The circular window over the river in The Overhang's great room

Retreats on the Rock River

A whole house for your retreat.

Two houses above the Rock River in southern Wisconsin, for small yoga, breathwork, and meditation groups. Practice inside, cook together, and finish the day with the sauna and the fire.

Sleeps 10 or 12Every guest stays overnightA sauna and hot tub at each houseBooked direct

How it works

You lead the retreat. The house is yours for the stay.

  1. 01

    Choose the house

    The Overhang sleeps 10, and its great room fits 9 to 12 mats. The Ravines sleeps 12, and its main floor fits about 7 mats with the dining table moved.

  2. 02

    Book it direct

    Book the whole house direct at 10% below the platforms. Your quote is one total for your dates, with the $300 cleaning fee in it, plus tax.

  3. 03

    Send three things

    The signed retreat addendum, proof of liability insurance, and your guest list, before you arrive.

  4. 04

    Arrive at 3

    Check-in is 3 PM and check-out 10 AM. Move the furniture for practice and put it back before you go.

The houses

Two houses. Pick the one that fits your group.

The Overhang's great room, with the dining table, the fireplace, and the circular window

Janesville, Wisconsin. About 2 hours from Chicago.

The Overhang

An architect-designed house on a private bluff above the river. Practice happens in the great room on the upper level.

Sleeps10
Great room9 to 12 mats
King bedrooms4, plus a sofa bed
Baths3.5
  • Six-person cedar sauna in its own building at the edge of the bluff
  • Hot tub beneath the cantilever
  • Fire bowl patio over the river
  • Chef's kitchen with an oversized island, a kitchenette, and a coffee bar
  • Circular window framing the river
  • Home theater
  • High-speed internet, free parking, and an EV charger
See The Overhang →
The main floor of The Ravines, with the gas stove and glass doors to the deck

Beloit, Wisconsin. Under 2 hours from Chicago.

The Ravines

A modern A-frame above the river, with a dock at the bottom of the hill. Practice happens on the main floor; a bigger group can practice in two rounds.

Sleeps12
Main floorAbout 7 mats
King bedrooms5, plus a sofa bed
Full baths3
  • Cedar barrel sauna beside the deck stairs
  • Cedar hot tub on the deck
  • Fire table outside, gas stove inside
  • Fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso, French press, and pour-over
  • Private river dock, with two tandem kayaks in summer
  • Loft workspace and fast Wi-Fi
  • Free parking and an EV charger
See The Ravines →

A day here

Practice, meals, sauna, fire.

  1. Morning practice
  2. Breakfast together in the kitchen
  3. A workshop, a walk, or nothing at all
  4. Afternoon practice
  5. Sauna, then the hot tub
  6. Dinner, then the fire. Quiet after 9.

One way to shape a day. The schedule is yours.

Inside The Overhang's six-person cedar sauna
The Overhang's cedar sauna
Inside the barrel sauna at The Ravines
The Ravines' barrel sauna
The deck at The Ravines from above, with the cedar hot tub and the fire table
The Ravines' deck, hot tub, and fire table
A king bedroom at The Overhang with a window onto the river
A king bedroom at The Overhang

Booking and money

One booking. One total.

Retreats book the whole house direct, at the direct rate: 10% below the platforms. A quote is always a bookable total for your dates with the cleaning fee in it, plus tax, never a nightly rate.

Rate
10% below the platforms, quoted as one total for your dates, plus tax
Cleaning
$300 per stay, included in the quote
Security deposit
$750, refundable. Held about 2 days before check-in, released 2 days after check-out
Check-in, check-out
3 PM, 10 AM
Cancellation
Full refund within 24 hours of booking and up to 30 days before check-in. 50% between 30 and 7 days. Inside 7 days, non-refundable unless the nights re-book

For retreat leaders

What we ask of you.

  1. A signed retreat addendum: the house rules plus these retreat terms.
  2. Proof of general liability insurance for the retreat, naming Outlandia, LLC as additional insured.
  3. The full guest list before arrival. Everyone on it stays overnight, within the house's sleeps count.
  4. A guest of record, 25 or older, there for the whole stay.
  5. Your own waivers with your attendees for the practice you lead.

House rules

  • Registered overnight guests only: no drop-ins, day guests, or visitors
  • No parties or events
  • The Overhang: quiet hours from 9 PM to 8 AM
  • The Ravines: no loud music at any time, and noise down after 9 PM
  • No smoking and no pets
  • No one 12 or under in the sauna

Good to know

Questions leaders ask.

Can people join for a day or a single class?

No. Everyone at a retreat is a registered overnight guest, within the house's sleeps count. It's a group stay, not an event.

Is there a bed for everyone?

Every bedroom has one king bed: four at The Overhang and five at The Ravines, plus a queen sofa bed in each house, upstairs where The Overhang's great room is and in The Ravines' living room. Groups who share, like couples and friends, fill the house. If everyone wants a room of their own, plan on four guests at The Overhang and five at The Ravines.

Can we move the furniture for practice?

Yes. Move what you need and put it back before check-out.

What about meals?

Your group cooks in the house. The Overhang has a chef's kitchen with an oversized island, a kitchenette, and a coffee bar. The Ravines has a fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso, French press, and pour-over.

How far is it?

The Overhang is about 2 hours from Chicago, and The Ravines is under 2 hours from Chicago. Both are under 2 hours from O'Hare.

Plan a retreat

Tell us about your retreat.

Send your dates or the month you have in mind, how many people are coming, what you'll practice, and which house you're leaning toward. It goes to Todd, not a queue.

Email ToddCompare the houses

Or write to todd@outlandiastays.com

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