“It was truly a deeply rewarding "unplug" in every sense, and there's no way to explain how rich and nurturing an experience that is, how much the afterglow stays with you. A welcoming and unjudgmental group of like minds. A setting which is dimensional and deep, so much more stunning than postcards or photos can convey.”
- Mindful Unplug retreat attendee
11 - 18 July 2026
Feathered Pipe Ranch - Helena, Montana
How would it feel to sync your own rhythm to the greater rhythms of the earth?
There is a place where the signal fades, the mind quiets, and an inherent wisdom begins to stir.
Our tenth running of The Mindful Unplug is a week-long return to that place—where movement becomes medicine, rhythm becomes language, and nature reminds you who you are beneath the noise. Nestled among tall pines, alpine meadows, and starlit skies—this retreat program offers a rare chance to step away from the urgency of daily life and into a deeper cadence of being. Seamlessly woven together throughout the week, the three threads of embodied movement, rhythm and voice, and nature immersion interlace into a cohesive experience that rekindles connection to self, others, and the living world.
Mornings begin with intuitive, all-levels movement grounded in somatic awareness and the spacious teachings of Freedom Yoga. Led by Anne Jablonski, these practices invite you to inhabit your body with curiosity and care. No performance. No pushing. Just the unfolding of ease, strength, and self-trust.
Afternoons and evenings open into rhythm and sound with musician and educator Matthew Marsolek. Through drumming, voice-work, and body percussion, Matthew creates space for connection, play, and presence beyond words. You’ll also find room for dance, laughter, and the ancient joy of shared rhythm.
For those drawn to the hush of early light, small-group forest immersions offer a contemplative way to start the day—walking quietly among trees, sensing the pulse of the land. On some mornings, we gather in gentle song circles before guided group meditation, raising our voices together in melodies and chants that attune us to one another and to our own inner nature.
Throughout the week, we gather for a poetry salon and small group dharma inquiry—soft spaces where words rise from the heart rather than the intellect. We allow time for community artmaking where hands and heart come together in creative expression. Nature is not a backdrop here—it is a co-facilitator, holding and shaping every moment. A breeze through tall grasses. The hush of dusk over the lake. The sky stitched with stars. These, too, are part of the curriculum.
There’s spaciousness each day for rest, reflection, bodywork, journaling, a nap in a hammock, or a swim in the spring-fed lake. You’ll have the freedom to follow your own inner rhythm, supported by a program that offers a rich variety of entry points into embodied awareness. Evenings bring opportunities for silent stargazing, a nightfall meditation, or heartfelt connection with fellow retreat-goers. The atmosphere is unhurried, inclusive, and, according to many past retreat goers, quietly transformative.
Whether you arrive seeking clarity, community, healing, or inspiration, you’ll find yourself welcomed into a relaxed community of shared exploration—where each practice shares a common thread, and there is truly something for everyone. This week of movement, rhythm, and wild beauty just might be the reset your whole being has been waiting for.
Come as you are. Leave more deeply yourself.
