Balanced Roots Retreats

01/11/2022

A festive holiday wreath-making experience helping you prepare for your holiday gatherings and have a little fun along the way.

01/11/2022

Looking for something fun to do this holiday season? Join us for our 3rd annual holiday wreath workshop!

🗓 December 3, 2022
⏱ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
🏠 The Vine Room, Hopkins, MN

Included in your ticket price is: your choice of a traditional grapevine base or a modern gold wire base, a variety of greenery, winter berries, pods, dried citrus, and ribbon

The class will be taught by the one and only Ang Stocke Coaching with over 20+ years of floral design experience (++ her bright and radiant energy will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit).

Food and beverages will be available for purchase! The Vine Room has a wonderful selection of wines in the form of bottles, glasses, or flights. Also available are bubbles, brews, cocktails, and n/a beverages! Their menu includes charcuterie, small bites dips, and, bruschetta.

We are seriously excited about this workshop and can't wait for you to join us. Tickets are going quickly & spots are limited, so get yours today.

A festive holiday wreath-making experience helping you prepare for your holiday gatherings and have a little fun along the way.

28/07/2022

I've planned a few girl's weekends in my day, and now that I'm in my 30's, priorities for a weekend away have changed. Here are 8 tips to planning the ultimate girl's weekend for millennials!

https://www.balancedrootsretreats.com/blog/the-ultimate-girls-weekend-for-millennials

In your 30’s (aka Millennials), you might be looking for a different type of girls’ weekend. One that consists of comfortable beds, big showers, delicious food (that’s cooked for you), pampering, and laying by a pool.

21/07/2022

DO YOU OWN A VENUE?
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Short and sweet, no!
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As we currently operate, we are a retreat planning company, not a retreat venue. Therefore we act as an event planner. A producer of the retreat you want to host. We handle every detail like finding your ideal venue, vendor partners, and planning all of the logistics.
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Scroll through to see some details we take into consideration when we're scoping for the perfect venue for your retreat.
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14/07/2022

HOW DO WE WORK TOGETHER?
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There are four main phases to our planning process, and we include you every step of the way! Our goal is to make the planning process as SEAMLESS as possible, so you don't have to stress about the details.
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PHASE 1| Project Initiation
PHASE 2 | Creation
PHASE 3 | Production
PHASE 4 | Event + Recap
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Scroll through to learn more about our process, or visit our latest blog posts for more info.
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11/07/2022

WHO ARE RETREATS FOR?
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✨Small Businesses or Committees hosting annual goal-planning sessions

✨Groups of “like-minded” individuals (photographers, entrepreneurs, CEOs, small business owners, etc.)

✨Coaches (life, business, money coaches) & their clients

✨Wellness professionals (chiropractic offices, PT offices, yoga instructors, acupuncturists, etc.)
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Head over to our most recent blog post to learn more about WHO should attend a retreat, and to see a sample itinerary!

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11/06/2022

How can a retreat benefit your business? ​​​​​​​​
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1. Employee connection ​​​​​​​​
2. Creates shared experiences ​​​​​​​​
3. Shows some love ​​​​​​​​
4. Builds a future vision ​​​​​​​​
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Curious about what a retreat experience could look like for your business? Schedule a free 30-minute consultation so we can build that vision together! Link in bio to schedule.

09/06/2022

✨ FOUNDER AND CREATIVE VISIONARY ✨
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When I started this business, that also meant that I got to make up my own job title. What was something I wanted to see in my email signature every day? Founder and creative visionary seemed pretty good to me.
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I am a mompreneur with two callings in life:
1. To be a Mom
2. To connect with other humans
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I started BRR back in Feb of 2020 (you know, like one month before COVID hit). Since then it's been quite a journey. I moved back from Australia, found out I was pregnant, started a business, lost my baby at 18-weeks, tried to figure out what life looked like after baby loss, got pregnant, continued evolving my biz through COVID, had my babe Gabriel (now 13-months), and here we are!
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Not to sign like one of those wall signs you buy at a Hallmark store, but the past few years have been full of learnings, loss, life, love & so much more.
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I'm excited to be here and to share this "new version" of Balanced Roots Retreats with the world. Now acting as a retreat planning business, we are here to partner with businesses and individuals to play luxury, lifestyle retreat experiences designed to create connections with others. In other words, you bring the people - we handle the rest.
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I truly LOVE WHAT I DO, and I think that shines through in my work. I love meeting new people & connecting, I love building beautiful retreat experiences, I love putting information in spreadsheets, and I love building an experience and watching it come to life before my eyes.
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If YOU would like to learn more about me, or the new business model, comment below or send me a DM to say hello - I can't wait to connect with you!
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📸: .lifestyle
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17/05/2022

The other week I was interviewed by Voyage Minnesota Magazine. It’s a short article getting to know me + Balanced Roots.

https://voyageminnesota.com/interview/daily-inspiration-meet-katie-quade/

01/05/2022

Hi! My name is Katie and I am the founder and creative visionary of Balanced Roots Retreats.

