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Your Outdoor Getaway
Escape to Open Space + Mountain Air
Your Outdoor Getaway
Escape to Open Space + Mountain Air
Get Away & Be Well
Distanced by nature, River Mountain is a modern oasis in the great outdoors. Just a few hours from Washington D.C., we are the perfect escape from the city.
Modern, Minimalist, Luxury
Glamping
Designed by award-winning architecture firm, GWWO, our accommodations are a destination in and of themselves. Our thoughtfully crafted glamping pods blend modern amenities, the comforts of home, and the beauty of the outdoors -- this is glamping.
A Stay Unlike Anywhere Else
Yurt Glamping Tents
Canvas Tipis
Great Outdoors
Resting on 150 acres, River Mountain is bordered by Sweet Root Creek, Warrior Ridge and Tussey Mountain. Adjacent to Buchanan State Forest and the Pennsylvania Mid State Trail, we offer endless access to the outdoors.
Signature Experience
ComplimentaryHappy Hour
Relax with friends and fellow travelers as the sun rolls across Black Valley. Our complimentary, daily happy hour is the perfect cap to the day's adventures. Daily happy hour runs from 5-7PM in our historic log cabin and terrace.
Group Getaways
Just two hours from Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh, River Mountain is a group destination. Our 12-person private cabins are ideal for parents with remote learners, friend staycations, and family getaways.
#guestbook
𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙤 𝙄 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣?
My heart is filled with joy and love. The weekend is coming to a close and that’s a wrap for my first mens retreat in the 🏔
𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗜𝗣𝗢𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗻
The title explains exactly what we did. The bonds that were created, the stories and experiences that were shared and created, the laughter that came, the tears that were poured, the knowledge that was spread, the adventures that were created…it’s really fucking beautiful man.
These men showed up to do the work and that’s what we did.
I manifested this vision and it’s just the start.
I want to say thank you to rivermountain amarsi.claudia tetu.biaya johnbasement jahlligraphy aijuswanafylm
God, Spirit, my ancestors, my mother, my guides and I can’t forget 🍄
There will be more retreats in the year 2022. It’s really fucking up from here.
I Love y’all and don’t forget that Love is the frequency
"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self." -Bhagavad Gita
✨
We have many opportunities for you to connect with FLOFI in the upcoming weeks:
✨We will be vending at clubandcycle - Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 11th from 10AM-2PM.
✨The Winter Revival Wellness Retreat rivermountain Jan 7th-9th, 2022 in collaboration with 521spa is selling out very quickly! Register at the link in our bio to secure your spot today.
✨Visit our newly launched website www.FLOFI.app (link in bio) to book your private sessions & get a sneak peek of our upcoming mobile app!
#yoga #retreat #mindfulness #meditation #yogajourney #blackgirlyoga #blackyoga #womenempowerment #yogaretreat #instagood
#GrowitheFLO 🌊
9.19.21 - TERRA
On the final day of the TERRA I pulled elijahbisbeemusic aside and said:
“You know, I did a card reading last week and the card I pulled was ‘Buried In Earth.’ The card was essentially saying I needed to connect to my ancestors and heal via a ceremonial ritual of physically immersing myself in the Earth. It just dawned on me that this retreat is called TERRA... which literally means earth. I think this was my way of immersing myself.”
And it absolutely was. Even waking up every morning and seeing these tipis reminded me of my intention.
This retreat marked the beginning of my healing journey these last few months. It was my first step in trying to create this new music. Thank you to everyone who gave me permission and comfort in sharing these baby steps.
If you like to write and have never been on a terrasongwriting retreat... go. The next retreat is in Cleveland at The Stanford House in the cuyahoga valley national park from January 20-23.
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#songwriter #songwriting #songwriters #writer #mountains
Walking into December like…
December is for:
Resets
Reflection
Organization
Decluttering
Rest
📸 shakirahunt.creativestudio
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#wellnesswednesday #WCW #hikeandheal #hikeandhealwellness #phillyhiking #philly #takeahike #hikinggroup #phillyfitness #WOC #bewellphoto #womenshealth #wellnessoutdoors #womenswellness #discoverphl #diversityoutdoors #decemberishere #decemberintentions
9.18.21 - Amen
Like Autumn, the rest of the folks on this retreat created a nurturing and loving space for me to express myself.
On the first night as we went around the circle saying our name, what brought us on the retreat, and how we can best be supported by the group... I wasn’t sure what I was going to say.
As soon as it was my turn to speak, my heart started racing and tears filled my eyes (inside I was like oh my god what is happening why am I already crying?!).
I learned why I came on this retreat while I tried explaining my answer:
“I’m here because I need to learn how to rest. I’m realizing how much my athletic environment has affected my self-worth in terms of my productivity. I worked my ass off all summer and it destroyed me. And I’m realizing that I work so hard because I’m afraid of being unworthy if I don’t perform - this is the programming I’m still trying to undo from playing college basketball. So I guess what I need support wise... is to be held. To feel like you all are my older siblings looking out for me and gently nudging me forward.”
