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Holistic Healing Ketamine Retreat During the Summer Solstice

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375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States
Date
June 17 - 21, 2026

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Awaken the Mind, Heal the Body, and Nourish the Soul
Join us for a transformational Summer Solstice Ketamine Retreat designed to realign you with the innate wholeness you may have forgotten, but never lost. Set amidst the sacred mountains of the Catskills, this five-day experience combines ketamine therapy with the exploration of the mystery of consciousness itself.


Ketamine quiets the default mode network, the egoic narrator that clings to old stories and survival-based defenses, so the deeper realms of the psyche can finally speak. Beneath the noise of everyday thought live memories, beliefs, and emotional imprints that have been running the show from the shadows. Ketamine softens their grip, dissolving the boundaries that keep us separate from our truth. Suddenly, what once felt too painful to touch becomes accessible with grace, curiosity, and compassion.
This immersive retreat guides you inward, into the intelligence of the body, the spaciousness of the heart, and the subtle language of the soul. Here, the conscious and unconscious meet, revealing pathways to profound insight and lasting transformation. Guided by experienced practitioners who know how to cultivate a Reiki-rich, spiritually alive environment, and supported by the potent energy of the Summer Solstice and sacred land, this container is intentionally crafted for deep transformation. You will explore new ways of perceiving and awaken to the fuller story of who you truly are.



What’s Included



Psychological and Medical Intake Prior to Retreat
Comprehensive assessments ensure safety and readiness for your transformative experience.

Three Intramuscular Ketamine Sessions
Each session is held within a safe and sacred energetic container, supporting deep emotional release and expanded awareness.
Individual Integration Session
Personalized integration to help ground your insights and translate your inner work into daily life.
One 60-Minute Soul Healing Energy Session with Theresa
Experience the subtle yet profound rebalancing of your energetic field through intuitive energy healing.
Additional Offerings: Group Energy Healing, Breathwork, Soundbath
Connect with others through guided practices that open the heart, harmonize the nervous system, and elevate the vibration of body and mind.
Brief Soul-Based Teachings, Guided Meditations, and Self-Discovery through Independent Journaling
Engage in reflections exploring:


Intention Setting
Understanding Oneness and releasing judgment
Explanation of energetic frequency and how it relates to your Mental State
Cultivating self-compassion and heart-centeredness as a return to wholeness

The Menal property offers miles of nature trails, a flowing river, and numerous tranquil spaces for reflection, meditation, and journaling.
Investment: $3,000. This retreat is an invitation to prioritize yourself. When your inner world is at peace, the outer world follows.




What’s Included Through Menla
Luxury Accommodations & Gourmet Nourishment
Enjoy deluxe lodging and freshly prepared, nutrient-rich meals designed to support body and brain health throughout your journey- room rate includes meals.


Private Room with Bath: $380 per night
Private Room / Shared Bath: $281 per night

Dewa Serene Spa with Massage, Sauna, Steam Room, and Pool
From their signature Tibetan KuNye massage to restorative Western therapies, Dewa blends ancient wisdom with modern expertise. Personalized treatments, including facials, Ayurvedic massage, and more, draw on mountain herbs and time-honored healing traditions to create a spa experience unlike any other. Spa treatments per Menla’s pricing.
Spa Pass
Spa Pass invites you to enjoy the beautiful amenities, even if you are not booking a spa treatment. With your pass, you’ll have access to the steam room, the Traditional Finnish Sauna, the Infrared Sauna, the Relaxation Lounge, and the outdoor swimming pool.
Spa Passes are $25.00 for retreat guests and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.




The Land
Menla Resort & Spa rests on land formed by a meteor strike millions of years ago, creating a gravitational field 0.2% lighter than the surrounding region—an energy uniquely conducive to spiritual expansion and healing. This sacred ground, once used ceremonially by the Native Americans, the Mahican and Esopus peoples, continues to hold their wisdom and presence.