I LOVE planning a good party, and even more I love planning retreats! I seriously love what I do.

This past weekend I threw my son’s 1st birthday party - koala themed of course! These cute tumbler cups with koala sticker vinyls were one of the guests’ party favors. Because DETAILS; I love ‘em.

When guests come to your retreat you will keep hearing them say “wow” because each little detail makes them feel special.

If you’re interested in hearing more about me, or about having me plan a retreat for you, well I can’t wait to meet you! Did you know you can book a free 30-minute consult with the link in my bio? Hope to see your name in my inbox!

16/11/2021

🎄Looking for a little festive fun? 🎄

Join us from the comfort of your own home, or in person for our second annual wreath workshop! 

📍Taking place Saturday, December 3rd from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Fond Collective right outside of Plymouth, MN, OR virtually on Zoom! 

As part of the workshop you will receive: 
🧀personal charcuterie box 
🥂Unlimited holiday champagne cocktails or mocktails
✨18-inch grapevine wreath (+materials)
🙋🏼‍♀️Chance to win $100 in prizes 

All wreaths will be made from a grapevine base and a variety of winter greens. You will be able to select from two options: 
🌲TRADITIONAL BERRIES: winter berries, dried oranges & pinecones 
🍊MODERN CITRUS: dried citrus, pods, magnolia leaves, wheat & sticks 

If you are joining us virtually, you will be able to pick up your materials on Friday, December 3rd from a location in Golden Valley, MN. 

SPACES ARE LIMITED. Your last day to book will be Saturday, November 27th! Message for questions. Link in bio to book your spot.

26/07/2021

Do yourself a favor and start your Monday with a cup of coffee and our friend Ang Stocke Coaching’s new podcast! We promise it’ll be the best way to start your day. ✨🎉

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brilliant-creative-business-coaching-for-creatives/id1576436928

‎Arts · 2021

29/04/2021

Hi! I'm Katie and I'm the founder & creative visionary of Balanced Roots Retreats. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Life has a funny way of making its own plans that can be totally different than what you had imagined. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Saying ✌🏻OUT to the 9-5 life, moving to Australia for 3 years, moving back to MN, starting a business, losing our baby, navigating pregnancy after loss, running a business during a global pandemic ... none of these life events were things I had envisioned happening. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Right now I'm in the season of having so many dreams for Balanced Roots, and also getting ready to welcome a new life into the world. It's a place of transition, anxiety, joy, confusion, hope, and fear. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Thank you for joining me along this journey. Thank you for supporting my business and for giving me some grace as I navigate through it all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here's to 2021, and whatever it has to bring

17/04/2021

What does your ideal {non-COVID} Saturday look like? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✨Good coffee & brekkie ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✨Some form of body movement (preferably hiking in the mountains w/ my hubby) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✨Wine on the porch ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✨Dinner with friends, or LIVE MUSIC (this sounds so magical) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tell me what your ideal day looks like?

09/04/2021

Are you in your 30s/40s and are REALLY EXCITED to spend time with your girlfriends after being cooped up for a year? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2.) are looking for something a little unique? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Did you know we are REALLY GOOD at planning unique, private retreat experiences? Anything where we can create connection, community, and beautiful experiences, count us in. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Now booking private retreat experiences for Fall/Winter of 2021/22. Link in bio to schedule a private consultation! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

03/04/2021

Did you know here at BRR, we have a book club that is FREE to join? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It's a group of lovely women & we meet virtually once per month to discuss a personal development or autobiographical/biographical book! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Book club is currently full, and we'll be taking a break so we can make the most of our summer in MN months, but, we will resume in September. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Check out the link in our bio to sign-up for our waitlist! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

30/03/2021

Tuesday Goals.

30/03/2021

🙋🏾‍♀️If you're a music person. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'm an all-over-the-place music person; meaning - I'll listen to pretty much anything with the exception of heavy metal & house. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But when it comes to a self-care / r&r / yoga playlist, this is a tried and true on Spotify! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Link in bio if you need a few minutes of chill in your day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

24/03/2021

Join us on Instagram Live, this Friday at 10:00 a.m. CST to hear more about our Life By Design Virtual Course & Membership! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Have questions on either? Comment below to ask them ahead of time, or join us on Friday. Hope to see you there!

23/03/2021

TRUE LIFE: You're a human that has a lot of things going on in your life. Maybe you are a small business owner. Maybe you run a large corporation. Maybe you have a very demanding career. Maybe you're in grad school. Maybe you're doing all this + trying to run a household or raise a family. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Something I've learned during the past few years, is if you don't make a little time for yourself EVERY DAY (this could even be 5 minutes) you're not going to have anything left to give to others. This could look like: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- Journaling ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Yoga, exercise, or some form of moving your body ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Deep breathing ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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22/03/2021

I'm curious to know - what is your dream retreat location:
1. In the Midwest
2. In the U.S.?

We're busy putting some plans for a few hopeful fall retreats, and would love your input!

Stay tuned to this space for more information.