For centuries people have flocked to Wisconsin’s Northwoods in the summer months seeking health, fun and serenity. From July 24-26 Conserve School in Land O’ Lakes and the Marshfield Clinic continue that tradition, bringing together experts in nutrition, exercise, the arts, and inspiration for "Wellness Weekend 2009: Your Life in Balance."

“Nestled in the wilderness on a 1,200-acre campus, Conserve School is the perfect place to find the balance you’ve been seeking between mind, body and spirit," says Jill Wolf-Rennicke, the coordinator of the annual event. "Our state-of-the-art facilities offer the perfect blend of quality and comfort in our meeting rooms and lodging facilities and walk-out-the-door access to the beauty of Wisconsin’s northwoods.

Each day of the three-day event will begin with the option of yoga, bicycling, paddling or a morning walk. Participants will take part in classes on integrative medicine, the joys of journaling, nutrition and the health benefits of organic foods, or nature photography.

This year's speakers and workshop leaders include Jim Schumaker, MD, of the Marshfield Clinic; certified yoga instructor Terry Simeone; massage therapist Carolyn DeLong; naturalist Jean Haack; chef Rick Dana; nutritionist Mary Sikora-Petersen and writer/photographer Jeff Rennicke.

The event's keynote address will be given by Lori Schneider who recently became the first woman with MS to summit the highest peak on all seven continents and the first MS sufferer to stand atop Mount Everest.

"We are thrilled to bring together such an amazing collection of experts," Wolf-Rennicke says. "This event is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to learn, explore, relax, and get inspired on their trail to personal wellness."

Cost for Wellness Weekend 2009 is $375 (includes meals, lodging, and all programs) or $295 (including meals and all programs) for those who want to commute. Other packages are available for those who wish to attend only parts of the weekend.

The keynote address "Reaching the Summit" with Lori Schneider (7 p.m. Friday, July 24) is open to the public for $8.

For more information or to register for Wellness Weekend, contact Wolf-Rennicke at 715-547-1402, jill.rennicke@Conserveschool.org or visit conserveschool.org and click on "Other Programs" and then "Wellness Weekend."