SUMMER RETREAT UPSTATE
Thursday, August 21st - Sunday, August 24, 2025
Join us at our favorite home away from home — the Outlier Inn in Woodbridge, NY — for 4 days, 3 nights full of restoration in nature and renewing through yoga and connection.
What's included:
All meals, daily yoga classes, morning meditations, creative practices, breathwork, a seasonal workshop, and more. Come to align your body, mind and spirit; reset and reconnect. Enjoy the freshwater pond, nearby swimming holes, forest walks, farm animals, bonfires in the evenings, outdoor showers and sauna, star gazing.
Food
Share in delicious vegetarian meals full of nourishing seasonal foods, served in the communal outdoor kitchen. All dietary restrictions accommodated.
Accommodation
There are many options ranging from camping to glamping to house sleeping. Choose depending on your preference - tiny house, vintage trailer, small dome, guest house shared or private room, or pitch your own tent! If you are booking with a friend and want to share an accommodation reach out to leslie@solidgoldyogi.com.
Transportation
If you are driving and want to carpool please reach out and we will help coordinate!
If you are taking the bus - See shortlinebus.com schedules from Port Authority terminal to Monticello or Woodridge, NY. On Thursday there is a 10:15am (gets in at 12:05pm) or at 12:30pm (gets in at 2:20pm) into Monticello ($31 one way, $63 roundtrip) We will help coordinate car service from the bus station to Outlier Inn, just let us know when you are arriving.
Payment
If you prefer to pay in full and avoid fees you can reach out to leslie@solidgoldyogi.com with the accommodation you would like to book and payment. If you would like to set up a payment plan with reminders via wetravel you can book at link below.
Arrival / Departure times
You may arrive anytime between 12pm-4pm on Thursday. The beginning of the day you can get settled in your accommodation, explore the grounds, visit the animals, rest. The first class will be at 4pm so if you can't arrive until later that is fine too. On Sunday we will have a morning session and brunch before departure. You can let us know if you need to leave early or arrive late.
Saturday, January 18th - Friday, January 24, 2025
Join us to warm in the middle of winter with a deeply nourishing retreat to Akumal, Mexico. Come for yoga, delicious meals, time to soak in the sea, commune with the turtles and more.
Our home for the week opens right into the Yal ku Lagoon known for the best snorkeling and blue and green waters of the Caribbean. Akumal Bay is famous for its turtles, rays, spotted eagle rays, shoals of colorful fish, and corals at a very short distance from shore.
There is plenty of common space to relax, two pools on the first level, a veranda on the 2nd, and a roof terrace with a roof jacuzzi with great views of the Lagoon and sea. We will practice with the open ocean breeze in a covered area by the guest house and hold some sessions on the rooftop when the sun isn’t too bright.
YOGA
Led by Leslie Graves and Nami Soga, daily practice will begin with morning meditations, journaling, and vinyasa-based yoga flows. Gentle yoga, yin, breathwork and restorative practices will usher us into the evenings before our communal dinner.
PRIVATE SESSIONS
Nami will be available for acupuncture, bodywork, reiki energy healing, and astrology reading. Read more about Nami's work here - https://www.ajnapura.co/ To book a session in advance reach out to leslie@solidgoldyogi.com
DELICIOUS, HOME-COOKED MEALS
Be nourished with a full luxury brunch and dinner each day. Our chef will prepare delicious Mexican cuisine with local, fresh, top quality ingredients. The meals will include Vegan, Vegetarian and Pescatarian options. All food allergies will be accommodated. Morning teas and coffees, fruits and snacks will be available throughout the day.
LODGING + LOCATION
Each room is connected to a terrace overlooking the sea where you can savor the views. Go for a swim, take a kayak out, go snorkeling, relax in the rooftop jacuzzi. The Riviera Maya has the world's largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere and the second largest barrier reef in the world. Known as the Mesoamerican Reef, it runs from Cancun all the way to Honduras. This makes Akumal the perfect place for a snorkeling enthusiast.
Our shala for the week is located within 1.5 hours driving distance from Cancun airport and 30 minutes from Tulum. While an airport transfer is included you are welcome to rent a car and make your own way to the villa.
PLEASE NOTE: The flight is not included in the retreat package.
TWO DAY TRIP EXCURSIONS
We will explore Tulum and Mayan Ruins and cenotes.
WEATHER
Temperatures remain warm both on land and in the sea throughout this time of year. The average daily temperature is a warm 75°F. The average overnight low will only fall to 70°F.
PAYMENT
Payment plans are available and can be split up into 2-6 payments, depending on what works for you.
$2795 your own double bed in shared room with one other person (double occupancy) $3395 king bed in private room (single occupancy, or shared king bed $2795 per person or $5590 total)
Email leslie@solidgoldyogi.com if you will be coming together and would like to share king bed.
The recommended flight for taking the airport shuttle (or within 30-60 min of arrival + departure):
American Airlines flight 1327, Depart Saturday, January 18th, 11:09am JFK, arriving CUN 3:27pm American Airlines flight 1185, Return Friday, January 24 , Depart CUN 12:45pm, Arrive JFK 4:37pm
Please email leslie@solidgoldyogi.com with any questions, to reserve a room with a friend, or to send flight info.
Sample Daily Schedule
7:30-9:00am – quiet coffee/tea/fruit
9:00-10:30am – active open flow yoga, meditation, journaling
10:30am – brunch
11:30am-5pm - free time/excursion 5-6pm – gentle/restorative/yin yoga and/or breathwork
7pm – dinner
