Are you a holistic practitioner, wellness coach, teacher or spiritual entrepreneur ready to take your impact to the next level? This retreat provides the tools to transform both you and your business from the inside out, supported by a community of like-minded peers dedicated to growth and service.
Over the course of this transformative weekend, immerse yourself in inspiring sessions that will recharge your practice and advance your personal and professional development.
EXPAND with skill-building workshops and collaborative activities designed to raise your capacity for impact, and deeper service.
RECHARGE your energy through intentional activities, and openly share insights and challenges with peers who truly understand your path.
ENGAGE in meaningful networking, connecting with a community committed to making a difference.
LEAD and participate in group sessions, honing your skills and sharing your gifts within a supportive environment.
Hosted by Heallist, a platform on a mission to unite practitioners of all holistic modalities, this retreat offers a unique container to amplify your professional journey within a supportive and expansive community. Together, we’ll elevate our voices, strengthen our impact, and contribute to the growth of the holistic healing movement.
YOUR GUIDES
ABOUT MENLA
Menla is a hidden oasis set in a secluded valley beside an enchanting stream in the heart of the Catskill mountains. Featuring spiritual and wellness retreats as well as exclusive getaways, its world-class Dewa Spa offers one-of-a-kind experiences. A truly unique venue and a project of Tibet House US – the Dalai Lama’s cultural center in North America – Menla is a modern resort and destination spa surrounded by thousands of acres of unspoiled wilderness. Inspired by the ancient Buddhist kingdom of Tibet, we strive to keep alive knowledge handed down for centuries.
Immerse yourself in the magic of our pristine mountain forests. Explore hiking trails, encounter wildlife, and discover a rich tapestry of wellness experiences and activities. This includes workshops with renowned teachers, yoga, meditation, Tibetan healing therapies, massages, bodywork, and so much more.
Shuttle transfer from Phoenicia
We have blocked off the following rooms for our group in three large cabins to facilitate participant connections.
However, Menla offers additional accommodations, including private rooms.
If you prefer a different option, you can contact Menla directly:
Frontdesk@Menla.org or call Front Desk at 845-688-6897 ext 101
All prices are inclusive of 2 night stay, all meals and programming
SCHEDULE
✨ 03:00 - 05:00 pm | Arrival and Check-in
✨ 05:00 - 06:00 pm | Opening Circle: Intentions, Connection & Vision
Step into a sacred space of connection as we open the retreat with introductions, shared intentions, and a collective vision for our time together. Through guided reflection and intentional presence, you’ll set the foundation for transformation, aligning your energy with the journey ahead and deepening your connection to yourself and the community.
✨ 06:00 - 07:00 pm | Dinner
✨ 07:00 - 08:00 pm | Elevate Your Voice: A Vocal Activation Workshop by the Fire with Sama Shakti
Ignite your authentic voice in this powerful vocal activation workshop, blending sound, breath, and confidence-building practices. Guided by Sama Shakti, you’ll explore techniques to use your voice as a tool for energetic alignment, communication, and leadership. Gather around the fire as you unlock self-expression, release blocks, and step into the power of your voice with clarity and confidence.
✨ 08:00 - 09:00 pm | Fire Ceremony with Bob Vetter
Step into sacred transformation with a traditional Fire Ceremony guided by healing practitioner and cultural anthropologist Bob Vetter. Fire has long been used as a tool for release and rebirth—to let go of what no longer serves, to break through old patterns, and to move from fear into authentic empowerment. Together, we’ll set powerful intentions and symbolically create a new life from the ashes of the old. This opening ceremony is your invitation to ignite deep healing and transformation from the very first night.
✨ 07:00 - 08:00 am | Dynamic Awakening: Movement Practice with Jodi Carey
Energize your body and elevate your spirit in this transformative session led by spiritual guide and movement artist Jodi Carey. Drawing from her extensive background in yoga, somatic movement, and intuitive counseling, Jodi will guide you through practices designed to awaken your inner vitality and foster a profound mind-body connection.
✨ 08:00 - 09:00 am Breakfast
✨ 09:00 am - 10:30 am | Workshop: Creating a Roadmap for Sustainable Growth with Alister Gray
Gain clarity and direction in this transformative workshop with Alister Gray, where you'll explore powerful strategies to define your goals, refine your vision, and map out a clear, actionable plan for sustainable growth. Whether you're looking to expand your holistic practice or deepen your impact, this session will empower you with the tools and mindset to move forward with confidence and purpose.
✨ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Workshop: Business Healings Clinic with Yuli Ziv
Step into this transformative session where Yuli will work with select participants to refine their business vision, growth strategy, and marketing plan in real time. Through insightful guidance and collaborative exploration, you’ll gain clarity on how to expand your impact, attract aligned clients, and elevate your holistic practice. Whether receiving direct feedback or absorbing key takeaways, you’ll walk away inspired and equipped with actionable strategies to bring your vision to life.
✨ 12:30 - 01:30 pm | Lunch
✨ 02:30 - 05:00 pm | Healers Exchange
Get immersed in a dynamic space of discovery and transformation, working in small groups where each participant both gives and receives healing. Through a mix of group sessions and 1:1 exchanges, you’ll experience each other’s modalities firsthand, fostering deep connections, fresh insights, and mutual inspiration.
✨ 05:00 - 05:30 pm | Therapeutic Sound Healing with Eileen Moran
We’ll close the Healers Exchange portion of the day with this restorative sound journey led by sound practitioner Eileen Moran. Using intentional sound and harmonic frequencies, you’ll be guided into deep relaxation—helping your body integrate the day’s experiences.
✨ 06:00 - 07:00 pm | Dinner
✨ 07:30 - 09:00 pm | Embodied Flow: Dance & Movement Journey with DJ Michelle Keinan
Let go, move freely, and reconnect with your body in this immersive dance and movement journey guided by ecstatic dance DJ Michelle Keinan. Through rhythm, breath, and spontaneous movement, you'll release blocks, awaken your energy, and join in a powerful collective celebration of freedom, expression, and joy.
✨ 07:00 - 11:00 am | Check-out of Rooms
✨ 07:00 - 08:00 am | Sunrise Hike & Forest Bathing
✨ 08:00 - 09:00 am | Breakfast
✨ 09:30 - 10:30 am | Inner Alignment: Guided Meditation with Kellie AmaLiana
Ground, integrate, and embody the wisdom of your journey through a deeply restorative guided meditation with Kellie AmaLiana. Using her unique light language transmissions, Kellie will help you harmonize your energy, release what no longer serves you, and awaken a deeper connection to your inner self—leaving you feeling centered, expanded, and renewed.
✨ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Sacred Closing: Integration & Shared Reflections
Gather in community for a heartfelt closing circle, where we’ll reflect on our experiences, share insights, and honor the journey we’ve taken together. Through guided visioning and intentional sharing, you’ll map out actionable steps to integrate your wisdom and carry the energy of this retreat forward—creating lasting impact in your life and work.
✨ 12:30 - 01:30 pm | Lunch & Departure