Everything you need to know
From what's included to travel, food, accommodations, and refunds โ here's the full rundown. Still stuck? Call or text us at (231) 409-0002.
If you want to improve your health, connect with like-minded people, and experience something energizing and fun โ yes. Guests come from all backgrounds, whether you're fully plant-based, just getting started, or somewhere in between. You'll feel right at home.
The retreat is active, social, and community-driven, with a mix of fitness, education, relaxation, and fun. You can participate in as much or as little as you want.
Yes โ and many people do. It's one of the easiest places to meet people quickly and form real connections. Between shared meals, activities, and evening socials, solo guests rarely stay solo for long.
Both 2027 retreats expect 500+ guests, spread across hundreds of private acres (3,000 in Texas, 900 in Michigan). It's designed to feel high-energy, not crowded.
Between the great halls, outdoor spaces, waterfront, and activities running throughout the day, guests naturally spread out. You'll always be able to find space to relax โ or jump into the energy when you want to.
Absolutely. VWR is truly multigenerational โ guests range from young children to adults in their 80s and beyond. There are activities for all ages, youth tickets, free admission for infants (0โ2), and childcare available daily. The whole family can thrive.
Your ticket includes everything โ no upsells, no hidden costs. Here's a snapshot:
Most retreats charge extra for many of these โ at VWR, it's all included.
The retreat is fully whole-food, plant-based and oil-free. We offer a mix of raw and cooked options โ smoothies, juices, nice cream, soups, beans, starches, and more. Whether you're fully raw, WFPB, or somewhere in between, you'll be well fed.
Yes. Registered guests have access to complimentary on-site massage sessions during Spa Day, along with sound baths, saunas, and cold plunges as part of the retreat experience. Some experiences are limited and reserved on a first-come basis on-site.
Each day blends fitness, meals, workshops, adventure, and free time. You can be as active or relaxed as you want โ from sunrise workouts and breathwork to afternoon lake activities to evening events like the silent disco. Nothing is mandatory; the whole experience is customizable to you.
Step 1: Secure your General Admission ticket.
Step 2: Select your accommodation (based on availability).
General Admission and accommodations are purchased separately. You can reserve either first, but both are required to complete registration. Monthly payment plans are available on both.
Yes โ and many guests do. On-site rooms can sell out months in advance, but plenty of guests stay at nearby Airbnbs, hotels, or campgrounds and commute in each day. Once you're at the retreat, everything is centralized, so you'll still get the full experience.
Lodging is reserved first-come, first-served and may sell out before General Admission, so we encourage reserving promptly.
Texas (Utopia / LoneHollow Ranch): Fly into San Antonio (SAT) โ the ranch is about 90 minutes away.
Michigan (Lake City / Timber Wolf Lake): Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) is closest, just over an hour away. Grand Rapids (GRR) and Detroit (DTW) offer more flight availability but are farther.
At this time, airport transportation isn't provided. Many guests rent a car or coordinate carpools with other attendees. Uber and Lyft are also operational in the areas.
Yes. Guests are welcome to arrive late or leave early if needed. Just note that programming and included experiences follow a scheduled timeline, so some activities may be missed if you arrive after they begin.
Cell service and Wi-Fi may be limited at times due to the natural settings. We encourage guests to plan accordingly โ and to enjoy the rare opportunity to unplug and be fully present.
Yes โ we offer flexible monthly payment plans with no credit check and no interest. Secure your spot now and split payments into smaller, manageable amounts leading up to the retreat. It's one of the most popular ways guests reserve, and it's available on both General Admission and accommodations.
General Admission is $945 per adult and $445 per youth (ages 3โ17). Infants (0โ2) attend free. Accommodations are priced separately by tier and selected after you secure GA.
Paid-in-full tickets: Refundable up to the cancellation deadline for each retreat โ December 18, 2026 for Texas and June 9, 2027 for Michigan (90 days before each start date). Approved refunds are subject to a 3% processing fee. After the deadline, paid-in-full tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Payment plan tickets: All payment plan purchases are final and non-refundable. Cancelling a plan stops future scheduled payments but does not refund amounts already paid.
You'll receive an immediate confirmation email with your official 2027 VWR tickets the moment you register. From there, you can select your accommodation and set up a payment plan if you'd like.
Still have questions?
Call or text our team directly โ we're happy to help you plan your trip.