IN THE WILD
BREATHWORK, COLD PLUNGE & SAUNA WILDERNESS RETREAT
INTRODUCING...
SHERPA Breath & Cold In The Wild
5-Day Breath & Cold Retreat
FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 1, 2025
Two Schedule Tracks To Choose From:
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Mentorship Track (Level 2 + Adv)
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Recreational Track (Community)
The Lodge at Long Lake
446 Highland View
Houlton, WI 54082
*Fly-in Airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP)*
YOUR EVOLUTION IS HERE.
Embark on a life-changing journey into the wild, where the elements meet personal transformation. The SHERPA Breath & Cold In The Wild Retreat offers an unparalleled experience of breathwork and cold exposure, surrounded by nature’s raw beauty.
This immersive retreat is designed to push your limits, expand your resilience, and reconnect you with your primal strength. With guided breath sessions, icy lake plunges, and time to recharge in our custom sauna, each day is a balance of challenge and rejuvenation. Enjoy nourishing farm-to-table meals, lakeside lodging, and the camaraderie of a small group of adventurers.
Prepare to explore your inner and outer landscapes, emerging with a deeper sense of self, calm, and power.Immerse yourself in the vast landscape of knowledge with enlightening presentations and vibrant sucussiuons.
Become of part of this select group that cultivates this path toward expansion, and hone your crafts alongside some of the best in business.
BREATH
Harness the Transformative Power of Breathwork. Embark on a journey of self-discovery through the art of breathwork. Share and experience next-level guided breathwork sessions that will leave you invigorated, centered, and ready to share with your community.
COLD
Imagine facing the crisp, invigorating chill of a frozen lake dip! Dive into the heart of cold exposure as you learn wilderness skills to cut ice holes, dip, and build outdoor fire for a heat source. Learn advanced protocols and nature safety that cultivate confidence leading outdoors and a deep connection with the elements.
HEAT
Build community with new friends in the sauna, explore your heat tolerance and protocols, connect on best practices around coaching contrast therapy.
LIGHT
Cultivate a new relationship with light. Set in motion the foundations for vitality by controlling the timing and the efficiency of important biological processes that determine how well we can metabolize food, feel energized and vital, sleep, rejuvenate and heal.
NATURE
Understand and discuss the healing power of nature. From crisp walks on frozen shores to invigorating hikes, you'll rejuvenate your senses, fostering a profound connection with grounding your nervous system and your state.
MOVEMENT
Experience strength and flexibility with tailored mobility sessions. Instructors will guide you through movements that empower your body, enhance your range of motion, and promote injury prevention. Unlock the importance of programming breath and mobility in your offerings.
TWO PATHS, ONE TRANSFORMATION:
Choose Your Adventure
Experience your next level of personal and professional growth at our exclusive retreat, where you can choose between two transformative tracks on our schedule:
EDUCATION or RECREATION.
Whether you're eager to deepen your knowledge of breathwork and cold exposure by enrolling in the SHERPA Level 2 Training Education Track or looking to focus on personal growth as you relax in nature, this retreat has something for everyone.
The Mentorship Track is perfect for those in the business of health and wellness, wanting to unlock your leadership potential and facilitation skills, with a focus on science, somatics, and practical applications.
The Recreation Track allows for more downtime, with opportunities to enjoy our custom glass-front sauna, hot tub, and invigorating lake dips, while still participating in ice hole cutting, keynote presentations, and enjoying nourishing farm-to-table meals.
Both tracks offer an immersive experience at a breathtaking lakeside retreat, leaving you inspired, rejuvenated, and connected. Choose your path and join us for an unforgettable journey.Welcome to the 5-day retreat-style Level 2 training you've been waitng for...
Whether you're a healthcare pro, fitness coach, yoga teacher, or passionate about breath, cold, and primal therapy practices, this retreat empowers you fully.
Together we climb.
IS THIS EXPERIENCE RIGHT FOR YOU?
Are you working part-time in the space and want to develop a full-time career?
Are you hungry to serve more of your current clients with expanded practices and cold, heat, nature, light and biohacking protcols?
Are you willing and ready to play it big with your personal growth goals?
This retreat is both an accelerator for personal, Self-care, and business growth.
Prior to the retreat you will be scheduled for a 1:1 call with Kristin to determine the best track to support your goals and the on-site experience that will serve you best!
This is a week of learning and connection like no other.
Carve Your Leadership Legacy.
"The best view comes after the hardest climb." – Vanessa Gendoma
Your Keynote Speaker & Multi-Award Winning Social Entrepreneur
Nicole Gibson is known as a multi-award winning social entrepreneur, but she prefers to be seen as an unstoppable messenger of love and human potential; impacting millions of people world-wide with her unconventional models of community development and transformation.
A modern day philosopher, Nicole is obsessed by love’s power to effect change; currently leading a global movement ‘Love Out Loud’. Love Out Loud is now focused on the development of transformational technologies, including InTruth - a platform that aims to enhance emotional intelligence using advanced wearable technology and machine learning supporting individuals to become increasingly more conscious and aware. The platform captures real-time nervous system responses, offering an objective understanding of emotions that transcend simple labels like "happy" or "sad."
Nicole has made a vast impact in the health and education landscape as an author of two books, and since she served as the youngest Commonwealth Commissioner for Health in Australia's history.
