You Are The Sun ~ Costa Rica Women's Retreat ages 35 - 70+  

AnnapurnaBlue Heath and Wellness

AnnapurnaBlue Wellness is a sanctuary for transformation, healing, and self-discovery. Our award-winning retreats are thoughtfully designed to help individuals reconnect with their purpose, release life’s obstacles, and rediscover balance in mind, body, and spirit. Blending ancient Tibetan healing wisdom with modern wellness practices, AnnapurnaBlue offers a truly holistic approach to living well. Each retreat is set in breathtaking natural environments—from serene forests and lakes in Minnesota to the beaches of Costa Rica, the sacred lands of Nepal, and the tranquil coasts of Greece. Participants are immersed in daily practices such as Qigong, sound healing, meditation, breathwork, and mindset workshops rooted in the Five Life Poisons: anger, ignorance, attachment, ego, and jealousy. Through these teachings, guests learn to transform negative emotions into clarity, wisdom, and joy. What makes AnnapurnaBlue Wellness special is our deep commitment to whole-person healing and community. Every retreat is guided by compassionate experts with decades of experience who support each participant’s journey toward peace and empowerment. Guests leave not only renewed, but with practical tools for lasting change—and the gift of connection with like-minded souls. Whether you are seeking personal growth, emotional healing, or a peaceful reset, AnnapurnaBlue Wellness provides the space, guidance, and inspiration to help you awaken the best within yourself.

Hennepin County

Minneapolis Metropolitan Area

Minnetonka

Minnesota

AnnapurnaBlue Wellness is a sanctuary for transformation, healing, and self-discovery. Our award-winning retreats are thoughtfully designed to help...

ELK RIVER, MN — A 92-year-old man was killed Sunday morning after driving a Ford Ranger the wrong way on Highway 10 and crashing into a Chevrolet Equinox, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The woman driving the Chevrolet suffered life-threatening injuries. Authorities say Raymond Wallace Christensen was driving east in the westbound lane of Highway 10 near Main Street in Elk River when the Ford struck the Chevrolet traveling west at about 10:15 a.m. Christensen, of Elk River, died at the scene. Marie Rose Nikle, of Big Lake, was transported to Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash, authorities said. Road conditions were dry at the time of the collision. Image via Shutterstock

ELK RIVER, MN — A 92-year-old man was killed Sunday morning after driving a Ford Ranger the wrong way on Highway 10 and crashing into a Chevrolet Equinox, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The woman driving the Chevrolet suffered life-threatening injuries.

Authorities say Raymond Wallace Christensen was driving east in the westbound lane of Highway 10 near Main Street in Elk River when the Ford struck the Chevrolet traveling west at about 10:15 a.m. Christensen, of Elk River, died at the scene. Marie Rose Nikle, of Big Lake, was transported to Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

Alcohol was not a factor in the crash, authorities said. Road conditions were dry at the time of the collision. Image via Shutterstock

Maple Grove

92-Year-Old Killed Driving Wrong Way: State Patrol

The crash left one man dead and a 32-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries.