Feel Into Fall Retreat
September 4th-7th
Stowe, VT
About This Retreat
You may not know it, but Vermont is in my blood, and when I came across Sterling Forest Lodge, I knew it had to be the location for my first domestic retreat.
Growing up, my grandparents lived in Vermont, and I spent countless years exploring all that Vermont had to offer. In the spring, I’d go foraging through the woods around my grandparents house for berries. In the summer, I’d go to sleep listening to the toads croaking in the pond after a full day of swimming and catching salamanders.
But fall was by far my favorite season - there’s nothing quite like looking out at the ridgeline as the colors change, basking in the heat of the sun during the day, and cuddling up with a good book by the fire as soon as the sun goes down.
Vermont is a place where you can be wild and free, and yet are held by the grounding force of the forest and trees.
It’s here that we’ll find our footing as the seasons change, and Feel Into Fall with both ease and stability. Fall - a season of transition. A time when we’re moving from the ease and lightness of summer, towards structured schedules and shorter days.
It’s a transition that can feel unsteady and uneasy. On this retreat, you’re invited to Feel Into Fall. We’ll spend the weekend finding ease (sukha, in Sanskrit) and sthira (stability), as we navigate this transition in our bodies, minds, hearts, and lives.
Your Home Away From Home
Nestled in the forest outside of Stowe, Vermont, Sterling Forest Lodge is our home for the long weekend. Each room has been thoughtfully designed using local materials with inspiration drawn from the natural world.
Each room boasts the name of a tree that can be found in the forests surrounding the property. Local Vermont bath products are stocked in each bathroom, and all of the linens, towels and mattresses are organic.
The team at Sterling Forest has thought through every detail, big and small, to allow you to feel comfortable and at ease during our stay.
Rooms
You have your choice of a single room or a shared double room with your own bed.
Come with a friend, or come solo and book a bed in a double room, and I’ll mindfully pair you with a roommate of the same gender.
All rooms are beautifully appointed and have private bathrooms, aside from Beech and Birch, which are located next to the yoga studio and share a bathroom.
Our Time Together
We’ll spend each morning practicing an active hatha / vinyasa yoga class before sitting down together at the communal table in the Great Room to enjoy a hearty, vegetarian breakfast.
On Friday, we’ll gather after breakfast to learn more about the land with Blake Whitman, co-owner of Sterling Forest Lodge, who will lead us through a 90 minute mindful outdoor experience.
Lunch and free-time will follow, with plenty of time for you to cozy up in the great room with a book, walk through the forest, explore the quaint town of Stowe, or simply REST.
There are so many ways for you to feel into fall in this magical space.
Retreat Pricing
Double Occupancy Room (Single Bed + Shared Bath) = $1275 (Early Bird through March 31st) / $1475 (regular)
Double Occupancy Room (Twin Bed + Private Bath) = $1575 (Early Bird through March 31st) / $1775 (regular)
Single Occupancy King Room (Private Bath) = $1875 (Early Bird through March 31st) / $2075 (regular)
What’s Included
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3 nights lodging at the beautiful Sterling Forest Lodge are included in your rate. Choose from either a shared room or a single room. All rooms besides Birch and Beech have private bathrooms.
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All meals are included each day, including dinner on arrival night, and breakfast on departure day.
A light snack will be provided by the lodge each afternoon as well.
Please note that Sterling Forest Lodge serves vegetarian food, and dietary needs / allergies can be accommodated.
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Each morning, we’ll gather before breakfast in the studio for an active, alignment-based hatha / vinaysa practice focused on building stability.
Each afternoon, we’ll gather for a restful practice (think restorative, guided meditations, etc..) designed to support us in finding ease.
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Sterling Forest Lodge co-owner Blake Whitman will guide us through a 90-minute mindful outdoor experience, helping us to feel into fall and get to know the land.
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On Saturday afternoon, we’ll have access to the sauna, cold-plunge, and cedar hot tubs for 2 hours. Move through each modality, or choose your own adventure.
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A thoughtfully curated selection of goodies!
What’s Not Included
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Transportation to / from Sterling Forest Lodge is NOT included in your retreat rate.
If you are flying, plan to fly into Burlington International Airport (approximately 1 hour from Stowe).
Otherwise, Stowe is about an 8.5 hour drive from Baltimore, a 6 hour drive from NYC, and a 3.5 hour drive from Boston.
You will then need to rent a car, book a shuttle, or get an Uber to the Lodge.
Please note that Uber is NOT reliable when leaving Stowe, so you will want to pre-arrange transportation.
If you’d like to carpool or coordinate rental cars with other members of the retreat, I’ll connect everyone about 2 months out to coordinate.
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Travel insurance is REQUIRED to participate in this retreat. If you have to cancel at the last minute, I cannot issue you a refund. Travel insurance protects your investment, and should be $150 or less for the trip.
Not sure where to purchase? Check out Allianz or google “Travel Insurance” and you’ll be able to compare rates and options.
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Drinks other than water and the coffee / tea that are put out in the morning are not provided.
Please note that Sterling Forest Lodge is a substance free property. No alcohol or drugs of any kind are permitted on the property.
Special Considerations
Before booking please note:
There is a dog, Bodhi, on the property. He is very friendly, but if you are allergic or afraid of dogs, please keep this in mind.
Sterling Forest Lodge serves vegetarian food.
Sterling Forest Lodge is an alcohol, drug, and substance free property.
Cell service is spotty, at best, at the lodge, but WiFi is plentiful.
You must review and sign the retreat terms and conditions, linked below, BEFORE booking.
