Caretaker Retreat- Nurturing the Internal Mother

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315 Cragsmoor Road, Pine Bush, NY, USA
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Up to 10 in group
Date
May 10 - 12, 2024

Retreat Highlights

  • Drama therapy exercises for insight and connection
  • Guided writing, movement, personal storytelling and reflection.
  • Guided art making/creative exploration
  • Gentle yoga and guided meditation are offered daily
  • Outdoor activities including local walks, easy to moderate hikes Indoor or outdoor campfires or candle moon ceremony
  • Independent exploration of the woods on the property
  • Time set aside for self-directed activities, rest, and alone time
  • Homecooked, vegetarian meals and unlimited snacks, teas, coffee

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

Mother's Day Retreat: Nurturing the Internal Mother
Cragsmoor, New York
A restorative Creative Arts Therapy retreat for women, nonbinary & trans folx in the peaceful upstate mountain village of Cragsmoor, NY
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This retreat is for anyone who is, has, or craves a mother. Nourish and deepen the relationship with your own internal mother so that she can continue to take care of you in the ways that you truly need. Following up on our popular caretaker series, we invite you to join us for a gentle weekend in supportive community in the gorgeous Shawangunk Mountains. We have space for 10 attendees. Open to all.

Mother's Day weekend retreat includes:

*Two nights lodging (private or shared) and 2.5 days of programming
*Gourmet vegetarian meals
*Guided sound meditation and tailored yoga/movement classes depending on needs of the group
*Art making, group reflection and creative arts therapy workshops around the theme
*Community building and time for solo rest
* An inner mother ceremony
*Outdoor walks in the woods and beautiful Cragsmoor Village

Read some snapshots of what our past retreaters have shared with us after their nourishing weekends!

"This was hands down one of the best, most healing experiences I've had in awhile. Hollis and Isabel are so talented at facilitating brave spaces and building community and connection over such a short period of time. I felt comfortable to be vulnerable with strangers within hours if not minutes due to Hollis's and Isabel's thoughtfulness around all aspects of the retreat."

"Creative Women Retreats provided a beautifully intimate experience of renewal and care. They make you feel at home the moment you step into the retreat space. A cozy, warm, and inviting space helps you be at ease and get into fun, contemplation, and inner work. I felt very safe and nurtured, and I can't wait to go again. The food was healthy and delicious. The facilitators have joy in what they do, and the joy spreads to all the attendees. An investment into yourself and a way to connect with others! 10/10"

"This was a terrific, rejuvenating experience upstate: filled with nature walks, nourishing + home-cooked meals, and an opportunity to reflect and go deeper on your own personal journey. Hollis and Isabel seem to anticipate the needs of the group before they're even expressed, and they establish a really comfortable, non-judgmental environment for retreat attendees to fully relax + feel supported."

"Isabel and Hollis are amazing facilitators who create a warm, inviting space to explore, repair and shore up strength and resilience."

"The flexibility on programming and schedule was really appreciated, and allowed for a relaxing weekend. The ability to read the group + what they wanted was also incredibly impressive."

"It was so great to be in community with other thoughtful and creative women. I feel like I had a breakthrough in how I relate to my own shadow, and I just feel so rejuvenated. Thank you!"

Schedule

*all activities optional!
Friday Evening
Late Afternoon/Early Evening- Arrive, check in, rest
6pm- introductions, opening circle
7pm- dinner
8pm- Intention setting and creative arts therapy activity
9pm evening yoga, sound meditation
10pm- quiet hours
SATURDAY
9am - Gentle Yoga
10am- breakfast
11am- Circle, creative arts therapy activity
12pm- lunch
1pm- personal time, rest, journal
2pm- nature walk and scavenger hunt
3pm- art making indoors
5pm- rest, journal
6pm- Yoga, sound meditation
7pm- dinner
8pm- Full moon candle ceremony and reflection
10pm- quiet time
SUNDAY
9am - Gentle Yoga
10am- breakfast
11am- Walk to a beautiful mountain overlook
1pm- lunch
2pm- closing circle
3pm- goodbyes
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Creative Women Retreats, 315 Cragsmoor Road, Pine Bush, NY, USA