Join Nic on retreat for a Fireside Chat as well as a dedicated presentation HOW INNER MASTERY INSPIRES GLOBAL IMPACT.
Your Keynote and Expert in Trauma & Somactics
Will Rezin is a trauma educator and somatic practitioner dedicated to awakening the body’s innate wisdom. As owner of Trauma and Somatics, he guides individuals and practitioners from all over the world on a path of healing, connection, and embodied awareness. Through a blend of somatic practices and trauma-informed insights, Will fosters transformative growth for those seeking a deeper relationship with themselves and others.
From living in a group home as a teenager to profound psychedelic experiences, or from wandering the States barefoot for a year and a half to working with some of the most influential names in internet marketing, Will has established himself as a highly sought after coach - working with clients at the FBI, NASA, Boeing, National Geographic, and Google, high level behavioral specialists, Fortune 500 brand developers, app developers, Emmy award-winning producers, entrepreneurs, the list goes on.
A natural synthesizer of ideas, Will sees beyond the labels we assign to healing, guiding others to a place where body, mind, and spirit are integrated. His work, while deeply technical and grounded in scientific understanding, is about returning to the aliveness within.
For Will, this is as much a calling as it is a craft, one that he invites others to share through somatic exploration and radical presence.
Join Will on retreat for a hands on workshop as he teaches the best ways to work with others as a wellness coach as well as a dedicated presentation on TRAUMA & SELF-DISCOVERY INTEGRATION FOR HUMANKIND.
The Mentorship Track:
Your DYNAMIC Coaching Experience
For those of you who are facilitators or interested in mentorship in these practices: In the Education Track you will techniques you have learned into practice, and share a custom presentation slot where you present your skill and as part of your commitment to this program and your leadership journey.
Topic or class segment for presentation will be decided and assigned with Kristin in 1-1 call after you sign up.
This isn't about sitting back from the action - its about gaining mentorship that expedites your professional goals and has you step boldly into your capacity for growth. We have cultivated a safe place where everyone is part of the experience and knowledge sharing.
We can’t wait to connect and grow with you!
Meet Your Guides.
Our Founder, Kristin Weitzel, and the SHERPA Breath & Cold Master Trainer team is a remarkably unique leadership crew that supports your growth along this path. We offer the pinnacle of experiential programming with a kind, approachable style that provides world-class education and experience in the breathwork, cold exposure, and health optimization space.
Each of us works as full-time professionals in this arena, tirelessly continuing our own education, and striving to provide peak experiences for every program attendee. We champion workshops, pro athlete training, corporate events, curated programs, conference speaking gigs, consulting and instructor certification programs as our peak expression.
And here, we share it all with you.
Reserve Your Spot Today!
This life-changing training includes double+ occupancy cabin style lodging, track of your choosing, recreational activities, and ancestral farmhouse style meals. Sign up with your payment below.
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE - ENROLL NOW!
We can't wait to see you at the cabin!
Nourishing Your Soul
Did we mention the magic in our kitchen for the week?? Our Master Trainer Nik is also a Professional Chef!
An executive chef since 2002, Nik Zahansky has launched, run and redeveloped restaurants and food-service programs. He has cooked for many elite figures such as Madeline Albright, Micheal Pollan, Arun Gandhi, Wailin’ Jennys, the King and Queen of Norway, along with independent contracting for the father of biohacking himself, Dave Asprey.
His curated farm-to-table meals are pure magic, bringing you the yummiest dishes straight from local farms. Think vibrant flavors, epic views, and a whole lot of nom-nom moments. It's not just food, it's a full-blown flavor adventure so, bring your appetite and get ready to be wowed by some seriously good eats!
Your Warm Cabin with Roaring Fire Awaits
Retreat to the comfort of charming rustic-chic cabin rooms nestled amidst the serenity of the frozen landscape. Drift into peaceful slumber surrounded by the sounds of nature and wake up refreshed, ready to seize the day's offerings.
Location: The Lodge at Long Lake
446 Highland View
Houlton, WI 54082
*Fly-in Airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP)*
Located on roughly 850 feet of shore front, Our luxury log home faces the gorgeous scenery of a Winter lake surrounded by the beautiful north woods. The Lodge at Long Lake is a beautiful space where one can heal and find optimal health.
"It's an intimate, warm setting. It's not your typical, sit at a table and stare at a screen atmosphere. It's interactive, surrounded by the wonders of nature, and so cozy."
OUR EPIC SCHEDULE
From chilly ice hole cutting in the lake, to understanding rituals of cacao...hot sauna laughs, optimal health practices, soulful selling of your offers - its all here! Plus: practical experience leading, presenting and assessing others...no other training will give you all this with such a remarkable group of leaders.
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Reserve Your Spot Today!
This life-changing training includes double occupancy cabin style lodging and farm-style meals. Select your payment below.
"Did the SHERPA IN THE WILD Retreat help me upgrade my capacity and professional goals? Yes, AND - more importantly - it helped me to go deeper on my own personal journey. The whole experience expanded me into growth and I left transformed, inspired, connected, and ready to offer my community (and myself) so much more."
Lina Midla || SHERPA Master Trainer & Community Manager
"I love the live practice sessions included in the training track! Being able to go home and put what I learned into practice right away was powerful and shifted my confidence and client experience."
Petra Shrew || Breathwork & Ice Bath Facilitator
