Join my sister Sara Beck and me for a cozy Autumn yoga retreat in the heart of New York’s Shawangunk Mountains in Gardiner, NY. At this transitional time of year, the days are growing shorter, the winds are blowing, and nature is going to sleep. Meanwhile, life remains busy as holidays approach, and our spirits feel the sometimes confusing intensity of this changing season. We are called to follow the way of nature: to add more rest and silence to our days, to reorient towards what is simple and grounding, and to fortify ourselves with warming foods and practices.
As we let go of the abundant busyness of summer, how can we be nourished by stillness, rest and darkness? What new dreams and visions want to be born in us this season? What wants to be composted, like the leaves on the earth, nourishing the ground for new growth? How can the practices of lovingkindness and equanimity meditation support us as we settle into quiet depths of fall and winter?
With a focus on intentional, fortifying movement, contemplation, and inner listening, this retreat experience at the beautiful Groundworks Space will help you cultivate practices of rest, inner listening, and self-care. Daily yoga classes, meditation, guided journaling and self-inquiry, yoga nidra, and restorative breathwork will ground your body and mind into a steady, sweet equanimity during this time of transition. 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 $940 - $1250. See full room list and pricing below.
Early bird: Sign up and pay in full by September 11th to receive $50 off!
RETREAT SAMPLE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
3-4:30: Check-in & Settle In
5-7: Yoga & Opening Circle
7-8: Dinner
8-9: Guided Meditation & Writing time
SATURDAY
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: Gentle Yoga & Guided Restorative Practices
7-8: Dinner
8-9:30: Breathwork & Yoga Nidra/ Self-inquiry and 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 - $1250 for Single / $1025 pp if shared
Main House, Bedroom 2 (2nd floor):
Queen Bed - $1250 for Single / $1025 pp if shared
Main House, Bedroom 3:
Queen Bed -$1100 for single/ $875 pp if shared RESERVED
Twin Bed - $1000 RESERVED
Sun Room in Main House:
Twin Bed - $940 RESERVED
Twin Bed - $940
Twin Bed - $940
Twin Bed - $940
Apartment, Bedroom 1:
Queen Bed - $1100 for single/ $875 pp if shared
Twin Bed - $1000
Twin Bed - $1000
Apartment, Bedroom 2:
Twin Bed - $1000 RESERVED
Twin Bed - $1000 RESERVED
Stables Bedroom:
Twin Bed - $975
Twin Bed - $975
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
September 12: $50 off with full payment due
October 16: 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 a 12-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!
