As summer reaches its fullest expression, this retreat offers a restorative pause from everyday responsibilities. Designed to support body, mind, and spirit, it invites you to slow down, reconnect, and experience the season through daily yoga, meditation, shared meals, and guided hikes. Surrounded by nature and supported by a welcoming community, you can return home feeling clearer, calmer, and more grounded.

"From the moment I arrived, I felt a sense of joy and peace. The schedule was perfectly curated to blend invigoration with relaxation. Each morning began with a serene meditation, followed by fun creative yoga flows. The restorative and yoga nidra classes included soothing sound baths and “head tucks” to help everyone sink deeply into relaxation. The meditative hike, the delicious food, and the nourishing conversations all allowed me to feel refreshed, centered, and full of gratitude. I highly recommend a retreat with Vicki and Megan for anyone looking for a holistic, transformative getaway!"

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This weekend escape is centered on renewal through yoga, meditation, and time in nature. It is an opportunity to deepen your practice, ease stress, sharpen mental clarity, and reconnect with a sense of inner balance while sharing the experience with a like-minded group. The program includes:

Morning guided meditation to settle the mind, relax the body, and cultivate serenity
Morning yoga and pranayama in the outdoor pavilion, aligning your rhythm with the natural world
Well-rounded yoga sessions designed to support balance, joy, and vitality
Space for healing and rebuilding through a Kintsugi art project
Connection with nature through campus walking trails and a group hiking adventure
Evening yoga nidra, restorative yoga, and a sound bath to cool and recharge body, mind, and spirit

With immersive guidance from your teachers, you can make meaningful progress in asanas, pranayama, and yoga philosophy. You will also practice practical mindfulness tools and strengthen self-awareness and emotional regulation, giving you skills to carry into daily life.

Healthy meals, generous rest, and distance from routine demands can leave you feeling physically and mentally refreshed, with renewed motivation and a fresh perspective. Many guests also find that lasting friendships and a supportive sense of belonging naturally emerge during the retreat.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Intimate setting with personal access to the teacher
Group journaling and dharma talk session
Daily guided meditations
Walking meditation through expansive wooded grounds with beautiful flora and fauna
Group hike to explore stunning cliffs and scenic trails with breathtaking views
Kintsugi: Beauty in the Brokenness art project
Evening relaxation with yoga nidra, restorative yoga, and a sound bath
Delicious all-vegetarian meals with organic, local ingredients
Option to extend your stay on personal retreat
Extensive library of dharma books

OPEN TO ALL

This program is intended for participants with prior yoga experience. Classes are offered for all levels, with options for advancement.

SCHEDULE

(subject to change)

Thursday, June 4

3:00-4:00 PM
Check in
4:30-6:00 PM
Welcome Circle
60-minute Yoga Practice
6:00-7:00 PM
Dinner
8:00-9:00 PM
Yoga Nidra
10:00 PM
Lights out

Friday, June 5

7:00-8:00 AM
Morning Sun Salutations and Meditation
8:00-9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00-11:30 PM
Hike (3.5 miles, moderate)
12:00-1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00-3:00 PM
Free Time: hike, read, rest
3:00-4:00 PM
Dharma talk, Meditation, Journaling
4:00-5:15 PM
75-minute Yoga Practice
6:00-7:00 PM
Dinner
8:00-9:00 PM
Restorative Yoga
10:00 PM
Lights Out

Saturday, June 6

7:00-8:00 AM
Morning Sun Salutations and Meditation
8:00-9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00-10:30 AM
Free Time
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
90-minute Yoga Practice
12:00-1:00 PM
Lunch
2:00-4:00 PM
Kintsugi Japanese Art Project
4:00-5:30 PM
Guided Walking Meditation
6:00-7:00 PM
Dinner
8:00-9:00 PM
Yoga Nidra & Sound Bath
10:00 PM
Lights Out

Sunday, June 7

7:00-8:00 AM
Morning Sun Salutations and Meditation
8:00-9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00-10:30 AM
Free Time
10:00-11:30 AM
90-minute Yoga Practice
11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Closing Circle
12:00-1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Checkout and Departure

Teachers

Megan Martino, RYT-500

Megan was introduced to yoga at a young age by her mother, and later developed her own yoga and meditation practice in college. She completed a 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at the Yoga Center of Columbia in 2022 and a 300-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training with Jason Crandell in 2024. Megan is also a certified Y12SR (Yoga of 12-Step Recovery) Peer Support Guide, a Certified Sound Healer, and a Power Pilates Mat Pilates Instructor. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes strength, resilience, and peace through proper alignment and steady practice.

Vicki Bannister, E-RYT-200

Yoga has been part of Vicki Bannister’s life for more than 20 years. In 2009, she completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program at the Yoga Center of Columbia, followed by an extensive Yoga Immersion program in 2010 and an Ayurveda Immersion program in 2019. She enjoys weaving these connected traditions into her personal practice and sharing them with students. Her classes are rooted in alignment-based yoga and breath awareness, supporting a stronger and healthier body-mind connection.

PRICING

Commuter – $730.00
Private Room: Single – $970.00
Private Room: Couple – $1,775.00
Junior Suite: Single – $1,180.00
Junior Suite: Couple – $2,060.00

Commuter: $730
Private Room (shared bath), single: $970
Private Room (shared bath), double: $887.50
Junior Suite (private bath), single: $1180
Junior Suite (private bath), double: $1030

To extend your stay on personal retreat: simply add days before or after the program during step 2 when making your reservation.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Program and accommodations fees are refundable up to two weeks before the program, less a $50 processing fee.

LOCATION

Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing
191 Cragsmoor Road, Cragsmoor, New York 12566, USA

CHECK-IN

Check-in Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

Per person price includes 3 meals per day and use of all campus facilities. All bedrooms have one double bed.

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