Root & Rise
A Plant Spirit & Wild Medicine Retreat
October 17-20, 2026
Held at Fresh Coast Cabins on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula — a wild northern landscape shaped by forest, water, and the ancient breath of Lake Superior.
A 3-day (2 half-days, 2 full), 3-night immersion into the heart of nature and self. Through wild medicine, plant spirit communion, and sacred ceremony, we root deeply into the earth to rise renewed in body, heart, and spirit. Each day balances guided practices with open space for rest, private healing, and communion with the land.
An Immersion in Land-Centered Healing
Root & Rise is a 3-night retreat rooted in plant spirit wisdom, somatic presence, and nature-based ritual. Held on the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, this experience invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and engage with wild medicine in community.
Root & Rise offers intentional experiences woven into spacious days for reflection, rest, and personal practice.
Why Root & Rise?
This retreat is designed to:
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reconnect you with the intelligence of plants and the land
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cultivate meditative presence and nervous system regulation
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offer ceremony that supports healing without overwhelm
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invite you into meaningful connection with yourself, others, and more-than-human worlds
While rooted in ceremonial practice, Root & Rise is accessible for all levels — no prior experience with plant work or ritual is required.
What You'll Experience
Together, we will:
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commune with plant spirit allies
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gather in fire and water-facing spaces
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craft healing plant-based herbal remedies
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explore somatic and meditative practices
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engage in grounding creative integration
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receive guidance for personal healing and reflection
Daily rhythms balance guided practice, with personal space, allowing each guest to move at their own pace.
Accomodations
The cabins at Fresh Coast Cabins offer a blend of rustic charm and simple comfort, each set along the rocky shoreline of Lake Superior. Some cabins reflect classic log-cabin character, while others have been thoughtfully updated over time with larger windows, improved kitchens, fireplaces, and private patios or porches. All are designed to support slowing down, resting well, and feeling connected to the land.
Because the cabins were built and repurposed over decades, each one is slightly different in size, layout, and finish. What they share is a quiet, grounded atmosphere — with lake winds, wildlife, and star-filled skies as part of daily life.
Room Types & Availability:
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Single Cabin: Private cabin, full comfort, ideal for solo stay.
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Solo Room, Shared Cabin: Private bedroom within a shared cabin space.
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Shared Cabin – Jack & Jill: Private bedroom with shared access; one occupant may pass through another’s room to enter theirs.
All cabins are equipped with the basics you’ll need for a comfortable stay, including:
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Beds with fresh linens and pillows
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Bath towels
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Heat and electricity
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A kitchen or kitchenette with: refrigerator; stove or cooktop (varies by cabin); basic cookware, dishes, and utensils; cozy living or sitting space
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Vintage tape deck / radio (no televisions)
Cabins do not have TVs, and cell service is not available on the property. This simplicity is intentional and part of the retreat experience.
You do not need to bring sheets, towels, or kitchenware. You may wish to bring personal snacks, a travel mug or thermos, slippers or cozy socks, and anything that helps you feel at home in a rustic setting.
An Immersion in Land-Centered Healing
Root & Rise is a 3-night retreat rooted in plant spirit wisdom, somatic presence, and nature-based ritual. Held on the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, this experience invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and engage with wild medicine in community.
Root & Rise offers intentional experiences woven into spacious days for reflection, rest, and personal practice.
Who This Retreat is For
Root & Rise is for you if you feel called to slow down and return to what is steady.
This retreat may be a good fit if you:
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Feel deeply nourished by forests, water, and wild spaces.
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Long for intentional time away from constant digital input and everyday demands.
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Are curious about building a respectful, personal relationship with plant allies.
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Appreciate ceremony that is grounded, reverent, and accessible.
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Want structure and guidance — but also spaciousness for reflection and integration.
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Value authenticity, presence, and depth over intensity or spectacle.
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Are ready to reconnect with your body, breath, and inner rhythm.
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Feel drawn to small-group experiences rather than large retreat environments.
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Are open to contemplative practice, herbal crafting, and shared ritual.
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Are willing to approach plant work with humility, curiosity, and respect.
You do not need prior experience with herbalism, plant-spirit work, or ceremony. Whether you are new to this path or have been walking it for years, you are welcome here.
What You'll Experience
Together, we will:
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commune with plant spirit allies
-
gather in fire and water-facing spaces
-
craft healing plant-based herbal remedies
-
explore somatic and meditative practices
-
engage in grounding creative integration
-
receive guidance for personal healing and reflection
Daily rhythms balance guided practice, with personal space, allowing each guest to move at their own pace.
Accomodations
The cabins at Fresh Coast Cabins offer a blend of rustic charm and simple comfort, each set along the rocky shoreline of Lake Superior. Some cabins reflect classic log-cabin character, while others have been thoughtfully updated over time with larger windows, improved kitchens, fireplaces, and private patios or porches. All are designed to support slowing down, resting well, and feeling connected to the land.
Because the cabins were built and repurposed over decades, each one is slightly different in size, layout, and finish. What they share is a quiet, grounded atmosphere — with lake winds, wildlife, and star-filled skies as part of daily life.
Room Types & Availability:
-
Single Cabin: Private cabin, full comfort, ideal for solo stay.
-
Solo Room, Shared Cabin: Private bedroom within a shared cabin space.
