The Autumn Hearth: A Weekend of Gathering, Grounding, and Tending Your Inner Fire
As nature slows down and prepares for winter, we are invited to do the same. The Autumn Hearth is a weekend retreat designed around the rhythms of the harvest season—a dedicated time to gather your energy, clear away the old growth, and replenish your internal reserves. If you have been running on empty or adapting to sudden shifts, this experience offers a warm space to seek shelter from the hectic pace of daily life and return to your roots.
Set against a backdrop of changing leaves and crisp air, the weekend features deeply restorative seasonal practices. You will participate in grounding flow yoga, warming breathwork sessions, and forest foraging walks. There will be time and space for you to journal, read, and spend time alone in nature if that is what nourishes you. Opportunities to connect with others and be in community will also be plentiful at our farm-to-table communal meals and campfire gatherings. You will leave this weekend feeling deeply anchored, mentally clear, and fully restored—ready to step into your next season with resilience, warmth, and a clear sense of purpose.
Friday, October 22 - Monday, October 25, 2027
All-Inclusive
4-Day, 3-Night Retreat
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $965, plus taxes and fees
All-Inclusive Glamping Yurt for Two People - $2,230, plus taxes and fees
Glamping Yurts can sleep up Four People. Each additional guest adds $1,115, plus taxes and fees.
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
About your Host
Audrey H
Audrey (she/her) believes that if you can breathe, you can practice yoga. As a Nebraska native who discovered her passion for movement later in life, Audrey initially turned to yoga in 2015 simply to complement her love for powerlifting and rock climbing. What she didn’t expect was how profoundly the practice would transform her life off the mat. Driven by a desire to understand this tradition more deeply, she stepped into teacher training with no intention of ever leading a class—only to discover a passion for sharing these tools with others. Power in Breath Yoga , her home-based yoga studio just outside of DC, was born out of this passion and desire to share the practices that helped heal her.
Today, as a Registered Nurse, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and E-RYT 200 instructor, Audrey bridges the gap between physiological science and mindful movement. As the founder of Power in Breath Yoga, her teaching is defined by the absolute belief that yoga is for everybody and every BODY. Whether guiding beginners, working with private clients who are navigating specific injuries and goals, or teaching group classes, Audrey’s mission remains personal: to help individuals connect to their own strength and inner wisdom through the power of the breath. She brings this dedication off the mat as a wife, mother of two, and active member of her community.
Wellness with Nature
Resting on 150 acres, River Mountain is bordered by Sweet Root Creek, Warrior Ridge and Tussey Mountain. River Mountain's stunning spaces are designed for reflection, mindfulness, and good vibrations on your self-care journey. Creekside yoga platforms, a restored barn turned wellness space, and the calm of nature make this the ideal destination for peace and wellness.
Located just a few hours from D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh, in the mountains of Pennsylvania, River Mountain is remote yet easy to access.
THE GREENHOUSE
HAMMOCK HIDEAWAY
RESTORED 1850'S BARN
YOGA PLATFORMS
SPRINGS HOT SOAKING TUBS
SWEET ROOT CREEK
FRESH AIR + OPEN SPACE
EXPLORE
HIKE
STARGAZING
EXPLORE
CAMPFIRES + S'MORES
MEADOW TERRACE
HONEY + HIVE TOURS
History
Warrior Path
Running parallel to River Mountain's eastern ridge is Warriors Path, the great Iroquois Indian highway from Six Nations country, New York, to the Catawba country in the Carolinas. The historic path along Sweet Root Creek was one of the longest and most heavily traveled land routes in eastern North America, connecting Indigenous peoples over hundreds of miles.
The Underground Railroad
Black Valley was an active route along the Underground Railroad. Local histories principally credit four, free black residents with leading the aid network in this area: Rev. John Fidler, Elias Rouse, Joseph Crawley, and James Graham. Just to the south of the River Mountain property are 13 unmarked graves of enslaved people who died traveling the route to freedom.
Accommodations
Glamping Pods
Modern Design to Align with the Body's Circadian Rhythm
Standard Glamping Pod - Sleeps 1 Guest
Located in Cabin with Other Retreat Guests
Expansive Deck with Patio Seating
Top Pod Skylights to Fall Asleep to the Stars
Bedside Windows to Nature
Nestled Among Trees, Meadow + Creek
Mountain Views of Warrior Ridge
Glamping Yurts
Two Queen Beds
Picturesque Views of Tussey Mountain
Exterior Door Opens to Meadow Views
Electricity + Heated
Bedding, Linens + Towels
Indoor, Private Full Bathrooms with Shower Nearby
Filtered Water Nearby
Fiber WiFi Internet
Fridge + Microwave Nearby
The Autumn Hearth
Friday, October 22 - Monday, October 25, 2027
All-Inclusive
4-Day, 3-Night Retreat
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $965, plus taxes and fees
All-Inclusive Glamping Yurt for Two People - $2,230, plus taxes and fees
Glamping Yurts can sleep up Four People. Each additional guest adds $1,115, plus taxes and fees.
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
Retreat Inclusions:
All Retreat Experiences
150 Acres of Nature
Accommodations
Daily Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Access to Hot Soaking Tubs
Campfire + S'mores
Daily Housekeeping
Fresh Linens, Towels, Blankets
Fiber Internet Wi-Fi
Check-In After 3PM
Check-Out By 11AM
Retreat Policies, Payments, Deposit, and Cancellations:
DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON RETREATS. This is for the safety and wellness of the dog and other guests joining the retreat.
25% non-refundable deposit to reserve. The remaining balance is automatically charged 30 days prior to the retreat start date using the initial card on file used to make the reservation and deposit. If reserving within less than 30 days of retreat start date, the remaining balance is automatically charged within 48 hours after reservation is made.
Please note that because River Mountain retreats are limited to a small number of attendees, to allow for a more personable, intimate experience, our cancellation policy is in place to help guests, hosts, and us alike work together sharing expenses that may arise from unexpected cancellations.
• All deposits are non-refundable.
• Full balance is automatically charged 30 days prior to retreat start date, unless otherwise noted.
• Cancellation requests submitted 61 days or more before the retreat start date, 50% of the total is due.
• Within 60 days of your retreat: full balance due, sorry but no refunds given, no exceptions.
Please know that our cancellation policy is designed to mitigate damages and costs incurred to retreat hosts and River Mountain in order to maintain the retreat experience and affordability for other retreat guests. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat, or for arriving late or leaving early.
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