We are thrilled to invite you to Power Within Healing’s 2022 retreat! This time around, we are heading out for a luxe summer-camp-style getaway in the beautiful mountains of Hillsdale, NY.

From June 16th through the 19th, you’ll enjoy everything you’ve come to expect from a PWH retreat and so much more. Together, we’ll retreat to one of the most creative places on Earth.

Quietly tucked away between The Catskills and The Berkshires, also known as “God’s Country,” this haven is a charming escape from the chaos of everyday life. It’s an idyllic spot to get back in touch with nature and tap into your creative roots. Plus, with just a short drive to a bustling downtown area, you’ll be able to enjoy countless small businesses like shops, markets, restaurants, and more.

We’ll even visit the historic Art Omi, a not-for-profit arts center and architecture park. I can personally attest to the creative magic of these hallowed grounds, and I cannot wait to share that magic with all of you. 

You’re heart-centered. You’re grateful. You’re smart. You’re empathic. You’re a giver. You’re hard-working. You’ve got ideas. You may be an entrepreneur, a wellness professional or simply a vision-based, inspired individual. 

Wherever you find yourself, this retreat is for you:

*Have you enjoyed success... but are feeling a bit blocked as of late?

*Do you love serving and supporting others... but sometimes lose sight of your own big dreams in the process?

*Are you ready to clear the air and the energy around you?

*Are you ready for rest? Or more importantly, are you ready to play?

You’re ready to Connect With Source Energy.

You’ve come so far, and you’re realizing more and more that your life itself is a work of art. So why not treat your growth, your development, your journey through life the same way you’d treat a creative journey?

It’s easy to forget that we can use an artistic approach to all aspects of life. We get lost in numbers, data, hard lines and steadfast rules. But what if we tapped into the “artist’s way” and actually enjoy the process? How beautiful would our world be then?

Well, that’s exactly what we’ll be working on at Connect With Source Energy 2.0: Creativity Edition!

It’s time to be a kid again and play, laugh, swim, run, hike and enjoy a creative summer getaway in the mountains with the wonderful PWH community.

The Sylvan Motor Lodge (featured in the NY Times & New York Magazine) will be our home away from home for this restful retreat. Enjoy one of Sylvan’s 9 gorgeous guestrooms, recently renovated to bring you that classic and creative midcentury-modern vibe.

Common areas and shared spaces are designed to inspire. Indoor areas promote conversation and collaboration, while outdoor areas treat you to picturesque views that remind you to enjoy yourself and retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

We picked this tranquil location because while the inside of the lodging is luxurious and comfortable, the outdoor areas are not to be outdone. We’ll have access to five sprawling acres of grassy meadows and knolls, giving us plenty of space for outdoor meditative activities, movement workshops, grounding exercises and more. Closer to the house, we’ll enjoy a pool surrounded by tables and lounge chairs, a fire pit complete with Adirondack chairs, hammocks to relax in and even a communal outdoor kitchen (can you say pizza oven?) and picnic area.

Hillsdale, NY, is a quaint little town full of artists and small businesses ready to make this trip a unique and memorable experience. Nearby towns such as Athens, Catskill, and Hudson are equally charming, and we’re not too far from historic Woodstock, NY, for all you music lovers!

During our stay, we’re in for a treat (literally!) with Emily Amarnick aka Mrs. Pleasant providing our meals. Emily is a plant-based chef, coach and cooking instructor on a mission to help women incorporate more plants into their diet.

Emily knows that food is medicine and that every kitchen can be a place of healing. She provides meals that are restorative, energizing, nourishing and obviously delicious! Best of all, Emily is an artist at heart, knowing that mealtime is a sacred, creative, even meditative time - so she is the perfect partner for Connect With Source Energy 2.0: Creativity Edition!

Retreat Cancellations:

- For ALL cancellations there will be a $100 processing fee.

- For cancellations 90 - 30 days prior to the retreat, there will a cancellation fee of 25% of the original retreat price, plus the $100 processing fee mentioned above.

- Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds or vouchers for any cancellations made less than 30 days prior to the retreat. Exceptions may be made if cancellation is a result of COVID-19 (see below).

COVID-19 Cancellations:

- If you present proof of a positive COVID-19 diagnosis for you or someone in your household, you will receive a Power Within Healing voucher (minus the $100 processing fee) to be used for a future retreat.

*Please note that our teachers and retreat leaders are susceptible to the same challenges as the rest of us. For this reason, we reserve the right to make any necessary changes to the schedule of events at any time.

If faced with circumstances beyond our control where the retreat cannot safely be held (such as a new viral variant causing state mandates, or a natural disaster in the immediate area, etc), we will issue full refunds minus the applicable processing fee. For this reason, we do encourage students to purchase travel insurance for their air travel plans as that is not included in this purchase.

Plan to arrive at Sylvan Motor Lodge by 4:00pm EST on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

For those flying in for the retreat, nearby airports include Hudson Valley Regional Airport and Albany International, both within one hour's drive. Newark Airport in NJ (EWR) and Boston Logan Airport (BOS) are both about 2.5 hours away.

For those taking public transportation from New York, busses travel to the Hudson Valley from Port Authority and trains are available from Penn Station.

Uber and Lyft are available in the area, as well as rental cars through Hertz and Enterprise. As always, I'm happy to arrange car shares for those flying in from out of state.

For those driving in, there is plenty of parking on-site at our lodging.

* Mindful & Therapeutic Movement 

* Creative Development Workshops

* Breathwork Circles

* Meditation Sessions

* Intuition Development & Energy Clearing

* Fire Rituals

* Art OMI Sculpture Park

* Community Bonding

* Outdoor Hiking & Games

* Pool Swimming

* Night On “The Town” with group dinner

* Delicious Vegetarian Meals

* R&R (Rest & Relaxation)

* … and more!