FALL ‘IN’ to RENEW
An Autumn Retreat for Stillness, Renewal & Rebirth
October 15-18, 2026
MENLA, Catskills NY
FALL ‘IN’ to …
a 4-Day & 3-Night All-Inclusive Retreat, designed to calm your nervous system, awaken your inner balance, and nourish you deeply in every way.
Join Clare, for a journey inwards to be physically nourished and spiritually inspired at MENLA, the sacred Tibetan Valley of Holistic Healing.
Embrace the golden hush of autumn and gift yourself a weekend of deep grounding, and awakening. ‘FALL IN to Renew’ is a transformative yoga immersion designed for those looking to pause and reconnect the spirit before the holiday season’s rush.
Each day gently guides you through grounding, resetting, renewing, and celebrating your own rebirth - supported in nature, in community, and in the spirit of autumn.
What Awaits You
⟢ Kundalini Activation Journey
⟢ Qi Gong & Pranayama Meditation
⟢ 2 Daily Yoga (asana) Classes
⟢ Sound Bath Healing Journey
⟢ Rose Tea Ritual & Sacred Cacao Ceremony
⟢ Soul Sisters’ Bonfire under the stars
⟢ Forest Bathing & Creative Nature Mandala
MENLA
A Sanctuary Rooted in Himalayan Wisdom & Modern Wellbeing
Menla is a hidden oasis set in a secluded valley in the Catskill mountains. Menla is a unique venue and project of Tibet House US- The Dali Lama’s cultural center in North America- 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 the knowledge handed down for centuries.
ACCOMODATIONS
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Garuda House
Experience the profound sense of inner calm as you sleep and rise in the serene forest surroundings. Garuda is a two-story light-filled cabin, located on the upper loop along the forest. The private setting features a small kitchen, dining/living room, and wrap-around deck for morning coffee and afternoon après Yoga!
All rooms include cotton linens, towels, and signature Menla hand and face soap. Feel free to bring your favorite snuggle blankets, games, books, snacks, and beverages to feel at home. All meals are inclusive of your retreat and served in the main house daily.
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TARA Sanctuary
A Sacred space with unique septagonal architecture and enormous bay windows facing the southern mountain ridge, this ‘floating tree house’ is a beloved spiritual space for contemplative practices and movement. Imagine flowing sun salutations and Qi Gong with the rising of the sun, Yin and Healing Sound Baths as the sun sets upon us. TARA is reserved for our group ONLY throughout the retreat. When we are not in session, this sanctuary is open to you for meditative practice. Feel free to leave your yoga props and materials each day.
⟢ Single Room - $1,575
⟢ Double Room - $1,425 pp
⟢ Triple Room - $1,350 pp
GARUDA Cabin
SOLD OUT
Room 1
Double Occupancy, Two Twin Beds
SOLD OUT
Room 2
Double Occupancy, Two Twin Beds
SOLD OUT
Room 3
Double Occupancy, Two Twin Beds
SOLD OUT
Room 4
Single Occupancy, Two Twin Beds
One Available Bed
Room 5
Three Single Beds or One Queen, 2 Singles(calling girlfriends)
If you are joining the Retreat by yourself, we can find you a lovely room sister.
Let us know if you have any specific wishes or desires.
Explore Daily Flow
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⟢ 3:00 - 4:00 pm Arrivals and
Check-IN
⟢ 4:30 pm Welcome Ceremony:
’FALL INward’; Earthing &
Neurosystem Anchoring
⟢ 6:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner
⟢ 7:30 - 9:00 pm RoseTea Ritual &
Gentle Yang to Yin, ‘Ground IN to Your Lower Chakras’ -
⟢ 6:30-7:45am INteroception
Sensory Meditation & Qi Gong
⟢ 8:00 - 9:00 am Breakfast
⟢ 9:30 - 11:00 am ‘FALLing IN’; a
NeuroSomatic Vinyasa Yoga Flow
⟢ 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
⟢ 1:30 pm Free Time for Reflection,
Relaxation, Nature Hikes and
Dewa Spa
⟢ 6:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner
⟢ 7:30 - 9:00 pm Progressive Muscle
Relaxation (+PMR) & Sound
Healing Bath -
⟢ 7:30 am INtention Setting
Meditation
⟢ 8:00 - 9:00 am Breakfast
⟢ 9:15 - 10:30am Natures Mandala
Meditation with Forest Bathing &
Deep Full Body Stretch
⟢ 10:30-12:30 pm Free Time
⟢ 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
⟢ 2:30- 4:30pm The INner Warrior:
Cacao Ceremony & Kundalini
Activation Journey
⟢ 4:30 - 6:00 pm Free Time
⟢ 6:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner
⟢ 7:30 - 9 pm Fire Ceremony,
Ecstatic Music & Movement (bring
instruments) Handmade
‘Stockbrot’ a German Traditional
Delicacy -
⟢ 6:45 - 8:00 am ‘INhale’ a HATHA
Yoga Flow
⟢ 8:00 - 9:00 am Breakfast
⟢ 9:00 - 10:30 am Check-out
⟢ 11:00 - 12:30 Closing Ceremony,
Awakening Sanctification;
‘The Lotus Journey IN & Revealed’.
