Handstand & Flexibility Intensive
august 10 - 15
in Manistee, Michigan.
To apply, email Irene or submit the form at the bottom of this page.
The Location:
Irene’s home is an 80 acre haven nestled in the Manistee National forest. A place for quiet reflection surrounded by nature, there is plenty to do both on the property and nearby. Lake Michigan is 15 minutes away, as is a large grocery store and small regional airport (MBL).
Each time of year is beautiful and unique, summer is the best time to enjoy the pristine lake and river nearby.
The Home:
Most guests will stay in the 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom guest house and join Irene for meals in her home, which is attached through the garage. There is a fully stocked kitchen as well as laundry available for use 24/7 during your stay.
About the Intensive:
Join Irene for a cozy training intensive, open to Irene’s students near and far as a way to train and spend time together. With a maximum of 6 students, you can expect classes fully catered to those that attend plus plenty of personal attention.
Each intensive includes twice daily practices every day other than arrival and departure day. Practices will range from 1-2 hours each and alternate between handstands and contortion/flexibility. Most days will include some type of supplemental strength training work, and active recovery will be sprinkled in as necessary.
Several additional excursions will be included between classes based on the desires of the group (options to relax by the lake, paddle board on the river, hike and more!)
What’s included:
8 practices (twice daily other than arrival/departure day)
Daily brunch and most dinners
Endless coffee and laundry available
Snacks and fruit between meals
Daily sauna/cold plunge sessions
Gift bag of goodies
Airport pickup and drop off (Manistee local airport only)
Pricing:
Guest House (Sleeps 5-6)
Twin bed in a shared room (upstairs loft) - $1250
Full bed in a shared room (upstairs loft) - $1500
King Bed in private room with shared bathroom - $2500
Irene’s House
King bed in private bedroom with mostly private bathroom - $3000
$500 non-refundable deposit to book your spot, payment plans available.
Sample Schedule:
Coffee & Sauna/Cold Plunge
9:00am - Handstand + Strength Training
11:00am - Brunch
Free time, sauna, trip into town or grocery store, occasional excursion
4:30pm - Flexibility Training
7:00pm - Dinner
Separate rooms for gym + training space
