Retreats
Upstate New York

RETREATS 2025 | 2026

Groundworks
Gardiner, New York

Join me in this magical location in Gardiner, New York. The home and retreat space of my co-creator and retreats partner,
homebirth midwife and natural foods chef, Kristen Leonard and her husband Frank. 
“Place and space can inspire” Groundworks primary goal is to provide cost free residencies supporting people such as artists
and activists who are working on projects that they value.  
Through the seasons we explore what each moment in time offers, both in the season of our  lives and in that of the world around us. Please read as each weekend has its own theme and specificity.  Some have guest co-teachers as well.

Portions of your room and board fees go towards supporting these residencies. Limited scholarships also available, please inquire.

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WINTER WONDERLAND

February 5th - February 7th 2027
Start Friday 5pm - ends Sunday after lunch

With just 2 days of practice, the winter retreat is the shorter version of the 4 seasons. The cost is lower but the practice and community just as rich and full!

  • What is included

    - Early morning meditation
    - 2 Mindful Movement practices per day (Mindful Flow in the morning; Flow and Restorative Yoga later in the day)
    - Breath, sound & somatic movement practices
    - Writing workshops
    - Delicious meals 
    - Walk in the labyrinth, along the river, through the fields and the woods
    - Soak in the hot tub
    - Take a sauna
    - Relax around the fire pit
    - Daydream in a hammock

  • All fee and registration information on the Groundworks website.

SPRING INTO SUMMER

May 28th -31st 2027
Starts Friday May 28th at 5pm,
Ends Monday May 31st after lunch

Spring into summer!
Reserve your spot early. This retreats fills up every year!!
With spring at its peak and summer around the corner we will dive into the fullness of the season. 
Practice deeply, play freely, rest fully.

  • - Early morning meditation
    - 2 Mindful movement practices per day (Mindful Flow in the morning; Mindful Flow and Restorative Yoga later in the day)
    - Breath, sound & somatic movement practices
    - Writing workshops
    - Delicious meals 
    - Walk in the labyrinth, along the river, through the fields and the woods
    - Soak in the hot tub
    - Take a sauna
    - Relax around the fire pit
    - Daydream in a hammock

  • Registration and fee information on the groundworks website.

AN AUTUMN RETREAT

October 9th - October 12th 2026
Starts Friday Oct 9th 5pm,
ends Monday Oct 12th after lunch

With autumn at its peak, the beauty of the land is beyond compare. A retreat to slow down, to deepen your practice and to feel into the passing of the season.

  • - Early morning meditation
    - 2 Mindful Movement practices per day (Mindful Flow in the morning; Flow and Restorative Yoga later in the day)
    - Breath, sound & somatic movement practices
    -Writing workshops
    - Delicious meals 
    - Walk in the labyrinth, along the river, through the fields and the woods
    - Soak in the hot tub
    - Take a sauna
    - Relax around the fire pit
    - Daydream in a hammock

  • Registration and fee information on the Groundworks website.

Register for a Retreat