2025 Nature's Portals: Doorways to Inspiration and Well-Being

With Bruce and Carol Malnor

September 26 - 28, 2025

Date and Time Details: Friday, September 26 - Sunday, September 28

Location: Song of the Morning

Address: 9607 East Sturgeon Valley Road, Vanderbilt, MI, USA

Contact: Song of the Morning Guest Services
office@songofthemorning.org
(989) 983-4107

  • Queen Bedroom (Lodge) – $430.00
  • Queen Suite (Lodge) – $530.00
  • Full Suite (Lodge) – $500.00
  • Wheelhouse Apartment – $570.00
  • Glamping – $290.00
  • Queen Bed Room (Domes) – $350.00
  • Twin Bedroom w/ Patio (Domes) – $330.00
  • Twin Bedroom (Domes) – $290.00
  • Full Bedroom (Domes) – $330.00
  • Men's Dormitory (Domes) – $270.00
  • Women's Dormitory (Domes) – $270.00
  • Camping – $250.00
    • (All prices include $150.00 base amount)
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A Spiritual Living Retreat

“I turn to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” 

~ John Burroughs

Like gently falling autumn leaves, allow yourself to let go and relax into nature’s beauty. The weekend balances interactive nature activities with quiet personal time to help you regain your own sense of balance and well-being. 

Throughout the weekend you’ll experience fun and easy ways to increase your awareness of the natural world, and then take that awareness deep within through silent walks, reflection, and meditation. 

We invite you to embrace this opportunity to slow down and connect more deeply with nature and yourself during this transformative season.

What to expect:

• Fun, interactive group activities.
• Quiet time alone for personal reflection.
• Increased awareness of the natural world.
• Tools for regaining balance and well-being.
• Personal relaxation and renewal.
• Meditative walks.

Lodging Fee: By clicking the Register Now button, you’ll be able to pay for your lodging, which includes the cost of meals and the retreat fee.

Retreat Fee: $150 program fee makes these offerings sustainable far into the future and will be included automatically when you register for your lodging.

Nature’s Portals: Doorways to Peace and Wellbeing 

Friday

2:00-4:00 – Arrive and get settled

5:00 – Dinner 

6:30 – Welcome session (Wheelhouse) 

8:00 – 9:00  Community Meditation (Domes) 

Saturday

8:30 – Meditative Shrine Walk (meet at the Domes) 

10:00 – Brunch 

11:00 – Nature Activities and Reflections (meet at Domes) 

1:00 – Snacks available in Main House

3:30 – Hatha Yoga (Domes) 

5:00 – Dinner

6:15 – Reflections 

8:00 –  Community Meditation (Lodge) 

Sunday

8:30 – Closing session (Wheelhouse) 

11:00 – Community Sunday Service (Lodge) 

1:00 – Sunday Dinner

About the Program Leader

Bruce and Carol Malnor

Bruce and Carol have led nature awareness workshops and retreats for over 40 years. Trained by Joseph Cornell of Sharing Nature Worldwide, they have offered programs throughout the US and Canada, as well as in Panama, Germany, Italy, and Taiwan. Bruce and Carol have found personal inspiration and deep joy in nature and are delighted […]

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