pause. ground. Replenish. Be.
Intimate. Transformational. Unforgettable.
Ceremony. Meditation. Movement. Deep rest. Such Good Company
(& 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. Together, we will nourish ourselves deeply with a long weekend of transformational practices, natural beauty and deep rest. I’ve been holding space here for several years & feel so blessed to be able to do so- it is an incredibly special place & makes a magnificent container for deep work, healing & transformation.
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; trails to wander and an amazing kitchen (staffed by beautiful souls who pour love into and serve up such amazingly delicious goodness. The grounds are beauty medicine and the energy of this place is undeniable.
Together we will share in intuitively guided, intention infused practices to support you in finding ease, spaciousness & freedom in body, mind and heart. Themes of radical acceptance, compassion, forgiveness & presence will be integrated in ceremony, inquiry, ritual & reflection. Days will begin in loving silence & be book*ended with meditation. Practices of breathwork, mantra, organic movement & yoga nidra will be woven throughout the day & into the night and together we will share in ceremony.
Held in the embrace of beloved community, by 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- many choose to do so- making use of “free” time to explore the grounds, craft, journal, read or simply be. The surrounding environs offer ample opportunity to experience the extraordinary beauty of this region.
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 ||| gluten free options available with each meal ||| please let us know of any special dietary needs as they can and will be accommodated (and they do like a head count of those who are completely vegan or gluten free to insure you are well cared for so let us know that too)
CEREMONY & PRACTICES ::: Opening & Closing Circles; Daily Practices of Meditation, Movement & Yoga Nidra & More…
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. Ultimately, you are responsible for making your way to & from…
ON SITE THERAPEUTIC WORK ::: Should there be sufficient interest, I will be making arrangements to bring 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. Payment for these services is given directly to the practitioner.
PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY
Payments are due in full with registration and are non-refundable. 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.
REGISTRATION OPENS 1 FEBRUARY
Please Email ::: laurie@ittakesanopenheart.com for details & link to register.
NOTE :: As this retreat is by invite only, if you are new to laurieG & her work, a brief consult via Zoom is required prior to registration..
