COSTA RICA | UPSTATE KATONAH | GREECE

Winter is restorative and contemplative by nature.  Spring prompts us to emerge from the insights that are gained from Winter.

Join Cari Friedman and Erica Chen this spring for a retreat upstate from April 24-27, 2025 to propel you into the season that lies ahead, changing your setting to one that inspires and opens up your perspective. Give yourself the time to be in community while basking in the bounty of nature!

With yoga practice, breathwork and meditation twice daily, you’ll gain the tools to prepare yourself for the rising of Spring and all that it encompasses, so that your vision of summer is fruitful. With plenty of quiet time to self reflect, moments to gather together over nourishing and delicious meals, and a chance to get bodywork done on the property - don’t miss this opportunity to wrap yourself in the cozyness of this home, and surround yourself with incredible humans for a long weekend of well fed spirit and joy, just two hours outside of the city.

WHATS INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY:

  • Accommodations

  • Two yoga classes daily (restorative and open practice/workshop)

  • Meditation/breathwork practices daily

  • Organic farm to table meals and snacks prepared at home by home owner and chef extraordinaire Kristen Leonard

  • Hiking 

  • Jacuzzi

  • Home-built Wood-fired sauna 

  • Walking meditation labyrinth

  • Hammocks 

NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY:

  • Bodywork by our incredible massage therapist, Paula Macali, $160 per session

LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS

​Groundworks offers a serene retreat nestled on 35 acres, boasting breathtaking views of the Shawangunk Ridge. This haven is designed for relaxation, focus, and creativity, providing a medley of activities to engage with the natural beauty of the surroundings. Guests can meander along walking trails, indulge in a peaceful meditation walk, unwind in gazebos, or luxuriate in hammocks with a book. The property features several spots to savor the sunset, including a deck, and multiple fire pits for nocturnal relaxation and stargazing.

The centerpiece is a renovated net-zero studio, formerly a garage, now a radiant 1200 sq. ft hall with a responsive sprung wood dance floor. It includes a fully equipped kitchen and one and a half bathrooms. The main residence, where hosts Kristen and Frank live, is a welcoming farmhouse with five bedrooms. It's a space shared with guests, offering home-cooked meals in a large kitchen and dining room for various activities. The comforts extend outdoors with a spacious deck, a fire pit, sauna and a hot tub.

An apartment perched above the stables provides stunning ridge views, accommodating 4-6 people with two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a kitchenette. Dining at Groundworks is a culinary delight with health-conscious, vegetable-centric dishes prepared from the freshest local produce, including organic garden offerings and eggs from the property's free-range chickens.

Please note

Room & board portions for the cost of this retreat will go towards Groundworks’ primary goal: to provide free-of-cost residencies supporting people such as artists and activists who are working on projects that they value. It is of great importance to know that we can partner in providing this support for their mission.

BEDS AND PRICES (AVAILABILITY)

Please note that space for this retreat is limited, therefore we highly advise booking at your earliest convenience:

  • Queen Bed (Private Room) - $1,500 (2)

  • Queen Bed (Shared Room) - $1,250 (1)

  • Twin Bed (Shared Room) - $1,150 (3)

  • Twin Bed (Shared Room w/ half-bath) - $1,050 (1)

  • Air Mattress (Shared Room) - $900 (2)

If you are joining as a couple sharing a Queen Bed, please select the Second Person in a Shared Bed option ($900)

TRANSPORTATION

  • The Trailways bus goes from Port Authority to New Paltz. Approximate cost is $25

  • Groundworks will offer one group transport for up to 4 people to bring arriving guests arriving from the local bus station on Thursday, and will drop off up to 4 departing guests at the station on Sunday. (Carpooling options from NYC may also be available.)  

  • Taxis from New Paltz to Groundworks: $20-$25

ADDITIONAL NOTES + DISCOUNTS

  • A $400 non-refundable deposit is due at time of booking 

  • Early Bird Discount: Book your spot by November 1, 2024 to grab your early bird savings. Members and non-members both save $100 off their final invoice.

  • You will receive a final invoice for the remaining balance, which will be due on February 24, 2025, two months before the retreat. Please note that a one-time $50 transaction fee for credit card processing will be included

  • After the Retreat: Access an exclusive discount code for a Lifetime Yearly Flows Membership to the House of Flow online platform, available for just $50 per year

  • Please be aware that we offer convenient payment plans. If you'd like to explore payment plan options for your remaining balance before the retreat, please reach out to us at info@houseofflow.co, and we'll be happy to discuss your options

 
 
 
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