The New Nest
Community, Connection, Growth: Your New Nest.
The New Nest offers a unique approach to retreats, focusing on community, connection, and personal growth. Instead of a single fixed location, they host group retreats at various established venues across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, ensuring a diverse and refreshing environment for each gathering. For those seeking a more personalized journey, The New Nest also provides highly customized individual retreats, which can be held at your home or a nearby secured location. Their programming thoughtfully blends structured activities with ample downtime, movement, and reflection, catering to participants' needs for healing, exploration, and self-discovery. Whether you're looking to restore and relax, celebrate, or navigate personal struggles with a supportive community, The New Nest designs experiences to meet you where you are and guide you towards your desired path.
Highlights
- Customized individual retreats at your chosen location
- Group retreats held at diverse venues across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
- Focus on mind, body, and spirit for healing and exploration
- Programming blends professional guidance with community activities and reflection
- Offers retreats for restoration, celebration, and navigating personal struggles
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Setting
The New Nest operates without a single permanent venue. Group retreats are held at various established retreat centers throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, offering diverse settings. Individual retreats are highly customizable and can be arranged at your home or a location you secure, with assistance from The New Nest in finding suitable options.
The practice
The New Nest doesn't adhere to a specific tradition but focuses on holistic well-being through practices that nurture mind, body, and spirit. Retreats incorporate elements of movement, reflection, and community sharing to foster healing and personal growth. Beginners are welcome, as programming is designed to meet participants at their current stage.
A typical day
A typical day at The New Nest varies significantly depending on the specific retreat and its venue. Generally, days include a blend of structured professional programming, community activities, movement sessions, and dedicated time for personal reflection. Specific schedules are provided upon registration.
Accommodation
Accommodation details for group retreats are provided upon registration, as they vary depending on the specific venue chosen. For individual retreats, participants arrange their own accommodation, often at home or a nearby secured location, with support from The New Nest in identifying suitable places.
What to bring
Since retreats can be at various locations and tailored individually, packing essentials will vary. You will receive specific guidance upon registration, but generally, comfortable clothing for movement and reflection, along with personal items, are advisable.
How to get there
Directions to specific retreat venues are provided upon registration, as locations vary across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin for group retreats. For individual retreats, you arrange travel to your chosen location.
Booking details are provided upon registration.
Retreats start from USD 55. Specific pricing details for each retreat are provided upon registration.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the group retreats held?
Group retreats are held at various established retreat venues throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Specific location details are provided upon registration for each event.
Can I attend an individual retreat?
Yes, The New Nest offers highly customized individual retreats. These can be held at your home or a place nearby that you secure for your time away, and they can assist with finding the right place.
What kind of meals are provided?
Meal details are provided upon registration. They offer dietary options including vegetarian, dairy-free, and meals that include meat.
Who leads the retreats?
Retreats are led by Marcia, who guides participants through the programming focused on mind, body, and spirit.
How do I find out the exact address and directions?
Specific address and directions for both individual and group retreats are provided upon registration, as locations vary.
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