A Sacred Invitation
As the earth reaches her peak of light on the Summer Solstice, we invite you to awaken your own inner light. This retreat is more than a ketamine experience - it’s a return home to yourself.
Spaces are limited to preserve the intimacy of the container.
To see if you are a qualified candidate, schedule a free screening call using this link.
Come home to your soul. Heal. Awaken. Remember Yourself.

Getting Here

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

Accommodation

Deluxe Queen

Accommodation
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

Standard Single - Shared Bath

Accommodation
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

Economy Premium Single - Shared Bath

Accommodation
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.

Customer Reviews

4.75 out of 5.0 average rating

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An amazing experience, as always!
Menla impresses me year after year. The feeling is like none other. Spiritual, safe, calm, even when the outer world is chaos. The staff are not just friendly, but make Menla feel at home and the event seamless, no matter the weather or obstacles that seem to pop up. My members had an incredible experience. We will continue to come back year after year to host the retreat in this magical place!

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An Awesome Retreat Experience for mind and body
I went into IGNITING 2026: Light the Fire of Joy through Compassion at the Menla Institute thinking it would be “nice.” It ended up being so much more than I expected - one of those retreats that leaves you feeling genuinely lighter, more grounded, and strangely energized in the best way.

Food: Truly ah-mazing. Since it was vegan and gluten-free, I was expecting it to be… fine. Instead, everything was full of flavor, thoughtfully prepared, and satisfying. And the desserts at dinner? Honestly, a highlight on their own.

Dr. Bob Thurman: The star of the show. Every one of us LOVED his talks. He’s wildly knowledgeable, sharp, and somehow manages to make profound teachings feel totally alive and accessible. Also: he is hilarious. We were completely locked in listening to him - equal parts learning and laughing.

Yoga (Michele Loew): I loved Michele’s classes. She guided the whole group through a beautiful sequence - warm-up, deep stretching, and meditation - in a way that felt supportive and skillful. Her Yoga Nidra was especially powerful, and having Arjun join for the sound bath made it even more immersive.

Krishna Das: Forever the best. He’s the reason we showed up - and he delivered that heart-opening magic he always does. What I didn’t expect was how much I’d also love Michele and Dr. Thurman. This retreat wasn’t just “Krishna Das + extras” - it felt like a complete, beautifully balanced experience.

Marina Abramović: What a soul. Hearing her story - where she came from, what she endured, and how she continues to transform - was deeply moving. She carries a kind of strength and honesty that makes you reflect on your own life in a meaningful way.

Gratitude: Special thanks to Piotr for the tech setup. He was fantastic - calm, capable, and it made everything run smoothly.

Overall, this retreat felt like a real New Year reset - a blend of dharma, movement, music, and reflection that actually lands in your body and your life. I left with more joy, more clarity, and a very full heart.

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Delighted and Ignited!
Everything was wonderful. The lodging, (Eva's cabin), the amazing food, and especially, everyone who works there, soul food on every level. Michelle's yoga and yoga nidra were unexpected highlights for me. She is emobodied wisdom. Can't imagine this retreat without her. I loved yoga with John Campbell of course--it would be wonderful to have both!!! Like she could do morning and he could have afternoon offering? The yoga nidra and soundscape were very powerful and transformational. Of course, Bob Thurman is a delight and central. The kirtan was so nourishing and pure pleasure. I am just awed by the experience that was created. Divine abundance. The part that couldn't be "controlled" of course by Menla, is the other retreaters--and my fellow passengers were so wise, funny, earnest, kind, considerate, adult--exactly who would be drawn to such an event, at that time, as I had hoped. Did I mention how amazing Michelle is :-)?

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Menla is a warm supportive space for personal growth and transformation
Everyone at Menla is devoted to provided a supportive space for personal growth. I am deeply grateful. And, the food is delicious.

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Healty Place with nice peoples and magical nature. Rejouvinate and
Rejuvenating and restorative.Well equipped. Excellent food. Competent staff.

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