Grounding in Connection
Connection lies within each of us. We all have the capacity to create and cultivate unity inward and outward. But we know it can get lost in the shuffle of the everyday.
Grounding in Connection is your invitation to unplug, unwind, and rediscover your empowered energy and how that awareness of interconnectivity can impact not only your existence, but the world around you. Connection is inclusive and it is expansive. Whether you are looking to bond in community, in solitude, or somewhere in between, this 3 night getaway is designed to hold space for the essence of you.
During our time together, curated opportunities will be offered to invite you to ground your energy and deepen your capacity for connection through yoga Asana, Meditation, Pranayama, journaling, earthing and hiking, a workshop on developing your Sadhana (devoted practice,) Yoga Nidra, communal meals and campfires, and plenty of space for rest and restoration. While these activities may draw you, ultimately this retreat is crafted with YOU in mind. You are invited to take what you need and leave what you don’t throughout the weekend and will be lovingly encouraged to embrace full autonomy of your experience.
Thursday, September 10 - Sunday, September 13, 2026
All-Inclusive
4-Days, 3-Nights
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $1,000, plus taxes and fees.
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
Meet Your Host
Kirsten Shabanowitz
Kirsten is first and foremost a student. She may teach yoga and meditation, but she is invested in learning and expanding in as many ways as possible. She identifies as a biophile, a parent of 2, a book-lover, a coffee snob, and a youth mental health advocate.
Kirsten’s teaching style focuses primarily on the autonomy of the practitioner, embodying the roots of yogic philosophy, and ensuring the practice space feels safe and supportive, allowing for individuals to be fully present in the experience of a yoga class. She has been a dedicated student for over 11 years and has been a teacher since 2021, completing both a 200-hr and 300-hr training. She supports several studios in her area, free community classes, and offers workshops through her business Kiss of Yoga. For more information, you can visit www.kissofyoga.com or follow her in IG @kissofyoga
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
Grounding in Connection
Thursday, September 10 - Sunday, September 13, 2026
All-Inclusive
4-Days, 3-Nights
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $1,000, 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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