And that’s exactly what each person was for me. So loving. So encouraging. I felt so safe to experiment with this new sound.
On our second day I wrote “Amen” during a speed writing session and shared it with the group later that evening. I was so nervous to share, but again everyone scooped me up and helped me believe that I am meant to do this.
Thank you to terrasongwriting
elijahbisbeemusic
milanmusicofficial
atraub
brecuccia
madelinefinnmusic
michellegaw
insta_sagg
tegantravels
for being such an epic first group to experience TERRA with.
How do you tap into your divinity and divine feminine? How do you define divinity?
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I would love to hear from you and your answers 🤗
•
These are just a few things we discussed during a birthday celebration I was invited to. I was allowed the space to guide yoga, discussion, and uplift the group with my silliness and good vibes at rivermountain ( if you haven’t checked it out you probably should)
•
We listened to a conversation between the late Toni Morrison and Oprah to inspire us and our conversation on how we can navigate our lives feeling empowered and in good spirits.
•
The 3rd slide was our groups “mantra” cultivating sisterhood, strength, a sense of security and trust within ourselves ( root chakra), and a connection to all beings.
•
Want to learn about yoga, how it supports your life, health, or want to try it but want extra support? Sign -up for my Holiday Yoga Special 🤍
•
#adventures #sisterhood #divinity #selflove #healing #yogatolearn
9.17.21 - Autumn
Because I joined the retreat so last minute, I didn’t really have any time to see who would also be attending the retreat.
When I got there, I was excited to see new faces, but also comforted by the familiar faces of folks I had met before.
Autumn was one of those faces. This beautiful face to the left. I met atraub randomly at Music Box in February of last year. A week before my first show ever at mahalls20lanes . I told her about the show and within 5 minutes we were talking about starting a girl band.
Since that day Autumn has continued to show up for me as a friend. She has been kind, loving, nurturing, and supportive without hardly knowing me.
After having the chance to spend time with her and see her spirit and her talent, I have been eagerly awaiting the chance to write together.
A few weeks ago I had her and Tori over for dinner and felt inspired to play all together (swipe).
I think I’m just going to keep sharing voice memos of everything because I love how honest and raw they are (this is us just mumbling sounds out trying to find melodies).
I cannot wait to keep collaborating with Autumn and look forward to having her sing with me in this second album.
_
#sisterfriend #singersongwriter #singer #female #femaleartist #femalevocalist #acousticguitar
𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙤 𝙄 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣?
My heart is filled with joy and love. The weekend is coming to a close and that’s a wrap for my first mens retreat in the 🏔
𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗜𝗣𝗢𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗻
The title explains exactly what we did. The bonds that were created, the stories and experiences that were shared and created, the laughter that came, the tears that were poured, the knowledge that was spread, the adventures that were created…it’s really fucking beautiful man.
These men showed up to do the work and that’s what we did.
I manifested this vision and it’s just the start.
I want to say thank you to rivermountain amarsi.claudia tetu.biaya johnbasement jahlligraphy aijuswanafylm
God, Spirit, my ancestors, my mother, my guides and I can’t forget 🍄
There will be more retreats in the year 2022. It’s really fucking up from here.
I Love y’all and don’t forget that Love is the frequency
"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self." -Bhagavad Gita
✨
We have many opportunities for you to connect with FLOFI in the upcoming weeks:
✨We will be vending at clubandcycle - Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 11th from 10AM-2PM.
✨The Winter Revival Wellness Retreat rivermountain Jan 7th-9th, 2022 in collaboration with 521spa is selling out very quickly! Register at the link in our bio to secure your spot today.
✨Visit our newly launched website www.FLOFI.app (link in bio) to book your private sessions & get a sneak peek of our upcoming mobile app!
#yoga #retreat #mindfulness #meditation #yogajourney #blackgirlyoga #blackyoga #womenempowerment #yogaretreat #instagood
#GrowitheFLO 🌊
9.19.21 - TERRA
On the final day of the TERRA I pulled elijahbisbeemusic aside and said:
“You know, I did a card reading last week and the card I pulled was ‘Buried In Earth.’ The card was essentially saying I needed to connect to my ancestors and heal via a ceremonial ritual of physically immersing myself in the Earth. It just dawned on me that this retreat is called TERRA... which literally means earth. I think this was my way of immersing myself.”
And it absolutely was. Even waking up every morning and seeing these tipis reminded me of my intention.
This retreat marked the beginning of my healing journey these last few months. It was my first step in trying to create this new music. Thank you to everyone who gave me permission and comfort in sharing these baby steps.
If you like to write and have never been on a terrasongwriting retreat... go. The next retreat is in Cleveland at The Stanford House in the cuyahoga valley national park from January 20-23.
_
#songwriter #songwriting #songwriters #writer #mountains
Walking into December like…
December is for:
Resets
Reflection
Organization
Decluttering
Rest
📸 shakirahunt.creativestudio
•
•
•
•
•
#wellnesswednesday #WCW #hikeandheal #hikeandhealwellness #phillyhiking #philly #takeahike #hikinggroup #phillyfitness #WOC #bewellphoto #womenshealth #wellnessoutdoors #womenswellness #discoverphl #diversityoutdoors #decemberishere #decemberintentions
9.18.21 - Amen
Like Autumn, the rest of the folks on this retreat created a nurturing and loving space for me to express myself.
