Root Down & Rise Up:  A Yoga Retreat for Women

November 13-15, 2026

Join sisters Julie Peacock and Sara Beck for a cozy Autumn yoga retreat in the heart of New York’s Shawangunk Mountains in Gardiner, NY.  At this transitional time of year, the days are growing shorter, the winds are blowing, and nature is going to sleep. Meanwhile, life remains busy as holidays approach and our spirits feel the sometimes confusing intensity of this changing season. We are called to follow the way of nature: to add more rest and silence to our days, to reorient towards what is simple and grounding, and to fortify ourselves with warming foods and practices.

As we let go of the abundant busyness of summer, how can we be nourished by stillness, rest and darkness? What new dreams and visions want to be born in us this season? What wants to be composted, like the leaves on the earth, nourishing the ground for new growth? How can the practices of lovingkindness and equanimity meditation support us as we settle into quiet depths of fall and winter?

With a focus on intentional, fortifying movement, contemplation, and inner listening, this retreat experience at the beautiful Groundworks Space will help you cultivate practices of rest, inner listening, and self-care.  Daily yoga classes, meditation, guided journaling and self-inquiry, yoga nidra, and restorative breathwork will ground your body and mind into a steady, sweet equanimity during this time of transition. Connection with other women and the opportunity to sweat in the sauna, restore in the hot tub, take walks in nature, and eat delicious food will help you lay a beautiful foundation for the new season ahead.

Pricing:

Single, double, and triple rooms are available from $940 - $1250.  See full room list and pricing below.

EARLY BIRD:  Sign up by Friday, September 11th to receive $50 off!

Location:

Visit the Groundworks website here for more information about this beautiful location and to see pictures and descriptions of the rooms.

Retreat Sample Schedule:

FRIDAY:

3-4:30: Check-in & Settle In

5-7: Yoga & Opening Circle

7-8: Dinner

8-9:30: Guided Meditation & Writing time

SATURDAY:

7-9: Open Breakfast, Coffee, Tea 

9-11:15: Yoga & Meditation

12-1: Lunch

1-4: Free time (walking, hiking, reading, napping, sauna, hot tub,  exploring the nearby towns, booking a massage, etc.)

4:30-6:30: Gentle Yoga and Restorative Practices

7-8: Dinner

8-9:30: Breathwork & Yoga Nidra/ Self-inquiry and Reflection

SUNDAY:

7-8:30: Open Breakfast, Coffee, Tea

9-10:30: Yoga & Meditation

10:30-12: Closing Circle

12-1:30: Lunch & Pack-Up

2:00: Check Out

Accommodation Details & Rates

(Including yoga, daily activities, & food)

Sign up by September 11th to receive $50 off!

Main house, bedroom 1 (1st floor):

Queen Bed - $1250 for Single / $1025 pp if shared

Main House, Bedroom 2 (2nd floor):

‍ Queen Bed - $1250 for Single / $1025 pp if shared

Main House, Bedroom 3: (BOOKED)

Queen Bed -$1100 for single/ $875 pp if shared

Twin Bed -  $1000

Sun Room in Main House:

Twin Bed -  $940

Twin Bed -  $940

Twin Bed -  $940

‍ ‍Twin Bed - $940

Apartment, Bedroom 1:

Queen Bed - $1100 for Single / $875 pp if shared

Twin Bed -  $1000

Twin Bed -  $1000

Apartment, Bedroom 2:

Twin Bed - $1000

Twin Bed - $1000

Stables Bedroom:

Twin Bed -  $975

Twin Bed -  $975

Not Included :

  • Travel - You can drive, carpool with another retreater, or check out Trailways, a bus service from Port Authority to New Paltz. Trips are around $24 and 1 1/2 hours.

  • Alcohol

  • Any expenses you might incur during your free time - massage (available upon request) or other excursions

Registration & Payment:

  • When you register for the retreat, please confirm what room you’d like to stay in. If you would like to stay in a room with a friend, please register together.

  • A non-refundable deposit of $200 is due to confirm registration and hold your spot.

  • Payment can be made via Venmo (@julie-peacock-2), Paypal (jnpeacock@gmail.com), or Zelle (jnpeacock@gmail.com). 

Payment Dates:

September 11th:  $50 off with full payment due

October 16th: Full Payment Due (minus deposit) / No refunds or Cancellations*

*Exceptions cannot be made regardless of personal emergencies, injury or illness. We do know unexpected things can come up so we encourage you to be sure the policy works for you before registering.

About Julie & Sara:

Julie is a yoga teacher, wellness coach, registered dietitian, and mother to three teenagers. Sara is a yoga teacher, writer, spiritual-embodiment life coach, and mother to a twelve-year-old son. Together, they bring over 45 years of combined yoga and meditation study and experience, as well as the intimacy and love of being lifelong best friends and sisters. They are overjoyed to be offering their fifth yoga retreat together!