Return to the Heart
Hudson Valley, New York. January 16-19, 2026
Sample Daily Schedule
Here’s a glimpse of how our days might unfold. As I am still dreaming and planning the full experience, please consider this a starting point that will continue to evolve into something special.
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​All offerings are optional—whether that means sleeping in instead of early meditation, resting instead of a yoga class, or taking some personal time instead of joining a reflection circle.
A finalized schedule will be shared with participants as the retreat approaches.
Friday, January 16, 2026- Opening
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3:30–4:00 pm | Arrival & Check-In – Tea and light snacks available.
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4:30–5:30 pm | Yoga – Grounding practice to settle after travel.
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5:45–6:45 pm | Opening Circle * – Welcome, introductions, intention-setting.
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7:15 pm | Dinner
8:15 pm | Unstructured time to connect with others, enjoy tea by the fire or under the stars. or simply relax and get comfortable in the space.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 – Turning Inward
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7:30–8:00 am | Silent Morning Meditation
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8:00–9:15 am | Morning Yoga – Heart-opening flow.
9:15 am | Breakfast
11:00 am–12:00 pm | Guided Journaling: “Return to the Heart” – Prompts for self-inquiry.
12:15 pm | Lunch
1:00–4:30 pm | Free Time – Explore the Hudson Valley, winter walk, cross-country skiing, spa visit, or simply rest by the fire.
4:30–5:30 pm | Afternoon Yoga
6:15 pm | Dinner
7:30–8:30 pm | Reflection Circle* – exploration of Self (guided)
Sunday, January 18 – Integration
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7:30–8:00 am | Silent Morning Meditation
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8:00–9:15 am | Morning Yoga – Energetic flow to awaken the body.
9:15 am | Breakfast
11:00 am–12:00 pm | Reflection Circle* – Integration.
12:15 pm | Lunch
1:00–4:30 pm | Free Time – Snowshoeing, pottery studio visit, journaling, or cozy downtime.
4:30–5:30 pm | Afternoon Yoga
6:15 pm | Dinner
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Monday, January 19, 2026 – Closing
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7:30–8:00 am | Silent Morning Meditation
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8:00–9:15 am | Closing Yoga and Farewell Circle*
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9:15- 10:00 am | Breakfast
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10:30 am | Departure
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​​* Reflection circles give us the opportunity to come together and trace the arc of the retreat through conversation and listening. You may choose to speak from the heart, or simply listen and be present; both ways are welcome. There will never be pressure to be vulnerable or “exposed”; this is not group therapy, but a time to connect in whatever way feels right for you.
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