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Unlock Joy in Life & Work

Name: Unlock Joy in Life & Work
Start: 2024-08-01
End: 2024-08-04
Location: Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing
Rating: 5

5.0012 reviews

191 Cragsmoor Road, Cragsmoor, New York 12566, USA

August 1 - 4, 2024

Retreat Highlights

Intimate setting with no mandatory schedule
Option to meet with a Senior Teacher to plan your retreat goals
Group meditation and guided meditation sessions (optional)
Yoga (optional)
Singing Bowls (optional)
Delicious all-vegetarian meals with farm-fresh, local ingredients
Extensive library of dharma and wellbeing books
Expansive wooded grounds with beautiful paths, flora and fauna

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Amanda

Details of this retreat

RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER
When was the last time you unplugged from the busyness and worry of daily life and let yourself run free? Calling all burnt out leaders & entrepreneurs—this one is for you! This long weekend will be equal parts personal development and playtime, fusing Amanda’s extensive background in Executive Coaching and Somatic Therapy with old-school summer camp vibes. Amanda will guide practices inspired by MBSR, Somatic Experiencing, Yoga Therapy, and Meditation as well as provide 30-minute 1-1 coaching sessions for all attendees. Join us. It’s time to fill your cup!
"Amanda created a safe and caring environment where we could learn from her and each other. I left refreshed, inspired, and hopeful for what’s ahead. It’s an experience I’ll always cherish."
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Leave your laptops and Zoom tops behind and join us for a weekend that will include group coaching, facilitated discussions, hiking in the stunning Shawangunk Mountains, time for rest & reflection, New Moon Intention setting, an ice cream sundae party (!!) and so much more. You will experience:

Intention Setting: Connect to the reason you decided to show up this weekend. Setting an intention can help direct your energy so you show up for yourself in a more meaningful and specific way.
Group Coaching Session One: Happiness vs Joy: Understand the distinction between happiness and joy, from both a tactical and spiritual lens, and consider ways to orient your life & work around joy, rather than happiness which is fleeting and situation dependent.
Group Coaching Session Two: Inner Child Work: Use a Somatic Experiencing (nervous system) lens to understand the ways your earliest stories hold you back in life and work, and gain insights and strategic tools for healing so that you can show up fully and confidently as adults and professionals. Followed by Guided Inner Child Meditation and Journaling.
Group Coaching Session Three: How to Motivate & Inspire Others: Learn how to use your Pragmatic Positivity to uplift and motivate your colleagues, your family, your friends, and everyone around you effectively.
Group Coaching Session 4 on Cultivating a Daily Spiritual Practice: Understand why, and how, a daily spiritual practice can enrich your life. You’re busy. You’re not “religious.” Discover how you can commit to something—and actually stick with it. You’ll learn from real life examples and have an opportunity to troubleshoot your personal experience.
Group Discussion on Resilience & Hope: Everyone goes through hard times, but they can be catalysts for growth and expansion – rather than something that holds us back. In this open-hearted discussion, Amanda will kick us off with a dharma talk then we’ll dive into our personal stories to uplift and inspire one another.
Group Discussion on Limiting Beliefs: Nothing holds you back more effectively than the things you tell yourself you can’t do. Get real about your own limiting beliefs, and learn mindfulness- and Parts Work-based tools to help rewrite those outdated and negative stories.
Mini Discussion on Manifestation: Explore manifestation through a lens of energetic alignment, nervous system regulation, and a tiny bit of magic.
Yoga Nidra: Use this “sleep-inducing” meditation to decompress from the busyness of the week and drop into retreat-mode.
Yin Yoga Stretch: Gently loosen and open your muscles.
Light Hike: All fitness levels will enjoy this walk through the trails around the Dharmakaya campus. Chat with your retreat-mates, attune with nature, and move your body.
Self-Exploration Through Arts & Crafts: Create “Higher Self Portraits” using markers, watercolors, felt squares, hot glue and yes – sequins (sorry no glitter – too messy).
Nature-Based Scavenger Hunt: Go back to childhood when every walk was an adventure and every tree stump contained buried treasure.
New Moon Joyful Movement Session: No rhythm, no problem! We will use this time to listen to soulful, soothing music, and move our bodies in ways that make us feel alive as we soak in the energy of the New Moon.
PLUS: Mini 1-1 Coaching Sessions: All attendees will get a free personal 20-minute coaching session with Amanda. Come prepared with 1-2 of your most burning business or life questions that you'd prefer to ask privately.

