Join us for
The Holiday Meltdown
Retreat 2025
In collaboration with Homestead Saunas and Guest Practitioners
When: December 12th, 2025 9:30 am - 3 pm
Where: Private Homestead in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Who: Women who want to reduce holiday stress, immerse in the peace
and solitude of nature, cultivate joy and connection with other women,
and be nourished with seasonal inspired foods.
Why: To get a head of melting away holiday stress before it melts you down.
Nestled in the serene beauty of the pines at our homestead,
enjoy a curated experience of relaxation, connection, and joy.
Here's how it works:
Sauna Session begin at 9:30 am
There are private and group times available.
You can choose a 45 minute session for yourself, with a friend, or come for community sauna with the group
(this is a women only event).
The Sauna session includes a cold plunge option, but you don't have to plunge you can do a pour over, or just stand in the brisk December air!
After you're done with your contrast therapy cycling you can relax for as long as you'd like in the hot tub, or enjoy seasonal goodies and lunch.
Sauna Sessions are on first come, first serve basis.
You must register for them and sign a waiver.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO COLD PLUNGE- you can simply sauna and hot tub if you prefer.
Please contact JoAnne with questions.
Relax. Refresh. Rejuvenate.
Join us for a day dedicated to melting away holiday stress before it melts you down. Feel free to drop in throughout the day for Mini Spa sessions, Sauna/Cold Plunge, Seasonal Appetizers and Herb Inspired Mock-tails, or wind down with stretch and flow in infrared light.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
2- 30 min slots left or 1 - 50 min
2:30-3:00 PM
3:15-3:45 PM
Mini Massage Tune-ups & Spa Sessions
Personalized massage sessions designed to melt away tension with exclusive Elemis spa products.
Sip on herbal tea and herbal-infused mocktails as you set your intentions for a refreshing day.
Massage available for the mini treatments are:
20 min back and shoulders
20 min hands/arms or feet/lower legs
50 min full body
10:30 - 11:15 AM
Morning Movement: Let Go and Flow
Stretch and release holiday tension with a guided INFRARED yoga-lates session before or after your sauna session.
Complimentary when you schedule a sauna session
Space is limited to 8
11:15- 11:45 AM
Sound Meditation with Lori Lea
directly after Stretch and Flow
opt for one or both -
Complimentary when you schedule a sauna session at either
9:30 AM- 3:00 PM (Choose from Private, Semi-Private to Group Sessions)
Ongoing Sauna & Cold Plunge Sessions
Experience the invigorating cycle of heat and cold with traditional, wood-fired Homestead Saunas. Connect with your ancestral spirit through this Nordic-style immersion in fire, steam, and herbal botanicals.
Gloria Nash, owner of Homestead Saunas will educate and guide you through the experience.
IF you prefer to indulge in an hour of serenity solo:
PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL SESSION $115 (1 person only)
Semi-Private (2 people) $125 (62.50 each)
Semi-Private (3 people) $160 (53.33 each)
Small Group (4 people) $195 (48.75 each)
Group session $45 (up to 7 people)
Open House Style Lunch
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Seasonal Appetizers & Herbal Cocktails and Mocktails Lunch
Complimentary drop-in OPEN HOUSE STYLE
Refuel with nutritious and seasonal inspired, flavorful appetizers from JoAnne!
Treats and sweets by Salt Box Bakery
Home poured Herbal and Flower Candles by Burning Intelligence
Shop holiday gifts and products by local makers!
Afternoon Bliss (weather dependent)
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Open Red-ball Tennis (complimentary)
Pair your Sauna/Cold Plunge Session with a spirited game of Tennis/Pickleball (weather permitting) for laughter and fun.
Grab a friend, play some matches, relax and refresh with a sauna and a plunge.
Herbal Infused Ukrainian Sauna Bath Ritual (upon request)
Indulge in a unique, healing experience with Gloria Nash.
Exclusive private 50 minute sessions offer the ultimate relaxation.
Spaces are limited for this exclusive retreat.
Please text or call JoAnne Pavin with any questions 847-875-2193 or [email protected]
Meet the Practitioners
JoAnne Pavin, CWP
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Gloria Nash
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Lori Lea
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Sound Bowl Experience with Lori Lea 11:15-11:45am (complimentary with any Sauna Session)
Sound Bowl Meditation directly following Stretch and Flow - 11:15 AM
You don’t have to participate in Stretch and Flow to come to Sound Healing.
Sound Healing with the vibrational frequencies of crystal singing bowls, gongs and chimes to release stress, anxiety, and negative emotions along with improving your immune system and reducing inflammation.
