Unfurling: A 90-Day Sketchbook Guide to Paying Attention to Your Life

Join us February 19–21, 2027 in Nisswa, Minnesota for a cozy women’s sober retreat hosted by Krystyann Krywko, sober coach, in partnership with Slow Travel Co.

Krysty Krywko is the founder of Purple Dog Sober and author of Unfurling. For over 20 years she's worked as a coach, writer, and mixed-media creator, helping women reclaim themselves through creativity, adventure, and connection. This retreat brings that work outdoors — pairing an Unfurling workshop with winter adventure, because nothing wakes you back up to your own life quite like the cold.

Over two nights, we’ll settle into a private cabin at Grand View Lodge for a completely alcohol-free weekend centered around connection, reflection, rest, and paying closer attention to what happens when we interrupt our familiar routines. Expect fireside conversations, winter forest bathing, sauna and cold plunge, nourishing meals, cozy downtime, and thoughtful programming led by Krysty and inspired by her book, Unfurling.

Whether you’ve been sober for years, are newly alcohol-free, or are simply exploring your relationship with alcohol, this weekend is an opportunity to step away from everyday life and spend time with women who understand the value of connecting without alcohol at the center of the experience.

What to Expect:

At our private cabin at Grand View Lodge, you’ll be cared for with:

Cozy accommodations at Ray Lodge, a private four-bedroom cabin on the Grand View Lodge property
Continental breakfasts, a catered lunch, an unforgettable dinner in an outdoor igloo, and a catered or chef-prepared dinner
A fully alcohol-free environment throughout the retreat
Fireside conversations and thoughtful activities led by Krysty
An Unfurling workshop exploring what can change when we interrupt the familiar and start paying closer attention
A guided winter forest bathing experience or outdoor walk, plus sauna and cold plunge
Access to Grand View Lodge amenities including the indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, yoga classes, bonfires, snowshoe rentals, and seasonal outdoor skating
Plenty of cozy indoor downtime to journal, read, reflect, or simply relax
A small group of women for meaningful connection without pressure or judgment

Our flexible itinerary is designed to balance reflection, connection, winter adventure, and rest. You choose how much (or how little) you want to do.

Accommodation & Activities:

We’ll stay together at Ray Lodge, a beautiful private four-bedroom cabin located on the Grand View Lodge property in Nisswa, Minnesota.

Cozy guest rooms and a spacious loft with a mix of queen and twin beds
Comfortable shared living spaces perfect for fireside conversations, journaling, reading, and relaxing
Access to Grand View Lodge amenities including an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, yoga, bonfires, snowshoe rentals, and seasonal outdoor skating

Throughout the weekend, we’ll embrace Northern Minnesota winter with guided forest bathing or an outdoor walk, sauna and cold plunge, fireside gatherings, Krysty-led programming, and plenty of time to simply get cozy indoors.

What's Included: