Hackmatack Retreat: Time Out for Time In

09/23/2025

Sometimes the most profound truths are the simplest ones.

Whether you're seeking transformation, renewal, or simply permission to invent your own path forward—this sacred space holds room for it all. Ancient oaks, winding rivers, and endless prairie sky create the perfect container for whatever healing, creativity, or life process is calling you.

Time out for time in.

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09/16/2025

Sometimes the path forward requires stepping away from the noise.

At Hackmatack Retreat, winding trails through 200-year-old oaks and native prairie create space for the transformation that happens when you give yourself permission to pause.

Two hours from Chicago. 30 acres of protected National Wildlife Refuge. Endless possibilities for renewal.

Your journey inward starts here.

09/09/2025

Sometimes transformation begins with a single moment of pause. Here at Hackmatack, even our garden sculptures remind us that beauty emerges when we create space for reflection and growth.

Nestled on 30 acres of protected prairie land just two hours from Chicago, Hackmatack Retreat offers sacred space for your journey inward. Whether you're seeking a peaceful cabin getaway, planning a meaningful group retreat, or joining one of our annual events—this is your invitation to step away from the noise and step into yourself.

"Time out for time in" awaits you among 200-year-old oaks, winding waters, and endless sky.

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09/02/2025

A Philosophy of Openness

While rooted in Buddhist contemplative practices, Hackmatack welcomes all wisdom traditions. We believe transformation happens when we remain curious rather than certain, open rather than closed.

This is a non-denominational, LGBTQ+ inclusive space where who you are matters more than who you think you should be.

Designed for Deep Work
Every element—from walking paths to meditation spaces, from gathering areas to quiet corners—supports your inner work. Here you can:

Pause the constant external messages about how to live
Listen to your own authentic voice
Discover what emerges when you're truly held by nature
Integrate insights that create lasting change

Ready to Step Away?

Hackmatack Retreat is more than a getaway—it's a return. A return to yourself, to what matters, to the peace that's always been waiting beneath the surface.

08/19/2025

Moonlight Magic at Hackmatack

What an incredible evening we shared under the stars at our recent moonlight gathering!

In a sacred circle on our 30 acres of protected prairie land, we came together to honor the summer season and the profound healing that happens in this special place. Venerable Bhante Rahula led us in gentle meditation around the crackling fire, offered beautiful blessings for the land, and guided us through a deeply restorative outdoor sound bath under the open sky.

The singing bowls' vibrations seemed to merge with the evening sounds of our National Wildlife Refuge—creating a symphony of peace that quieted minds and opened hearts. Guests settled into the tall grasses with their yoga mats, surrounded by 200+ year old oaks and the gentle whisper of our winding river.

This is exactly why we created Hackmatack—to offer sacred "time out for time in" away from the noise of daily life. Whether it's moonlight gatherings, weekend retreats, or longer transformative stays, this radically beautiful space continues to work its magic on all who visit.

Moments like these remind us why we say: "Space to Transform. Space to Renew. Space to Invent."

Ready for your own Hackmatack experience? Check our events calendar or explore our cabin rentals and group retreat options. Premium members get priority access to all our offerings.

08/05/2025

Shedding what no longer serves us 🐍 Just like our wild neighbors at Hackmatack, we too can release old patterns and emerge renewed. Come discover what wants to transform in the heart of the Midwest wilderness.

07/29/2025

Transformation begins in stillness

Like the butterfly that emerges from its cocoon, your own metamorphosis awaits in the sacred wilderness of Hackmatack Retreat.

Nestled on 30 acres of protected National Wildlife Refuge in Richmond, IL, our tranquil sanctuary offers the perfect container for deep inner work. Among 200+ year old oaks and beside winding waters, discover the space to shed what no longer serves you and unfold into who you're meant to become.

Space to Transform
Space to Renew
Space to Invent

Just two hours from Chicago, step away from the noise and step into your next chapter. Whether joining us for a weekend getaway, group retreat, or one of our annual events, Hackmatack provides the "time out for time in" your soul is calling for.

07/14/2025

In the quiet corners of Hackmatack's 30-acre forest, nature whispers its deepest truths.

Like this mushroom emerging from rich earth, transformation happens when we create space for what wants to grow within us. Sometimes we need to step away from the noise of the world to discover what's been quietly taking root in our hearts.

At Hackmatack Retreat, we believe the forest holds sacred medicine for the soul. Come find your own quiet corner among the 200+ year oaks, winding river, and native prairie.
Time out for time in.

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07/08/2025

Even our resident tortoise knows the secret to transformation—it's not about rushing to the destination, but finding wisdom in the journey itself.

At Hackmatack Retreat, we create space for you to move at your own pace. Among 30 acres of protected prairie, ancient oaks, and winding waters, discover what happens when you step away from the noise and step into stillness.

Whether you're seeking renewal, creative breakthrough, or simply a weekend to reconnect with yourself, our tranquil sanctuary offers the perfect container for deep, meaningful work.

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Group retreats (up to 25 guests)
Intimate cabin stays (up to 6 guests)
Annual transformative events

06/02/2025

Sometimes we need to step away from the noise to truly see ourselves. At Hackmatack Retreat, nestled on 30 acres of protected prairie and ancient oaks just two hours from Chicago, transformation begins the moment you arrive.

This contemplative statue reminds us that looking inward is just as important as looking outward. Here, surrounded by winding rivers and big Midwest sky, you'll find space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with who you truly are.

Whether you're seeking a weekend getaway, planning a meaningful group retreat, or joining one of our annual events, Hackmatack offers time out for time in.

05/11/2025

Take a mindful pause and spend a day with us setting powerful intentions. This retreat, led by Blue Lotus President Tyler Lewke and Board member Grant Goehler, offers a serene space to honor your journey, find clarity, and cultivate purpose.

Give yourself the gift of reflection and renewal. Let's work together to create meaningful intentions and prepare to put them into practice.

05/05/2025

Give yourself the gift of reflection and renewal. Let's work together to create meaningful intentions and prepare to put them into practice.

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