All-Inclusive
Beekeeping Retreat
Join us on an integrated, journey into the life of bees. Explore the honeybees mystery, guardianship, wisdom, rejuvenation, and deep connection to the natural world. Experience the abundance of bees through community and connection during this absolutely unforgettable retreat!
Tuesday, April 30 - Sunday, May 5, 2024
6-Days, 5-Nights
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $1,200
All-Inclusive Glamping Yurt for Two People - $2,600
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
River Mountain Beekeeper +Your Host
DARCI SANNER
Darci was born and raised in Pennsylvania’s beautiful Laurel Highlands, PA. Sharing the intense passion for nature and all that it touches is her life’s mission. A professional Beekeeper for nearly 20-years, with a biodynamic philosophy, Darci has been blessed by the exposure and experience of the Honey Bee realm; travel with commercial beekeeping, client hives, hive sales, Swarm capturing/Bee Hive Extractions, premier hands on beekeeping workshops, crafting artisanal honey/beeswax products, small batch/raw honey CSA, bioregional Honey tastings, and apitherapy.
Experience
TUESDAY - ARRIVAL
3PM- Check In 5PM-Telling of the Bees Welcome Circle @ the Hives
6PM - Dinner in the Log Cabin
Mead Toast & Hive Talk By the Campfire
WEDNESDAY
8:30-10AM Breakfast in the Old Log Cabin
9AM Warrior Flow Yoga
11AM Hive Time: Beekeeping Basics
1PM Lunch
2:30PM Honey Harvest & Extraction
5PM Happy Hour + Good Cheer
6PM Dinner
Hive Talk and Honey Tasting by the Campfire
THURSDAY
8:30-10AM Breakfast in the Old Log Cabin
11AM Hive Time: Hive Observations & Inspections
1PM Lunch 2:30PM Hey Honey! In Kitchen
5PM Happy Hour + Good Cheer
6PM Dinner
Hive Talk and S'mores by the Campfire
FRIDAY
8:30-10AM Breakfast in the Old Log Cabin
11AM Hive Time: Nucs, NEW BEES, & Making Splits
1PM Lunch 2:30PM Know Your Beeswax
5PM Happy Hour + Good Cheer
6PM Dinner
Hive Talk and S'mores by the Campfire
SATURDAY
8:30-10AM Breakfast in the Old Log Cabin
9AM Warrior Flow Yoga
11AM Hive Time: Apitherapy
1PM Lunch
2:30PM Bee Flora: Wildflowers & Plant a Tree for the Bees
5PM Happy Hour + Good Cheer
6PM Dinner
Lore, Bee Stories, and S'mores by the Campfire
SUNDAY
8:30-10AM Breakfast in the Old Log Cabin 10AM Telling the Hives Closing Circle
Roam/Explore the River Mountain Hiking Loop
11AM Departure
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.
Springs Hot Soaking Tubs
HIKE
Hammock Hideaway
Yoga
SWEET ROOT CREEK
STARGAZING
CAMPFIRES + S'MORES
EXPLORE
Mountain Air
FRESH AIR + OPEN SPACE
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 Ridge
Glamping Yurts
Two Queen Beds for Two Guests
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
Meals
Daily meals are included with the retreat. Our fresh and delicious meals are served community style in our historic old log cabin and greenhouse. Prior to arrival, guests receive a link to select meal options and indicate allergy or dietary notes.
Tuesday, April 30 - Sunday, May 5, 2024
6-Days, 5-Nights
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $1,200
All-Inclusive Glamping Yurt or Tents in the Trees for Two People - $2,600
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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