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The Light is Here: A Spring Yoga Retrea


  • Groundworks Gardiner, NY (map)


THE LIGHT IS HERE

Join sisters and yoga teachers Julie Peacock and Sara Beck for a refreshing weekend of yoga, meditation, nature, nourishing food, and sisterhood-community.  Together, in the beautiful Shawangunk Mountains just north of New York City, we will restore ourselves with practices of movement and rest, connection and quiet, letting go of what no longer serves us and remembering our connection to the spacious light that is both within and without.  


Early bird prices start at $620. If you live in the area, we are also offering commuter rates for $475/ weekend (includes yoga, activities, and meals)

DATES: April 5-7, 2024

LOCATION: Groundworks (Gardiner, NY)

LED BY: Julie Peacock & Sara Beck

INCLUDED:

  • 2 nights of lodging at Groundworks, the lovely retreat center and creative space in Gardiner, NY less than 2 hours away from the city. Located on 35 gorgeous acres with unparalleled views of the Shawangunk Ridge, enjoy the walking trails, sauna, hot tub, or just sitting on the deck and taking in the expansive views.

  • 4 yoga classes - 3 vigorous and energizing  vinyasa classes + 1 yin/ restorative class

  • Meditation walk

  • Opening and closing circles

  • Yoga Nidra and Breathwork

  • Intention setting

  • All meals are seasonal, vegetable-forward & free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar. Coffee, tea, and fruit are available all day.

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Travel - You could 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

SAMPLE SCHEDULE*

Friday, April 5, 2024

3-4:30: Check-in & settle in

5-6:30: Give your travel-weary body some breath and space with a vigorous yoga class

7-8: Dinner

8-10: Opening circle & Intention Setting

Saturday, April 6, 2024

7-9: Open Breakfast, coffee, tea 

9-11:15: Yoga & meditation

12-1: Lunch

1-4: Free time - options include a led meditation walk, lounging around the grounds or outside, reading, napping, sauna/hot tub,  exploring the nearby area, booking a massage, etc.

4:30-6:30: Restorative/Yin Yoga + Yoga Nidra & Breathwork

7-8: Dinner

8-10: Self-inquiry, reflection, connection 

Sunday, April 7, 2024

7-8:30: Self Serve Breakfast, coffee, tea

9-11: Yoga & Meditation

11-12: Closing Circle

12:30-1:30: Lunch

2:00: Check out

* Please note that the schedule is subject to small adjustments.  

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

Email Julie (jnpeacock@gmail.com) or Sara (sarafinab@gmail.com) to register. 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 $150 is due to confirm registration and hold your spot. Payment can be made via Venmo (@julie-peacock-2), Paypal (jnpeacock@gmail.com), or Zelle (jnpeacock@gmail.com). 

Payment Dates

January 31:  Early Bird Pricing (10% off) due in full

March 5: Full Payment Due (minus deposit) / No refunds or Cancellations*

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

ACCOMMODATIONS

Read more about the Groundworks space here and see some photos of the grounds.

Booking Options - Below are room options and prices for the weekend. There are beds in the main house, beds in the apartment, and beds in the stables. All rooms have shared bathrooms. 

Single Queen Bed (upstairs) $850 or $700/ pp if shared - RESERVED

Single Queen Bed (downstairs) $850 or $700/ pp if shared - RESERVED

Main House - Sunroom - twin air mattress $690

Main House - Sunroom - twin air mattress $690 - RESERVED

Main House - Sunroom - twin air mattress $690 - RESERVED

Main House - Queen upstairs, shared with twin $800 or $650 pp if shared - RESERVED

Main House - Twin upstairs, shared with queen $750 - RESERVED

Apartment-Queen (Murphy bed in the back room shared with 2 twins) $800 - RESERVED

Apartment -Twin(daybed in the back room shared with twin & queen) $750-RESERVED

Apartment-Twin (daybed in the back room shared with twin & queen)$750 - RESERVED

Apartment - Twin (shared middle room with twin) $750 - RESERVED

Apartment - Twin (shared middle room with twin) $750 - RESERVED

Stables - Twin (shared room with twin)  $720 - RESERVED

Stables - Twin (shared room with twin) $720 - RESERVED