BRIGHTEN YOUR INNER LIGHT AT A WELLNESS WEEKEND FOR WOMEN IN RECOVERY This is a beloved all-recovery weekend for women who are impacted by their own addiction or/and the addiction of others. We are a trans and LGBTQIA+ inclusive group, all are welcome here.Treat yourself to wellness and join us in April or October at Shantigar (Peaceful Home), situated in the picturesque foothills of the Berkshire Mountains.
WHY IMMERSE WITH US? Often, worldly experiences can feel especially taxing for those of us impacted by addiction - whether our own, or someone else's. This is your weekend to rest, restore and rejuvenate; your weekend to take a step back from the daily press and stress of the world; your weekend of recovery-centered self-care in a community of others doing the same. Set your mind spiraling upwards by connecting to your true self, and your higher power (as you understand it), spending a weekend immersed in nature, breath-centered movement, and all-recovery meetings.
The immersions takes place on the healing grounds of Shantigar, where you can pause to enjoy the fleeting brilliance of seasonal beauty in the rolling landscape of the Berkshire mountain foothills. You will be nourished by natural beauty, recovery meetings, breath centered movement, and delicious meals... each an antidote for worldly ills, and magically potent when combined.
What to expect: yoga, all-recovery meetings, opportunity for time in nature, delicious and healthy food, art projects, opportunity to connect authentically with others on the path of wellness and recovery, and space to journal/reflect/rest/recover.
You do not need yoga experience to join us, nor do you have to be actively working the steps to attend; however, we do ask that you have 90 days in recovery from your addiction before attending this weekend immersion.
Typical Weekend Workshop Schedule - 2026 This schedule may shift depending upon season and weekend specific activities FRIDAY 3:00 - 5:00: Check-in, and get settled, tea and snacks available 5:00 - 6:30: Grounds walk, workshop intro, yoga practice, setting intention 7:00: Dinner 8:00 - 9:00: All-recovery meeting and guided meditation
SATURDAY 7:00 onwards: coffee/tea/breakfast fixings available 8:30 - 9:45 - Rise & shine yoga practice w/guided meditation (optional) 10:00 - Choose free time or group walking meditation (a contemplative movement through the grounds) 11:00 - All recovery meeting with some gentle, breath-centered movement 12:30 - Lunch 1:30 - 4:30 Free time - choose to rest/explore/play/art/hike 4:30 - 6:00: all-recovery meeting - weekend topic exploration interspersed with restorative yoga and gentle movement. 7:00 - Dinner 8:00: Fire Puja - ritual, connection, discussion - release, restore, ignite 9:00: Yoga nidra for bedtime (optional)
SUNDAY 7:00 onwards: coffee/tea/breakfast fixings available 7:30 - 8:15 - Rise & Shine yoga practice w/guided meditation (optional) 9:30 - 11:00 - Yoga and All-recovery meeting - gentle, breath centered movement with discussion 11:30 - 12:00 Workshop closing 12:00 - Lunch & Departure
POST-IMMERSION R&R SUNDAY 1:00-4:00 - Free Time 4:00 - 5:30 - Flow & Restore Yoga 6:00 - 7:00 Dinner MONDAY 7:00 onwards: coffee/tea/breakfast fixings available 8:30 - 9:30 AM - Rise & Shine yoga practice 9:30 - 11:30 AM - Self-directed Self-Care 11:30 AM - Lunch & Departure
WORKSHOP DATES, FEES & LODGING LOGISTICS Spring Program: April 17-19 (option to extend to April 20) Fall Program: October 9-11 (option to extend to October 12) PROGRAM FEE - Sliding Scale $375 - $575 The sliding scale fee is all-inclusive (includes lodging, meals, programming, amenities). I am now running this workshop as a "private" event, which means I am responsible for the lodging fees and the food expense/production. The minimum program fee listed above covers these expenses plus a "minimum" amount for my time; of course, any amount above the minimum feeds more into your direct support for my time/effort on the event. R&R Extra Day Fee - Sliding Scale $175 - 225 The 2026 weekends allow for a possible extra day due to holidays! Want to add an extra day for some additional restoration after the immersion wraps up? The R&R day will look like free time for self-directed self-care (wander/nap/take a hot bath/etc.), a late afternoon flow and restore yoga class (movement coupled with nourishing restorative yoga postures), dinner, and time by the wood stove in the evening. After a good night's sleep we will have coffee and light breakfast available in the morning, a yoga class from 8:30-9:30 am, free time, and an early lunch to allow for a noon/early afternoon departure.
A NOTE ON THE SLIDING SCALE & FINANCIAL FLEXIBILITY It is important to me to have these wellness weekends be as accessible to as many as possible, understanding from personal experience that financial constraints are an inhibitor for these sorts of self-care experiences. Because this is now a private event, we do not have access to Shantigar scholarship funds; however, I am am able to provide flexibility in setting the rates for the weekend, hence the sliding scale. Should you need additional levels of flexibility/financial support, please contact me and we can discuss options for work exchange or direct financial support.
LODGING OPTIONS You will be staying at Shantigar, a not-for profit foundation dedicated to practices of creativity, meditation and engagement with nature. Located on a spectacular old farm, Shantigar offers walking trails through fields and hills with many places to meditate (link to photos). Please note, the beds are full/double sized, so keep that in mind if you are considering sharing a room with someone. Bathrooms are shared, please bring your own towel and toiletries. Check out the room photos available in the slideshow below.
Artist Cabins (3 available) - These lovely cabins are adjacent to the house and equipped with a double bed and bedding. Must go inside to access to bathrooms.
Farmhouse Rooms (5 available) - Each quaint farmhouse room has a double bed and bedding. Please bring your own towel. Access to shared bathrooms.
Farmhouse Room Above the Garage - shared room with 2 single beds and attached half bath
REGISTRATION Contact Kate directly to register. A deposit of $150 is required to hold your spot. Please provide lodging preference, and any food allergies when registering. Also note whether you would like to join for the R&R day.