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MIDSUMMER MAGIC: A Yoga, Meditation & Nature Retreat

4.502 reviews
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375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States
Date
July 10 - 13, 2025

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

Reconnect with your embodied sense of wonder, delight, and love for life.

Set amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of Menla Mountain Retreat Center, where lush forests, flowing streams, and mountain vistas create the perfect backdrop for renewal and discovery.

On the journey through the Midsummer Magic retreat, you will...

Awaken your senses with uplifting breath and meditation techniques; Energize your body with gently flowing yoga journeys; Soothe your muscles and deeply relax with myofascial self-massage sessions; Engage your imagination with open creative time for painting, writing, or simply daydreaming on the wonders of nature… Also, enjoy walks in the forest, take a dip in the pool, or book personalized spa treatments if you wish.

This retreat welcomes practitioners of all levels. Every practice will be offered with thoughtful modifications to accommodate different abilities and needs. Whether you're new to these practices or have years of experience, you'll find accessible pathways to immerse in all of the retreat offerings.

Join Ariel Kiley (Embodiment teacher, Yoga Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Transformational Coach) for this magical midsummer immersion designed to reconnect you with how beautiful life really is.

Midsummer is the perfect time to step away from daily life and reawaken your inner wonder. The Midsummer Magic Retreat will guide you on a journey of experiences that are centering and uplifting so you can attune to a genuine sense of enchantment and reconnect with your truest, most joyful Self. Come solo, or bring a loved one.



Schedule

Thursday July 10

3 - 6 pm Arrival and Check-in
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Welcome Circle & Meditation

Friday July 11

7 - 8 am Morning Breathwork & Meditation
8 - 9 am Breakfast
10 am - 12 pm Yoga Flow Journey
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 - 3:30 Afternoon Creative Exploration or Free Time
4-5:30 Myofascial Self-Massage & Deep Stretch Experience
6- 7 pm Dinner
8 - 9 pm Daily Reflection & Evening Meditation

Saturday July 12

7 - 8 Morning Breathwork & Meditation
8 - 9 am Breakfast
10 am - 12 pm Embodied Movement Journey
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 - 3:30 Afternoon Creativity Jam or Free Time
4-5:30 Myofascial Self-Massage & Yin Restorative experience
6- 7 pm Dinner
8 - 9 pm Free Your Body Dance Party

Sunday July 13

7 - 8 am Morning Breathwork & Meditation
8 - 9 am Breakfast
10 am - 12 pm Closing Circle
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure

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

Getting Here

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

Accommodation

Deluxe Queen

Accommodation
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

Standard Single - Shared Bath

Accommodation
Menla Private Queen Room with Queen Bed and Shared Bathroom Public Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available This lodging type is not ADA Compliant Private Queen Rooms with Shared Bathroom are Available in Thimpu House, Panther Cottage and Potala House * Please note that rates include meals and accommodations

Economy Premium Single - Shared Bath

Accommodation
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.

Camping

Accommodation
Camping Campers Have Access to Bathrooms with Showers in Lower Level of Conference Center. Menla Has Six Wooden Camping Platforms by the Pantherkill Stream (First Come First Serve). If All Platforms are Full or You Prefer Not to Use One, There is Also Camping Space in a Small Field by the Stream. Accommodations Fee Includes All Meals. Phone and High Speed Wi-Fi Available in Upstairs of the Conference Center and also Lhasa in Business Center. All calls are free of charge. This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant. * Please note that rates include meals and accommodations

Commuter

Accommodation
Commuters Menla Encourages Members of the Community to Participate in Our Wonderful Programs! Includes Meals, Public Phone, Public Computer, and Wi-Fi Internet Available in Lhasa Inn. Accommodations Fee Includes All Meals.

Customer Reviews

4.50 out of 5.0 average rating

4.0
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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.  


5.0
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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.

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