Where the Path Speaks
Where the Path Speaks
5 Abode Road, New Lebanon, NY, USA
Up to 200 in group
July 24 - 26, 2026
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Amber Chand is a gifted global storyteller, visionary guide, inspirational speaker whose Dream A
New Dream programs and international retreats today offer a potent vision for living into a new
story from a place of courageous love, fearless imagination and enlivened wisdom.
As an Indian woman born in Uganda who was expelled in her youth from her country as a refugee,
Amber speaks on the power of the resilient spirit in our world, one that weaves together the sacred
and strategic, the ancient and the visionary, the mystical and the practical – recognizing that it is in
this dance of seeming opposites that our creative powers emerge and our visionary new story
begins.
Her acclaimed book, Dear Beloved: Sacred Messages to the World has been described as a “candle
in the dark to help us navigate these uncertain times”. Her forthcoming book, Tales of the
Boatwoman, is a book of ancestral fables, creative memoir and wisdom teachings and will be
published in 2026. She is currently performing excerpts from the book to audiences who have
described her storytelling events as “mesmerizing” and “remarkable”.
To learn more about Amber’s visionary coaching programs, international retreats, books and
performances, please visit: amberchand.com
Details of this retreat
A visionary weekend retreat for women who are ready to cross the threshold - guided by deep reflective practices, sacred walks and the transformational power of a new story.
There are times in life when the story we have been living no longer supports or sustains us. We may find ourselves adrift in a sea of confusion and uncertainty, not knowing how to move forward. These threshold moments, though often uncomfortable, carry within them the seeds of our deepest transformation. We discover that uncertainty is not the absence of wisdom but it's very birthplace. And that to step into this liminal space, we are asked to become dreamers of a new dream, storytellers and myth makers, mapmakers and alchemists ready to transform the grit of our past into the gold of a re-imagined vision. This takes wisdom, imagination and the courage to begin again.
Where the Path Speaks is an invitation to answer that call. Set against the sacred landscape of a mountain retreat, you are invited to cross the threshold and explore your enlivened new story with new eyes, guided by deep listening, reflective journaling, mandala drawing, transformational storytelling and the illuminating power of the Seven Lanterns, a framework to support you on your unique journey. You will leave having seeded your new vision with clear intention and courageous becoming.
There are times in life when the story we have been living no longer supports or sustains us. We may find ourselves adrift in a sea of confusion and uncertainty, not knowing how to move forward. These threshold moments, though often uncomfortable, carry within them the seeds of our deepest transformation. We discover that uncertainty is not the absence of wisdom but it's very birthplace. And that to step into this liminal space, we are asked to become dreamers of a new dream, storytellers and myth makers, mapmakers and alchemists ready to transform the grit of our past into the gold of a re-imagined vision. This takes wisdom, imagination and the courage to begin again.
Where the Path Speaks is an invitation to answer that call. Set against the sacred landscape of a mountain retreat, you are invited to cross the threshold and explore your enlivened new story with new eyes, guided by deep listening, reflective journaling, mandala drawing, transformational storytelling and the illuminating power of the Seven Lanterns, a framework to support you on your unique journey. You will leave having seeded your new vision with clear intention and courageous becoming.
Schedule
Spend time at the Abode, hiking our vast network of forest and mountain heights. Walk through our herbal gardens. Visit the organic farm. Spend time in the courtyard, meeting new folks, and listening to the birds. Or walk down country roads in solitude. We are a few minutes away from New Lebanon, NY, where you can find an organic grocery store, restaurants and stores.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
The Abode, 5 Abode Road, New Lebanon, NY, USA
Directions
5 Abode Road, New Lebanon, NY, 12125
Accommodation
Rooms building to building. From private Shaker styled rooms, to economy smaller rooms, to full homes, to shared dorms.
Quddus - Full Bed
Smaller rooms with everything you need, above our beautiful meditation hall. Has shared facilities, including a small kitchen. Single full bed.
Room Amenities:
Full Bed
Wifi
Courtyard Views
Fan
Quddus Building Amenities:
Shared Kitchenette
Hallway Bathrooms
The Shaker Touch: Our rooms are nestled within historic Shaker buildings—beautifully renovated, yet still carrying their original character. We kindly ask guests to treat these spaces with care and understanding. While they may not have every modern amenity, their timeless charm and unique atmosphere offer a truly special experience.
