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YOGIC LIFESTYLE RETREAT: A Weekend Immersion into Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, Nature

Name: YOGIC LIFESTYLE RETREAT: A Weekend Immersion into Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, Nature
Start: 2025-11-14
End: 2025-11-16
Location: Menla
Rating: 4.8

4.805 reviews

375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States

November 14 - 16, 2025

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Sue

Details of this retreat

How do we create the conditions for optimal health and wellbeing in our intense modern-day lives? The ancient traditions of Meditation, Yoga and its sister science of Ayurveda offer practices that balance, heal and transform mind and body to uplevel your health, reduce stress, strengthen your immune system and soothe your spirit. The best way to integrate these practices into your life is to learn by doing.

Join Sue Bonanno, 25+ year yoga practitioner/teacher, founder of Soulspace Meditation & Wellbeing and Chopra Certified Ayurveda Instructor on this weekend immersion into living a yogic lifestyle. Give your life some breathing room by retreating from your day-to-day for just a weekend to live the yogic practices with guidance and support. Return home renewed, rested, healthy and at your very best.

Enhance your health and wellbeing using simple and time-tested practices. Revel in the quiet of nature. Let Sue guide you in practices and settle in for deeply restful slumber each night in comfortable rooms among the mountains and trees on sacred land in the Catskills.

Our Yogic Lifestyle Practices will include:

Yoga: Vinyasa flow, candle light restorative, yoga nidra
Meditation: Silent mantra, mudra, metta
Detoxification & Rejuvenation: Practice Ayurvedic wisdom and learn how to balance and heal through the five senses and a daily routine
Energy: Receive the subtle benefits of breathwork & a crystal bowl sound healing
Nourishment: Bring in healthy organic food, inspiring views and healing sounds
In Depth Yoga Teachings: Learn more about yoga, the 8 limbed path, ayurveda and meditation
Connection: Use free time for a nature walk, journaling or world-class spa treatment

Schedule

Friday, November 17

3 - 6 pm Arrival and Check-in
4:30 - 5:30 pm Opening Group Session
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9:00 pm Evening Session

Saturday, November 18

7 am Meditation
8 - 9 am Breakfast
10 am - 12 pm Morning Session
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 4 pm Free time for Relaxation & Spa
4 - 5:45 pm Afternoon Session
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Evening Session

Sunday, November 19

7 - 11 am Check-out of Rooms
7 am Meditation
8 - 9 am Breakfast
10 am - 12 pm Group Session
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure

*Please note that the schedule is subject to change at any time.

Getting Here

Menla, 375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States

Accommodation

Deluxe Queen

Deluxe Queen Room with Queen Bed and Private Bathroom Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available Air Conditioning All Rooms in Lhasa are Handicap-Accessible, Including Four Rooms with Wheelchair Accessible Showers. Deluxe Queen Rooms are Available in Lhasa Inn and Kathmandu House * Please note that rates include meals and accommodations

Deluxe Double (Shared Room)

Deluxe Double Room with Two Full Size Beds and Private Bathroom Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available Air Conditioning All Rooms in Lhasa are Handicap-Accessible, Including Four Rooms with Wheelchair Accessible Showers. Deluxe Double Rooms with Private Bathrooms are Located in the Lhasa Inn * Please note rates include meals and accommodations. This booking is for one bed in a double shared room: We May Assign You a Roommate if You Do Not Register with One.

Economy Premium Single - Shared Bath

Standard Premium Single Room with a Queen or Full Bed and Shared Bathroom Up to 10 guests share two large bathrooms. Each bathroom has two shower stalls and two toilets. A phone is not available but high-speed WiFi is available in the room Phone Access Available in Upper Level Of Conference Center. All calls are free of charge This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant. * Please note rates include meals and accommodations.

Customer Reviews

4.80 out of 5.0 average rating

Jarrett • Oct 22, 2025

5.0

Verified

Invaluable retreat

In the beautiful valley of Menla, Dr James supports learning such profound inner yogas that are honestly priceless. His depth of experience and ability to speak to it is profound and impactful. Every time I’ve learned and trained with James I come off feeling continued inner conviction and confidence. Especially in approaching and navigating the space of difficult emotions. I will continue to train and attend retreats when I can.

Raj • Oct 22, 2025

5.0

Verified

The Reconnection Retreat; Nuturing the soul through the 5 elements of nature

As the retreat leader of this particular retreat I want to express how Divine the setting was. There is a natural levity on the property that can’t be explained , only felt.

All of the thoughtful spaces were just so amazing to hold presence for those magical “ Menla moments” that seem to organically occur there.

The staff is beyond accommodating. The food delighted the senses and nourished our bodies. The housing accommodations felt warm and welcoming like a sweet embrace that lingers in the memories.

I still find my face with a random smile through the days after as my thoughts drift back again and agin to the place called Menla.

Carmelina • Oct 22, 2025

5.0

Verified

Reconnection Retreat

Menla is such a magical place. This retreat weekend was pure magic. Everything from the mountains, the air, the food, the people, the energy felt so grounding and healing. You can literally feel the peace the moment you arrive.

I reconnected with myself in a way I really needed. The sound of the river, the trails, the beautiful spaces… it’s like time slows down there. The rooms were cozy, the food was delicious (and made with so much love), and the whole vibe was just nourishing for the soul.

If you ever get the chance to visit Menla or join a retreat there do it. It’s one of those experiences that stays with you long after you leave. The spirit of Naga the Dragon was with me even before arriving there.

Anonymous • Oct 03, 2023

4.0

Verified

Weekend retreat stay

The property is on a beautiful, peaceful location.
Nature is all around and sometimes a little too close but you are literally surrounded by woods.

The food was really good and I liked the buffet style and fruit basket.

The gift shop although small had a nice selection of items and I purchased a few fun items.

Since the dining area was on the opposite side of the site from the convention center, a lot of students drove back and forth on the property. I chose the walking paths to get around.

Marie • Apr 18, 2022

5.0

Verified

Lovely

I had a fascinating and enlightening experience during an “Energy squared Reiki,” class at Menlo this past week. The grounds, rooms, facilities amenities and spa at Menla were all beautiful, clean, and peaceful. The food was delicious and nourishing. I can say only good things about both Menla and the program I attended, and would wholeheartedly recommend both.

YOGIC LIFESTYLE RETREAT: A Weekend Immersion into Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, Nature

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Sue Bonanno

Details of this retreat

Getting Here