2025 RETREATS

Groundworks
Gardiner, New York

Join me in this magical location in Gardiner, New York. The home and retreat space of my co-creator and retreats partner,
homebirth midwife and natural foods chef, Kristen Leonard.
“Place and space can inspire” Groundworks primary goal is to provide cost free residencies supporting people such as artists
and activists who are working on projects that they value.  
Through the seasons we explore what each moment in time offers, both in the season of our  lives and in that of the world around us. Please read as each weekend has its own theme and specificity.  Some have guest co-teachers as well.

Portions of your room and board fees go towards supporting these residencies. Limited scholarships also available, please inquire.

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Winter Retreat, co-lead with Kate Reil

March 7th - 9th 2025

Starts Friday March 7th, 5pm,
ends Sunday March 9th, after lunch

Back by popular demand, the duo is finally here!!
As winter ends, we will come together and soak in the power of stillness. We will fortify our bodies with thoughtful movement, nourish our spirits with community, and soften our hearts with rest and the wisdom of the natural world.  Some open inquiry we would like to offer: 

What lies in the possibilities of silence? 
What are the seeds of presence that need our attention?  
Where does more wholeness live inside each of us and with each other? 

  • - Early morning meditation
    - 2 yoga practices per day (Mindful Flow in the morning; Flow and Restorative Yoga later in the day)
    - Breath, sound & movement practices
    - Delicious meals 
    - Walk in the labyrinth, along the river, through the fields and the woods
    - Soak in the hot tub
    - Take a sauna
    - Relax around the fire pit
    - Daydream in a hammo
    - We will bring our respective hands-on techniques to support you and Kate will offer optional acupuncture ear needles and seeds

  • Room and Board: rates are per night/day and include room, board and use of facilities. $120 - 250 per night depending on choice of accommodation and length of stay. 

    Offsite option also available for $100 per day for full board and daily use of facilities

    Yoga and all led activities: $400

    *A deposit of $250 is due to confirm registration. Deposits are non-refundable if cancelation occurs less than 2 weeks of retreat dates.

 

Spring Retreat

May 23rd -26th 2025

Starts Friday May 23rd at 5pm,
ends Monday May 26th after lunch

Spring into summer!
Reserve your spot early. This retreats fills up every year!!
With spring at its peak and summer around the corner we will dive into the fullness of the season. 
Practice deeply, play freely, rest fully.

  • - Early morning meditation
    - 2 yoga practices per day (Mindful Flow in the morning; Flow and Restorative Yoga later in the day)
    - Breath, sound & movement practices
    - Delicious meals 
    - Walk in the labyrinth, along the river, through the fields and the woods
    - Soak in the hot tub
    - Take a sauna
    - Relax around the fire pit
    - Daydream in a hammock

  • Room and Board: rates are per night/day and include room, board and use of facilities. $120 - 250 per night depending on choice of accommodation and length of stay. 

    Offsite option also available for $100 per day for full board and daily use of facilities

    Yoga and all led activities: $400

    *A deposit of $250 is due to confirm registration. Deposits are non-refundable if cancelation occurs less than 2 weeks of retreat dates.

 

Summer Retreat, co-lead
with Maud Dreyer

August 22nd - 24th 2025

Starts Friday August 22nd at 5pm,
ends Sunday August 24th after lunch.
Option to stay until Monday August 25th after lunch for an extra day of practice

I am thrilled to be joined by one of my favorite “partners in crime” Maud Dreyer. She is coming to us all the way from Annecy in the Alpes, with her magical voice and wonderfully rich teaching! From structured practice to free flow. We will play and experiment with both movement and sound.
Maud is a longtime Kirtan wizard. She even managed to get yours truly chanting! No small feat. 
We are both bi-lingual and this retreat has the option of being lead in both English and French 

  • - Early morning meditation
    - 2 yoga practices per day (Mindful Flow in the morning; Flow and Restorative Yoga later in the day)
    - Breath, sound & movement practices
    - Delicious meals 
    - Walk in the labyrinth, along the river, through the fields and the woods
    - Soak in the hot tub
    - Take a sauna
    - Relax around the fire pit
    - Daydream in a hammock

  • Room and Board: rates are per night/day and include room, board and use of facilities. $120 - 250 per night depending on choice of accommodation and length of stay. 

    Offsite option also available for $100 per day for full board and daily use of facilities

    Yoga and all led activities: $400

    *A deposit of $250 is due to confirm registration. Deposits are non-refundable if cancelation occurs less than 2 weeks of retreat dates.

 

Autumn Retreat

October 17th - 20th 2025

Starts Friday Oct 17th 5pm,
ends Monday Oct 20th after lunch

With autumn at its peak, the beauty of the land is beyond compare. A retreat to slow down, to deepen your practice and to feel into the passing of the season.

  • - Early morning meditation
    - 2 yoga practices per day (Mindful Flow in the morning; Flow and Restorative Yoga later in the day)
    - Breath, sound & movement practices
    - Delicious meals 
    - Walk in the labyrinth, along the river, through the fields and the woods
    - Soak in the hot tub
    - Take a sauna
    - Relax around the fire pit
    - Daydream in a hammock

  • Room and Board: rates are per night/day and include room, board and use of facilities. $120 - 250 per night depending on choice of accommodation and length of stay. 

    Offsite option also available for $100 per day for full board and daily use of facilities

    Yoga and all led activities: $400

    *A deposit of $250 is due to confirm registration. Deposits are non-refundable if cancelation occurs less than 2 weeks of retreat dates.

 

Retreat for pregnant people and birth partners

2025 dates to be announced

Throughout the weekend we will practice prenatal Yoga, explore tools for labor and delivery, learn about the pelvic floor
and prepare for the postpartum period. Birth partners are welcome and encouraged to participate and learn ways to
provide pregnancy, labor and postpartum support. 
We will also join our host and longtime homebirth midwife, Kristen Leonard for fireside Q&A chats

  • Morning prenatal Yoga practice

    Afternoon workshops

    Evening fireside Q&A

  • Room and Board: rates are per night/day and include room, board and use of facilities. $120 - 250 per night depending on choice of accommodation and length of stay. 

    Offsite option also available for $100 per day for full board and daily use of facilities

    Yoga and all led activities: $400 per person | $650 per couple

    *A deposit of $250 is due to confirm registration. Deposits are non-refundable if cancelation occurs less than 2 weeks of retreat dates.