Five Element Retreat
Exploring the the five elements in the interior and exterior landscape
Step away from the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in a transformative weekend rooted in the ancient wisdom of the Five Elements. This retreat weaves together yoga, qigong, and nature-based practices to restore balance in body, mind, and spirit.
This is an all-inclusive retreat, including accommodations, food, and even a daily happy hour!. Food can be prepared to accommodate special needs-vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free etc. Freeing you to engage with nature. Through themed yoga & qigong sessions, we’ll explore the energetic qualities of Earth, Water, Wood, Fire, and Metal—awakening strength, fluidity, expansion, joy, grounding, and renewal within you. Each practice is thoughtfully designed to align you with seasonal rhythms and elemental harmony
This retreat is an invitation to realign with the natural world and your own inner landscape. Whether you seek restoration, inspiration, community, or a deeper energetic practice, you’ll leave feeling grounded, expanded, and connected.
Come home to yourself through the Five Elements. 🔥🌊🌳🌬️🌎
Thursday, June 4 - Sunday, June 7, 2026
All-Inclusive
4-Days, 3-Nights
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $888, including taxes and fees
All-Inclusive Glamping Yurt for Two People - $2,222, including taxes and fees
Each yurt includes two queen beds and can sleep up to four guests.
If you’d like to add more than two guests, each additional person is $555, including taxes and fees.
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
Meet Your Hosts
Nanette Blank200Hr RYT & 200 Hr QuigongNanette has been teaching yoga since 2022. She has continued training in Yin, Restorative and Children’s yoga and also completed 200 HR Qigong training. She enjoys craft and science. Her classes are filled with breath, accessible movements, and energy.
Nanette has been teaching yoga since 2022. She has continued training in Yin, Restorative and Children’s yoga and also completed 200 HR Qigong training. She enjoys craft and science. Her classes are filled with breath, accessible movements, and energy.
Heidi Trecoske550 RYTTeaching yoga since 2018. She was originally training in Babtiste but since grown in style to include Yin, Restorative and Hatha. An avid outdoorist and singer. She bring a strong connection with student and community beyond the mat.
Teaching yoga since 2018. She was originally training in Babtiste but since grown in style to include Yin, Restorative and Hatha. An avid outdoorist and singer. She bring a strong connection with student and community beyond the mat.
Amanda Cole200 RYTAmanda has had a regular practice since since 2014 and finished her training in 2021 and is working on completing her 300Hr. Amanda enjoys music and concerts. She has been teach the Fun-damentals class for 2 years and enjoys helping people learn more about their yoga practice.
Amanda has had a regular practice since since 2014 and finished her training in 2021 and is working on completing her 300Hr. Amanda enjoys music and concerts. She has been teach the Fun-damentals class for 2 years and enjoys helping people learn more about their yoga practice.
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
HIKE
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
Five Element Retreat
Thursday, June 4 - Sunday, June 7, 2026
All-Inclusive
4-Days, 3-Nights
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $888, including taxes and fees
All-Inclusive Glamping Yurt for Two People - $2,222, including taxes and fees
Each yurt includes two queen beds and can sleep up to four guests.
If you’d like to add more than two guests, each additional person is $555, including 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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