Finding Internal Peace

Venue

This retreat will be held at the luxurious private retreat space, The OQ Farm, in Woodstock, Vermont. It's located in the beautiful Green Mountains,  a scenic five hour drive from NYC. For those of you familiar with Brattleboro, Vermont from our recent retreat, the drive takes you straight through Brattleboro (in case you want to stop for lunch at one of our favorite spots).

Intention

The intention for this retreat is "Finding Interal Peace." We could not think of a more perfect place to do this than the OQ Farm. Our practices and healing journeys will take place in the farm's dedicated sacred space: The Chapel. This beautiful, light filled interior has picture windows so we can gaze out on the beautiful viridescent lawn and the tall leafy trees that surround  this divine space. As the location is nestled in Vermont's Green Mountains, we will be surrounded by nature vibrating the same color as our heart chakras. When designing the programming for this retreat, we meditated on the  fact that for those of us that don't feel inner peace, it's almost  always our emotions that are pulling us away from it. The truth is, even  if we are in the midst of a scintillating new love affair or having a blissful day with our children, these emotions consume our thoughts and  often cause us to make sacrifices that are not in our best interest.  Because the one thing this world can guarantee us is change, we also  spend a lot of energy, even in the best of times, worrying about what  will happen when the situation changes, which we "know in our hearts"  that it will.   Having a heart chakra that is clear and spinning strongly enables us to  connect with universal true love. This is the love that is always  shining through, helping us to connect with all beings. Since our  meditation on this retreat's programming showed us that we need this  retreat to focus on our heart chakras, we are doing two activities that  we haven't done in past retreats:

 Chakra Mapping 

In this very special activity, Nicole will take the group into a full  chakra balancing program that focuses on the heart. Taking a full chakra  approach is very important to clearing and opening our heart chakras.  First, because we must be grounded and feel strong before we have the  courage to open our heart chakras. Second, because it's via our upper  chakras that we start to connect with the divine. Since the divine is  pure love, we can't begin to open our higher chakras until our heart  chakras are open. And third, because of the role that the heart chakra  plays within our entire energetic systems: the heart chakra, in essence,  balances the lower chakras and upper chakras.

Prana Vida 

Prana Vida is a wonderful practice in which the healer (Nicole) offers  clients methods of exploring the internal prana in the body and focuses  on channeling energy properly between all chakras via the nadis. In  effect, we are encouraging proper flow of energy, which in essence  creates acceptance, balance and overall health.

About OQ Farm

OQ Farm is a 500 acre legacy farm located near the quaint and historic town of Woodstock, voted one of the most beautiful towns in America. This gem of a property, exclusive to our group, is tucked into the quiet hillside of the Green Mountains, yet only minutes away from the action. Quaint cottages placed around the property convey a classic Vermont architectural vernacular. The rustic decor of antiques, hand hewn beams, barn board and fieldstone fireplaces all combine to provide a warm, friendly ambiance. Rolling hills, wall to wall foliage and the peacefulness of the landscape say it all!

Built for comfort, with miles of hiking and walking trails, an onsite heated yoga studio, grand bonfire pit tucked into the woods, main house for meals, and  overstuffed couches conversation & general relaxing, you'll find yourself planning the next visit as soon as you arrive!

Relax and unwind, feel invigorated after a brisk hike. Enjoy their onsite heated yoga studio, laughter around the bonfire, family style dinners or simply take that nap in an overstuffed couch. Enjoy the view and allow the mountains to speak to you!

Special Guests

We have two very special guests on this retreat Chuck Wood and his wife, Amy Jeannette-Wood (Saraswati). They will contribute the following to the retreat

• Live Power Yoga Asana/Drum class. Nicole will lead this class while Chuck drums. 
• Kundalini Yoga class, led by Amy
• Live Yin Yoga Asana/Drum class.  Mary Court will lead this class while Chuck drums.
• Yoga Trance Dance Saturday Night Event. Amy will lead this class while Chuck drums

You can learn more about Chuck and Amy by visiting our Vermont Gallery

What's Included

• Accommodation for 3 nights/4 days (all rooms have private bathrooms)
• Three breakfasts
• Two lunches
• Welcome Dinner
• Guided hike
• Tennis court access
• Access to the entire property (500 acres) for hiking, walking, meditating and simply relaxing and finding peace of mind/body/soul
• Daily Yoga & Meditation Classes in the Farm's Sacred Space (heated and non-heated classes). This sacred space was awarded the 2021 Design Award by the American Institute of Architects' New Hampshire (AIANH) for its simple and elegant approach.  These classes will be taught by the Niyama Tribe.
• Group chakra mapping
• Introduction to Prana Vida
• Evening Yin Yoga & Sound Bath
• Evening Bonfire

Not Included

• Spa treatments
• Private 30 minute percussion lessons with Chuck
• Private Rose Alchemy Card Readings with Amy 
• Paddle Board Excursion
• Travel expenses
• Alcohol (but it is permitted on the property)

Accommodation Detail

Whether in a newly restored 100 year old building or a contemporary cabin built in 2021, each unique lodging, intentionally sprinkled through the property, conveys a classic Vermont vernacular. The rustic, yet classic decor of antiques, overstuffed crisp comforters, hand hewn beams, barn boards and fieldstone fireplaces all combine to provide a warm, friendly ambiance you will come to love about Vermont.

Each cottage provides conveniences such as complimentary high-speed wireless Internet, AC, Smart TVs, washing machines & dryers, full kitchens, private views and on-site parking. Private, share & group share rooms are all available.

Pricing

Luxury Shared Twin Room (ideal for friends): $3000 per person

Luxury Queen Room (ideal for solo travelers): $3200 per person

Luxury King Room (ideal for solo travelers and couples): $3400 

Deluxe Private Cottage Luxury Full Room (ideal for solo travelers who want to share a cottage with another participant and enjoy common areas together while enjoying quiet time alone in private sleeping quarters):  $3100 per person

Deluxe Private Cottage Luxury Queen Room (ideal for friends who prefer to have their own luxury cabin with private sleeping quarters and common areas to enjoy one another's company): $3300 per person

A $700 deposit is required to reserve your space in this retreat. Click here to do so: Reserve 2023 Vermont Yoga Retreat 

NOTE: Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking this, or any other, retreat with Niyama Yoga Retreats