⟢ 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch and
Departure
Inclusions
⟢ 3 Nights / 4 Days accommodations
⟢ Yoga flows, Kundalini, Meditation
⟢ Sound Bath, Cacao, Rose Tea
⟢ Bonfire & Nature Mandala
⟢ 3 organic, garden-sourced daily meals
⟢ Unlimited mountain spring water
Not Included
⟢ DEWA Spa treatments
⟢ Transportation to and from Menla
⟢ $75 Cleaning Fee if Garuda Cabin requires deeper cleaning post check-out
⟢ Travel Insurance
⟢ Gratuities and/or Menla Donations
Reserve Your Space
October 23–26, 2025
Catskills, NY
Deposit: $500 (non-refundable) secures your space.
⟢ Email your room request
⟢ Confirm your room type & rate
⟢ Secure with a deposit
⟢ Receive confirmation + welcome guide
Cancellation Policy
⟢ Deposits are non-refundable
⟢ In the case of cancellation, the participant will need to submit in writing within 72 hours prior to the start of the retreat. Participants will not receive a refund, but instead will receive a course credit for the cost of the booking, minus the deposit cancellation fee.
⟢ Credits can be applied to any other group retreat we sponsor. This credit is good for one year.
⟢ If the participant does not show up for any reason or chooses to leave early, no refund or credit will be given.
Your Guides
Neuroscience, Resilience, and the Art of Holistic Healing.
Clare is a catalyst for transformation. Blending the rigor of science with the wisdom of ancient Yogic practices, she artfully integrates mindful movement, meditation, and pranayama (breathwork) to help clients step out of the noise and strengthen their inner calm.
Her intelligent sequencing, woven through philosophical themes and set to inspiring playlists, delivers the deep rest that the nervous system craves and supercharges each client’s path to healing and awakening.
CLARE
Mystic, Lightworker, Quantum Healer, Holistic Healing, Yoga Teacher, and Soul Mentor.
Through LightfulYoga, Meditation, Kundalini Activations, and heart-opening workshops, she guides you toward love, inner peace, and lasting gratitude.
Her work centers on reconnecting you with your Wholeness - helping you awaken the wonderful soul you are. With a warm, empowering presence, Leonie supports you on a transformative journey toward radiant health, clear purpose, and a life lived in alignment with your deepest truths.
LEONIE
As deep Ayurvedic practitioners, Clare (pitta) and Leonie (vata) thrive in the Autumn (Kapha) season. Together, they are an energetically balanced team to guide, support, and empower you to reclaim agency over your nervous system.
Drawing from the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, they blend the clarity and determination of pitta with the creativity and lightness of vata, harmonizing their approach to suit the shifting energies of the Kapha autumn season.
Their compassionate practice centers on individualized care - honoring your unique constitution and offering tools, rituals, and nourishment to help you find calm, resilience, and deep-rooted vitality through the changing seasons.
With Clare and Leonie by your side, you are invited into a restorative space where transformation and self-mastery become not only possible but deeply sustainable.
If your heart whispered yes… this Retreat is waiting for you.
You crave a gentle digital detox and a slower rhythm for your soul
You long for grounding and peace before the winter season
You desire cozy yoga and Kundalini activation that nurture inner calm
You’re drawn to nature, journaling, and sacred rituals that awaken gratitude
You’re ready to reconnect with your wholeness, emerging centered and clear
You want lasting tools for navigating daily stress with grace
GETTING TO THE RETREAT
MENLA, TIBET IN THE CATSKILLS
Menla is conveniently located:
• Two hours 15 min from Greenwich, CT by car
• Two hours north of the GW Bridge in New York City by car
• Three hours by bus from New York City on Adirondack Trailways to Phoenicia, NY
• Three and a half hours from Boston by car
• One and a half hours from Stewart Airport in Newburgh, NY
• Two hours from Albany International Airport
FAQs
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We have curated intentional Yoga practices suitable for all levels. With over 25 years of combined teaching experience, Clare & Leonie skillfully utilize their 6 senses, 4 hands and 4 eyes to guide & support you exactly where you are at in your journey. All levels welcome!
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Yoga wear and comfortable clothing for walks and free time
Layers, hiking shoes, rain jacket, camp fire blanket or sweater
Menla will provide Yoga equipment, but we suggest bringing your own mat, water bottle, journal, art pad, pen, chargers
Menla provides bath towels and Menla products. However, we suggest bringing your own personal care routines, blow dryers, facial/hair products.
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Yes. Each guest will book their desired sleeping room, and 3 meals are all inclusive during your stay. However, the house is a shared space with a living room, dining, kitchen area. You can bring a coffee pot, tea kettle, snacks beverages etc.. Please be sure to take everything home upon checkout.
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Designed around fresh locally and seasonally sources ingredients, Menla’s buffet style dining features protein-balanced plant-based dishes. All additional special dietary needs must be communicated to your hosts 10 days prior to retreat Oct, 13, 2025. You can also drop a message into your booking reservation.