Join Us for the Miracles Mob Retreat 2025!
August 8 - 12, 2025
Prairiewoods Retreat Center
Hiawatha, Iowa
It’s more than just a getaway—it's a heartfelt gathering of our incredible community.
Our third Miracles Mob Retreat is just a few months away! This year we’ll be in a new location with new surroundings and new opportunities for fun and sacred sisterhood.
This is a time for us to connect, reflect, and celebrate the beautiful bond we share. At Prairiewoods, a peaceful retreat center in Eastern Iowa, we'll stay, eat, and gather together in a nature-filled setting designed for connection and renewal.
From the retreat center’s nourishing food to the simple but elegant accommodations and celebratory spirit, you’ll feel welcomed in every way. Can’t wait to spend this special time with you!
Dates
🗓️ August 8 (start at 5 p.m.) – August 12 (end at 10:30 a.m.)
Travel
✈️ Fly into CID or DSM; transport provided
Daily Flow
📓Daily ACIM sessions, field trips, free time, connection
Retreat Details
Start date: Friday, August 8: The retreat officially starts at 5 p.m., but you can arrive as early as 3 to check in.
End date: Tuesday, August 12: We’ll have breakfast together, do a meditation and short discussion, then wrap up by 10:30 a.m.
We really encourage everyone to stay for the entire retreat if possible. We want to soak up every moment we can with each other, sharing laughs, insights, healing, and meaningful conversations.
Travel Info
You can fly into either the Cedar Rapids Airport (CID), which is about 15 minutes from Prairiewoods, or the Des Moines Airport (DSM), about two hours away. Let us know your arrival details, and we'll coordinate to drive you to Prairiewoods—no rental car needed!
Daily Retreat Rhythm
Each day will include dedicated time for meditation, discussion, and journaling about A Course in Miracles. These sessions will help us connect deeply with ourselves and one another.
During your free time, you can relax, take a nap, walk the peaceful grounds of the retreat center, or bring an activity you'd like to share with others.
Each day we’ll also have a featured activity or field trip, including...
- Field of Dreams Excursion: We'll visit the iconic filming location in Dyersville, Iowa, where we can emerge from the cornfield just like in the movie!
- Harvest Preserve and Sacred Stone Circle: A beautiful outdoor field trip near Iowa City, ideal for reflection and peace.
- Breathwork & Movement Session: Led by Dana Kennedy, this session will help you connect with your body and breath.
- Sound Bath Experience: Relax and raise your vibrations during a soothing sound bath at Prairiewoods.
- Drumming Circle: Bring your favorite drum or rattle for a powerful, heart-centered drumming circle to connect with one another and the rhythm of life.
Optional Individual Sessions Available at Prairiewoods
If you like, you can sign up for individual sessions offered by the Prairiewoods team, including...
- Reflexology
- Massage
- Rock and Mandala Drawing & Painting
- Yoga
Important Notes
☀️ The weather will likely be warm, in the 80s or 90s, with slightly cooler evenings. Be sure to bring layers, rain gear, and comfortable walking shoes.
🎟️ Admissions, tickets, and transportation for field trips are not included.
📝 We'll provide a detailed day-to-day schedule closer to the date, along with a link to sign up for meals at Prairiewoods.
Special Thanks to Our Amazing Miracle Mob Retreat Committee
This retreat is a deLIGHTful collaboration of minds and hearts. Thank you to Gaylyn Mercer, Judy Olson, Fraya Parker, Bert Shine, Dawn Slining, Renee Von Bokern, and Dee Willemsen for all their creative ideas and attention to detail.
We’ve had a terrific time planning the retreat so far, with more fun to come. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to me or committee members!
T-Shirts
Our talented Bert Shine is designing our retreat t-shirts! You'll have the opportunity to order your preferred size and quantity. If you can’t join us in person, you can still get a shirt shipped to you.
Register now to secure your spot!
Step 1: Click the payment link below to register for the retreat itself, which covers all group sessions, discussions, meditations, and activities.
Please note: Some scholarship money is available, so please email me at [email protected] if you need financial assistance. WE WANT YOU THERE!!
Step 2: Reserve your accommodations at Prairiewoods
You’ll receive a link in July to reserve your meals, and you can’t beat the prices: Hot breakfast $10, lunch $15, dinner $15.
If you’re on the fence about coming to the retreat, or if you need financial assistance, please let me know. We want you there, and we’ll help make it happen!
Together, we'll create memories, deepen our connections, and celebrate the miracle of being in community!
This is going to be SO much fun!
Love to you all.
Blessings,
