2024 Fall Yoga Retreat

With Kathleen Swanson & Cindy Berliner

Friday September 13 - Sunday September 15
Woolman Hill Retreat Center
Deerfield, MA

Our Location:
Woolman Hill is a Quaker retreat center situated on 110 acres of beautiful meadows and woods in the Connecticut River Valley of Western Massachusetts. The main campus is surrounded by large open fields; beyond them, trails lead into the forest in all directions. The dark night sky is perfect for stargazing.

Our yoga classes will be held in the Quaker Meeting House. Originally built in North Dartmouth, MA in 1849, the meetinghouse was moved and lovingly restored at Woolman Hill, and rededicated in 2004.

Historic Deerfield, (also known as old Deerfield Village) lies just down the road from Woolman Hill.

This is a remarkable museum of New England history and art within the carefully preserved 355 year old village of Deerfield Massachusetts.

Your Weekend

Friday
4:00 - 4:45 pm Check-in (Also possible to check-in after class)
5:00 - 7:00 pm Asana
7:15 - 8:15 pm Dinner

Saturday 
6:30 - 8:00 am Meeting Room Available for individual silent meditation and/or pranayama
7:00 - 8:30 am Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Asana
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
4:00 - 6:00 pm Restorative Asana & Pranayama
6:00 - 7:30 pm Dinner
7:45 pm Philosophy Discussion (optional)

Sunday
6:30 - 8:00 am Meeting Room Available for individual silent meditation and/or pranayama
7:00 - 8:30 am Breakfast
9:00 am - 12 pm Asana followed by Q & A
12:30 pm - Checkout

Accommodations

Welcome to our retreat venue, where the cozy 150 year old Farmhouse serves as the heart of our tranquil center. This historic structure boasts simple bedrooms that are available as single or double occupancy rooms, a well-equipped kitchen, a spacious dining area, a sitting area, a foyer, and reading nooks.

In addition to the Farmhouse, our retreat space includes a 2 bedroom Red House and three rustic cabins nestled amidst the property, providing extra lodging options for guests who would like a more quiet nature experience. (Yes, complete with clean and well-maintained outhouses!)

Participants will need to bring bedding & towels. Pillows and extra blankets provided. Specifics on housing provided below.

Below are the retreat accommodation options: PLEASE NOTE: ALL prices include a 2 night stay, 5 delicious vegetarian meals, yoga and pranayama classes.

FARMHOUSE LODGING (SOLD OUT)
10 bedrooms (all with 2 single beds), 8 bathrooms (including 5 showers), full kitchen, dining room and sitting areas.
Single: $710
Double: $630 per person

RED HOUSE (SOLD OUT)
A charming cottage just across the lane from the Farmhouse, has an open kitchen and sitting area, a full bathroom, and two bedrooms that can house three people (one bedroom has two singles, and a second  bedroom with a double and a single).
Single room: $710
Double room: $630 per person

Cabins:

WOODSHOP (SOLD OUT)
Woodshop is spacious and gets plenty of sunlight.  It has an open floor plan with a kitchen and sitting area, as well as a bunk bed, single bed, and sofa bed.  It is close to the Meetinghouse and other buildings in the central campus area, but is still set back away from main activity. There is access to the Ridge Trail right out the back door.
As a Single: $670
As a Double: $545 per person

SALTBOX (SOLD OUT)
Saltbox is tucked into the woods just at the edge of the fields across from the Meetinghouse. The cabin has a main living space with a single bed and double futon, a loft with two single mattresses, and a separate small kitchen /dining area. Very close to the central part of campus and to the Visa, Stream and Buck’s Hill trails, it is also very private.
As a Single: $670
As a Double: $545 per person

SUNRISE CABIN (SOLD OUT)
Sunrise is the most private of our cabins with a compact split level floor plan featuring a sitting and food preparation level, a lower dining space, and a loft area with a queen-sized mattress.  It is very cozy with unusual window designs providing plenty of vantage points to the outside.
Single: $670

Each cabin has electricity, a woodstove, simple kitchen facilities (hotplate), and an outhouse. No running water - water jugs are provided, and can be refilled as needed. Full access to the Farmhouse with bathroom/shower facilities.

About Kathleen and Cindy

Kathleen and Cindy (Level 3 Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers) are long-time friends and colleagues who have travelled the country and world studying Iyengar yoga together.  They have been teaching over 15 years and practicing over 25 years.    They look forward to sharing their love and enthusiasm for the rich subject of yoga with you at this special retreat.

Other Details

We ask you to bring your own yoga props: 3-4 blankets, mat, two blocks, bolster and a strap.  If you do not have access to these props please let us know.

IMPORTANT: Registration will be limited to 18 participants. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

Minimum 1 year experience of Iyengar Yoga required.

Minimum of 50% due at the time of registration acceptance; balance due on or before July 15. Cancellations received by July 15 are entitled to a full refund minus a $75 admin fee. In order to keep these retreats affordable and sustainable, we regret that we are unable to issue refunds under any circumstances after July 15th unless we are able to fill your spot. We encourage you to purchase trip insurance if this is a concern.