NURTURED BY NATURE
SHOKAN, NY MOUNTAIN FARMHOUSE RETREAT
THE INTENTION
An immersive, restful and spiritual retreat experience guided by grounded experts, joined with likeminded souls. This retreat is about being one with nature, being nurtured by it, and allowing the practice of presence to de-stress and relax the body into a state of tranquility and peace. Our itinerary offers holistic guided wellness along with space and time to yourself to unwind and create personal clarity - and frankly to be on vacation! We are keeping these retreats small, with occupancy for only 4-6 persons, so that we can give each participant the time, energy and intimacy necessary.
DATES:
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JUNE 26th - 29th (Monday - Thursday) - Sign up & paid in full by 6/15
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SEPTEMBER 11th - 14th (Monday - Thursday) - Sign up & paid in full by 8/15
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POLICY: 50% deposit required to hold your place. Deposits are non-refundable after paid in full dates.
RATES:
3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS rate includes lodging, a private one-on-one session with Rebecca + all meals and additional activities.
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$1200 // Single occupancy room
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$1020 // Double occupancy room (Double occupancy option only applies to friends/partners who come together and want to share)
MEET THE HOSTS
REBECCA CONRAN CHHC
Rebecca is a holistic wellness practitioner of 10+ years in the fields of astrology, energy healing, spiritual counseling, sound therapy and yoga. She is known for her frank but compassionate manner, and for infusing laughter into even the most serious and profound subjects.
JENNIFER MULAK
Jenny is a healer, herbalist, flower practitioner, energy worker, gardener, writer, recovering rule follower, and a curious student of spiritual teachings. She works closely with Mother Earth and the Cosmos to grow, forage and handcraft herbal potions. She is completely in awe of all that Nature has to teach us and truly believes that the flowers will heal us all!
ARIEL SISO
Ariel is a disciplined musician and guitarist, singer/songwriter and sometimes drummer. Hailing from Israel, his Middle Eastern and Moroccan roots make him a generous and welcoming host and cook. He puts great attention and love into the food that he creates - along with some special spices and flavors he learned from his Ima (mom).
LOCATION + LODGING
Welcome to Juniper Grove - your country home retreat in the Catskills. This 4 bedroom 2 full/2 half bath farmhouse has stunning views of the Ashokan Reservoir to enjoy from the classic wrap-around front porch. Sitting on 40 private acres, you are held by Mother Nature at every turn. Inside you'll find all the modern conveniences and creature comforts to support your stay. Outside there is a spring-fed pond for swimming, meadows for sunbathing, forests for walking and hiking, and outdoor fireplaces and a fire pit for warming. Inside there are more fireplaces for relaxing, a chef's kitchen with a wood stove, a huge living room for sprawling, and cozy beds for resting.
Surrounded by bountiful natural views this private and serene location immerses you in nature, and subsequently a tranquil peace. The vibe of the house is bright, airy and full of balinese furniture in natural, warm and inviting colors. Group meals will take place either indoors or outdoors, with a litany of beautiful settings for either. There are plenty of nooks to hide yourself away for private time, with so much space at the house and on the grounds you can decide for yourself if you need time to yourself or want to connect with others.
The second story of the house where bedrooms are located is large and sprawling. The 4 bedrooms are each connected by a full bathroom, meaning you will be sharing with the room next door. However with 4 total bathrooms in the house, there will always be a bathroom available to you!
ROOM 1
Large expansive room with a King size bed and additional Full size daybed. This room is great for double occupancy if you want to come with a friend or partner. Shared Jack & Jill bathroom to Room 2.
ROOM 2
Queen size bed with sitting area. Shared Jack & Jill bathroom to Room 1.
ROOM 3
Queen size bed, this room is quite spacious and would work for two persons who wanted to share a bed. Shared Jack & Jill bathroom connected to Room 4.
ROOM 4
Queen size bed with a little sitting area. Shared Jack & Jill bathroom connected to Room 3.
THE ITINERARY
DAY 1
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ARRIVALS 12PM-4PM
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INTENTIONS, MEDITATION + GROUP CIRCLE WITH REBECCA
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DINNER + REST
DAY 2
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BREAKFAST
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MOVEMENT + MEDITATION WITH REBECCA
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LUNCH
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NATURE IMMERSION WITH JENNY
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FREE TIME + PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS WITH REBECCA
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SOUND BATH ENERGY CLEARING WITH REBECCA
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DINNER + REST
DAY 3
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BREAKFAST
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MOVEMENT + MEDITATION WITH REBECCA
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LUNCH
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HERBAL CLASS WITH JENNY
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FREE TIME + PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS WITH REBECCA
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ASTROLOGY CIRCLE WITH REBECCA
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DINNER + REST
DAY 4
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BREAKFAST
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MOVEMENT + MEDITATION W REBECCA
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LUNCH
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FREE TIME
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DEPARTURES BY 3PM
MEALS
We aim to prepare meals that cater to each persons preferences (Vegan, Vegetarian & Meat eaters) along with all dietary restrictions. Meals are prepared by Chef Ariel and will be anti-inflammatory focused (free from gluten, soy and corn) and will feature local farm fare. Our meals will be prepared whole foods & mostly plant based recipes.
We will provide some snacks but guests should bring any specialized food items along with a few treats they may enjoy.
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Inebriation is not permitted at the retreat, even in private, so please no mood or mind altering substances or alcohol.
GETTING TO THE RETREAT
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Shokan, NY is located 2 hours north of NYC and this property is easily accessible by car.
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If you do not have transportation of your own, the Trailways Bus service is available from Penn Station in NYC to Kingston, NY for $26.50/each way - we can then arrange to pick you up and drop you off at the retreat from the Kingston bus station (please contact us before you purchase tickets so we can coordinate available times)
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
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Bug spray + Sunscreen
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A Journal & writing utensil
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Any books or games your interested in
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Comfortable movement clothes
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Warm clothes/slippers for early morning or evenings
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Yoga mat (we will also have some)
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Snacks / specialty foods
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Swimsuit / Hat
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Flashlight / Headlamp (if you like to wander at night!)
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Headphones (to respect other guests if you are on your phone or bring a computer)
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Hiking/outdoor shoes
WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect to relax! Expect to hug a tree! Expect to cultivate some peace and convergence with nature. Expect to leave the retreat knowing yourself a little deeper, with an additional tool or piece of wisdom to move forward on this journey of being human.
We look forward to hosting you, and supporting you as you immerse yourself in nurturance through nature.