Women’s Wellness Retreat at Whitetail Lodge

Gloria Dippen, PhD, and her husband own Whitetail Lodge and host the retreat under the theme Living Fully in Your Next Chapter. Guest leaders include Tammy Renee, a psychic medium and Reiki Master Teacher, and Doris Geier, who draws on decades of nursing and hospice care. Chiropractor Dr. Bridget Owens of Tomah leads a reflective group session, and Reverend Étienne Pait gives the closing talk on forgiveness.

Each day centers on a guided session, with group discussion and reflection rather than lectures. Mornings can include hiking, aquatic movement, meditation or gratitude journaling, and afternoons are left open for rest or quiet time. The Northwoods Suite stays open between sessions for meals, refreshments and relaxed conversation.

The retreat is built around talking with other women, and the lodge's rooms, fireplace and trail make it easy to step back between sessions. The indoor pool, hot tub and Whitetail Trail give you room to slow down on your own. For a few days of company and reflection close to Minocqua, it is a good match.