YOGA. MEDITATION. COMMUNITY. HEALING. FUN.
Gradually moving our lives into a new reality will inevitably include taking stock of how we coped, what (and perhaps whom) we lost, and how we were changed. Regardless of our relative comfort, financial security, ability to work from home, and social support network, The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us, and some of its effects may not be immediately known.
We view yoga as a safe and powerful tool to observe and recognize what's shifted inside us, and to tend to it with compassionate presence. Additionally, we recognize the thirst for social connection that so many of us our experiencing, missing the opportunity to create a safe container for some simple, old-fashioned fun!
Weaving in the themes of taking personal stock, tending to what's shifted inside, and making space for joyful play, Annie and Amir present a weekend retreat of yoga, meditation, hiking, eating, and playing. We'll practice some postures, do some partner Thai Yoga Massage, meditate, relax, and connect. We'll eat delicious organic home-cooked meals (prepared by our fabulous host, Suzanne Morgan), roast some marshmallows, play some board games, and hike the grounds. We'll spend as much time outdoors as possible, weather permitting.
Our setting is Moon Meadows Farm, an oasis of peace and natural beauty in Kearneysville, West Virginia (just 1.5 hours from Washington, D.C.). on a 36-acre organic farm surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. The mid-July magic will feature al fresco dining, firefly displays, starry nights, and hammock lounging. Add a few days on before or after the weekend with a visit to quirky Shepherdstown, historic Harper's Ferry, or Shenandoah National Park, and/or stop at a local farmer's market to bring the country summer bounty home with you.
While Wi-Fi is available at the farm, we will invite participants to remain as screen-free as possible, as a way of maintaining a level of mindfulness difficult to sustain in our daily lives at home.
Click here to view photos of our lovely setting.
Please note: Moon Meadows Farm requires all visitors to be fully vaccinated and boosted, and each participant must have a negative rapid/antigen test within 24 hours of arrival to the retreat weekend. Please consider trip insurance with Covid coverage, as any last-minute cancelations are non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding on this matter.
Tentative schedule:
Friday arrival anytime after 3:00p
3:00p Welcome snacks, social time, unpack, settle in
5:00p Gentle yoga practice to unwind from your week
6:30p Dinner and welcome circle
8:00p Thai Yoga Partner Massage with Annie & Amir to prepare for a lovely night's sleep!
Saturday
7:30a Silent walking meditation in the woods
9:00a Breakfast
10:00a 90-minute yoga asana clinic with Amir for structural balance and breath
12:00p Lunch
1:00p Free afternoon for your heart's desire
5:00p Dharma Talk and Restoratives with Annie & Amir
6:30p Dinner
7:30p Game night followed by s'mores by the fire
Sunday
Sleep in
9:00a Easy Sun Salute yoga and meditation with Annie
10:00a Brunch
12:00p Labyrinth walk
1:00p Departure
Accommodations:
All rooms come with upscale sheets and bedding, diffusers with your choice of essential oils, and fluffy robes for your relaxation. All rooms but one (Harmony, listed below) are reserved for two people.
The main house sleeps 7 guests:
Ocean Room: King bed with private bath on the lower level. Room includes a sofa which pulls out into a full-size bed. Located on the lower level/walkout floor of the house. Ideal for a couple or two or three buddies traveling together. This room has a minimum occupancy of two people. Shared full bath with Navy Room, $645 per person.
Bird Room: Two full beds with private bath. Room located on the second floor of the main house. Ideal for two buddies traveling together, or two traveling solo open to making new friends. This room has a minimum occupancy of two people. **Let us know if you're looking for a buddy to share this room with! $695 per person.
Navy Room: King bed. Alcoved room located on the lower level of the main house. Includes a coffee & tea bar and fridge, with french doors leading outside to the beautiful grounds. Ideal for two buddies traveling together. Shared full bath with Ocean Room. This room has a minimum occupancy of two people, $645 per person.
The Karma Cottage sleeps 5 guests.
A five minute walk to the main house along a path running through the meadow, the Karma Cottage is a beautifully renovated former large-scale trailer with three bedrooms and its own full kitchen (make coffee as you wake!). It also has a living room area, outdoor space and private fire pit. Great for the introverts who seek a bit of cozy space away from the larger group during down times.
Love Room: Main bedroom with queen bed and private bath. Ideal for a couple or two buddies traveling together. This room has a minimum occupancy of two people, $700 per person.
Harmony Room: Twin bed in a cozy, private room. Ideal for the person traveling solo who craves privacy. Shared bath with the Peace Room, $620 per person.
Peace Room: Queen bed in a cozy room. Ideal for a couple or two close buddies traveling together. Shared bath with the Harmony Room. This room has a minimum occupancy of two people, $635 per person.
| Room | Max | Cost per Person | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karma Cottage: Harmony Room | 0 | $620.00 | |
| Main House: Ocean Room | 0 | $645.00 |
Five healthy, home-cooked, organic meals
All yoga classes, meditation sessions, and group activities on the property
Transportation to Moon Meadows Farm
Any offsite activities or excursions
https://www.moonmeadowsfarm.org/direction