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Beginning Again: A Women's Yoga Retreat


  • Gorundworks Space Gardiner, NY (map)

Join sisters Julie Peacock and Sara Beck for an early Springtime yoga retreat in the heart of New York’s Shawangunk Mountains, in Gardiner, NY.  At this time of year, the maple sap is running strong and clear, buds are bursting from the trees, and vital life force wants to enliven each and every one of us for a rebirth.

As we are being animated by fresh energy and new visions, what wants to be born in and through us? How can we - like the flowers and trees - begin again in this new season of our lives? How can compassion support us as we hold the tender buds of our becoming?

With a focus on intentional, dynamic movement, contemplation, and inner listening, this three-day experience at the beautiful Groundworks Space will strengthen your ability to start again, to listen to your inner wisdom, and to take the first steps towards new growth.  Daily yoga classes, meditation, guided journaling and self-inquiry, yoga nidra, and restorative breathwork will bring fresh energy and support to your body and mind. Connection with other women and the opportunity to sweat in the sauna, restore in the hot tub, take walks in nature, and eat delicious food will help you lay a beautiful foundation for the new season ahead.

PRICING

Single, double, and triple rooms are available from $1185 - $1500.  See full room list and pricing below.

Early bird:  Sign up by December 21st to receive $50 off!

RETREAT SAMPLE SCHEDULE

THURSDAY

3-4:30: Check-in & Settle In

5-7: Yoga & Opening Circle

7-8: Dinner

8-9: Guided Meditation & Writing time

FRIDAY

7-9: Open Breakfast, Coffee, Tea 

9-11:15: Yoga & Meditation

12-1: Lunch

1-4: Free time (walking, hiking, reading, napping, sauna, hot tub, exploring the nearby towns, booking a massage, etc.)

4:30-6:30: Guided Restorative Practices

7-8: Dinner

8-9:30: Breathwork & Yoga Nidra/ Self-inquiry and Reflection

SATURDAY

7-9: Open Breakfast, Coffee, Tea 

9-11:15: Yoga & Meditation

1-4: Free time (walking, hiking, reading, napping, sauna, hot tub,  exploring the nearby towns, booking a massage, etc.)

4:30-6:30: Guided Restorative Practices

7-8: Dinner

8-9:30: Connection & Guided Reflection

SUNDAY

7-8:30: Open Breakfast, Coffee, Tea

9-10:30: Yoga & Meditation

10:30-12: Closing Circle

12-1:30: Lunch & Pack-Up

2:00: Check Out


FULL ACCOMMODATIONS & RATES (including yoga, daily activities & food):

See here for more information about Groundworks.  (Pictures of the rooms can be found under The Space.)

Main house, bedroom 1 (1st floor):

Queen Bed - $1500 for Single / $1315 pp if shared RESERVED

Main House, Bedroom 2 (2nd floor):

Queen Bed - $1500 for Single / $1315 pp if shared RESERVED

Main House, Bedroom 3:

Queen Bed -$1350 for single/ $1240 pp if shared

Twin Bed -  $1275

Sun Room in Main House:

Twin Bed -  $1185 RESERVED

Twin Bed -  $1185

Twin Bed -  $1185

Apartment, Bedroom 1:

Queen Bed - $1350 for single/ $1240 pp if shared RESERVED

Twin Bed -  $1275 RESERVED

Twin Bed -  $1275 RESERVED

Apartment, Bedroom 2:

Twin Bed - $1275 RESERVED

Twin Bed - $1275 RESERVED

Stables Bedroom:

Twin Bed -  $1230

Twin Bed -  $1230

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Travel - You can drive, carpool with another retreater, or check out Trailways, a bus service from Port Authority to New Paltz. Trips are around $24 and 1 1/2 hours.

  • Alcohol

  • Any expenses you might incur during your free time - massage (available upon request) or other excursions

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

  • Email Julie (jnpeacock@gmail.com) or Sara (sarafinab@gmail.com) to register or for more information.

  • When you register for the retreat, please confirm what room you’d like to stay in. If you would like to stay in a room with a friend, please register together.

  • A non-refundable deposit of $200 is due to confirm registration and hold your spot.

  • Payment can be made via Venmo (@julie-peacock-2) or Zelle (jnpeacock@gmail.com). 

PAYMENT DATES

December 21:  $50 off with full payment due

February 15: Full Payment Due (minus deposit) / No refunds or Cancellations*

*Exceptions cannot be made regardless of personal emergencies, injury or illness. We do know unexpected things can come up so we encourage you to be sure the policy works for you before registering.

ABOUT

Julie is a yoga teacher, wellness coach, registered dietitian, and mother to three teenagers. Sara is a yoga teacher, spiritual embodiment life coach, writer, and mother to an eleven-year-old son. Together, they bring over 45 years of combined yoga and meditation experience, as well as the intimacy and love of being lifelong best friends and sisters. They are overjoyed to be teaching together again!  

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