A Moment in the Mountains:A Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat
A Moment in the Mountains: A Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat
The retreat is a pause, a settling in. A return to yourself, which is where all journeys begin.
In the quiet stretch of July, the valley becomes a place to return. A place to come back to what you have set aside and to the steadiness that lives beneath the rush of daily life. Here, surrounded by mountains, you are invited to turn toward yourself with a kind of attention that is often hard to find anywhere else.
This four day retreat is a gentle pause. A chance to step out of the noise and into the simplicity of breath, movement, and spaciousness. Together we will explore what it means to choose yourself first, not out of indulgence but out of understanding that your well-being shapes everything you touch.
As we move, sit, rest, and listen, the practices become a way of remembering what matters most. A way of softening back into your own rhythms. A way of meeting yourself with honesty, curiosity, and compassion.
This retreat is not an escape. It is a return, quiet and grounding and entirely your own.
Monday, July 13 - Thursday, July 16, 2026
All-Inclusive
4-Day, 3-Night Retreat
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $1,150, plus taxes and fees
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
MEET YOUR HOSTS
JOSH GANSKY
Josh believes when we take care of ourselves, we have more balance in our lives, and we can be more present for ourselves and the people in our lives. Participants through the practice of Mindfulness will be given time to pause and focus on their own care and well-being, making space for compassion, connection, and understanding.
Over the past 14 years he has been working with adults throughout the Philadelphia area through retreats, classes, workshops, keynotes, and conferences to emphasize the importance of self-care through Mindfulness.
Josh received his Mindfulness training and supervision through Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Mindfulness Institute Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine.
He hopes to support you at this retreat and create an opportunity for connection, presence, and open-heartedness.
AMANDA GROEN
After being a dedicated student of yoga for over twenty years, Amanda completed her 200-hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) certification at Jenkintown Hot Yoga in 2018. Later that year, she deepened her practice by studying under Corina Benner, earning two Yin Yoga certifications.
Grateful for her teachers and the wisdom they have shared, Amanda approaches yoga with the belief that it is for everybody—regardless of age, shape, or ability. Her teaching emphasizes care, compassion, and accessibility, creating a welcoming space where students can explore movement, breath, and stillness without judgment.
Amanda’s classes invite students to listen to their bodies, cultivate self-awareness, and honor their unique journeys. Whether through the grounding stillness of Yin or the meditative flow of Vinyasa, she encourages students to embrace yoga as a tool for self-care, resilience, and connection.
She is honored to share this practice and looks forward to guiding students on their retreat experience, offering space to breathe, reflect, and grow.
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
A Moment in the Mountains: A Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat
Monday, July 13 - Thursday, July 16, 2026
All-Inclusive
4-Day, 3-Night Retreat
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $1,150, 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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