Embrace the quiet beauty of Winter in Wisconsin with weekend of Scottish culture & wellness!

We invite you to "Coorie In" with us! This retreat is designed to honor Scottish culture and the art of Wintering by welcoming in extra cozy activities to promote comfort, relaxation, and renewal.

"Coorie In" is an old, traditional Scottish term that means to crouch down or nestle. Today, "Coorie In" has come to mean a feeling of coziness, contentment and togetherness, similar to the idea of Hygge in the Danish culture.

Partnering with Kindled Community Sauna, we will be offering open sauna times throughout the weekend. You will have plenty of opportunities to drop into the sauna on Friday and Saturday without a reserved time. The Kindled Community Sauna can fit up to 6 guests at a time. 

The sauna will be parked outside the Event Center in the courtyard area. Move from sauna to cold plunge for a winter wellness experience unlike anything else!

We will have refreshments, comfortable seating and unstructured sound baths inside to help you rest and recharge. After your sauna time, take a cup of tea over to the campfire under the dark, winter sky to embrace even more time in nature at this truly unique winter retreat. 

Weekend Overview

*Everything during this retreat is totally optional! No pressure to attend everything or ANYTHING at all. Spend your time how you'd like to!*

Friday: Arrive & Welcome In Relaxation

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Check in anytime at The Abbey at Otter Creek! There are no structured activities during this time, we encourage you to get acquainted with the property, relax with a book, catch up with a friend, or spend time exploring the DIY arts & crafts stations throughout the Event Center.

~ Open Sauna Hours 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm ~

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Welcome The Abbey at Otter Creek, orientation followed by a Scottish Shortbread and Hard Cider tasting

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Buffet Dinner in the Event Center

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Quiet free time 

8:30 pm: Quiet time and encouraged early bedtime for optimal rest

Saturday: Dive Into Rest & Hibernation

~ Open Sauna Hours 8:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm ~

7:00 am - 9:00 am: Full Scottish Breakfast bar prepared by "Chef Mary" in the dining room of the Event Center

9:00 am - 10:00 am: “Coorie In” (free time)

10:00 am - 11:00 am: Morning Movement in the Event Center

11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Winter Forest Hike & Contemplation or Guided Vision Board Workshop

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Buffet lunch in the Event Center

~ Open Sauna Hours 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm ~

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: “Coorie In” (free time)

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Winter Forest Hike & Contemplation or Guided Vision Board Workshop

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: “Coorie In” (free time)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Buffet Dinner in the dining room in the dining area of the Event Center 

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Sound Bath experience by Laced in Harmony

8:00 pm: Quiet free time and encouraged early bedtime for optimal rest

Sunday: Lean Into Winter's Embrace

7:00 am - 9:45 am: A cozy continental breakfast

9:45 am - 10:45 am: Morning Movement in The Event Center

10:00 am - 10:45 am: A final group goodbye with journaling prompts & morning beverages

10:45 am - 12:45 pm: Self-check out & return home rested and restored

*Retreat schedule is subject to change*