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Om Tara Yoga

Name: Om Tara Yoga
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-13
Location: Menla
Rating: 4.85

4.8581 reviews

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

October 11 - 13, 2026

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Jacqueline

Details of this retreat

Jacqui is honored and excited to lead Om Tara Yoga Studio’s 8th annual retreat at the serene and sacred Menla Mountain Retreat Center. To retreat means to withdraw; Jacqui invites you to withdraw from your routine and possibly stressful lives, immerse yourself in nature while practicing Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation. Embrace the deeper study of Yoga through philosophy discussions and take home with you a greater understanding of how to support yourself physically and emotionally through the science of Ayurveda. Round out your weekend with hikes, spa treatments, reading and naps.

Enjoy fresh, healthy vegetarian meals in a serene setting. Experience a bonfire under the stars where you can release that which no longer serves you and invite that which you wish to manifest in your life. This is a rare opportunity to gift yourself the time and space necessary to cleanse, heal, connect and renew, while being surrounded by the beautiful landscape and sacred energy of Menla. All levels of Yoga experience are welcome.

This registration is for the accommodation portion of Jacqui’s Om Tara Yoga Retreat. The price includes meals beginning with dinner on day of check-in and ending with lunch on day of check-out. Please note that this pricing does not include the program tuition cost of $108 which should be paid directly to Om Tara Yoga Studio.

Schedule Sunday, October 11

3 pm Arrival and Check-in
4 - 5:30 pm Yoga Asana and Samkalpa Meditation
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7 - 9 pm Welcome/Puja Offering/Overview of Retreat/Yoga Nidra

Monday October 12

7:30 - 8 am Morning Meditation
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9 am - 12 pm Discussion/Yoga Asana
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 – 3 pm Free time for spa treatments, naps, etc.
3 - 6 pm Discussion/Yoga Asana
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 Bonfire Under the Stars

Tuesday, October 13

7 - 11 am Check-Out of Rooms
7:30 - 8 am Morning Meditation
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9 am - 12 pm Closing discussion/Yoga Asana/Naga Offering
12:30 - 1:30 pm lunch
1 - 2 pm Departure from Menla

*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 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.

Customer Reviews

4.85 out of 5.0 average rating

ANNIE • Sep 10, 2026

5.0

Verified

Our Destiny Lies in Our Origins Retreat

The staff was very kind. The food was delicious. My room and bed were very clean. The grounds are lovely to walk. I wished I would have booked an extra day to enjoy the walking paths, indoor and outdoor meditation areas, and book a massage.

Bethany • Sep 09, 2026

5.0

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Breathtaking, every moment

I loved every moment being at menla. I stayed in dragon 5 and even with 4 other people there, 2 of which strangers at first, it was my home away from home. The food was AMAZING and the serenity unmatched. I especially loved all the creeks and rivers running through the property. The birds and deer were beautiful sources of happiness throughout the day. Every member of staff was beyond friendly and a joy to interact with. Thank you thank you thank you!!

Robin • Sep 09, 2026

5.0

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Exquisite

While I can't speak to the accommodations for multi-room occupancy, my time in a private room with a stream outside my window allowed me to quickly settle into stillness and inner connection. Greeted by wild turkeys, deer and rabbits, the abundant expression of forests, waterways and mountains provided opportunity for deepening into the natural world in all of its abundance. The crisp air and even an afternoon rainbow added to the ambience and invitation to relax and breathe. The food was delicious, varied and healthy; the staff friendly and present to our needs; the public spaces filled with beauty augmented by extraordinary photography, sacred tapestries and clean design. The single "caveat" is to be aware that ability to walk on uneven ground and to navigate steps (or make arrangements for assistance) might be critical for your full, unfettered enjoyment of your time there. I hope a return visit is in my future. Robin H.

Mike • Sep 09, 2026

5.0

Verified

Wonderful

The staff are friendly, polite, helpful and genuinely kind. Food is outstanding. Facilities are clean and comfortable. The setting is gorgeous: full of flowers and trees , ringed by mountains, with a river, waterfalls and a pond.
This was our third time there, and we’ve loved it each time.

Deborah • Sep 02, 2026

5.0

Verified

Past life regression and sound healing

It was my first time here at Menela and it was wonderful. I love the energy of the land. The people are so nice. I Took advantage of the spa and had a relaxing and incredible massage. The retreat was amazing with Lisa and Alicia facilitating the weekend events. I recommend this oasis and gem in the Catskill area.. planning to return next year when Lisa Annise organizes her yearly women retreat. Great recharge to head back into September .

Om Tara Yoga

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Jacqueline Deflorio-Reid

Details of this retreat

Getting Here