Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

The People and the Place

From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special. 

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The Art of Wintering Well: What is the Danish practice of Hygge?

Hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) is a Danish cultural concept centered around creating a sense of coziness, comfort, and well-being. It’s less about material things and more about atmosphere and togetherness. Hygge is considered a way to boost happiness and reduce stress, especially during long, dark winters. It’s about creating a sanctuary where you feel safe and content. We will explore the core principles of Hygge both with discussion and practices. Each date will be a “stand alone” workshop that will relate to but the will not directly build on other weeks. The workshop will occur on Saturdays from 10:00am -11:30am at Halcyon House.

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Tea Talks: Co-ops Are Built to Meet This Moment

This tea talk will be a facilitated group discussion around how cooperatives operate and how they can be used for community support in our current political and economic reality. We will explore together how cooperation creates community, interdependence, and mutual support while focusing primarily on worker owned cooperatives (unless the group is more interested in other sectors). Darren Mozenter has spent over 20 years involved with co-ops, with a primary focus on worker owned cooperatives. He currently works supporting worker owned cooperatives throughout MN. Welcome to Tea Talks – interesting talks by interesting people about topics they are passionate about. We provide the tea and talks, bring your curiosity!

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The Art of Wintering Well: Finding Connection in Winter

Winter can often feel isolating due to cold temperatures and less daylight. This can lead to more time spent indoors and reduced social encounters. We know (through research) that social isolation can have serious health implications. We also know that increasing social interactions can trigger endorphins which improve mood and resilience during the winter months. We will discuss and practice building connection. (p.s. you’re doing it by attending this workshop!) Each date will be a “stand alone” workshop that will relate to, but the will not directly build on, other weeks. The workshop will occur on Saturdays from 10:00am -11:30am at Halcyon House.

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Mastering Your Energy with Play

A series of four classes ($15 per class) that will teach you how to clean and clear your personal space. Use your imagination and have fun playing with movement of your own life force energy with awareness and intention. Learn how to clear your energy field and have fun doing it. Play with creating energetic flow, understand your own energy, and creating healthy energetic spaces. Beginner class in understanding, feeling, and playing with your energy field. Learn how to differentiate energies and harmonize with other people. By the end of the four weeks you will have a better understanding of yourself, and how you move through the world. Graduates from a previous series can join any class individually for $10 for practice and self development. No new students after the 1st class. Each class builds on itself and becomes overwhelming for new students to try to catch up mid series….

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Write the Light Community Art Fair

Write the Light is a free, family-friendly, sober-friendly, sensory-aware creative gathering held in partnership with the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Duluth. Join us on January 3, 2026, from 3:00–7:00 p.m. at 902 East 1st Street, Duluth, MN, as we celebrate the closing of the museum’s current exhibit and the featured artist in their gallery. This evening invites artists, families, dreamers, and community members of all ages into the historic halls of the Karpeles for an experience rooted in art, intention, and connection. The event features a Craft & Vendor Market showcasing local makers and holistic-healing services, along with several interactive stations open to all ages. Guests can write their own “manuscript” with quill and parchment, contribute to a large community art mural, or sculpt a small clay artifact inspired by their hopes for the coming year. Attendees are also welcome to explore the museum’s rotating exhibits and historical manuscripts,…

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Saturday Morning at the Races

Not just a perfect getaway for those snowy Saturday mornings, our Saturday Morning at the Races series is also a great way for kids to burn off that extra energy! In keeping with our mission, these races are a central pillar in providing pathways and opportunities for our community’s children to live healthy and active lifestyles. The Saturday Morning at the Races series is free and open to any child ages 14 & under. Whether it’s your child’s first-ever race or they’ve already fallen in love with running, we’d love to see them at our next event! 2026 SATURDAY MORNING AT THE RACES (all races start at 10:00 a.m.) January 3 — College of St. Scholastica (CSS) January 10 — University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) January 31 — University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS)

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