WeCare Women's Retreat 2026

February 26  - March 1, 2026

Speakers

WeCare's team of clinicians (Physicians, Certified Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses and Licensed Mental Health Providers) will come together during one transformational weekend at Wild Rice Retreat Center. Our annual Women's Retreat returns to the midwest in Bayfield, WI to allow for the return of hot/cold therapy, even greater restoration, intimate learning opportunities (CMEs included), private services by local healing providers, and deeper connection with speakers and peers - more overall impact on your wellbeing.

Erin Erickson, DNP, MPH, MA, WHNP-BC, FNP-C, IFMCP, NBC-HWC

Erin Erickson, DNP, MPH, MA, WHNP-BC, FNP-C, IFMCP, NBC-HWC

Learn more about Erin Erickson here: BIO

Melissa Conway, MSW, LICSW

Melissa Conway, MSW, LICSW

Learn more about Melissa Conway here: BIO
Dr. Kristin Lockhart

Dr. Kristin Lockhart

Learn more about Dr. Kristin Lockhart here: BIO

Christa Rymal | Founder, CEO & Executive Director of WeCare, RN | MSN

Christa Rymal | Founder, CEO & Executive Director of WeCare, RN | MSN

Learn more about Christa Rymal here: BIO 

84860 Old San Road, Bayfield, WI 54814

Wild Rice Retreat Center

Only a mile from downtown Bayfield, Wisconsin, and perfectly placed along the shoreline of Lake Superior, Wild Rice sits on the edge of slow-paced living, intentional innovation and natural beauty. Often called "The Gateway to The Apostle Islands," this Midwestern locale continually finds its spark and imagination by simply letting nature take the lead.

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A Retreat By Women in Healthcare, Created for Other Women in Healthcare and Beyond 

- Thursday - Sunday

- All Inclusive: Lodging, Programming, Food, Drinks & Experiences, CMEs and 1:1 health coaching from speakers and facilitators (Travel not included and additional opportunities for services such as massage will be available onsite for an additional fee)

-Dining: Daily meals at Root are included in your stay. Prior to your arrival, you will be contacted via email to provide any allergies or dietary restrictions you may have so our team can ensure the daily menus are tailored to suit your needs. Menus change seasonally.

- CME Dollars Accepted: CME CC accepted or receipts provided for reimbursement 

- Payment Plans Available: Details at Checkout

Dates: February 26 - March 1, 2026

2026 Agenda Coming Soon- Example Agenda Provided Below:

Thursday - Sunday

Day 1

2:00-4:00p Guests arrive and settle into rooms
5:00-6:00p Opening & Introductions (Christa Rymal, Founder, RN, MSN)
6:30-8:30p Private Group Dinner 
8:30-9:30p Tara & Cheri – The Wisdom Inside You: Gentle Movement and Meditation

Day 2

7:00-9:00a - Grab and Go Breakfast from Civana Cafe
8:00-9:00a - Mind, Muscle, & Movement with Rachel
9:00-10:30a Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hacken-Miller - The Change: An Integrative Approach to Perimenpause & Menopause (CME)
10:30-12:00p Melissa Wise, (LISCW) Thriving at Every Stage: Mental Health and Wellness for Women
12:00-1pm Grab and Go Lunch
1:00-2:30 Forest Bathing Experience with Dr. Suzanne (CME)
3:00-4:30p Free Time
4:30-6:00p Tara Peyerl - Creating a Healthy Energetic Field
6:00-8:00p Private Group Dinner 
8:00-9p Mandi/Rachel/Cheri – Magical Carpet Ride with Sound Healing, Energy Clearing, and Universal Wisdom.

 

Day 3

7:00-9:00a - Grab and Go Breakfast from Civana Cafe
8:00-9:00a - Desert Yoga with Tara
9:00-10:30a Dr. Kristin Lockhart, The Golden Thread to Hormones and Your Health (CME)
10:30-12p Dr. Kristin and Christa: Fire & Ice - Optimizing Hormone Health with Heat and Cold (CME)
12:00-1:00p Grab and Go Lunch
1:00-5:30p 1:1 Consults / Open Free Time / Civana Spa time
Mandi (Card Reading)
Melissa (Mental Wellbeing)
Tara (Executive and Spiritual Coaching)
Cheri (Sage Wisdom)
Rachel (Mind, Movement & Nutrition Coaching)
Christa (CGM & Metabolic Nurse Coaching)
6:00-8:00p Private Group Dinner
8:00-9:00p Rachel/Mandi/Tara - Energy Centric Medicine and Mindfulness

Day 4

7:00-9:00a - Grab and Go Breakfast from Civana Cafe + Civana's morning movement classes
8:00-9am – Mandi & Cheri - Grounding Labyrinth Walk
9:00-10:00 – Closing Celebration
10-11:00a – Pack up and Depart

Our Style of Retreats

The Intention Behind our Programming 

Candid, Laugh, hug

A Modern Wellness Program Built & Provided By Medical Professionals

Experience exceptional medical care in a retreat-like setting, yet hosted and monitored by physicians, nurses, and mental health specialists. The program provided was carefully created by experienced professionals with a pulse on modern medicine, functional and lifestyle research and practices as well as individual and community needs.

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Accessible Integrative Healthcare

WeCare Retreats are breaking down the silos that separate conventional medicine from preventative medicine and holistic health therapies (i.e., bridging Eastern and Western medicine). Without needing to visit several practitioners to integrate results and information; this weekend is meant to provide you with scientifically based modern medical testing (glucose monitors, personalized labs, oxygen and sleep studies, etc.) to allow for you to establish an all-inclusive baseline of your current state of health. From there, our team of modern healthcare professionals will work in both group settings and via individual consults to collaboratively create a personalized plan to optimize and improve your healthspan!

Cancellation

Your credit card downpayment will be charged for your registration fee at the time of your registration. As such, your registration fee is non-refundable, except as further stated below.
Full credit for a future retreat is provided up to 60 days prior to the date of your scheduled retreat. Alternatively, between 60 to 30 days prior to event, you may arrange for someone else to assume your registration and attend in your place. No refunds or exchanges are made within thirty days prior to your retreat date.  To provide notice of cancellation, please email contact@wecarenonprofitfoundation.org

CME - Pending approval 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and WeCare. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Please speak with your accrediting board with questions or further information.

Our financing options include customizable planning. 
We ask 10% down to reserve your space, and offer monthly, or customizable incremental, financing. We invite you to register to explore your options, or contact our team at contact@wecarenonprofitfoundation.org.