Mindful Compassion & Gratitude Weekend

Yes! Meals are covered in the Himalayan Institute’s room charges. HERE is a link to learn more about HI’s meals and other guest information. The meals are simple, nourishing and delicious. To be honest, if you are looking for a gourmet dining experience, this is not the retreat for you! It is an authentic yoga retreat center, with no meat or alcohol. They do have coffee in the café, thank goodness!!!

The rates are on the HI website and they include meals and amenities. It is good value, for a really well-run place. I've been to a LOT of retreat centers (I even lived at one) and am very happy with it. Most of the rooms have a shared hall bathroom with a sink in the room. 

HERE is a link to learn more about HI’s accommodations.

After you sign up I suggest you book your room right away as they do sell out.

I'll send you the link after you register. 

Things come up, but I’d appreciate if you double check your availability before booking your retreat. I keep these retreats small, so every spot really counts.

I understand that emergencies happen. I’ll refund you up to 2 weeks before the retreat, minus the $99 in fees that I am being charged. Within 14 days of the start of the event, I can't refund you. Please be patient with your refund, as I am just one person. 

My suggestion is to plan to stay as long as possible. If you can stay an extra day on either end of the weekend, I highly recommend it!

Arrive between 2pm & 6pm on the day you check in. Dinner is at 6, and we will begin our workshop at 7:00pm. 

On the last day we'll go until 12 noon, and then you can stay for lunch. Return to your loved ones renewed and restored. 

Driving is the best bet. Public transportation is quite inconvenient. Share a ride with a friend if you can. HERE is all the info.

You CAN take a bus to Honesdale, and arrange a 15 minute taxi to the Institute. Scranton is the nearest airport.

The address is:
952 Bethany Turnpike, Honesdale, PA 18431 USA.

I require attendance for the whole event. From both a student and teacher perspective, continuity of the group is important for this retreat. Drop-in or partial attendees can be disruptive to the community that forms during a retreat. 

In many cases, participants will feel vulnerable as we go through a transformative process together. I work hard to provide a space where you feel comfortable with discomfort. Respect is one of my core values and this is how I show respect to each attendee.

Of course, if you have special circumstances, talk to me and we'll see what we can do. 

No. But my approach is trauma-informed and I'm not afraid of your big feelings. I'll maintain my scope of practice while empowering you to care for yourself. 

If we haven’t met before, it is understandable to be uneasy at first. I have been teaching yoga and meditation for over 20 years, and encouraging a sense of belonging and community is my passion and my gift.

If you would like to get on a call to talk about anything, email me HERE and we will set it up. I want you to feel comfortable, and I also want you to feel excited to try something new!!! 

Here is the schedule draft so you can see what the weekend will look like. My retreat-specific offerings are in bold. Everything will be slow paced and low key. 

There's downtime built in because it is therapeutic and conducive to the learning process to do nothing. Please take advantage of the downtime to experience stillness, silence, and nature. You won't regret it.

Of course, meeting likeminded people is part of the joy of being on retreat. You can do that too! 

We have a lovely workshop space! It’s called the Sunrise Room!

My favorite room at the Institute, it’s got beautiful views, heat, pristine floors, and all the props you can imagine. It’s ours for the weekend. 

Sunrise viewing is completely optional, but the room is your warm, cozy space to return to for practice and community, in between outdoor experiences. All of our sessions will be held there, other than the mindful walk to the chocolate factory.

The Institute provides all props except yoga mats. Please bring your own yoga mat, but if for some reason you cannot, they do have some mats to lend. 

We may be outdoors at times, depending on weather. Pack comfortable clothing in layers. Bring the basics, including toothpaste, sunscreen, and walking shoes. 

Please don't bring alcohol or drugs, as the Institute has a policy prohibiting them.  

Hatha yoga is offered by the Institute for everyone staying at the center. During your retreat, I will teach gentle, flowing movement and asana as well as breathing, relaxation and meditation during our workshop times. It is up to you whether you want to attend the additional classes. Sometimes I attend, sometimes I sleep in!

You may not be asking this now, but it comes up once you’re at the center. Please note that the Institute is not accepting cash at this time, so bring a card. I wasn’t expecting to have so much fun shopping in their gift shop! They have books and clothes and gifts. I will bring yoga tune up balls for you to buy. There’s a cafe, too, if you're a coffee drinker like me. I highly recommend the free Moka tour on Saturday afternoon to sample the chocolate and coffee!