A Day or Overnight Mind, Body & Heart Reset

August 22–23, 2026

Stillwater Stables | Ortonville, Michigan

Step away from the noise.

Release what you have been carrying.

Return to yourself.

Day Retreat: $199 | Overnight Experiences from $229

Sometimes Even the Strongest People Need a Place to Exhale

You’ve been holding everything together—managing responsibilities, meeting expectations and caring for everyone else.

But somewhere along the way, you may have become disconnected from your own needs and sense of peace.

Return to Peace is an intimate retreat designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself and experience practical tools for creating greater calm, clarity and freedom.

This isn’t about escaping your life. It’s about returning to it feeling more grounded, present and alive.

The Stillwater retreat was a true reset. The message about living in a state were we respond instead of reacting was thoughtfully delivered with action-oriented affirmations that offer a path to lasting peace. I believe I can live differently with practice, and eventually won't require resets.

Kim G

This Is Not Your Ordinary Yoga Retreat

Return to Peace is not a weekend of back-to-back yoga classes, vague inspiration or pressure to become a more “spiritual” version of yourself.

It is a practical, experiential and heart-centered retreat that brings together modern nervous-system understanding with time-tested practices for cultivating presence, resilience and inner peace.

You won’t simply be told to relax. You’ll experience tools that can help you meet stress differently and create greater calm and clarity in everyday life.

There is no pressure to perform, impress or have everything figured out. You’ll be invited to slow down, soften the armor and reconnect with what is real.

The experience includes:

• Guided breathwork
• Meditation and mental imagery
• Heart-brain coherence
• Mindful yoga and movement
• Horse and nature connection
• Reflection and authentic conversation
• Sound Bowl Healing
• Nourishing food, rest and meaningful connection

No previous experience is required. You’ll be welcomed exactly as you are.

Brian,

Thank you for the wonderful day!

Brian is very knowledgeable yet approachable....a great mentor, teacher and coach. The workshop was a combination of yoga, breathwork, meditation, authentic conversations, and delicious healthy food! I loved being able to interact with the horses, and meet others interested in learning and growing!

Tracey B.

This Retreat May Be for You If…

• Life appears fine from the outside, but you feel mentally or emotionally exhausted
• Your mind rarely slows down
• You spend so much time caring for others that you’ve become disconnected from yourself
• You’re moving through change, uncertainty or transition
• You want practical tools for creating greater calm and clarity
• You crave meaningful connection and space to breathe

You don’t need to be broken to need a reset.

Sometimes even the strongest people need somewhere to set down what they’ve been carrying.

What You May Leave With

Return to Peace isn’t about escaping life’s challenges. It’s about discovering a different way to meet them.

You may leave with:

• A greater sense of calm and grounding
• Practical tools for stressful moments
• More awareness of your patterns and triggers
• A deeper connection with your body and heart
• Greater clarity around your needs and values
• A renewed sense of peace, possibility and inner freedom

You won’t be asked to become someone new.

You’ll be invited to return to who you are beneath the pressure, expectations and noise.

Retreat Schedule

Saturday, August 22

11:00 AM — Arrival and retreat opening

The day will include breathwork, meditation, mindful movement, horse and nature connection, reflection, nourishing snacks and meaningful group experiences.

3:00 PM — Cabin check-in

The afternoon continues with restorative practices, dinner and connection.

6:00 PM — Day retreat concludes

Overnight guests continue with evening experiences and peaceful time at Stillwater.

Sunday, August 23

8:30 AM — Light breakfast and quiet morning time

9:30 AM — Gentle yoga, meditation and breathwork

10:00 AM — Cabin checkout

10:30 AM — Reflection, integration and closing circle

12:00 PM — Retreat concludes

A detailed itinerary will be provided to registered guests. The schedule may shift slightly based on weather and the natural flow of the retreat.

Choose the Experience That Feels Right for You

Saturday Day Retreat — $199

Join us from 11:00 AM–6:00 PM for the primary retreat experience, including guided practices, horse and nature connection, snacks, beverages and dinner.

Overnight Experiences — Starting at $229

Stay through Sunday at noon and experience the complete retreat, including Saturday evening programming, accommodations, a light breakfast, morning yoga, meditation and our closing circle.

Overnight options include private and shared cabins, communal indoor accommodations and tent camping.

The Overnight Difference

Something changes when you give yourself more than a few hours.

You stop watching the clock, settle into the environment and create enough distance from everyday life to see yourself more clearly.

The overnight experience offers a quieter continuation of the retreat through dinner, reflection, meaningful conversation, meditation, nature and space to simply be.

You’ll wake at Stillwater and begin the next day without immediately returning to life’s demands.

This is what allows the retreat to become more than an event—it becomes an experience you can fully enter.

About Brian LeFeve

Brian is a Mind-Body Optimization Coach, speaker, yoga and breathwork facilitator, and lifelong waterman.

For more than a decade, he has guided yoga, meditation, breathwork and personal-development experiences designed to help people reconnect with themselves and create greater peace, clarity and resilience.

His grounded approach brings together modern nervous-system understanding, ancient wisdom, mindful movement, mental imagery and heart-centered connection.

You won’t be asked to adopt a belief system or follow one rigid path. You’ll be invited to experience what resonates and take home practical tools that can support your everyday life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need experience with yoga, meditation or breathwork?

No. Everything will be guided and accessible, and you’ll be encouraged to participate at your own pace.

Will we ride the horses?

No. The horse experience focuses on connection, awareness and presence rather than horseback riding.

Can I attend alone?

Absolutely. Many guests attend alone, and the intimate setting makes connection feel natural and welcoming.

Is this therapy?

No. Return to Peace is an educational and experiential wellness retreat. It is not a replacement for therapy, medical care or mental-health treatment.

Space and accommodations are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ready to Return to Peace?

You don’t need to become someone new.

You may simply need the space to reconnect with who you are beneath the pressure, expectations and noise.

Choose the day or overnight experience that feels right for you. Space and accommodations are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Day Retreat: $199 | Overnight Experiences from $229

Questions? Email Brian at brian@brianlefeve.com.