Relax and recover in a blissful sound immersion!
Perfect before or after a Sauna session.
NEW YEAR ACTIVATION WORKSHOP: YOUR FUTURE VISION, SUCCESS STARTS NOW!
Take the step to do it different in 2026! Change your Mind and Change your Life!
Limited EARLY BIRD discount through 12/31/25!
Prior to the workshop, please complete the
free VIA: Virtues in Action survey found here: https://www.viacharacter.org/account/register
BRING YOUR TEAM!
PLEASE REACH OUT FOR GROUPS OF 3 or more.
Early bird $99 applies for groups of 3 or more up until event.
This is highly interactive and personalized workshop.
Here are the key takeaways:
Clarity on Goals: Focus on clearly defining your most important goals for the next 6 to 12 months, while maintaining a long-term vision for the future.
Developing a Personal Protocol: Create a structured process that enables you to take actionable steps towards your goals, building greater confidence to face challenges and accomplish difficult tasks.
Know Your Best Self: Identify the qualities of your best version and learn how to consistently express these qualities in your daily life.
Intentional Response: Establish simple, repeatable processes that encourage intentional responses to life’s situations, closing the gap between your potential and actions.
Reflect on Success: Build a collection of past successes, understand the strategies used, and learn to embody these insights for future success.
Community Connection: Engage with like-minded individuals to foster growth and shared learning experiences.
Holiday Meltdown Community Sauna/Cold Plunge Session 9:30 AM- 10:15 AM
Experience the invigorating cycle of heat and cold with traditional, wood-fired Homestead Saunas.
Connect with your ancestral spirit through this Nordic-style immersion in fire, steam, and herbal botanicals.
Gloria Nash, owner of Homestead Saunas will educate and guide you through the experience.
- Suana and Cold Plunge Session
- Seasonal Appetizers Mocktails and Connections 12-2 PM included
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM $42 when paid through Venmo
https://www.venmo.com/u/jpavin
Please indicate the time slot your registering for when paying through Venmo- so we can block it off.
THIS is a group session if you want a private (solo) session or semi-private (2-4) session go back to the store.
Connect, Reflect and Sauna
Reflect on your experiences, share insights, and set the stage for a joyous holiday season filled with laughter and connections. Enjoy seasonal cocktails as you prepare to head home refreshed and empowered.
Holiday Meltdown Sauna/Cold Plunge Session 10:30 AM- 11:15 AM
Experience the invigorating cycle of heat and cold with traditional, wood-fired Homestead Saunas. Connect with your ancestral spirit through this Nordic-style immersion in fire, steam, and herbal botanicals.
Gloria Nash, owner of Homestead Saunas will educate and guide you through the experience.
- Suana and Cold Plunge Session
- Seasonal Appetizers Mocktails and Connections 12-2 PM included
10:30 AM- 11:15 AM
$42 when paid through Venmo
https://www.venmo.com/u/jpavin
Please indicate the time slot your registering for when paying through Venmo- so we can block it off.
THIS is a group session if you want a private (solo) session or semi-private (2-4) session go back to the store.
Connect, Reflect and Sauna
Reflect on your experiences, share insights, and set the stage for a joyous holiday season filled with laughter and connections. Enjoy seasonal cocktails as you prepare to head home refreshed and empowered.
Holiday Meltdown Sauna/Cold Plunge Session 11:30 AM-12:15 PM
Experience the invigorating cycle of heat and cold with traditional, wood-fired Homestead Saunas. Connect with your ancestral spirit through this Nordic-style immersion in fire, steam, and herbal botanicals.
Gloria Nash, owner of Homestead Saunas will educate and guide you through the experience.
- Suana and Cold Plunge Session
- Seasonal Appetizers Mocktails and Connections 12-2 PM included
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM $42 when paid through Venmo
https://www.venmo.com/u/jpavin
Please indicate the time slot your registering for when paying through Venmo- so we can block it off.
THIS is a group session if you want a private (solo) session or semi-private (2-4) session go back to the store.
Connect, Reflect and Sauna
Reflect on your experiences, share insights, and set the stage for a joyous holiday season filled with laughter and connections. Enjoy seasonal cocktails as you prepare to head home refreshed and empowered.
Holiday Meltdown Sauna/Cold Plunge Session 12:25 PM-1:10 PM
Experience the invigorating cycle of heat and cold with traditional, wood-fired Homestead Saunas. Connect with your ancestral spirit through this Nordic-style immersion in fire, steam, and herbal botanicals.
