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Upcoming Retreat - Upstate New YorkFall Upstate Retreat
September 18–20, 2026
Join us for a joyful fall weekend of meditation, yoga, nature, and community at a beautiful private lakeside location in the Catskills.
Over three days, we'll step away from the pace of everyday life to slow down, deepen our meditation practice, reconnect with ourselves and each other, and return home feeling rested, clear, inspired, and renewed.
Location
Woodridge, New York
Approximately 2 hours from NYC
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01 / Beautiful Locations
Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and beauty —so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.
02 / Expert Guidance
Led by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and move you with purpose. This retreat will be facilitated by Nicole, a meditation and yoga teacher whose work brings traditional Buddhist wisdom into a practical, joyful approach to modern life.
03 / Collaborative Energy
Connection is designed to be a core part of the process. You’ll make friends - there is a special bond created going through something like this together.
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Fall Upstate Retreat
September 18–20, 2026
Join us for a joyful fall weekend of meditation, yoga, nature, and community at a beautiful private lakeside location in the Catskills.
Over three days, we'll step away from the pace of everyday life to slow down, deepen our meditation practice, reconnect with ourselves and each other, and return home feeling rested, clear, inspired, and renewed.
Location
Woodridge, New York
Approximately 2 hours from NYC
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Accommodation
Healthy, nourishing plant-based meals prepared with love
Guided meditation sessions
Daily Yoga
Dharma teachings
Plenty of time to relax, explore, and enjoy nature!
Retreat Experience
This retreat is designed to feel like mindful adult summer camp!
There will be meditation, yoga, teachings, shared meals, and time to simply enjoy being together. We'll balance structured practice with plenty of space to rest, connect, laugh, play, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Everything you love about Friday Flow, expanded to a full three days together!
The property includes:
Hot tub
Sauna
Lake for swimming
Kayaks
Fireplace
Beautiful spaces to walk, relax, and unwind
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A taste of the weekend
Our days will have a gentle rhythm of meditation, yoga, Dharma, incredible food, time in nature, and plenty of space to simply be. The exact schedule may shift, but here’s a glimpse of what your weekend might look like.FRIDAY — ARRIVE + EXHALE
4:00–6:00 PM — Arrival + settle in
Check in, explore the property, unpack, tea + snacks.6:00 PM — Welcome Dinner
A nourishing meal together to begin the weekend.7:30 PM — Opening Circle + Meditation
Set intentions for the weekend, arrive fully, and begin our practice together.8:30 PM onward — Sauna, hot tub + fireside time
Unstructured time to unwind, connect, or head to bed early.SATURDAY — GO DEEP
7:30 AM — Morning Meditation
Begin the day in silence with guided practice.8:30 AM — Yoga
A grounding morning flow to wake up the body.10:00 AM — Breakfast + Coffee
11:00 AM — Dharma Teaching
A practical teaching designed to bring what we practice on the cushion into our lives.12:30 PM — Lunch
1:30–4:00 PM — Free Time
Swim. Kayak. Sauna. Nap. Read by the lake. Take a walk. Have a great conversation. Do absolutely nothing.4:00 PM — Afternoon Practice + Dharma
Meditation, teaching, reflection, and discussion.6:30 PM — Dinner
8:00 PM — Evening Practice
A quieter practice to integrate the day.9:00 PM onward — Fire + Hot Tub + Stargazing
Or bed. 😊SUNDAY — INTEGRATE + RETURN
7:30 AM — Morning Meditation
8:30 AM — Yoga
10:00 AM — Brunch
11:00 AM — Closing Dharma Teaching + Meditation
Bring the weekend together and explore how to carry the practice back into everyday life.1:30 PM — 🍎 Optional: Apple-picking crew → orchard together on the way home
3:30 PM — Head home rested, nourished, clear, restored!
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Transportation
Most students will drive or carpool from NYC or take the bus. We'll help connect attendees to go up together.
Group Size
Space is limited to approximately 24 participants for this retreat to create an intimate retreat experience.
Cost
$1,000
A $500 deposit reserves your place, with the remaining balance due closer to the retreat.
Reserve Your Spot
Because there are more interested students than available spaces, registrations will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis according to when deposits are received.
To reserve your spot, send your $500 deposit via Venmo to
@nicole-autumn
Would love to have you with us!