Welcome to the Valley

Nestled in 40 acres of woods in Oceana County, Michigan, Blooming Valley Retreat offers individuals and small groups a sanctuary to reflect and recommit to common purpose. 

Come for a weekend or a few days to reflect on personal and spiritual issues, reconnect with mind and body, or experience what a sustainable earth can look, feel, and taste like.

The Retreat includes a modern guesthouse, two beautiful, off-the-grid cabins in the woods, and a tapered-wall yurt for group meetings and workshops. Meals are served in our home, B&B style, and feature primarily local organic and vegetarian cuisine.

We offer programs for self-discovery and living more sustainably, accommodating groups of up to 8-10 people. We also invite individuals and couples to schedule personal retreat weekends on selected dates from May through October (see schedule of weekends available for reservations).

Our mission is to provide a sanctuary for social justice-minded people to escape the pressures of daily life and to renew their commitment to making a better world. Whether that commitment translates into personal growth or improving the functioning of an organization, we seek to assist those who are working toward a more sane and just world.

Our vision is to create a place where people can simplify their daily existence, focus on common values and interests, and consider ways of improving their lives and society at large.


We’d like to thank Jen Jorgensen for kindly providing the photography on this site.

2011 WORKSHOPS 

Schedules/Registration

We are now working on the 2011 Workshop schedule, and we will be adding workshops as they are confirmed. We will also have at least one yoga workshop, possibly another in our series of herbal medicine workshops, and other exciting events. We are also available for “friends and family” retreats. Please contact us with suggestions or requests.


We welcome your ideas for additional workshops. Please contact us with your ideas and suggestions.

LINKS

Sweetwater Local Foods Market 

Herbcraft with Jim McDonald

The Yurt Foundation 

BodyworkbyJudith

White River Yoga

DIRECTIONS

FROM THE SOUTH: TAKE US-31 NORTH TO THE SHELBY EXIT; TURN RIGHT ON
SHELBY ROAD AND GO 1 MILE TO END OF ROAD; TAKE A “WIDE” LEFT ONTO STATE
ST.; GO 1 1/2 MILES TO BUCHANAN RD.; TURN RIGHT ON BUCHANAN RD. AND GO 4
1/2 MILES; AFTER DESCENDING WINDING HILL, TURN RIGHT AT DRIVEWAY
IMMEDIATELY BEFORE FIRST WHITE HOUSE ON THE RIGHT.

FROM THE NORTH: FOLLOW SAME DIRECTIONS, EXCEPT TURN LEFT ON SHELBY ROAD AFTER EXITING.