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Deepening The Way

Name: Deepening The Way
Start: 2026-09-10
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Menla
Rating: 4.78

4.7837 reviews

375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States

September 10 - 13, 2026

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Henry

Details of this retreat

This September, join Henry Shukman at Menla Retreat Center, nestled in the Catskill Mountains, where autumn’s turning provides the perfect backdrop to settle into and deepen our practice.

The retreat includes daily meditations, dharma teachings from Henry, and extended Q&A sessions, while immersing yourself in a committed community of meditators.

Our schedule offers as much support as you need, with movement and breakout groups available throughout, as well as solo time to wander the land, rest and restore.

Whether this is your first residential retreat or you’re a seasoned practitioner, this retreat offers an experience where you can deepen your practice.

Schedule:

Thursday, September 10

3 - 6 pm Arrival and check-in
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:15 - 7:30 pm Open silent sit
7:30 - 8:30 pm Welcome with Henry: orientation and guided meditation
8:30 - 8:50 pm Optional Q&A for first time retreatants with Luke & Shana

Friday - Saturday

7 - 8 am Morning movement & silent meditation
8 - 9 am Breakfast
10 am - 12 pm Session with Henry (guided meditations, talk, Q&A and silence)
12 - 1 pm Lunch
1:30 - 3 pm - Open self-guided practice time (outdoor walking, self-guided movement, open sitting, integration)
3 - 5 pm Session with Henry
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7 - 8 pm - Open self-guided practice time (sunset walk, self-guided movement, open sitting, integration)
8 - 8:45 pm Evening meditation

Sunday

7 - 8 am Morning movement & silent meditation
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9 - 10 am Checkout from rooms
10 am - 12 pm Session with Henry
12:30 - 1:30pm Lunch

*Please note this schedule is subject to change.

Getting Here

Menla, 375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States

Accommodation

Deluxe King

Deluxe King Room with King Bed and Private Bathroom Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available Air Conditioning This Space is not ADA compliant. Deluxe King Rooms are Available only in Kathmandu House * Please note that rates include meals and accommodations

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.

Standard Double Twin - Shared bath (Shared Room)

Deluxe Double Room with Two Twin 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.

Economy Premium Single - Shared Bath

Standard Premium Single Room with a Queen or Full Bed and Shared Bathroom Up to 10 guests share two large bathrooms. Each bathroom has two shower stalls and two toilets. A phone is not available but high-speed WiFi is available in the room Phone Access Available in Upper Level Of Conference Center. All calls are free of charge This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant. * Please note rates include meals and accommodations.

Economy Single - Shared Bath

Standard Single Room with a Twin Bed and Shared Bathroom Bathroom is Shared with One to Six Other Guests on Your Floor. A phone is not available but high-speed WiFi is available in the room Phone Access Available in Nearby Conference Center and also Lhasa in Business Center. All calls are free of charge. This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant. * Please note rates include meals and accommodations.

Economy Double - Shared Bath (Shared Room)

Standard Double with Twin Beds and Shared Bathroom The bathroom is Shared with other rooms on the same floor. High-speed Wi-Fi is available in the room. Phone Access Available in Nearby Conference Center and also Lhasa in Business Center. All calls are free of charge. This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant. * Please note that rates include meals and accommodations * Please note: this is an open door policy room, meaning there are no keys to lock the door (we have lockers you can use at Lhasa if needed) * This booking is for one bed in a double shared room: We May Assign You Roommates if You Do Not Register with others

Economy Quad - Shared Bath (Shared Room)

Standard Quad Room with Quad Twin Beds and Shared Bathroom Accommodations Fee Includes All Meals. High speed Wi-Fi is available in the room. Phone Access Available in Nearby Conference Center and also Lhasa in Business Center. All calls are free of charge. This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant. * Please note that rates include meals and accommodations * Please note: this is an open door policy room, meaning there are no keys to lock the door (we have lockers you can use at Lhasa if needed) * This booking is for one bed in a quad shared room: We May Assign You Roommates if You Do Not Register with others.

Customer Reviews

4.78 out of 5.0 average rating

Joe • Apr 22, 2026

5.0

Verified

So Grateful!

The weekend was perfect and awesome in every way. I came back feeling refreshed and in a better mood. Honestly, I wish it were longer, I would not have hesitated to spend more time there.
As for Menla itself, what a magical location. I look forward to spending more time there.
Thank you.

Bob • Apr 21, 2026

5.0

Verified

Quiet Peaceful Uplifting

A serene uplifting experience from the moment I arrived with a warm welcome at the front desk to interactions with kitchen staff (whose creations were tasty and filling) and the AV team in our session who used
Multiple cameras and mics to allow engaged participation from across the globe.

Anonymous • Apr 20, 2026

4.0

Verified

review menla retreat

Communication prior to the retreat was adequate. Meals were exceptional. Accommodations were average. I had reserved a single, more expensive room based on the picture in the website. I was assigned to a double room that was located up a steep hill and stairs-the most remote location from the main lodge and the yoga studio. I expressed my disappointment to the the staff who reminded me I did have the room to myself.

Anonymous • Apr 16, 2026

5.0

Verified

Beautiful setting in the Catskills

I attended a retreat at Menla recently for the first time and enjoyed the experience. I am not vegan but found the vegan offerings to be excellent. I shared a small house with two bedrooms and a shared bathroom house called Panther that had a great view of the stream and woods, and was centrally located on the property. The conference center was very comfortable and spacious. And a bonus - the water from the nearby spring is excellent.

Anonymous • Apr 15, 2026

4.0

Verified

Reinventing your life

Food was delicious! Accommodations and conference space worked well. My katmandu neighbor had a mouse which freaked me out a bit but it was the last day. A beautiful place to visit and relax

Deepening The Way

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Henry Shukman

Details of this retreat

Getting Here