Being and Belonging:

A Community Care Retreat for Therapists & Healers

October 23rd -26th, 2025

A weekend retreat for therapists craving community & connection

Thurs Oct 23-Sunday Oct 26th, 2025

Maple, Wisconsin (near Duluth)

Join us for a weekend of deep community building on the shores of Lake Superior.

This retreat is for therapists and healers who are craving deeper connection — not just casual networking or a quick “hi” between sessions, but real relationships with people who get what it means to do this work.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “How did this work get so lonely?”, or “I don’t know if I can keep doing this without community” - this retreat is for YOU.

We’ll frolic in the Northwoods, dip our bodies in Mother Superior, rest hard and deeply, savor delicious food, lift our voices in song, and create sacred community together.

Let’s shake off our pretense and talk about the real stuff - how this work gets lonely, on a soul level, when we’re holding so many hearts and stories without space for our own.

This retreat is an invitation to step outside the roles we occupy and into something more spacious.

Time to rest.

Time to be in nature.

Time to be in community - without the pressure to perform, pretend or produce.

About the weekend

Sample Weekend Flow

Thursday

4pm Arrivals & welcome tea on the lakeside deck

5pm Welcome circle - introductions & intention setting

6pm Family style, chef prepared dinner

7pm Evening “story share” - building relational trust & our container

9pm Fireside s’mores or hot-tub soak

Friday

8:30am Gentle morning yoga or solo private beach walk

9:30am Chef-prepared breakfast - with community check-in

11am-12pm Guided nature exploration

12pm Lunch & unstructured connection time

1:30-4:30pm Downtime: hot tub/sauna time, board games, reading, fireplace lounging

6pm Chef-prepared dinner

7pm Light facilitation: sharing circles or art-for-connection

8pm Outdoor campfire & group singing!

Saturday

9am Gentle morning yoga or solo private beach walk

10am Chef-prepared brunch buffet

11-1pm Guided movement & meditation practice

1-3pm Free Time (reading, nature walks, connection, rest)

3-5pm Downtime: hot tub/sauna time, board games, reading, fireplace lounging

6pm Chef-prepared dinner

7pm Group sound bath & guided meditation

9pm Stargazing and nighttime hot tub

Sunday

9am Chef-prepared breakfast

10am Closing circle - paired closing, reflecting partnerships & takeaways

11am Departures & lingering goodbyes

(Timeline is flexible to allow for slow mornings and spacious transitions)

Register here!

Register here!

Details & Logistics:

When: Thursday October 23rd to Sunday October 26th

Where: The Lake Superior Barn, Maple, WI (near Duluth on the shores of Lake Superior)

Total participants: Limited to 15 max

Room Options:

Single Room with Queen Bed - $1400 (3 available)

Shared room with Twin or Queen Bed - $1200 (8 available)

How to register: Click the link below to sign up!

Got questions? Email me at: sarah@laztherapy.com

Meet your retreat host!

Hi! I’m Sarah Lazarewicz (she/her), MSW, LICSW:

  • I’m a licensed social worker, a fellow therapist, and have been running my own private practice since 2022. I graduated with my MSW in 2016 and have been a full time therapist since 2018.

  • I’ve experienced first hard how isolating and weird this world of running a private practice can be, and how exhausting and overwhelming it can feel to do it alone.

  • I’m invested in creating spaces where therapists can be fully human and express their authentic selves with other therapists, without judgement or shame.

  • I believe we need each other to do this work, and I’m committed to reaching for and building community care spaces for therapists.

  • I’m creating this because it’s something I want and need too, and I believe it’s a missing piece in our field and profession.

FAQs:

  • Yes! I offer two options for payment:

    -Paid in full

    -Payment plan of two payments: one taken at the time of registration, the second due on September 15th

    Please see our registration page for more info about payment plans.

  • Your retreat fee includes:

    • Three nights lodging at the Lake Superior Barn

    • All meals and snacks (locally sourced, nourishing, and shared family-style, all dietary needs can be accomodated)

    • Facilitated group activities & community-building experiences - including guided nature walks, yoga, group singing, a sound bath and other experiential activities

    • Access to amenities like the sauna, hot tub, trails, and private beach

    Travel to and from the retreat is not included.

  • Not at all. Some participants may know each other, but most will come solo. Part of the heart behind this retreat is creating genuine connections among people who might not have crossed paths otherwise.

  • Nope. This is not a training, workshop, or CEU event. It’s a gathering for therapists who want to step out of “professional” roles and into authentic community.

  • No — therapists from all backgrounds and work settings are welcome. If you resonate with the desire for deeper community with fellow therapists, you’re invited.

  • Yes! We have three private rooms that are available for folks who need a quieter space. Since the “shared” room options will potentially have up to 5 people, I recommend you choose one of the private rooms if you know you don’t sleep well with others.

    I’m happy to talk through which options will help you feel most comfortable while on the trip - please reach out if you’re unsure!

  • This is a tricky one. To respect the sleep needs of others in the group rooms, if you know you tend to make noise when sleep, one of the private rooms would be the best option for you. I’m happy to talk through which options will help you feel most comfortable while on the trip - please reach out if you’re unsure!

  • Absolutely! We will have a private chef preparing food for us throughout the retreat. She can accommodate any dietary needs of the group and will generally prepare plant based meals.

    Accomodations she can prepare:

    Gluten free

    Vegan & vegetarian

    Dairy free

    Any food allergies or sensitivities

    You will be asked to include information about your dietary needs at registration.

    Please reach out to me directly if you have any questions!

  • Yes! If you know another therapist who would love this kind of experience, feel free to invite them along. Just note that registration is per person and spots are limited to keep the group intimate.

  • We’ll send a full packing list before the retreat, but you can expect to bring cozy clothes, layers for being outdoors, and anything that helps you feel at home in a shared space.

  • We understand life happens.

    Because this retreat is intentionally small and your registration reserves a spot that may be difficult to fill last-minute, the following cancellation terms apply:

    • Cancellations made 30+ days before the retreat
      You’ll receive a full refund, minus a $100 non-refundable deposit.

    • Cancellations made 14–29 days before the retreat
      You’ll receive a 50% refund (or a 75% refund if we’re able to fill your spot from the waitlist).

    • Cancellations less than 14 days before the retreat
      We’re unable to offer a refund unless we’re able to fill your spot. If we do, you’ll receive a 75% refund.

    • You’re welcome to gift or transfer your spot to another therapist with our approval.

    In the rare case that we need to cancel the retreat for any reason (such as illness, weather, or venue disruption), you’ll receive a full refund.

    We deeply appreciate your understanding — your registration helps us co-create this experience with care, intention, and commitment.

  • Absolutely. You can contact me here or send an email to [your email] anytime. I’d love to hear from you.

Ready to begin? Let’s get started!