You and your inner child will be so glad you came!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Intimate setting with personal access to the teacher
Interactive sessions with question and answer periods
Shamatha and guided meditations
Delicious all-vegetarian meals with locally sourced ingredients
Option to extend stay on Personal Retreat
Extensive library of dharma books
Expansive wooded grounds with beautiful paths, flora and fauna

OPEN TO ALL
There are no prerequisites for this program and no prior meditation experience is required; it is appropriate for all.

SCHEDULE
(subject to change)

Thursday, August 1

3:00 PM
Check in begins

5:15-6:00 PM
Introductions and Mingling (optional)

6:00-7:00 PM
Dinner

7:15-8:15 PM
Opening Circle and Intention Setting

8:15-8:45 PM
Yoga Nidra Meditation

Friday, August 2

7:30-8:00 AM
Morning Meditation (optional)

8:00-9:00 AM
Breakfast

9:15 AM-12:15 PM
Hike the Dharmakaya Center Trails

11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Break

12:15-1:15 PM
Lunch

1:45-3:15 PM
Group Coaching Session 1: Happiness vs Joy

3:15-4:00 PM
Yin Yoga Stretch

4:00-5:00 PM
Free Time

5:00-6:00 PM
Self-Exploration Through Arts & Crafts

6:00-7:00 PM
Dinner

7:15-8:30 PM
Group Discussion on Resilience & Hope

8:30-9:30 PM
Ice Cream Party

Saturday, August 3

7:30-8:00 AM
Morning Meditation (optional)

8:00-9:00 AM
Breakfast

9:15-10:45 AM
Group Coaching Session 2: Inner Child Work

10:45-11:30 AM
Guided Inner Child Meditation & Journaling

11:30 AM-12:15 PM
Free Time

12:15-1:15 PM
Lunch

1:45-3:15 PM
Group Coaching Session 3: How to Motivate & Inspire Others

3:15-5:00 PM
Free Time

5:00-6:00 PM
Nature-Based Scavenger Hunt

6:00-7:00 PM
Dinner

7:15-8:30 PM
Group Discussion on Limiting Beliefs

8:30 PM
New Moon Joyful Movement Session

Sunday, August 4

7:30-8:00 AM
Morning Meditation (optional)

8:00-9:00 AM
Breakfast

9:15-10:45 AM
Group Coaching Session 4: Cultivating a Daily Spiritual Practice

10:45-11:30 AM
Mini Discussion on Manifestation

11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Free Time

12:00-1:00 PM
Lunch

1:00-1:30 PM
Closing Circle

1:30 PM
Checkout and Departure

Schedule

7:00-8:00 AM: Morning Mediation and Salutations
8:00-9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Program and free time
12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00-6:00 PM: Program and free time
6:00-7:00 PM: Lunch
10:00 PM Lights Out

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing, 191 Cragsmoor Road, Cragsmoor, New York 12566, USA

Directions

CAR. You will find a link for driving directions on our website. The parking lot is immediately to your left when you enter the Center grounds. You may drive up and drop your luggage at the Welcome Center, but may not leave your car unattended there; someone will be happy to shuttle you back down to the parking lot.

TRAIN. From Newark, La Guardia and Penn Station, you can take the Metro North train into Middletown, New York, approximately a 30-minute drive from the Center. For teachings, retreats and other special events, we will provide van service at set times. Otherwise, please take a taxi from the train station to the Center.

BUS. From New York City, you can take the Shortline Bus into Ellenville, New York, approximately a 15-minute drive from the Center. For teachings, retreats and other special events, we will provide van service at set times. Otherwise, please take a taxi from the train station to the Center.

PLANE. Newark, La Guardia and Stewart Airports all offer convenient services. From Newark or LaGuardia you can complete your trip by train; from Stewart you may rent a car or take a taxi service.

Accommodation

Our two residence halls offer a simple, peaceful environment that supports your retreat experience, with rooms for those on both personal and solitary retreats. Each room has a meditation cushion and zabuton. Rates include breakfast, lunch and dinner with the resident community, as well as towels and housekeeping. All guests are welcome, but not required, to join the daily meditation and other activities (although separate tickets are required for all ticketed events). • Our junior suites have a double bed, private bath, private terrace, a refrigerator and ample room for practice. • Our private rooms have a double bed and room for private meditation, with a shared bath. Rooms may be shared by those in a committed relationship.

Commuter

Our Commuter Fee covers the costs of all meals during your retreat and the use of all our facilities.

