Wellness Day Retreat at Nature Valley Lodge
February 21, 2026
This event is sold out!
Soul Recharge with Karina Mako and Jen Garlando invite you into a sanctuary of reflection, restoration, and renewal at Nature Valley Lodge. Located in North Lawerence, just 20 minutes from Akron and North Canton, the Lodge is nestled among rolling landscapes and tranquil forests—offering the perfect backdrop for a day of mindful connection and intentional wellness.
Emerging from the stillness of winter, this day retreat stands on the threshold: a time when the spark of new life is subtle, hidden. Our retreat meets that delicate moment of unfolding.
- Engage in mindful movement, yoga, meditation, tension release with massage balls, and soundbath led by experienced practitioners
- Be pampered with chair massage, scalp massage, or through our outdoor sauna + shower. Optional add on for half hour private massage.
- Explore creative reflection in serene indoor and outdoor spaces with journaling, soul values workshop, art, and quiet contemplation.
- Savor farm-to-table meals and nourishing refreshments curated to support holistic wellness.
Enjoy all this full day retreat has to offer for $200 including all classes, spa services and meals
Why You Should Come
Welcome to Nature Valley Lodge, conveniently located just 20 minutes from Akron and Canton’s Belden Village. The brand new facility offers the ideal balance of rural seclusion and easy access. Surrounded by rolling farmland at the edge of Ohio’s Amish Country, a stocked lake, and our own 23-acre nature reserve with forested hiking trails. Thoughtfully crafted the new a 10,000-square-foot lodge from massive Douglas fir beams sourced in Oregon and a warm hemlock exterior. Outside, you’ll find a stunning outdoor space with lake views. The woods include a designated nature reserve where non-native species have been removed and native growth encouraged.
Wintering is not a season of inactivity, but a sacred pause—a time to rest, reflect, and renew. Like yoga, it teaches us to honor stillness as a path to growth.
Sound Bath & Gentle Yoga
Start your day with intention and balance in this grounding session designed to awaken your body and mind. This unique class combines the healing vibrations of a soundbath by Ashley Johnson. Karina Mako (a Yin specialist with over 1000 hours of practice) will help you melts your muscles in gentle myofascial release. Coupled with an all-level vinyasa flow guided by Jen Garlando.
Wood-Fired Sauna
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind wellness experience with The Mobile Sauna Pod at the retreat! The 16-foot wood-fired Sauna offers the perfect blend of relaxation and rejuvenation, comfortably accommodating up to 9 people at a time.
This premium sauna experience invites you to unwind, recharge, and connect in a unique and tranquil setting. Nothing says relaxation like stepping into the soothing embrace of a sauna.
Meet the Team
Afternoon of Relaxation
Enjoy two hours of spa time with chair massage, scalp massage, and outdoor sauna + shower. Optional add on for half hour private massage with our therapists. The self pace time allows to enjoy and slow down.
Myofascial Release
Whether you are arriving from the warmth of the outdoor sauna or continuing the relaxation of a full-body massage, this practice serves as the perfect complement to your day. It is a moment to “unwind the knots” of the nervous system, creating a sense of spaciousness in the body and a quiet mind. You will transition from this session feeling physically light and deeply grounded—the perfect state of being as we move together toward our farm-to-table dinner.
Dinner Concert
Singer-songwriter, Matilda Pablo, creates a warm, soft, and bright atmosphere with her acoustic covers and originals. Growing up surrounded by music, Matilda has become a seasoned and comfortable musician. Matilda Pablo weaves together the warmth of her acoustic guitar creating a sound that’s both comforting and captivating. Matilda invites you in, offering a space for reflection, connection, and a shared appreciation for the simple beauty of music.
Ready to join us?
Soul Recharge invites you into a sanctuary of reflection, restoration, and renewal at Nature Valley Lodge for a one day Wellness Retreat.
Retreat Agenda
Saturday, February 21, 2026
9:00-6:00pm
Participants can choose from:
Self-paced artistic activities
Outdoor hike
Soul Values Workshop led by Karina
Journaling or meditation
Participants can choose from:
Mobile Sauna
Chair massage
Optional additional private half hour massages
