Nurture in Nature Retreat

Nurture in Nature Retreat

Join us for an all-inclusive retreat experience in nature to nurture your soul. Drop into your body with movement designed to reconnect with your inner self and the natural world around you. Tap into the sweetness of life with a honey tasting and hive tour. Breathe in the fresh mountain air while you wander along Sweet Root Creek, relax in a hammock under the trees, or unwind in a hot springs soaking tub overlooking the valley. Enjoy organic locally sourced meals prepared for you. Participate in guided wanders and workshops designed to help explore your creativity and expand mindfulness. Be in community with other like-minded individuals who may just become new friends. Nestled in the Buchanan State Forest of Pennsylvania, River Mountain is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. You deserve it!

Thursday, August 22 - Sunday, August 25, 2024

All-Inclusive
4-Days, 3-Nights

EARLY BIRD RATES END MAY 15TH

 

All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $995, plus taxes and fees

 

All-Inclusive Glamping Yurt for Two People - $2,450, plus taxes and fees

Glamping Yurts have two queen beds and can sleep 1-4 guests. If you would like to book a yurt as a solo guest, your rate will be decreased by $800, plus taxes and fees. If you would like to book for more than 2 guests (up to four) each additional guest will add $550, plus taxes and fees to your reservation.

 

25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!

Meet Your Hosts

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Barbara Doane

After a 25+ year career in technology, Barbara Doane made a shift to follow her dreams of becoming a writer, retreat leader and coach at Find Your Frolic. She went from a stressed-out corporate executive to living a life she no longer wanted to escape from. By entering into a sacred relationship with nature, Barbara found her way back to wholeness and true belonging. As your guide, Barbara will leverage her 15+ years of retreat experience to hold space for your own personal growth and development. She is delighted to help you find your own frolic and live a life you love.

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Gretchen Schutte

Gretchen Schutte began her wellness and yoga journey in 2006 when she started practicing yoga as a method of stress relief. As her practice grew, she knew she wanted to share the gift of yoga with others. Gretchen's education started with a Vinyasa Yoga training and grew to include Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra. She believes that yoga is for everyBODY and the benefits of yoga, including balance, breath, and focus, can be utilized off the mat, in every area of our lives. Her intention, as a teacher & guide, is for you to take the movement, breath, and mindfulness you learn on the mat out into your life to navigate your day with a sense of calm.

Retreat Experiences

Accommodations for 3 nights in your choice of sleeping pods or yurts

Self-care gift bundle upon arrival - over $200 value

8 organic locally sourced meals prepared for you

Daily movement practices designed to tune into your inner nature using tools of embodiment, breath, movement, and creativity

Yoga Nidra session to promote restful sleep and relaxation

Wooded wanders to learn about nature and explore your creativity

Honey tasting and hive tour

Unlimited access to hot springs soaking tubs, hammocks, and hiking trails

Ability to book private massage with a licensed therapist

Time in nature to wander, stargaze and just be

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.

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

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Nurture in Nature Retreat

Thursday, August 22 - Sunday, August 25, 2024

All-Inclusive
4-Days, 3-Nights

EARLY BIRD RATES END MAY 15TH

 

All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $995, plus taxes and fees

 

All-Inclusive Glamping Yurt for Two People - $2,450, plus taxes and fees

Glamping Yurts have two queen beds and can sleep 1-4 guests. If you would like to book a yurt as a solo guest, your rate will be decreased by $800, plus taxes and fees. If you would like to book for more than 2 guests (up to four) each additional guest will add $550, plus taxes and fees to your reservation.

 

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.

For reservations or general questions

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+1 (814) 259-6580

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