Cool and Heat Note: There is central air in this building. This building has heating for the winter.
You do have access to a half kitchen with this room, no stove or oven. There is a town a couple miles down the road with lots of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Rooms will have local suggestion pages for food and hikes.
Quddus Rooms - Twin Bed
Smaller rooms with everything you need, above our beautiful meditation hall. Has shared hallways bathrooms, including a small kitchen. Single twin bed.
Room Amenities:
Twin Bed
Wifi
Courtyard Views
Fan
Quddus Building Amenities:
Shared Kitchenette
Hallway Bathrooms
The Shaker Touch: Our rooms are nestled within historic Shaker buildings—beautifully renovated, yet still carrying their original character. We kindly ask guests to treat these spaces with care and understanding. While they may not have every modern amenity, their timeless charm and unique atmosphere offer a truly special experience.
Cool and Heat Note: There is central air in this building. This building has heating for the winter.
You do have access to a half kitchen with this room, no stove or oven. There is a town a couple miles down the road with lots of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Rooms will have local suggestion pages for food and hikes.
Razzaq - Large Room - Queen Bed
Our Shaker styled rooms in our historic Razzaq building. Room size is Large. Single Queen Bed. There are multiple shared hallway bathrooms.Room Amenities:Queen BedWifiWriting DeskCourtyard ViewsCirculating Fan Razzaq Building Amenities:LibraryDinning HallHallway Bathrooms The Shaker Touch: Our rooms are nestled within historic Shaker buildings—beautifully renovated, yet still carrying their original character. We kindly ask guests to treat these spaces with care and understanding. While they may not have every modern amenity, their timeless charm and unique atmosphere offer a truly special experience. Cool and Heat Note: There is no central air in this building. Open windows and fans help on the warmer days of the year to circulate cooler air. This building does have heating for the winter. There is no access to a kitchen with this room. There is a town a couple miles down the road with lots of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Rooms will have local suggestion pages for food and hikes.
Razzaq - Medium Room - Queen Bed
Our Shaker styled rooms in our historic Razzaq building. Room size is medium. There are multiple shared bathrooms in building. Single Queen Bed.
Room Amenities:
Queen Bed
Wifi
Writing Desk
Courtyard Views
Circulating Fan
Razzaq Building Amenities:
Library
Dinning Hall
Hallway Bathrooms
The Shaker Touch: Our rooms are nestled within historic Shaker buildings—beautifully renovated, yet still carrying their original character. We kindly ask guests to treat these spaces with care and understanding. While they may not have every modern amenity, their timeless charm and unique atmosphere offer a truly special experience.
Cool and Heat Note: There is no central air in this building. Open windows and fans help on the warmer days of the year to circulate cooler air. This building does have heating for the winter.
There is no access to a kitchen with this room. There is a town a couple miles down the road with lots of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Rooms will have local suggestion pages for food and hikes.
Razzaq - Queen Bed - Private Bathroom
Our Shaker styled rooms in our historic Razzaq building. Room size is medium. Private bathroom attached. Single Queen Bed.
Room Amenities:
Queen Bed
Private Full Bathroom
Wifi
Writing Desk
Courtyard Views
Circulating Fan
Razzaq Building Amenities:
Library
Dinning Hall
Hallway Bathrooms
The Shaker Touch: Our rooms are nestled within historic Shaker buildings—beautifully renovated, yet still carrying their original character. We kindly ask guests to treat these spaces with care and understanding. While they may not have every modern amenity, their timeless charm and unique atmosphere offer a truly special experience.
Cool and Heat Note: There is no central air in this building. Open windows and fans help on the warmer days of the year to circulate cooler air. This building does have heating for the winter.
There is no access to a kitchen with this room. There is a town a couple miles down the road with lots of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Rooms will have local suggestion pages for food and hikes.
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
Located on the site of one of the first shaker settlements, The Abode maintains and operates in beautiful Shaker infrastructure, settled on over 300 acres, of woods, gardens and farms.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We have a macrobiotic chef, and we work with our farm to bring organic, farm-to-table nourishment during your stay
What's Included
- Meals, Room, Programs
What's Not Included
- Workshops and Day programs only include the event and campus access, unless noted otherwise
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