Nepenthe Yoga & SUP

03/04/2026

One of the most powerful ways to invest in your preventative health care (physically, emotionally and spiritually) is by taking your practice outside. 🌿✨

Open-air yoga reconnects you with the rhythms your nervous system craves.
Fresh air becomes breathwork.
Sunlight becomes energy.
Nature becomes the healer you didn’t know you were missing.

Whether you're flowing on land or on the water, this is your season to nourish yourself before burnout happens, not after.

Nepenthe Yoga’s open-air classes return this April + May at the beautiful Hastings Lake Forest Preserve and Lehman Park in Lake Villa.

If you know you need more grounding, more presence, more stress-prevention… this is your sign to step into a practice that supports your whole being.

✨ Create your free WellnessLiving account today to get first access to upcoming classes and SUP sessions.
✨ Yoga packages are available for those ready to truly commit to their wellbeing this spring.

Your future self will thank you — trust me.
See you under the sky. 🌞🧘‍♀️🌿

03/01/2026

March 2026 Newsletter

March 2026 Ink & OM Newsletter

02/24/2026

Winter has a way of whispering what we often ignore:
Slow down. Breathe. Reset.

When we give ourselves real, intentional rest, we’re doing more than taking a break. We’re supporting the parasympathetic nervous system — the part of our body responsible for healing, digestion, emotional balance, and stress relief. Rest isn’t passive… it’s deeply transformative.

And even though the lake is quiet and the paddleboards are waiting for warmer days, nature still shows up for us.
Getting outside in winter (yes, even for a short walk!) regulates stress, boosts mood, and reminds your body that you’re part of something bigger and slower than your to-do list.

Nature is one of the purest forms of nervous system medicine.

So this season:
🌬️ Take the nap.
🌲 Step outside for fresh air.
💧 Let your mind soften.
❄️ Rest like the earth does — knowing that this season is sacred, too.

Rest well. Breathe deep. Let nature hold you.
Nepenthe SUP will be waiting for you when the waters thaw. 💙🏄‍♀️

02/16/2026

This warm weather is making us crave being out on the lake 😫
I hope everyone can get outside today and soak up the sun! We will be out on the lake in no time!

02/13/2026

Nepenthe will be there! See you there

SAVE THE DATE!!

If today's sunshine and warm temps have you thinking about fall festivities.. we're right there with you!

Mark your calendars for September 12, 2026 as we celebrate our 125th Anniversary at this year's Celebration of Fall! 🍁🧡

A huge thank you to Raymond Chevrolet Kia, our Title Sponsor, for helping us make this milestone possible!

Food & Drinks, 5 Live Bands, Carnival Rides, Kids Games & Face Painting, Hayrides, & the ever favorite FIREWORKS at Dusk.🎆

This little taste of "fake spring" has us dreaming of crisp air, colorful leaves, and celebrating 125 incredible years of Lake Villa together.

02/13/2026

🌊 VALENTINE’S DAY SALE — 25% OFF!💕
Because the most important love story you’ll ever have… is the one with yourself.

This year, gift yourself something that future you will thank you for sunshine, strength, freedom, and the magic of moving your body in nature. 🌞✨

For a limited time, enjoy 25% off my 4-Pack SUP Pass at Nepenthe SUP— now through Feb 20th!

Whether you’re dreaming of sunset paddles, calm morning meditations on the lake, or building confidence on the water… your summer self is already smiling. 💙🏄‍♀️

Choose you.
Love you.
Invest in you.

Treat yourself to something that feels good now and later.
Let’s make Summer 2025 unforgettable — one paddle at a time. 🌊💫

❤️ Code: LOVESUP
💙 Valid until Feb 20
🌞 Link in bio to purchase!

02/08/2026

Pepper cat says, "the light in me judges the light in you...namastayhome"

02/01/2026

Feb. 2026 Ink & OM Newsletter

Feb. 2026 Ink & OM Newsletter

01/30/2026

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01/24/2026

This time of year can feel like it’s dragging… but really, it’s calling us inward. The snow, the cold, the quiet—everything is inviting us to pause, breathe, and settle into stillness.

Just like the lakes freeze into stillness, we’re meant to slow down, too. To observe. To restore. To thrive in the silent spaces between seasons. ✨

Rest when you need it. Honor that pull to go inward.
Because—believe it or not—summer is already halfway here. ☀️💦

And I, for one, am so excited. I’ve been quietly planning, dreaming, and building what’s next for Nepenthe SUP and for our beautiful Lake County community. Big things are coming… new experiences, new classes, new ways to reconnect with nature and yourself on the water. 🌊✨

Until then, let winter hold you.
Your future summer self will thank you. 💙

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01/20/2026

45 years and still amazing as ever! 👌 👏 😍

Today marks 45 years since we opened our doors in Lake Villa!

On January 20, 1981, our parents chose this community to build a business, raise their four daughters, and create a place grounded in hard work, kindness, and good food. Lake Villa didn’t just become where we worked — it became home.

This morning reminded us why this place matters so deeply. Familiar faces, new faces, shared smiles, and quiet moments over cinnamon rolls and coffee — these are the memories that have shaped us for 45 years.

We’re especially grateful to Mayor James McDonald for stopping by with balloons and celebrating alongside us. And as part of our cinnamon roll giveaway, it felt important to recognize others who help make Lake Villa what it is — long-standing local businesses like Nielsen Enterprises, First American Bank, and State Bank of the Lakes, essential community services like the Lake Villa Police Department, and newer organizations such as Shining Abilities, whose mission is already becoming part of this community’s story.

Thank you for showing up, for supporting us, and for allowing us to be part of your lives for 45 years.

With heartfelt gratitude,
The Lake Villa Restaurant Family

This is how we roll, Lake Villa!

Mayor James McDonald
Nielsen Enterprises
First American Bank
Lake Villa Police
Shining Abilities