Directions

The Cottage is available via car (1.5 hours from the George Washington Bridge in Manhattan) or via train or bus from NYC. Pick up from public transportation (20-30 minutes away) available for a nominal fee.
The best option is to carpool and we do our best to pair folks who want to drive with those who need driving!
A direct bus is available from NY Penn Station to New Paltz
A train is available from NY Grand Central Station to Middletown, NY with a transfer in Secaucus

Accommodation

CRAGSMOOR COTTAGE White Pine Room: Private King Bedroom: $700 (Share with a friend for $575 each!) Large bedroom with carpet, spacious closet, armoire and King size bed with a new firm and comfortable mattress. Shared bathroom (with shower/clawfoot tub) Maple Room: Private Queen Bedroom: $650 Medium sized bedroom with tree views and the soothing sound of the running creek right outside the windows. Includes armoire, small desk and Queen size bed with comfortable new firm mattress. Shared bathroom (with shower/clawfoot tub) Red Oak Room: Private Queen Floor Bed: $615 The kids’ room! Cozy thick carpeting supports a tatami-style Queen floor mattress. Room includes a kid's loft bed and crib and toys:) Shared bathroom (with shower/clawfoot tub) Sycamore Room: Shared Attic: Two Floor Beds: $575 each Newly renovated attic offers a spacious and peaceful top floor room with creek/tree views and the soothing sound of water. Room features one Queen mattress and one Queen tatami-style floor mattress. Ensuite half bath with sink/toilet. *Please note we may use this room for one yoga/meditation session during the retreat. OLD INN ROAD HOUSE Old Inn Road Room #1 (Queen private in neighboring house) $650 Old Inn Road Room #1 (Queen private in neighboring house) $650

Accommodation
White Pine Room- Private King Bedroom in Main Retreat Cottage- shared bathroom *575 if shared with a friend!
Red Oak Room-Private Queen Floor Bed (Tatami mat on thick carpeting). Shared bathroom. (Room contains loft bed, crib and toys)
Accommodation
Sycamore Room- Newly renovated attic in Main Cozy Cragsmoor Cottage offers a spacious and peaceful top floor room with creek/tree views and the soothing sound of water. Room features one Queen mattress and one Queen tatami-style floor mattress. Ensuite half bath with sink/toilet. *Please note we do use this room for yoga/meditation sessions during the retreat.
Accommodation
Old Inn Road Room #2 (Queen private in neighboring house)
Accommodation
Commuter (No lodging included)

Venue & Amenities

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Kitchen icon Kitchen
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Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
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Our main retreat home is a sunny and homey 3 bedroom + Sleeping Attic and yoga room cottage nestled in the Shawagunk Mountains of New York, 1.5 hrs from NYC and a 5 min drive from the famous Sam's Point overlook. The cottage can host 5-6 (private and shared), and for larger retreats, we are partnered with trusted homes in the area to accommodate extra participants. The cottage features 3 private acres on a stream, fireplace, attic for yoga/meditation, and two porches for rest and reflection.

Meals

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Menu Types

We take nourishment seriously at CWR, and provide quality, delicious and nutritious vegetarian foods using seasonal & local ingredients. We can accommodate a range of dietary needs and preferences.

What's Included

  • Two nights lodging (private or shared) and 2.5 days of programming
  • Gourmet vegetarian meals 3x/day and unlimited coffee, teas, filtered water, and snacks
  • Two guided sound meditations and tailored yoga classes
  • Art making, group reflection and creative arts therapy workshops around theme
  • Community building and time for solo rest
  • Bonfire/Candle Ceremony and Internal Mother ritual
  • Outdoor walks in the woods and beautiful Cragsmoor Village

What's Not Included

  • Transportation to and from the retreat (carpooling and public transportation coordination is possible)

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