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CONDÉ Nast Traveler READERS' Choice Awards 2024#14 Destination Spa Resort

A Modern Resort
Destination

A year-round respite on the shores of Lake Superior in Bayfield, WI, Wild Rice Retreat brings a new, transformational way to travel. Founded on the pillars of expression, movement, and nourishment, Wild Rice offers resort stays for guests looking to curate their own getaway and guided retreats for those seeking an instructor-led retreat. Our resort welcomes adults and their newest little ones—guests must be 16 or older, with the exception of infants under 18 months. 

About Our Resort
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Choose Your Adventure

Curate your own experience with a resort stay or perfect your craft through an instructor-led guided retreat.

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Reasons To Stay

01 Reasons To Stay

Exemplary Retreat

"We just came back from WRR. 3 days of strategic planning. The hospitality, the food, the meeting space, the lodging, the special touches, all spectacular. Kudos to Heidi and the WRR team for what you have created. Unique. Special. Team Prouty will be back often"

02 Reasons To Stay

Beyond Expectations

"Everything about Wild Rice Retreat exceeded my expectations: the attentiveness and flexibility of the staff, the beauty of the facility and surroundings, and the overall warmth and kind vibe of the place. I led a group retreat here and our participants truly loved it-- we are already thinking about dates for our next retreat at Wild Rice! Working with the Wild Rice team was wonderful-- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."

03 Reasons To Stay

Above and Beyond

"From the warm welcome to the loving sendoff, we could not be more pleased with the staff at Wild Rice Retreat. "Above and beyond" doesn't even begin to describe the level of service we received. The sincere quality of care and highest-level attention to every intricate detail is unsurpassed in the world of hospitality."

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Gift Certificates

Give the ultimate gift of relaxation and rejuvenation with a gift certificate to Wild Rice Retreat. Whether it is used for lodging or toward a future guided retreat, your gift is sure to impress. Available in any amount, these gift certificates can be used at all amenities throughout Wild Rice Retreat. Please call 715-779-0178 to purchase.

Artfully Designed Accommodations

Home to 31 Scandinavian-inspired lodging units, Wild Rice Retreat provides a place for rest and rejuvenation during your retreat.

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Exemplary Retreat

"We just came back from WRR. 3 days of strategic planning. The hospitality, the food, the meeting space, the lodging, the special touches, all spectacular. Kudos to Heidi and the WRR team for what you have created. Unique. Special. Team Prouty will be back often"

Beyond Expectations

"Everything about Wild Rice Retreat exceeded my expectations: the attentiveness and flexibility of the staff, the beauty of the facility and surroundings, and the overall warmth and kind vibe of the place. I led a group retreat here and our participants truly loved it-- we are already thinking about dates for our next retreat at Wild Rice! Working with the Wild Rice team was wonderful-- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."

Above and Beyond

"From the warm welcome to the loving sendoff, we could not be more pleased with the staff at Wild Rice Retreat. "Above and beyond" doesn't even begin to describe the level of service we received. The sincere quality of care and highest-level attention to every intricate detail is unsurpassed in the world of hospitality."

  • Even Better Than Expected

    “We booked our stay last minute for Memorial Day weekend and it turned out to be even better than we expected. The accommodations were beautiful, the people were wonderful, and the food and service was unbelievable.”
    Catherine Demos

  • A Welcoming Place

    "Wild Rice Retreat, born out of the pandemic, continues to be a welcoming place where you have an instant sense of belonging. People seeking inclusion, community, grounding, love and a spiritual recharge will be flocking to Wild Rice Retreat for many years to come."
    Nick L.

  • Truly Transformational

    Thank you for such an incredible experience! It was truly transformational. Everyone was extremely kind, welcoming, and added something unique to our stay. The food was absolutely incredible, the classes complimented our wellness journey, the architecture, art and grounds are impressive and bring it all together. But above all, the staff made the retreat what it was.
    Brianna Stubler

  • Exceptional Experience

    “This is a beautiful venue—trees and walking trails surround the main building, allowing you to sink into the calmness of nature. But, what made this an exceptional experience was the wonderful hospitality and the delicious local food. Nothing was too much trouble.”
    Catherine Anderson

  • A Magical Place

    "Elegant and charming, this magical place facilitates free expression of the arts. Amazing yoga classes and retreats by experts and thought leaders in their field. I would recommend this place to anyone, 100%.”
    Kaitlyn Hilliard

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