pause. Nourish. Be.
Intimate. Transformational. Unforgettable.
Ceremony. Meditation. Movement. Deep rest. (& oh my god, the food)
THE EXPERIENCE
Journey with me, with us, into the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York... we will gather at Light on the Hill a beautiful contemplative retreat center nestled in 236 acres of rolling hills, meadows and forests to immerse in a long weekend of nourishment, transformational practices and deep rest.
We'll have the mindfully designed Center all to ourselves: a gorgeous practice space with panoramic views; labyrinths for walking; a beautiful sacred space dedicated to meditation; decks overlooking the rising mist in the morning and trails to wander and an amazing kitchen (staffed by beautiful souls who pour love into and serve up such amazingly delicious goodness- all vegetarian with gluten free options at every meal, all special dietary requests honored). The grounds are beauty medicine and the energy of this place is undeniable.
Days will begin in loving silence & be book*ended with meditation & deep relaxation. Together we will share in intuitively guided, intention infused practices to support you in finding ease, spaciousness & freedom in body, mind and heart. Practices of breathwork, mantra, lunar & solar inspired movement, grounding & heart opening asana, restorative forms, sound healing & yoga nidra will be shared & made accessible for all levels of practitioners. Themes of radical acceptance, compassion, forgiveness & presence will be explored & integrated in ceremony, inquiry, ritual & reflection.
Held by the embrace of beloved community, the wider embrace of compassionate loving awareness and the open arms of our Mother the Earth, we will come home… to ourselves, the moment & the treasure that is here… tending the heart fire & the well of peace within, nourishing deeply.
You may choose to remain on site for the duration of your stay. There will be ample opportunity for wandering free, resting crafting and being in quiet in the meditation sanctuary. The surrounding environs offer ample opportunity to experience the beauty of this region- the past several years many have chosen to make their way to nearby Robert S Treman Park, spectacularly beautiful trails meander through 1,100 acres of absolute gorgeousness... you'll find yourself walking along multi-tiered cascading waterfalls which carve their way through a deep gorge, surrounded by moss covered outcroppings of shale. There are quite a few other parks nearby, including Watkins Glen & Taughannok Falls State Parks (as well as vineyards a little further out which you may choose to extend your visit by a day on your way in or out of town) as well as orchards for picking apples and pumpkins. It's become a Sunday tradition to stop by the amazing farmers market in Ithaca at Steamboat Landing en route home- it's a wonderful market that sits on the water with spectacular (well priced) produce, goods and yumminess.
INVESTMENT ::: $900
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
LODGING ::: 3 Nights in the Inner Light Lodge (simple, clean & lovely) ||| Private Rooms ||| Shared Bath
MEALS ::: Thursday Night - Sunday Morning ::: nutritious, delicious vegetarian food prepared with love ||| vegan & gluten free options available with each meal ||| please let us know of any special dietary needs as they can and will be accommodated
CEREMONY & PRACTICES ::: Ceremony; Daily Meditation; Breathwork, Mantra, Movement & Restorative Practices; Yoga Nidra
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
TRANSPORTATION::: Light on the Hill is most easily accessed by car. We will be happy to serve as a bridge between those who are driving and willing to offer a ride and those in need of a ride. If you fall into either of these categories, please let us know.
ON SITE THERAPEUTIC WORK ::: We will be bringing body workers / energy healers on site to offer services for those who would like to experience them. You are under no obligation to book a session, but should you choose to do so, you will be solely responsible for payment. One week prior to retreat, participants will have the opportunity to sign up for these services & payment will be in made directly to the practitioner at the time of the appointment.
Registration ::: By Invitation & Opening soon…
REGISTRATION OFFICIALLY OPENS with SUMMER SOLSTICE & THE FULL STRAWBERRY MOON 21 JUNE…
However, there will be a SPECIAL PREREGISTRATION WINDOW OPENED in the wake of June’s NEW MOON * MONDAY 10 JUNE for those who’ve retreated before with laurieG; are part of ROOT & BLOOM &/or participate in Friday morning Sacred Circle Sits.
Registration will be handled on a first come * first served basis. PLEASE NOTE ::: REGISTRATION is by invitation only… those new to laurieG and her work will need to schedule a call with her prior to registering. CLICK HERE to email today..
PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY
PLEASE NOTE ::: PAYMENTS ARE DUE IN FULL AT TIME OF REGISTRATION & ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Please know that no exceptions can be made to this policy. You may choose to consider travel insurance from a website like Squaremouth which allows you to compare pricing through different carriers, including those who provide “cancel for any reason” coverage.
