Yoga Retreat in the Mountains of Vermont

Join Soluna Yoga+Spa for a heart-centered escape that feels like home, set against the peaceful backdrop of the Vermont mountains and lakefront.

Connect with the elements

WATER: Lakefront lodging and SUP yoga

EARTH: Hiking, horseback riding, and time in nature

FIRE: Campfires and nourishing meals

AIR: Meditation, yoga, and fresh mountain breezes

All of it flows toward the HEART, inviting you to reconnect with your center.

This all-inclusive retreat includes: Rates still TBD

• 4 nights of lakefront lodging in double or single occupancy rooms with private bath
• Transportation to and from Burlington Airport, about 1.5 hours from the lodge, or Rutland, VT, about 20 minutes away; airfare is not included
• Daily gourmet breakfast and dinner
• Daily yoga and meditation practice, open to all levels
• Stand Up Paddle yoga excursion on the lake, with no SUP experience required
• Horseback riding excursion along a mountain trail, open to all levels
• Hiking on the Appalachian Trail, which crosses the property and leads to nearby waterfalls and mountain overlooks
• Unlimited access to sauna, outdoor hot tub, and equipment for rowing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and play
• Nightly bonfire gatherings

Note: Airfare to and from this retreat is not included. The retreat lasts 4 nights. In past years, many retreat guests have chosen to stay north before or after the retreat and continue exploring, including trips to Canada, New York, or Maine, planning their travel accordingly.

Is this retreat for you?

• Couples getaway – YES
• Solo exploration – YES
• Girls’ trip – YES
• Guys’ hiking, fishing, and outdoor adventure – YES
• Relaxation – YES
• Celebrating a special occasion – YES
• Family friendly – YES (please inquire)

About the retreat

Hosted in Killington, Vermont at Mountain Meadows Lodge on Kent Lake, this retreat is surrounded by national forest and state park land and tucked into a quiet corner of a classic New England town. The property features a three-story private lodge and adjacent farmhouse, along with a sauna, outdoor hot tub, renovated bar room, rustic living room with a large fireplace, and a picture window overlooking the lake.

Each morning begins with a centering meditation circle followed by a revitalizing yoga practice, ranging from Recharge Yoga to Yoga Therapy. A buffet-style breakfast follows, and the rest of the day is yours to relax or explore. Daily excursions are available, and guests may join the included activities or venture out independently. Options include horseback riding up a mountain trail and SUP yoga on the lake. In the late afternoon, restorative yoga is offered before dinner, which is served in a relaxed plated style. Evenings end by the water, watching the sunset over the lake, followed by bonfires, marshmallow roasting, or stargazing.

For hikers and walkers, the surrounding area offers exceptional trails. The Appalachian Trail crosses the property and leads to mountain outlooks and Thundering Falls in Killington, believed to be one of Vermont’s six tallest waterfalls, dropping more than 100 feet. Guests who want to spend time on Kent Lake can use equipment for rowing, canoeing, and kayaking, and the lake also offers excellent fishing. Additional activities at the lodge include croquet, badminton, volleyball, billiards, table tennis, and table football, while mountain biking, horseback riding, and golf are also nearby.

Dining is relaxed and enjoyable, with breakfast featuring fresh fruit, juices, yogurt, cereals, pancakes, waffles, eggs, and more. Dinner includes a seasonal gourmet menu. Guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions are asked to notify the retreat leaders in advance. Popcorn in the living room and marshmallow roasts by the lake add a playful touch, and a refrigerator and microwave are available at all times.

The grounds are also home to friendly farm animals, with the option to bring a bucket of food to feed them. The barn and pasture are among the property’s favorite attractions, and the rescue animals include sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, a peacock, and Alex, the Shetland pony.

With its welcoming atmosphere, beautiful setting, charming accommodations, friendly staff, and extensive amenities, Mountain Meadows Lodge offers space for every guest to shape their own ideal retreat experience.

About the retreat leaders

Dori Thomsen is a 500-hour experienced yoga instructor and co-founder of Soluna Yoga + Spa with her husband, Christian. She owns and operates the studio in Jacksonville, Florida, where she teaches a variety of classes. Dori began practicing yoga more than a decade ago as a college freshman, but found her calling to teach while living in Costa Rica. She earned her 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certification in 2010 at an ashram in Guatemala under the guidance of Paula Tursi of Reflections Yoga. During their five years in Costa Rica, Dori continued her studies and completed certifications in Prenatal Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga. She is recognized as a pioneer of SUP yoga in Central America and later returned to Jacksonville with her family. In February 2016, she completed her 500-hour advanced training and earned the title of Yoga Acharya with Bhooma Chaitanaya and Swami Yogeshananda Saraswati at Aarsha Yoga Vidya Peetham in Kerala, India. Dori is passionate about teaching meditation, pranayama, and all styles of yoga, encouraging students to connect to their roots and explore the practice freely.

Christian and Dori welcomed their daughter, Olive, in 2013, and consider her their greatest teacher. She continues to inspire them through love, communication, movement, and breath. Soluna Yoga + Spa opened in December 2014 and was recently voted Jacksonville Magazine’s #1 Yoga Studio. When they are not at the studio, Christian and Dori enjoy traveling with their family, tending their garden, and taking time to pause.

Flight information: Guests should arrive via Burlington International Airport (BTV) or Rutland, VT. If you live nearby or choose a different airport, transportation to the retreat location will not be included. Guests should share travel plans with Dori and Christian in advance. Departure may be with the group or on your own.

Sample itinerary

Friday:

• 4:00 – Arrivals
• 5:30 – Welcoming circle and meditation
• 6:30 – Dinner
• 7:15 – Sunset
• 8:00 – Stargazing, bonfire, or time in the outdoor hot tub and sauna

Saturday:

• 7:30 – Morning meditation and circling
• 8:00 – Rejuvenating yoga / yoga therapy
• 9:15–10:00 – Buffet-style breakfast
• 10:00–4:00 – Free time, horseback riding excursion, relax and play
• 4:30–5:30 – Restorative yoga / Yoga Nidra
• 5:30–6:30 – Free time
• 6:30 – Dinner
• 7:15 – Sunset
• 8:00 – Stargazing, bonfire, or time in the outdoor hot tub and sauna

Sunday:

• 7:30 – Morning meditation and circling
• 8:00 – Rejuvenating yoga / yoga therapy
• 9:15–10:00 – Buffet-style breakfast
• 10:00–4:00 – Free time, SUP yoga excursion, relax and play
• 4:30–5:30 – Restorative yoga / Yoga Nidra
• 5:30–6:30 – Free time
• 6:30 – Dinner
• 7:15 – Sunset
• 8:00 – Stargazing, bonfire, or time in the outdoor hot tub and sauna

Monday:

• 7:30 – Morning meditation and circling
• 8:00 – Rejuvenating yoga / yoga therapy
• 9:15–10:00 – Buffet-style breakfast
• 10:00–4:00 – Free time, hiking, lake time, town exploration, relax and play
• 4:30–5:30 – Restorative yoga / Yoga Nidra
• 5:30–6:30 – Free time
• 6:30 – Dinner
• 7:15 – Sunset
• 8:00 – Stargazing, bonfire, or time in the outdoor hot tub and sauna

Tuesday:

• 8:00 – Morning meditation and circling
• 9:15–10:00 – Buffet-style breakfast
• 10:00–12:00 – Free time, packing, relax and play
• 12:00 – Check-out and airport transfers