Volunteer Getaway Week: Recharge, Connect, Serve

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Location icon
952 Bethany Turnpike, Honesdale, PA 18431, USA
Date
November 8 - 12, 2026

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Volunteer Getaway Week
Serve alongside our team and become part of the service that quietly supports every guest experience at a retreat center that welcomes thousands each year.

Service assignments vary by season and campus needs and may include grounds projects, gardening, painting, organizing, light maintenance, and seasonal transitions. Whether outdoors or behind the scenes, your efforts help create an inviting and inspiring retreat experience for all.

Enjoy nourishing vegetarian meals, daily hatha yoga, evening campfires, and time in community throughout your stay.

Program: Sunday–Thursday
Service Times: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Cost: $200 – Includes shared accommodations and all meals.
Upgraded rooms available upon request, pending availability.

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Getting Here

Location icon Himalayan Institute, 952 Bethany Turnpike, Honesdale, PA 18431, USA

Directions

https://www.himalayaninstitute.org/retreat-center/getting-here/

Accommodation

Accommodations include your room, delicious, nourishing meals, and full access to our stunning grounds and retreat center amenities.

Standard - 2 twins

Accommodation
Enjoy our Private Standard Room all to yourself. These inviting rooms provide a private and relaxing space with two twin beds and a sink. Interested in sharing your retreat experience with a friend? You have the option to add a companion, enhancing the value and enjoyment of your stay. To do this, simply select “2” in the “Guests in Room” dropdown when selecting the room."

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
For more than fifty years, the Himalayan Institute’s Retreat Center has been a gathering place for people seeking inspiration and aspiring to restore inner balance. As an Event Host and home to a vibrant community of yogis, it’s a place for seekers wishing to study the ancient tradition of yoga and to deepen the connection between themselves and the world around them. Here, you can enjoy our peaceful campus, taking time out from habitual distractions and the bustle of everyday life.

Meals

Menu

Menu Types

As much as possible, we try to provide special diet options, though we may not always meet all dietary requests. Non-dairy, gluten-free, and vegan options are available at most meals.

Customer Reviews

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The accommodations were comfortable and the food excellent! I enjoyed the pace of the retreat which left room for reflection/alone time. The lectures were thought provoking. I am new to the Tradition, but was able to feel included as a newcomer.

I hoped for a bit more silence overall. An example, at mealtimes it was impossible to sit quietly to eat. I tried sitting in the dining annex at an empty table and invariably someone would sit down and pepper me with questions. Recommend that you provide one table for silent eating - just put a sign on that one table that says "In silence". Thank you.

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