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ENCHANTED

Name: ENCHANTED
Start: 2026-10-25
End: 2026-10-28
Location: Menla
Rating: 4.84

4.8477 reviews

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

October 25 - 28, 2026

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Ariel

Ariel Kiley

Ariel Kiley is an embodiment teacher, trauma resolution practitioner, program designer, published author, people person, and wild woman. She holds certifications as a Yoga Therapist (International Association of Yoga Therapists), an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, a lead teacher trainer for Tune Up Fitness®, and a certified Lumia® transformational life coach. For over a decade, she has taught thousands of yoga, meditation, and therapeutic yoga classes in New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond. Ariel has designed programming and led teacher trainings in therapeutic yoga, anatomy, trauma-informed yoga, and fitness therapy for Equinox Fitness, Tune Up Fitness®, Dou Yoga, Prema Yoga, and more. She designed and starred in the Yoga Fundamentals program on Daily Burn, and has taught stress reduction and trauma resolution techniques to Harvard Medical students, Yale University, and numerous corporations and workplaces — alongside her private work helping individuals resolve the physiological patterns of trauma. Ariel’s background as an actress and writer informs her approach to movement ~ as something creative and imaginative… There is always an unfolding story to harmonize with, and when we do, meaning and depth are amplified! She regularly hosts retreats in transporting locations around the world, including Costa Rica, Joshua Tree, and the Catskills. Her virtual embodied fitness program, FitBodLife.com, has run for over five years with a thriving online community, and her program Lady Quest helps people reconnect with purpose through nature. She also hosts The Lady Quest Podcast, sharing stories and techniques around self-development. Ariel is presently based in the Joshua Tree area of California. Ariel's ongoing mission is to awaken her students to their extraordinary potential to generate joy and wellbeing in their bodies, and to access the wisdom within.

Details of this retreat

A 4-Day Immersion Into Embodiment & Wonder

Take a somatic journey into your own enchantment — held in the Catskill Mountains as the season turns from gold to dusk. Through embodied movement, breathwork, meditation, and creative practice, you'll access the deeper consciousness that connects to that which is beyond yourself. You'll reawaken your sense of magic and access intuitive guidance in everyday life.

You'll be led by Ariel Kiley, a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and certified life coach with over 15 years of experience leading retreats and teacher trainings around the world — not to mention a life-long aspiring wild woman!

Before you arrive, you'll receive a personal (virtual) Tarot session — a mythopoetic reading into what wants to be seen, released, or called forward during the retreat. That thread will weave through everything on retreat: a cosmic tune-in under the night sky, a grounded day of earthy movement and creative foraging, an exploration of the luminous self beyond your biography, and a final morning identifying how to carry it all home.

You'll leave more at home in your body, more connected to nature, and lit up with a creative spark that aligns you with the greater forces guiding your life forward.

Enchantment isn't something you find here. It's something we remember together.

All genders, ages, experience levels welcome. If you are new to Ariel, she will set up a consultation conversation with you to answer any questions before registering for the retreat :)

Schedule:

Sunday, October 25th
The Cosmos Day

3 - 6 pm Arrive, settle in your cabin, and Check-in
6 - 7 pm Dinnertime
7:30 - 9 pm Opening Circle, Restorative yoga and Night Sky Yoga Nidra meditation

Monday, October 26th
The Earth Body Day

7:30 - 7:50 am Silent meditation (optional)
8 - 9 am Breakfast
10 am - 12 pm Earth Themed Embodiment Journey
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 pm Free time to explore, rest, and enjoy nature - optional foraging for natural treasures
3:30 - 5:30 pm Grounding and opening deep stretch, therapeutic yoga and meditation
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 pm Gently structured community connection and reflection time (optional)

Tuesday, October 27th
The Light Body Day

7:30 - 7:50 am Silent meditation (optional)
8 - 9 am Breakfast
10 am - 12 pm Luminous Self Themed Embodiment Journey
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 pm Free time to explore, rest, and enjoy nature
2 - 3:30 pm Optional creative arts project time
3:30 - 5:30 pm Consciousness-expanding stretch, breath-work and meditation
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 pm Gently structured community connection and reflection time (optional)

Wednesday, October 28th
The Return Day

7:30 - 7:50 am Silent meditation (optional)
8 - 9 am Breakfast
10 am - 11:30 am Embodied Integration Journey and closing circle
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure

*Please note this schedule is subject to change.

Getting Here

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

Accommodation

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

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

Commuter

Commuters Menla Encourages Members of the Community to Participate in Our Wonderful Programs! Includes Meals, Public Phone, Public Computer, and Wi-Fi Internet Available in Lhasa Inn. Accommodations Fee Includes All Meals.

Customer Reviews

4.84 out of 5.0 average rating

Lina • Sep 02, 2026

4.0

Verified

Lovely location with beautiful views and a peaceful feeling

I came as part of a retreat with a plus size wellness group and loved the Menla campus. The space felt peaceful and was so wonderfully green and bright. There were stars everywhere in the sky at night. Wild animals were everywhere - I saw bunnies, deer, turkeys, chipmunks, all sort of birds.

I loved being there, getting to feel connected to nature, and to catch up on reading.

There was food every day offered by Menla staff. Good quality, though very high fiber. Worth considering bringing a beano tablet with you.

Staff had some awkward moments. My group was definitely treated with the sense that we were a fat camp (we were not) and talks were very gendered, even though I am nonbinary I was lumped in with women and sacred womanhood talk.

The Spa was wonderful - big showers, the robes fit my plus size body, no one was weird about my body. I got a wonderful and super relaxing facial and I took a salt bath which was wonderful. The tub might not be well suited for a very tall person but I am 5'2 and so I fit perfectly fine.

We had a bonfire, which was so nice. They offered smores supplies. Loved it.

Overall a wonderful experience. I would love to come back.

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 .

Anonymous • Aug 30, 2026

5.0

Verified

Beautiful grounds filled with nature

A clean, well-run, peaceful place to stay with nature all around (birds, bunnies, deer, and more)

Glory • Aug 26, 2026

5.0

Verified

A beautiful place to disconnect and reconnect

Menla was the perfect setting for our women’s retreat. Surrounded by beautiful nature and so much peace, it gave us the space to slow down, disconnect from everyday responsibilities, and simply be present. I left feeling refreshed, grateful, and more connected to myself. Such a beautiful and special experience…. And the food was absolutely amazing!!

AMY • Aug 20, 2026

5.0

Verified

Energy Medicine retreat.

What struck me most about our Menla retreat was the energy of the LAND. Serenity. Peacefullness and sheer beauty of the place held me, and also, the natural wildlife.. abundant. Safe. Peaceful. The following important highlights was the loving preparation of beautiful food which of course supported our practice. I was in the Dragon living accomodation and found the surrounding forrest and trail access to be superb. I also enjoyed walking in the gardens and admiring all that was growing there.

ENCHANTED

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Ariel Kiley

Details of this retreat

Getting Here