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return to the heart
I had another wonderful weekend retreat with Irina Devi at Menla - one of my favorite retreat places !
Soul Journey: Awakening A New Paradigm of Consciousness
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Soul Journey: Awakening A New Paradigm of Consciousness
4.8056 reviews
375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States
July 31 - August 2, 2026
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Irene Siegel, Ph.D., LCSW conducts her integrative EMDR psychotherapy practice and teaches meditation and healing in Huntington N.Y. She is an approved teacher of "Awakening Your Light Body" and other classes by LuminEssence. She studied ancient healing arts of native healers of indigenous cultures throughout North and South America and teaches the use of the Incan Medicine Wheel. As an Approved EMDR Consultant, teacher, and lecturer she has broken through traditional barriers introducing the innovative concept of integrating mindfulness and resonance into the EMDR protocol. Her most recent book is: The Sacred Path of the Therapist: Modern
Healing, Ancient Wisdom, and Client Transformation. Additional information about Dr. Siegel can be found at www.DrIreneSiegel.com
Details of this retreat
WE HAVE ENTERED A NEW PARADIGM CONSIDERED TO BE THE GREAT AWAKENING.
This is a time of transformation and the evolution of higher consciousness and soul awareness. Amidst great planetary confusion and upheaval, we are on the cusp of profound change. Ancient wisdom traditions, mystics, and modern astrologers have long predicted this era of awakening.
Join us at the beautiful Menla Retreat (menla.org), where we will create a sacred space as a group. This immersive experience includes deep learning, meditation, and sacred fire ceremonies, guided by the knowledge of our ancestors and ancient traditions. Are you ready to embrace change, awaken to divine presence, connect with nature, and access soul awareness? No matter where you are on your path of transformation, this program will guide you to the next step on your journey. Experience inner peace, joy, and stillness as we transition from 3rd dimensional reality to the wisdom of the soul and your divine nature. Release past wounds, open your heart, and give birth to a new paradigm of self and world perception.
You Will:
Connect to archetypes of nature, inner guides, and teachers
Open your spiritual heart to awaken your divine nature
Perceive and create your reality through soul awareness
Understand and embrace your role and your path during this cycle of Great Awakening as a new paradigm of consciousness evolves
Take a next step on your path of awakening
Join us and be part of this transformative journey!
Cancellation Policy:
If you should need to cancel for any reason, there will be a full refund for cancellations through June 15th.
Through July 15th, there will be a 50% refund cancellation offered.
As of July 16th, there will be no refunds given.
Schedule
Friday, July 31
3 - 6 pm Check-in and Arrival
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Welcome and Meditation
Saturday, August 1
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12:00 pm Ancient Teachings and Meditation
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 - 5 pm Preparation for Sacred Fire Ceremony with meditation and connection to forces of nature and the ancestors.
5 - 6 pm Free Time for Relaxation and Spa
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Sacred Fire Ceremony of Transformation
Sunday, August 2
7 - 11 am Check-out of Rooms
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 - 12:15 pm Meditation, sharing, and closure.
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure
*Please note that this schedule is subject to change at any time.
This is a time of transformation and the evolution of higher consciousness and soul awareness. Amidst great planetary confusion and upheaval, we are on the cusp of profound change. Ancient wisdom traditions, mystics, and modern astrologers have long predicted this era of awakening.
Join us at the beautiful Menla Retreat (menla.org), where we will create a sacred space as a group. This immersive experience includes deep learning, meditation, and sacred fire ceremonies, guided by the knowledge of our ancestors and ancient traditions. Are you ready to embrace change, awaken to divine presence, connect with nature, and access soul awareness? No matter where you are on your path of transformation, this program will guide you to the next step on your journey. Experience inner peace, joy, and stillness as we transition from 3rd dimensional reality to the wisdom of the soul and your divine nature. Release past wounds, open your heart, and give birth to a new paradigm of self and world perception.
You Will:
Connect to archetypes of nature, inner guides, and teachers
Open your spiritual heart to awaken your divine nature
Perceive and create your reality through soul awareness
Understand and embrace your role and your path during this cycle of Great Awakening as a new paradigm of consciousness evolves
Take a next step on your path of awakening
Join us and be part of this transformative journey!
Cancellation Policy:
If you should need to cancel for any reason, there will be a full refund for cancellations through June 15th.
Through July 15th, there will be a 50% refund cancellation offered.
As of July 16th, there will be no refunds given.
Schedule
Friday, July 31
3 - 6 pm Check-in and Arrival
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Welcome and Meditation
Saturday, August 1
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12:00 pm Ancient Teachings and Meditation
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 - 5 pm Preparation for Sacred Fire Ceremony with meditation and connection to forces of nature and the ancestors.
