375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States
August 9 - 13, 2026
About this Retreat
Dr. Laurane McGlynn, PsyD is a clinical psychologist who integrates mind/body medicine, psychotherapy, mindfulness, meditation, Holotropic Breathwork, nature- based practices and functional medicine to support healing and transformation. She holds doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy and Masters degrees in Counseling Psychology and Child and Adolescent Therapy.
Dr, McGlynn has devoted the past 25 years to working as a clinical psychologist, helping and supporting others who have been managing psychological and medical issues. She specializes in working with individuals with trauma, chronic medical illnesses and cancer but her work spans the whole spectrum of human experience.
She has advanced training and certifications in mindfulness-based stress reduction, somatic resourcing, Vipassana meditation, Family Systems Therapy, Past-Life Regression and Health Psychology. In 2025, she completed training in Mind/Body medicine from Harvard Medical School. In addition, she is currently enrolled in a Masters program in Integrative Medicine.
Laurane has earned licensure as a psychologist in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. She is the Director of the A Healing Space - A Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness in Pennsylvania. She was certified as a Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator in 2015. Laurane received her Holotropic Breathwork training directly from Stan Grof, MD and the late Tav Sparks, former Director of Grof Transpersonal Training. Her work is heart-centered, compassionate, intuitive and empowering.
Dr. McGlynn offers Holotropic Breathwork workshops throughout the United States and Canada to private groups. organizations, educational institutions, spiritual and religious groups, medical schools, psychedelic-assisted therapy program. Publications: Opening Inward: A Collection of poetry from the Inner World of Holotropic Breathwork Paperback – May 3, 2018. Available through Amazon.com.
www.drlauranemcglynn.com
Tom Francescott, ND, has been practicing Naturopathic Medicine for the last 25 years, with a compassionate and intuitive approach, giving people the time and space to share their stories. He believes health symptoms are just an expression of the body’s innate wisdom, carrying deep messages and opportunities for healing.
Dr. Tom graduated with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in 1999 from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA, and is founder and director or Dr. Tom’s Tonics, a wellness center and natural pharmacy in Rhinebeck, NY. Dr. Tom enjoys helping clients move towards optimal wholeness with nutrition, natural remedies, and shamanic practices.
Beyond his clinical practice, Tom loves teaching and facilitating Holotropic Breathwork experiences. Tom certified as a Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator in 2007. Tom has been leading and co-facilitating events and is passionate about creating safe spaces for others to experience this amazing healing modality.
Visit
drtomstonics.com for more information.
Details of this retreat
Are you ready to rekindle your sense of joy and adventure?
In this retreat we invite you to take some time for fun, relaxation, healing and connection.
Join us for a five-day Holotropic Summer Soul Camp:
Four Holotropic Breathwork sessions (two as a breather/two as a sitter)
Sound Healing Session
Nature-Based Mask Making
Learn to hold space for yourself and others
Mandala Drawing
Swimming in the Sapphire Outdoor Pool
Connection with like-minded and hearted people in a beautiful serene mountain setting.
Schedule a Spa service at Menla’s World Class Dewa Spa including Ayurveda, acupuncture, reflexology, herbal baths, energy healing, customized facials, sound therapy, intuitive readings, as well as saunas and steam rooms to stimulate and detoxify your system.
Time to slow down and connect with nature
Evening campfire and S’mores celebration, stories and a special healing ritual
Nature-based mindfulness and meditation practices
Movie Night
Hiking trails, Bookstore, Gift Shop, Meditation Sanctuary, and Workout Room
Enjoy some time connecting with others in the Community Barn with activities such as pool tables, board games and musical instruments.
Be nourished by the meals at Menla where the food is sourced from fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, including produce harvested from their on-site organic garden.
To register, please email drmcglynn6@gmail.com. Special early registration discount until July 1.
This workshop is open to new breathers, experienced breathers and anyone interested in experiencing Holotropic Breathwork or expanded states of consciousness. We also welcome those who are seeking healing and a space for renewal, connection and community.
Contraindications: Pregnancy, Cardiovascular disease including heart attacks and angina, Severe or Uncontrolled Hypertension, Epilepsy or History of Seizures, Glaucoma or Retinal Detachment, Arteriovenous Malformations, Recent Surgeries, Severe Mental Health Issues, Suicidal Ideation, Bipolar I Disorder, Recent Physical Injuries, Recent Infectious/Communicable Diseases, Asthma (if you have asthma, bring your inhaler to the workshop)
Schedule:
Sunday, August 9
3 pm Check-in begins
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:15 - 8 pm Opening Circle
8 - 10 pm Talk: Introduction to Holotropic Breathwork
Monday, August 10
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:15 am - 12:15 pm Holotropic Breathwork #1 – Please arrive by 9:00
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 pm Self-Care Time- Sapphire Outdoor Pool and Dewa Spa open
3:30 - 5:30 pm Outdoor Nature-Based Practices – Several options offered
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 8:45 pm Sharing Circle
8:45 - 9:15 pm Sound Healing Session
Tuesday, August 11
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9 am - 12 pm Holotropic Breathwork #2
12: 30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 pm Self-Care Time
2:30 - 5:30 pm Holotropic Breathwork #3
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:15 - 8:15 pm Sharing Circle
8:30 - 10 pm Movie Night
Wednesday, August 12
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:15 – 12:15 pm Holotropic Breathwork #4 – Please arrive by 9:00
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 pm Sharing Circle
2:30 - 3:30 pm Foraging in Nature for Mask Making Activity
4:00 - 5:30 pm Mask Making
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Campfire and S’mores Celebration. Music, Story Telling, Community Time
Thursday, August 13
8 - 9 am Breakfast/Check-Out of Rooms
9:15 - 10 am Integrative Writing Practice/Forest Bathing
10 - 11 am Holotropic Breathwork Integration Talk
11 - 12 pmClosing Circle
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 pm Departure
*Please note this schedule is subject to change.
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