The Grounded Warrior Yoga Festival

July 30 - August 3, 2025

Grounded Warrior

A Transformative Mountain Yoga Festival

The 2025 Grounded Warrior event has been meticulously curated to provide a deeply grounding embodiment experience. Led by the inspiring duo, Erica and Marie, this one-of-a-kind yoga retreat is designed to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul.

River Mountain Retreat Center has incredible amenities to help you prioritize rest and enjoy nature. We also want you to let your spirit play, so we have added an abundance of yoga classes, meditation, somatic sound bowl sessions, paddleboard yoga, opportunities to make art, a dance party, and special guest teachers!

All-inclusive 4-day, 3-night retreat

Thursday, July 31 - Sunday, August 3

Early Arrival & VIP Botanical Dinner Upgrade

All-inclusive 5-day, 4-night retreat

Wednesday, July 30 - Sunday, August 3

Treat yourself to an unforgettable culinary experience with our exclusive VIP dinner, designed by Chef Marie. Join us Wednesday evening for this farm-to-table feast inspired by local botanicals, highlighting the seasonal flavors of the mountains. Floral themed attire encouraged.

In addition to early property access, the VIP upgrade includes an additional special tasting event and bonus surprises!

The Grounded Warrior Yoga Festival is the event of 2025 you will not want to miss! If you are ready for relaxation and expansion, reserve your spot for this gorgeous weekend in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains.

About Your Hosts

Erica Chesnik & Marie Triplett

Erica Chesnik

Erica thanks yoga for serving as the entryway on a healing journey toward mastering self-regulation. Erica's yoga classes are a careful combination of joyful movement and inspiring insight for a deep release of physical and mental tension. Erica is a living testament to the power of immersion and has traveled to India, Costa Rica, and Sedona, Arizona for yoga retreats just since 2020. Prenatal Certified, Paddleboard Yoga Certified

Marie Triplett

Wife, mom, grandma, Army vet, yoga teacher, life coach, VP of Operations, and 2-time published author, Marie Triplett has become a master life juggler. After overcoming a childhood of adversity built on sexual abuse, devastating loss, and founded in poverty Marie clawed her way out of hardship and set out to build a life she always dreamed of despite the odds. Marie is impassioned to help people speak up and speak out in their lives, and she is dedicated to inspiring others to find and take back their power. Marie has been teaching yoga and leading retreats for over a decade. Expect to laugh, sweat, be inspired, and challenged in equal measure.

Erica and Marie are proud to be in collaboration for this event. We strive to provide affordable, local yoga retreats so that others can experience the personal transformation that an immersion retreat provides.

Retreat Experiences

Yoga Classes
Community Meals
Mediations
Somatic Sound Bowl Sessions
Paddleboard Yoga
Happy Hours
Opportunities to Make Art
Dance Party
Campfire + S’mores
+ More Surprises!

Accommodations

Glamping Pods

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Glamping Pod in Shared Cabin Features

Standard Glamping Pod, Sleeps 1 Guest
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

Available to Early Arrival & VIP Botanical Dinner Guests
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Glamping Tent Features

Available to Early Arrival & VIP Botanical Dinner Guests

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

Tents in the Trees

Available to Early Arrival & VIP Botanical Dinner Guests
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Tent in the trees features

Available to Early Arrival & VIP Botanical Dinner Guests

Two Queen Beds
Hang + Relax Among the Trees
Exterior Door Opens to Tranquil Forest
Located Near Main Lodge + Common Gathering Spaces
Bedding, Linens + Towels
Indoor, Private Full Bathrooms with Shower Nearby
Filtered Water Nearby
Fiber WiFi Internet
Fridge + Microwave Nearby

Grounded Warrior:
A Transformative Mountain Yoga Festival

Early Arrival & VIP Botanical Dinner Upgrade

All-inclusive 5-day, 4-night retreat

Wednesday, July 30 - Sunday, August 3

Individual Glamping Pod for One Guest:

$1,234, PLUS TAXES AND FEES

Glamping Yurt or Tent in the Trees for Two Guests:

$2,888, PLUS TAXES AND FEES

Glamping Yurts and Tents in the Trees have two queen beds and can sleep up to four guests, but are often sold for two guests to share. If you would like to reserve a Yurt or Tent for more than two guests, each additional guest adds $544, plus taxes and fees to the total cost of your reservation.

Pay just the 25% deposit to reserve your spot!

Remaining Balance Charged 30 Days Prior to Retreat Arrival.

All-inclusive 4-day, 3-night retreat

Thursday, July 31 - Sunday, August 3

Individual Glamping Pod for One Guest:

$999, PLUS TAXES AND FEES

Pay just the 25% deposit to reserve your spot!

Remaining Balance Charged 30 Days Prior to Retreat Arrival.

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

25% Non-refundable deposit to reserve. Remaining balance automatically charged 30 Days Prior to Retreat Arrival or 48 hours after reservation is made if booking within 30 Days of Retreat Arrival.

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 more than 30 days from retreat arrival date, non-refundable deposit due.
• Cancellation requests submitted less than 30 days from retreat arrival date, full balance is due.
• Any refunds allowed will incur a 3% processing fee.

No one books a retreat with the intention of cancelling it, but unexpected events do occur. 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.

For reservations or general questions

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+1 (814) 281-6016

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