On the first night as we went around the circle saying our name, what brought us on the retreat, and how we can best be supported by the group... I wasn’t sure what I was going to say.
As soon as it was my turn to speak, my heart started racing and tears filled my eyes (inside I was like oh my god what is happening why am I already crying?!).
I learned why I came on this retreat while I tried explaining my answer:
“I’m here because I need to learn how to rest. I’m realizing how much my athletic environment has affected my self-worth in terms of my productivity. I worked my ass off all summer and it destroyed me. And I’m realizing that I work so hard because I’m afraid of being unworthy if I don’t perform - this is the programming I’m still trying to undo from playing college basketball. So I guess what I need support wise... is to be held. To feel like you all are my older siblings looking out for me and gently nudging me forward.”
And that’s exactly what each person was for me. So loving. So encouraging. I felt so safe to experiment with this new sound.
On our second day I wrote “Amen” during a speed writing session and shared it with the group later that evening. I was so nervous to share, but again everyone scooped me up and helped me believe that I am meant to do this.
Thank you to terrasongwriting
elijahbisbeemusic
milanmusicofficial
atraub
brecuccia
madelinefinnmusic
michellegaw
insta_sagg
tegantravels
for being such an epic first group to experience TERRA with.
How do you tap into your divinity and divine feminine? How do you define divinity?
•
I would love to hear from you and your answers 🤗
•
These are just a few things we discussed during a birthday celebration I was invited to. I was allowed the space to guide yoga, discussion, and uplift the group with my silliness and good vibes at rivermountain ( if you haven’t checked it out you probably should)
•
We listened to a conversation between the late Toni Morrison and Oprah to inspire us and our conversation on how we can navigate our lives feeling empowered and in good spirits.
•
The 3rd slide was our groups “mantra” cultivating sisterhood, strength, a sense of security and trust within ourselves ( root chakra), and a connection to all beings.
•
Want to learn about yoga, how it supports your life, health, or want to try it but want extra support? Sign -up for my Holiday Yoga Special 🤍
•
#adventures #sisterhood #divinity #selflove #healing #yogatolearn
9.17.21 - Autumn
Because I joined the retreat so last minute, I didn’t really have any time to see who would also be attending the retreat.
When I got there, I was excited to see new faces, but also comforted by the familiar faces of folks I had met before.
Autumn was one of those faces. This beautiful face to the left. I met atraub randomly at Music Box in February of last year. A week before my first show ever at mahalls20lanes . I told her about the show and within 5 minutes we were talking about starting a girl band.
Since that day Autumn has continued to show up for me as a friend. She has been kind, loving, nurturing, and supportive without hardly knowing me.
After having the chance to spend time with her and see her spirit and her talent, I have been eagerly awaiting the chance to write together.
A few weeks ago I had her and Tori over for dinner and felt inspired to play all together (swipe).
I think I’m just going to keep sharing voice memos of everything because I love how honest and raw they are (this is us just mumbling sounds out trying to find melodies).
I cannot wait to keep collaborating with Autumn and look forward to having her sing with me in this second album.
_
#sisterfriend #singersongwriter #singer #female #femaleartist #femalevocalist #acousticguitar
From Guests
5.0/5.0 (All Reviews)
May 2021
Jennifer
They take such thoughtful care of everything! River Mountain is a gem. I love true roughing it camping so I wondered if this might not do for me. I was wonderfully proven wrong! To head into the woods without having to think much about food or gear is incredible! The food was excellent, plentiful, and easily gotten. The location is pure magic - woods, a creek, a meadow - so you can see stars, hear tons of birds, take great hikes. and listen to a burbling stream. The staff were terrific - present, resourceful, helpful, then vanishing like magic! It’s complete luxury to have your own bathroom regardless of what style of accommodation you choose plus spotless, private, hot showers! Amazing! Even in the rain this was a tonic - so relaxing and super fun. I can’t wait to go again!
Google Review
May 2021
Greg
This place is like a meditation hideaway, a nature retreat and an oasis from the noise of life. Such a utopia.....i think those are the best ways to describe this place. My fiance and I love it so much we are making it a regular getaway. The caretakers of property and guests make you feel like family and welcome you with open arms. 10star rating on our part!
Facebook Review
May 2021
Lee
Just left and had to write a review right away! What a fantastic getaway for the family. Location is unbelievable, think Nottingham first meets hunger games meets a sci-fi wonderland. We rented a full cabin so we had plenty of space and beds, but next time coming back for the tipis which looked super cool. The team was so nice, fun and helpful. Made us feel at home in the forest. And the BBQ grilling was perfect. Highly recommend all around!
Airbnb Review
Near D.C., Baltimore & Pittsburgh -- Yet a World Away
River Mountain is located between Bedford, Pennsylvania, and Cumberland, Maryland, in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains. Our property is secluded and remote, yet easily accessible from the city.
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