to study under the masters. Emily earned her 500 hour certificate with a specialization in Ayurveda at Ayuryoga Eco Ashram near Mysore, India. Then followed the sun to the fabulous Florida Keys, where she studied sound therapy & reiki, founded a non-profit organization through the practice of seva, taught within several local studios and at yoga festivals. Always a student, Emily spent a season giving and studying Karma Yoga at The Sivananda Ashram in The Bahamas. Since then, Emily has facilitated many workshops on Anatomy, Pranayama, Safety in Asana, Sanskrit Basics and more.
Following her Dharma, Emily has now facilitated and co-facilitated more than a dozen 200 and 300 hour Yoga Teacher Trainings nationally and internationally; living with a deep commitment and discipline to the teachings and yogic texts while guiding powerfully transformational classes with a pure and kind heart from Kalamazoo to Koh Samui and beyond.
The Sound Medicine Collective is a partnership, between Adrienne White & Luke Andresen, to hold space through sound for seekers on the path to their own healing. They offer a variety of Sound Journeys using sacred instruments including their wall of gongs, crystal & Tibetan bowls, drums, hand pan, chimes, didgeridoo, and voice through chanting mantra.
They have witnessed incredible releases from those participating in these sound experiences. The instruments, designed intentionally for healing, offer an effective and unique modality to release stuck traumas, emotions and allow the body and mind to relax and restore. Luke and Adrienne foster a spirit of compassion and understanding (they are both trained in trauma informed practices and Luke is a veteran healing from PTSD) which allow journeyers the chance to tap into areas of the psyche they normally wouldn’t easily go to. Science is now catching up and is confirming the profound effect that sound can have on humans. A deep state of relaxation and meditation can be achieved.
The Michigan based couple owns a wellness center called The Collective. Both Adrienne and Luke are certified Master Reiki practitioners, and reiki is woven into the sound healing sessions. They often collaborate with musician friends in their journeys including Detroit based music producer Gar Den Boi. The trio has released an album of Frequency Medicine targeting the Chakras through solfeggio tones, bass beats, live instruments and more.
The schedule is subject to change as we get closer to the event
6:00 - 8:00pm Opening
Heart Opening Cacao Ceremony + Individual Intros & Intentions
Open Hips & Heart Yoga w/ Emily + SMC music
Sound Medicine Sound Savasana
8:00 - 9:00pm Dinner
9:00 - 11:00pm Fireside
8:00 - 9:30am Yoga w/Emily (SMC musical accompaniment)
9:30 - 10:30am Breakfast
10:30 - 11:30am Chill
11:30am - 12:30pm Movement & Wim Hof Method Breathwork w/Luke
12:30 - 1:30pm Cold Plunge/Hot Tub
1:30-2:30p Light Lunch
2:30-4:30p Chill Time
3:30 - 4:15pm [Optional] Wonderland Walk
4:30 - 5:30pm Miracle Meditation w/Adrienne
5:30-7:00pm Dinner
7:15 - 8:45pm Yin Yoga w/Emily
9:00 - 10:00pm Fireside
10:00 - 11:00pm Sleepy Sound Bath
8:00 - 9:30am Kundalini Yoga w/Adrienne
9:30 - 10:30am Breakfast
10:30 - 11:30am Chill Time
11:30am - 12:45pm Mantra, Meditation, Magic w/Emily, Adrienne & Luke
12:45 - 1:15pm Closing Ceremony
* Your initial deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
* Full payment is due October 9, 2026.
* Cancellations made before the due date (October 9, 2026) may receive a partial refund. The amount of refund is as follows:
- Cancellation before 8/9/26 = 75% refund of payments made (not including deposit)
- Cancellation before 9/9/26 = 50% refund of payments made (not including deposit)
- Cancellation before 10/9/25 = 25% refund of total retreat cost (not including deposit)
* If you are unable to attend, package may be transferred to another name.
* There will be no refunds due to illness or injury
This retreat will be held at Barothy Lodge:
Barothy Rd, Walhalla, MI 49458
Directions:
From US-10 (between Ludington, MI and Baldwin, MI), turn south in Walhalla, MI onto Walhalla Road. Travel two miles (across Pere Marquette River). Turn left (east) onto Barothy Road. Travel one mile. Turn left into Barothy Lodge.
Driving Times:
1.5 hours from Grand Rapids
3 hours from Kalamazoo
3.5 hours from Detroit
4.5 hours from Chicago
You are responsible for all travel to and from Barothy Lodge. If you're flying in from out of state, we suggest flying into Grand Rapids International Airport or Muskegon County Airport. Rental Cars are available at both airports.
Please be aware of changing weather patterns and plan your trip accordingly, as retreat organizers are not responsible for any missed attendance due to inclement weather.
Payment plan is available at check out. You may pay in full or select to pay the deposit now, with the remainder due in 3 installments.
Your credit card charges will show up as 'WeTravel'. For any disputed charges that are accidental or that go against our Payment Plan Terms and Conditions there will be a $300 admin fee to cover the cost of the administrative work that will required to resolve this error.
A credit card processing fee applies for card payments. Want to skip the fees? Choose ACH transfer upon checkout!
Three days, two nights accommodations at Barothy Lodge
Four yoga and meditation sessions led by Emily Hughes and Adrienne White
Sound Journeys and live musical accompaniment provided by Sound Medicine Collective
Delicious and nutritious locally sourced and organic meals. Two dinners, two breakfasts and one light lunch prepared with love on-site by Kalamazoo Umami
Heart opening Cacao Ceremony led by Luke Andresen to open the retreat container
Movement & Wim Hof Method Breathwork led by Luke Andresen
Drum circle led by Luke Andresen
Miracle Meditation w/ Adrienne White
Optional Group Wonderland Walk, Snowshoeing, hiking, Cross Country Skiing, etc. (Bring your own equipment)
Three hot tubs at our lodges
Three cold plunge tubs, provided by Intentional Yoga
Please bring your own beach towels if you intend to use the hot tubs or cold plunges. Lodge towels are for bath use only.
We recommend purchasing "Cancel for any reason" travel insurance
Not necessary, but always a welcome thank you for our teachers and staff
Please, bring what you need to support your hygiene needs
6:00 - 8:00pm Opening
Heart Opening Cacao Ceremony + Individual Intros & Intentions
Open Hips & Heart Yoga w/ Emily + SMC music
Sound Medicine Sound Savasana
8:00 - 9:00pm Dinner
9:00 - 11:00pm Fireside
8:00 - 9:30am Yoga w/Emily (SMC musical accompaniment)
9:30 - 10:30am Breakfast
10:30 - 11:30am Chill
11:30am - 12:30pm Movement & Wim Hof Method Breathwork w/Luke
12:30 - 1:30pm Cold Plunge/Hot Tub
1:30-2:30p Light Lunch
2:30-4:30p Chill Time
3:30 - 4:15pm [Optional] Wonderland Walk
4:30 - 5:30pm Miracle Meditation w/Adrienne
5:30-7:00pm Dinner
7:15 - 8:45pm Yin Yoga w/Emily
9:00 - 10:00pm Fireside
10:00 - 11:00pm Sleepy Sound Bath
8:00 - 9:30am Kundalini Yoga w/Adrienne
9:30 - 10:30am Breakfast
10:30 - 11:30am Chill Time
11:30am - 12:45pm Mantra, Meditation, Magic w/Emily, Adrienne & Luke
12:45 - 1:15pm Closing Ceremony