Gloria Nash, owner of Homestead Saunas will educate and guide you through the experience.
- Suana and Cold Plunge Session
- Seasonal Appetizers Mocktails and Connections 12-2 PM included
12:25 PM - 1:10 PM $42 when paid through Venmo
https://www.venmo.com/u/jpavin
Please indicate the time slot your registering for when paying through Venmo- so we can block it off.
THIS is a group session if you want a private (solo) session or semi-private (2-4) session go back to the store.
Connect, Reflect and Sauna
Reflect on your experiences, share insights, and set the stage for a joyous holiday season filled with laughter and connections. Enjoy seasonal cocktails as you prepare to head home refreshed and empowered.
Holiday Meltdown Sauna/Cold Plunge Session 1:15 PM-2:00 PM
Experience the invigorating cycle of heat and cold with traditional, wood-fired Homestead Saunas. Connect with your ancestral spirit through this Nordic-style immersion in fire, steam, and herbal botanicals.
Gloria Nash, owner of Homestead Saunas will educate and guide you through the experience.
- Suana and Cold Plunge Session
- Seasonal Appetizers Mocktails and Connections 12-2 PM included
1:15 PM $42 when paid through Venmo
https://www.venmo.com/u/jpavin Please indicate the time slot your registering for when paying through Venmo- so we can block it off.
THIS is a group session if you want a private (solo) session or semi-private (2-4) session go back to the store.
Connect, Reflect and Sauna
Reflect on your experiences, share insights, and set the stage for a joyous holiday season filled with laughter and connections. Enjoy seasonal cocktails as you prepare to head home refreshed and empowered.
Red-Ball Tennis/Pickle Ball
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM- Free
Open Redball Pickleball Fun (complimentary USTA treats for participants)
Pair your Sauna/Cold Plunge Session with a spirited game of pickleball (weather permitting) for laughter and fun. Grab a friend, play some matches, relax and refresh with a sauna and a plunge.
Stretch and Flow with JoAnne 10:30-11:15 AM Complimentary with SAUNA SESSION
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Morning Movement: Let Go and Flow
Stretch and release holiday tension with a guided session yogi-lates session led by JoAnne. Complimentary if you schedule a sauna session before or after the class.
Holiday Meltdown Sauna/Cold Plunge Session 2:15 PM-3:00 PM
Experience the invigorating cycle of heat and cold with traditional, wood-fired Homestead Saunas. Connect with your ancestral spirit through this Nordic-style immersion in fire, steam, and herbal botanicals.
Gloria Nash, owner of Homestead Saunas will educate and guide you through the experience.
- Suana and Cold Plunge Session
- Seasonal Appetizers Mocktails and Connections 12-2 PM included
2:15 PM $42 when paid through Venmo
https://www.venmo.com/u/jpavin Please indicate the time slot your registering for when paying through Venmo- so we can block it off.
THIS is a group session if you want a private (solo) session or semi-private (2-4) session go back to the store.
Connect, Reflect and Sauna
Reflect on your experiences, share insights, and set the stage for a joyous holiday season filled with laughter and connections. Enjoy seasonal cocktails as you prepare to head home refreshed and empowered.
PRIVATE Sauna/Cold Plunge Session (Click for pricing options)
Experience the invigorating cycle of heat and cold with traditional, wood-fired Homestead Saunas. Connect with your ancestral spirit through this Nordic-style immersion in fire, steam, and herbal botanicals.
Gloria Nash, owner of Homestead Saunas will educate and guide you through the experience.
- Suana and Cold Plunge Session
- Seasonal Appetizers Mocktails and Connections 12-2 PM included
$111 when paid through Venmo
$122 for Semi-Private
$157 for Semi- Private (3)
$192 for Small Group (40
https://www.venmo.com/u/jpavin
Please indicate the time slot your registering for when paying through Venmo- so we can block it off.
Please indicate the time you would like your private session:
9:30-10:15 First Sauna Session
10:30-II:15 Second Sauna Session
II:30-12:15 Third Sauna Session
12:25-I:I0 Fourth Sauna Session
I:15- 2pm Fifth Sauna Session
2:15-3pm Sixth Sauna Session
Afternoon and Evening upon request
Private sessions are on first come first serves basis.
- This session is not refundable- but is transferrable to another participant.
Connect, Reflect and Sauna
Reflect on your experiences, share insights, and set the stage for a joyous holiday season filled with laughter and connections. Enjoy seasonal cocktails as you prepare to head home refreshed and empowered.