-
Shared Cabin – Jack & Jill: Private bedroom with shared access; one occupant may pass through another’s room to enter theirs.
All cabins are equipped with the basics you’ll need for a comfortable stay, including:
-
Beds with fresh linens and pillows
-
Bath towels
-
Heat and electricity
-
A kitchen or kitchenette with: refrigerator; stove or cooktop (varies by cabin); basic cookware, dishes, and utensils; cozy living or sitting space
-
Vintage tape deck / radio (no televisions)
Cabins do not have TVs, and cell service is not available on the property. This simplicity is intentional and part of the retreat experience.
You do not need to bring sheets, towels, or kitchenware. You may wish to bring personal snacks, a travel mug or thermos, slippers or cozy socks, and anything that helps you feel at home in a rustic setting.
What's Included
Included in your retreat investment:
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Daily, professional-chef prepared, farm-to-table vegetarian/vegan meals, snacks, and herbal support
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All retreat programming and ceremonial offerings
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Accommodations in single or shared cozy cabins
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Retreat materials and creative/meditative explorations
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Optional quiet sessions and integration space
Not included: transportation to retreat, optional sessions such as sauna, massage, or private healing session upgrades, personal snacks.
Payment plans are available on a case-by-case basis. Please select the appropriate option on the registration form.
Investment + Payment
Retreat pricing varies by accommodation choice. There are a limited number of single cabins and more shared cabins with a variety of sleeping arrangements.
Accommodations included are for 3 nights with check-in after 2pm on Oct 17th and check-out by 11am on Oct. 20th.
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space, with the remaining balance due by July 1, 2026.
Investment
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Single cabin ($2,225)
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Solo room in a shared cabin ($1,995)
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Shared cabin with "jack and jill" bedrooms ($1,755 )
Cancellation Policy
Because of the small group nature of this retreat and the advance commitments required, the following cancellation policy applies:
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On or before June 20, 2026: 80% refund of total retreat cost (total paid minus deposit)
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June 21 – July 18, 2026: 60% refund (total paid minus deposit)
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On or after July 19, 2026: No refunds available. Because lodging and retreat expenses are fully committed by this date, refunds are not possible after July 19, 2026.
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email.
Deposits are non-refundable.
Travel & Logistics
Getting There
Root & Rise is held at Fresh Coast Cabins, just outside Copper Harbor, at the northern tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Part of the retreat experience is the journey itself — a gradual transition from busy roads to forest, lake, and quiet.
Driving
Many participants choose to drive. From the Chicago area, including Aurora, the retreat is approximately 430–450 miles, depending on route. Driving time is typically 8.5–10 hours, allowing for rest stops and weather conditions.
The final stretch through the Upper Peninsula is slower, scenic, and rural. We recommend downloading Google Maps for offline use before your final approach, as cell service becomes limited as you near Copper Harbor. A Google Maps link to the cabins will be provided after registration.
Flying + Car Rental
If you prefer to fly, there are two primary airport options:
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Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) is the closest airport, approximately 1 hour from Copper Harbor. Flights are limited and typically connect through Chicago or Detroit. Rental cars are available on site.
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Sawyer International Airport (MQT) is a larger regional airport with more flight options, located approximately 2.5–3 hours from Copper Harbor. Rental cars are available.
A rental car is required from either airport. Public transportation and rideshare services are extremely limited in the Upper Peninsula.
Arrival Notes
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Please plan to arrive during the scheduled check-in window on Day 1
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Cell service is not available at the cabins
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A shared Wi-Fi point and land line is available on the property for emergencies
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Roads are paved and well-maintained, but wildlife crossings are common — especially at dusk
A Note for First-Time Upper Peninsula Travelers
If this is your first visit to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, know that the remoteness is intentional and part of the medicine of this place. Towns are small and spread out, so it’s wise to fuel up, grab snacks, and take care of essentials before the final stretch north.
Expect fewer lights, quieter nights, and wide open skies. Many guests find that the drive itself becomes a threshold — a gentle unwinding before arriving at the retreat container.
Meet Your Guide — Andrea
Ritual and plant-spirit facilitator • Herbalist and ceremony holder • Land-based guide and plant ally practitioner
Andrea Marcinkus, owner of Adhara Alchemy, is a lifelong herbalist, naturalist, and plant-spirit practitioner devoted to deepening relationship with the living world. With over 30 years of dedicated study and practice, she has cultivated a grounded connection with botanical and fungal allies and the wisdom they carry.
Andrea’s early studies began alongside her grandfather and continued through mentorship with experienced herbalists and indigenous healers. For more than eight years, she has been holding cacao ceremonies and seasonal gatherings rooted in intentional ritual and respectful plant communion.
She has studied meditation for over 25 years and is a certified Meditation Teacher through the Priority Academy and the Complementary Therapists Accredited Association. Andrea is also a Usui Ryoho Reiki Master-Teacher (Shinpiden level), with a specialization in animal Reiki and equine energy work.
Her facilitation values authenticity, presence, and depth of experience. She creates environments where real connection unfolds naturally and without pressure. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of wild plants and mushrooms, Andrea supports participants in cultivating embodied, sustainable relationships with plant allies — grounded in reverence, clarity, and lived practice.
At Root & Rise, she brings this lifetime of study and devotion into a carefully held ceremonial container where land, ritual, and community interweave — creating space to root into what is steady and rise into deeper connection.
