Woods Edge Cozy Retreat @Whispering Winds

Immerse yourself in nature & experience the magic of the lush gardens, free-roaming bunnies, fairy walkway, stargazing area w/ telescope, meditating in the Soul Garden, fishing in the fully stocked trout stream and more. 5 minute walk to City Park w/ frisbee golf, less than 0.5 miles to local restaurants & shops. Come relax, rejuvenate, and live out your best life at Whispering Winds Micro Retreat! (420 & pet friendly) The space Woods Edge is the most private site on the farm (one of three units). It sits on the edge of the woods and boasts the largest fenced yard, including a fire pit. It is equipped with a queen sized bed, heat, A/C, a mini fridge, and TV. Lots of windows provide excellent views of the woods, farm, and provides ample natural lighting. Whispering Winds is a holistic healing micro retreat specializing in nature-based self-care. We believe in caring for the land and ensuring it’s just as magical for future generations as it is for the current ones. And that is incredibly important — this place really does have a certain magic to it. Guests are constantly commenting on the healing energy that seems to blanket the farm. The Fairy Walk sparkles with solar lights in the evening. Hammocks for afternoon naps, a nature trail you can walk barefoot, and an outdoor meditation/yoga area. The Soul Garden includes sound healing with outdoor gongs, wind chimes, bird song, crickets, frogs, and the evening dance of the fireflies, in season. Whispering Winds is also home to many animals and features a horse pasture, ducks, bunnies, cats, chickens, and a fully stocked trout stream. Guest access Guests have access to the entire grounds at Whispering Winds. We encourage you to explore and appreciate what nature has to offer! Details for all amenities are below: || Outdoor Community Kitchen || —————————————————- The centrally located Community Kitchen is a shared space with lots of options for cooking: Gas & charcoal grills, wood powered pizza oven, dutch oven, solar cooker, fire pit w/ grill grates, chiminea & a rocket stove. The Kitchen is equipped with a sink, Berkey for filtered water, and has prep & dining areas. || Community Spaces || ———————————— A Community Room is available to all guests and contains a coffee maker, electric kettle, microwave, extra mini fridges. WiFi is also available here if needed. A Community Firepit is located near the creek & is available for use by all guests. Saturday night campfire chats are open to guests & non-guests and provides a place for discussions & community building. The Dog Park is centrally located and provides a fenced in area for our four-legged friends to play and stretch their legs. || Reflection Spaces & More || ——————————————— The Soul Garden acts as the main outdoor meditation area. Gongs, wind chimes, art pieces, crystals combine for the perfect ambiance. In addition, several smaller & more secluded areas are tucked into the woods and make for great meditation or yoga spaces. The Stargazing Area has a wide view of the sky and contains stargazing chairs as well as a telescope! With limited light pollution in the area, its a really great opportunity for appreciating the night sky. Whether lounging in a hammock, fishing for trout, or simply wading through and feeling the water on your feet, The Creek is a favorite among guests. A nature trail takes you through the woods and along the creek. With vibrant green moss, beautiful flowers and lots of hidden treasures, this isn’t your average walk through the woods. We suggest taking a stroll at different times of the day, you’ll be sure to notice something different each time! || Outhouse & Bath House || ——————————————— A flushing outhouse is available for guests as well as an outdoor Bath House. A delight for the brave of heart, the Bath House contains both a shower and tub completely enclosed by vine covered trellises. While always open, water is heated via the sun — thus warm water is subject to weather conditions. Indoor showers are available for $3 or $5 if you need a towel. Laundry is available on-site for $5 per load for wash and dry. Other things to note We invite you to help contribute and join our community! We are going to be growing by hosting classes, workshops, and weekend retreats which focus on things that excite us: sustainable living, herbalism, yoga, permaculture and more. Have an idea for a class? Want to teach a workshop? Are you an artist that wants a place to sell your art? Or just a freeform visionary with a dream? Let us know your idea, we are all ears. —- —> Note that units do not have running water, but do have electric, heat & A/C. Each unit contains a pillow & comforter, but you will need to bring your own linens (sheets/pillow cases/extra pillows or blankets). Linens are also available to rent for $10. —> Firewood can be purchased in town, or bring your own (don’t forget a lighter!). —> While the Community Kitchen is stocked with the basics (dishes, cleaning supplies, grilling tools, pots & pans), be sure to bring things like oil, spices, tin foil or charcoal if you plan on cooking. —- LOCAL ATTRACTIONS - Southeastern Minnesota is stunningly beautiful, epitomizing the unique Driftless Region. It boasts a large artist's community, nationally renowned theater, live music, craft breweries and wineries, interesting shopping and entertaining festivals - Near Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park and Lake Louise State Park - Photography available, pets and people! No copyrights - Sign up for a fossil or crystal hunt with the “Fossil Lady's” (your host, Beverly), as seen on Minnesota Bound and Due North. - The Driftless is the number one Trout Fishing area in the Nation! Enjoy over 200 miles of bike trails and thousands of acres of hiking wilderness and groomed trails. - Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery, Loon Juice Hard Cider and the Traditionalist Bourbon Distillery - Several cafes, pizza joints, bar & grills and taphouse - Bowling alley - Laura Ingalls Wilder Barn - Sunshine Foods - Dollar General —- Property is subject to storms, flooding and drought.