Private Room: Single

This comfortable room has a double bed and ample room for meditation. It is outfitted with a desk and small table suitable for a meditation object; it shares a bath with one or two other rooms. All rooms are furnished with linens, pillows, blankets, coverlets, and towels, as well as a meditation cushion and zabuton. The room rate includes three delicious vegetarian meals each day; in addition, there is a tea station on every hall.

Private Room: Couple

This registration fee is for two people. This comfortable room has one double bed, and may be shared by couples in a committed relationship. With ample room for meditation, it features a desk and small table suitable for a meditation object. All rooms are furnished with linens, pillows, blankets, coverlets, and towels, as well as a meditation cushion and zabuton. The room shares a bath with one or two other rooms. Room rates include three delicious vegetarian meals each day (6 total meals for a couple room); there is also a tea station on each hall.

Junior Suite: Single

These large rooms have one double bed, a private bath, private terrace, a refrigerator and ample room for practice. Each room has a small table suitable for a meditation object and a meditation cushion and zabaton, as well as a desk and an armoire. Room rates include three delicious vegetarian meals each day; there is also an in-room tea station.

Junior Suite: Couple

This reservation fee is for two people and includes three delicious vegetarian meals each day (6 total for a couple). This large room has one double bed, which may be shared by couples in a committed relationship. In addition, it has a private bath, private terrace, a refrigerator and ample room for practice. Each room has a small table suitable for a meditation object and a meditation cushion and zabaton, as well as a desk and an armoire.

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

Perched atop a wooded hillside in the hamlet of Cragsmoor, the Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing is surrounded by nearly 100 acres of forest.

With only 24 bedrooms, we offer an intimate retreat experience. We support that experience by offering three delicious vegetarian buffets per day, walking paths and outdoor meditation spaces, a library with a fireplace, a fire pit, and of course our lovely, comfortable accommodations.

Group organizers appreciate our breathtaking location, elegant new facility and the administrative support and years of experience to ensure a smooth week.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

Ancient wisdom describes food as a source of prana, or life force. The Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing was founded on the premise that nourishing food is integral to wellbeing. Our chefs are passionate about creating meals that are both flavorful and healthy. We use the freshest, most nutritious, least processed foods available; when possible our ingredients are organic and locally sourced. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in your accommodation fee. To promote good health, we serve delicious, varied, nutritious vegetarian food, with options at every meal. All our meals are served on a buffet, with ingredients listed next to each dish, enabling guests to avoid dairy, as well as glutens, nuts and other allergens.

What's Included

Three delicious, farm-fresh vegetarian meals a day
Tea station and fruit bowl always available
Full use of grounds, including Meditation Hall, library, outdoor practice pavilion, and walking paths,

What's Not Included

Travel to the Center

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Laura • Feb 01, 2023

5.0

Verified

Peace in a comfortable environment

From the moment I arrived I was impressed with how peaceful and immaculate the entire facility is. The rooms had exactly what I needed with a comfortable bed and pillows, meditation table and cushions, and a desk. Towels were provided as well. Vegetarian meals were delicious. I was able to immerse myself in the silent meditation retreat and focus on deepening my practice. This is a perfect place for me and I’m already planning my next retreat.

Anonymous • May 18, 2022

5.0

Verified

Beautiful spot

Dharmakaya Center is a beautiful & peaceful spot. Highly recommend! The center is immaculate and well maintained. Great staff and facilities.

YELENA • Nov 10, 2021

5.0

Verified

Amazing place Amazing experience

If you are looking for a place to unwind and grow spiritually while eating the best food this place is for you. Brand-new beautiful facility, super friendly stuff and relaxing atmosphere - I don’t know the better way to spend a weekend. I enjoyed my stay and I’m coming back!

Debra • Sep 03, 2021

5.0

Verified

fantastic experience

I was in a wonderful art work shop and it was amazing. Accommodations where beautiful. Food was delicious and fantastic.
Beautiful grounds lovely walking experience. . The staff was delightful.

Lucia • Sep 01, 2021

5.0

Verified

Easeful Setting

I felt at ease and at home, right from the start. The program teacher was phenomenal, the retreat center director capable and down-to-earth, and the staff was truly kind and accessible. I can't wait to come back. I wanted to give Dharmakaya a good review, though I also like that it's a small and intimate setting. -- Lucia D

Unlock Joy in Life & Work

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Amanda Baudier

Details of this retreat

Schedule

Getting Here

Directions