5 - 6 pm Free Time for Relaxation and Spa
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Sacred Fire Ceremony of Transformation
Sunday, August 2
7 - 11 am Check-out of Rooms
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 - 12:15 pm Meditation, sharing, and closure.
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure
*Please note that this schedule is subject to change at any time.
Getting Here
Menla, 375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States
Accommodation
Deluxe Queen
Deluxe Queen Room with Queen Bed and Private Bathroom
Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available
Air Conditioning
All Rooms in Lhasa are Handicap-Accessible, Including Four Rooms with Wheelchair Accessible Showers.
Deluxe Queen Rooms are Available in Lhasa Inn and Kathmandu House
* Please note that rates include meals and accommodations
Deluxe Double (Shared Room)
Deluxe Double Room with Two Full Size Beds and Private Bathroom
Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available
Air Conditioning
All Rooms in Lhasa are Handicap-Accessible, Including Four Rooms with Wheelchair Accessible Showers.
Deluxe Double Rooms with Private Bathrooms are Located in the Lhasa Inn
* Please note rates include meals and accommodations.
This booking is for one bed in a double shared room: We May Assign You a Roommate if You Do Not Register with One.
Standard Single - Shared Bath
Menla Private Queen Room with Queen Bed and Shared Bathroom
Public Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available
This lodging type is not ADA Compliant
Private Queen Rooms with Shared Bathroom are Available in Thimpu House, Panther Cottage and Potala House
* Please note that rates include meals and accommodations
Standard Double Full - Shared bath (Shared Room)
Deluxe Double Room with Two Full Beds and Shared Bathroom
Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available
Air Conditioning
This lodging type is not ADA Compliant. Please note that due to the stairs we recommend that guests with mobility issues book other accommodations.
Deluxe Double Rooms with Shared Bathrooms are Located in Thimphu
* Please note rates include meals and accommodations.
This booking is for one bed in a double shared room: We May Assign You a Roommate if You Do Not Register with One.
Customer Reviews
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5.0
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Impeccable kitchen...beautiful surroundings
The lovely girl who cleaned my room, Amy, literally MADE my entire trip. She was so kind.
The scenery is magnificent, the landscape supreme, the food was AMAZING, cleanliness was top notch.
Everybody at Menla was extremely helpful and nice, with the exception of one person who shall remain nameless.
The scenery is magnificent, the landscape supreme, the food was AMAZING, cleanliness was top notch.
Everybody at Menla was extremely helpful and nice, with the exception of one person who shall remain nameless.
4.0
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This is a special place
I attended Menla for a Therapist Ketamine retreat. There were approximately 35 attendees and 8-10 faculty. The buildings and the grounds are stunning and do what they set out to do..... force you to relax! The conference center offered so much space and ability for smaller groups to break out. I was fortunate enough to stay in a deluxe room which had stunning and peaceful decor and a very comfortable bed.
The Menla staff was welcoming and helpful.
I was disappointed with the meals. I live in the SF Bay area and am fortunate to have access to very high quality and thoughtful vegetarian food. I found the meals to be Okay but not delicious. I should mention that our group didn't have breakfast. I did appreciate the creative beverage offerings and constant access to fresh fruit - the apples were yummy!
The Menla staff was welcoming and helpful.
I was disappointed with the meals. I live in the SF Bay area and am fortunate to have access to very high quality and thoughtful vegetarian food. I found the meals to be Okay but not delicious. I should mention that our group didn't have breakfast. I did appreciate the creative beverage offerings and constant access to fresh fruit - the apples were yummy!
3.0
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Nice place, kind staff, pricey, food was not good, not enough
The cabin was comfortable, and the shared areas were nice. The food, however, was extremely limited—mostly beans and vegetables, essentially a $2 meal with no meat or chicken. After one hour of being served, most of the food was gone and not replenished, so arriving around 1 p.m. meant finding almost nothing left. Beans can also trigger gas and discomfort, and the Indian dishes were too spicy, causing bloating. For the price of the stay, the meals felt inadequate.
Staff should wait until meetings are finished before moving items or making accommodations. The trail signs were also confusing and unclear; improving them would make a big difference.
Staff should wait until meetings are finished before moving items or making accommodations. The trail signs were also confusing and unclear; improving them would make a big difference.
5.0
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Breathing in the Heart of Nature
I've visited the center twice, in June 2025 and June 2026, and both times I found it restful, peaceful, and a place to feel at one with nature, with many opportunities to swim, walk, and hike without leaving the center. It's a great place for meditation, reflection, care, and nourishing food. I had a spa session with Nitty, a Reiki practitioner with over 30 years of experience, and it was better than expected. While there, I saw many animals and birds, and a woman using the Cornell University bird app was able to identify 37 species in one sitting on the patio of the main building. The staff is very friendly, and the spa center with a swimming pool is the most luxuriously built of all the buildings. The biggest luxury I've found in Menla is silence.
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