Breathe & Bend is a luxurious wellness center located in Albers IL. Within our 4500 square foot sanctuary, we offer yoga, massage, & a Himalayan salt room.
ā Iceland Travel Review ā A Trip I Will Never Forget
My time in Iceland is something Iāll carry with me for years. I expected beautiful landscapes and chilly weather, but what I found was so much deeper ā a culture that feels peaceful and caring, food that warms the soul, unforgettable experiences, and people who became family.
Where We Stayed
Our apartments were modern, clean, full of light, and perfectly comfortable ā the kind of place you look forward to returning to at the end of a long, adventure-filled day. They were close to everything we needed, surrounded by city charm and snow-covered stillness. Simple, cozy, and perfect.
The Culture
Icelanders live with intention ā calm, respectful, connected to nature, and quietly joyful. Their pace of life slows you down in the best way. Thereās no rush, no noise ā just presence. People are kind, helpful, and genuine, and the country itself carries a sense of balance most places never achieve.
Experiences & Adventures
Instead of racing through tourist spots, we lived Iceland.
One geothermal pool turned into three ā each one different, each warm enough to forget the cold air against your face. The steam rising off the water felt like breathing in relaxation itself. Those moments were grounding, refreshing, and something I didnāt know I needed.
Horseback riding across the landscape was unforgettable ā Icelandic horses are small, powerful, and gentle, and riding through open scenery with that cold air in your lungs made me feel alive in a way that is hard to put into words.
Shopping was its own adventure ā sweaters, art, handmade goods, and little treasures you canāt find anywhere else. Iceland has a unique style; everything feels intentional, crafted, and meaningful.
And of course ā yoga.
Moving, stretching, breathing in a foreign place⦠it hits differently. The body feels stronger, the mind quieter. Practicing yoga in Iceland felt like connecting the world outside with the world inside. Itās the kind of thing that changes you a little.
The People ā My Favorite Part
The best part of the entire trip? The humans.
We shared meals, laughs, conversations, and adventures ā becoming closer each day. We arrived as travelers but left as friends. The most beautiful part of travel is not the itinerary ā itās the connection, the shared memories, the comfort of knowing we experienced something special together.
Final Reflection
Iceland was more than a destination ā it was a reset.
A reminder to breathe.
To be present.
To enjoy people.
To step into adventure.
To soak, to laugh, to move, to live.
If you ever have the chance to go ā donāt hesitate.
Let Iceland open you, soften you, ground you.
It truly is magic.
We had a wonderful time and met so many great people and wonderful laughs!!!
Our tour guide, Leo was great! He really did a fantastic job with showing us so many different things and was so easy going!
This was definitely a bucket list and hopefully more to come!
Incredible! Iceland -- The Land of Fire & Ice is a must see! We checked off all the placed and things we wanted to see, and our guide Leo was fantastic and made things a lot of fun! There was a great balance of scheduled time vs free time so we could plan things on our own too. The food was delicious and the groups of travelers made the trip unforgettable. B&B did a great job of offering a meet & greet so everyone could get to know each other beforehand, and we had communication throughout the week so we knew where to be and what to bring each day! Highly recommend taking the next adventure with this group!
This was my first retreat with Breathe & Bend and it did not disappoint! Iceland was a bucket list destination for me, and it lived up to the hype! This retreat had the perfect mix of scheduled activities and free time for shopping, exploring or signing up for add-on excursions! Not only did I make wonderful memories, but I got to share them with the new friends I made! This will not be my last retreat! Thank you, Trenna for amazing adventures!
By Jessica H for Artic WONDERS Icelandic Adventure on Nov 11, 2025
This trip is hard to put into words! Everything was perfect - the food, the adventures, the yoga, the company, the tour guide and even the weather! The trip was well organized and we always knew what to expect the next day and how to be prepared. It definitely will be one of my favs of all time!
I went along on the B&B Dominican Treehouse retreat and I am SO happy I went. The place was truly magical, and it was amazing being able to disconnect from every day life, to reconnect with nature. This trip was very well organized and loaded with adventures that you had the opportunity to participate in or you could sit back and do your own thing which is so great to have the option. Any questions I had were quickly answered and everyone involved was so helpful. The planning of the trip was seamless. I experienced so many amazing things while on this trip, that I will never forget. I had one of the best times of my life being able to meet new people and make connections. Everyone on this trip was so warm and welcoming and helpful. I donāt think I will ever meet a better group of people than the ones I met on this trip! Highly recommend going on a retreat with B&B! Plus, they give you great swag bags!
The Dominican Treehouse was my first B&B retreat, and will not be my last! This place was magical! Itās clear that Trenna has a true passion for traveling to special places and put so much thought into making the retreat special for everyone. I am still processing all that this experience has given me and will cherish it forever. Anyone who has the means and desire to do a retreat but nervous to go alone, DO IT! There were a few of us who traveled alone and didnāt know anyone before the trip and Iām sure they feel the same after this retreat with Trenna and her B&B teachers. Thank you for sharing your passion to make this happen!
Itās hard to even find words for how incredible my trip to the Dominican Republic, with Breath and Bend Retreats was. They made it effortless on my end and everything was very organized. It was the perfect mixture of health, healing and relaxation along with FUN and adventure. The itinerary was perfectly planned but you didnāt feel obligated to do any of it if you didnāt want to. The swag bag was the cherry on top and very nice! The vibe from every single person was incredible and everyone was so kind. I went in knowing NO ONE and left feeling like I connected with everyone. I hope I can go on every retreat with them in the future.