Soft Landing

In 2026, accommodation for the weekend starts at $258 in a shared room, $398 in a private room. Most of the rooms have a shared hall bathroom with a sink in the room. 

HERE is a link to learn more about HI’s accommodations.

After you sign up, book your room right away, as they do sell out. I'll send you the link when you register. 

There are nearby off-campus accommodations that you might prefer. As a commuter, the Institute charges a $60 per day amenities fee which covers the cost of meals and facilities. 

Yes! Meals are covered by the Himalayan Institute’s Accommodation Rates. Click here to learn more about HI’s meals.

The meals are simple, nourishing and delicious. But if you're looking for a gourmet dining experience, this is not the retreat for you. It's an authentic yoga retreat center, with no meat or alcohol.

They do have coffee for sale in the café, thank goodness!

Plan to stay as long as possible. If you can, book an extra day before or after the weekend, I highly recommend it! 

Arrive between 2pm & 6pm on Friday so you can settle in. Dinner is at 6, and we will begin our workshop promptly at 7:00pm. 

On Sunday we'll end at 12:30, but you're welcome to enjoy the amenities all afternoon. Stay for lunch and a stroll.

Return to your loved ones restored and nourished. 

The address is 952 Bethany Turnpike, Honesdale, PA 18431 USA.

Driving is the best bet. Public transportation is pretty inconvenient. Share a ride with a friend if you can. HERE is all the info.

You can take a bus to Honesdale, and arrange a 15 minute taxi to the Institute. Scranton is the nearest airport. 

No. I require attendance for the whole event. Especially the first session. 

Please arrive before 7 on Friday evening. 

Respect is one of my core values, and this is how I show respect to each participant, including you. Make this time for yourself.

Drop-in or partial attendees can be disruptive to the community we form during the retreat. From both a student and teacher perspective, continuity of the group is important to creating our sanctuary. 

Of course, if you have special circumstances, talk to me and we'll see what we can do. 

As a sole proprietor, I’m unable to give refunds, so please double check your availability before booking your retreat, and consider purchasing travel insurance for emergencies. I keep these retreats small, so every spot really counts. Thanks for understanding.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

The Institute provides all props except yoga mats. If for some reason you can't bring one, they do have some mats to lend. 

Pack the basics, including toothpaste, sunscreen, and sturdy walking shoes. 

We hope to be outdoors, depending on weather, so please pack comfortable LAYERS. I'll probably be in sweatpants, t-shirts and hoodies. I don't own any Lululemon. 

I like to bring a few things that help me feel at home and comfortable in my room, like a  photo of my family. For shared bathroom trips, slippers and a robe are nice to have.

No candles, scents, or incense though.

Please don't bring alcohol or drugs, as the Institute has a policy prohibiting them. 

No. But my approach is trauma-informed and I'm not afraid of your big feelings. I'll maintain my scope of practice while empowering you to care for yourself. 

If we haven’t met before, it's understandable to be uneasy at first. I've been teaching for over 20 years. Holding space for belonging and community is my passion and my gift. 

If you'd like to get on a call to talk about anything, email me HERE and we will set it up.

I want you to feel comfortable, and I also want you to feel excited to try something new! 

Here is a schedule draft so you can get an idea what the weekend will look like. My retreat-specific offerings are in bold.

I'll share the updated schedule as soon as it's ready. Everything will be slow paced and low key. 

There's downtime built in because it is therapeutic and conducive to the learning process to do nothing. Please take advantage of the downtime to experience stillness, silence, and nature. You won't regret it.

Of course, meeting likeminded people is part of the joy of being on retreat. You can do that too! 

We have a lovely workshop space!

Outdoor experiences are weather permitting.

It’s called the Sunrise Room and will be your sanctuary for practice, community, meditation, and rest. 

My favorite room at the Institute, it’s got beautiful views, heat, pristine floors, and all the props you can imagine. It’s ours for the weekend. 

Sunrise viewing is completely optional.

Hatha yoga is offered by the Institute for everyone staying at the center. It's up to you whether you want to attend the additional classes.

Sometimes I attend, sometimes I sleep in!

I will teach gentle, grounding movement, restorative yoga, breathing, relaxation and meditation during our workshop times.

You may not be asking this now, but it comes up once you’re there. I wasn’t expecting to have so much fun shopping in their gift shop! They have books and clothes and gifts.

 Please note that the Institute is not accepting cash at this time, so bring a card.

There’s a cafe, too, if you're a coffee drinker, and I highly recommend the free Moka tour on Saturday afternoon to sample the chocolate and coffee!