A Fall Retreat:Step Away from Pressure.Step Into Your Power.
A Fall Retreat: Step Away from Pressure. Step Into Your Power.
With Susan Mondi Bowen & the Thrive Yoga Community
This Fall, at the most breathtaking time of year, when the air is crisp and the leaves blaze orange, join us for a weekend to reset your nervous system and remember who you are beyond the stress.
As a retreat leader since 2010, I’ve guided hundreds of students through experiences that reconnect them to peace, vitality, and deep inner strength. This year’s retreat comes at a time when many in the DMV are living with chronic pressure—whether from job insecurity, digital overwhelm, or the fast pace of everyday life. We’ve all been doing too much, for too long.
Even those who practice mindfulness, yoga, or breathwork regularly are feeling the weight.
That’s why this retreat is different. It’s not just a break—it’s a recalibration.
We’ll use science-based techniques like nervous system-regulating breathwork, meditative walking, mindful strength, and yoga to ground and restore. But beyond the evidence, nature itself becomes our greatest medicine: forest bathing under golden canopies, creekside silence, wide open skies, and starlit laughter by the fire.
Thursday, October 23 - Sunday, October 26, 2025
All-Inclusive
4-Day, 3-Night Retreat
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $1,099, plus taxes and fees
All-Inclusive Private Glamping Yurt for Two People - $2,250, plus taxes and fees
Glamping Yurts have two queen beds and can sleep up to Four People.
Each additional guest after first Two adds $637, plus taxes and fees to your reservation.
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
Susan Mondi Bowen
Susan Mondi Bowen launched Thrive Yoga in 2005, becoming a wellness entrepreneur dedicated to enhancing physical and mental health through integrated wellness programs. Inspired by her mentors and a personal commitment to yoga, fitness, and nutritional practices, Susan developed Thrive Yoga into a thriving center that has served over 10,000 clients in the community for nearly 25 years. Susan’s entrepreneurship journey began with a seed grant from the StartRight! Women’s Business Plan Competition, and she has continued to grow her wellness business with an innovative approach, blending traditional practices with cutting-edge wellness research.
Susan Mondi Bowen (E-RYT500, YACEP, Certified Sound Healer, Certified Integrative Reflexologist, Lifestyle & Wellness Coaching, Harvard Medical School Executive Education) has an extensive background in wellness program development, having created and led successful initiatives that integrate yoga, fitness, and lifestyle wellness with scientific and philosophical foundations.
In her classes, Susan brings a unique blend of anatomy-based instruction, self-awareness, and practical tips for personal growth, often infused with humor. Her teaching style emphasizes a personalized approach, helping each student deepen their practice through tailored guidance. As a Longevity Specialist, Susan advises on techniques and lifestyle changes that not only improve health today but can enhance healthspan and lifespan.
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
A Fall Retreat: Step Away from Pressure. Step Into Your Power.
Thursday, October 23 - Sunday, October 26, 2025
All-Inclusive
4-Day, 3-Night Retreat
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $1,099, plus taxes and fees
All-Inclusive Private Glamping Yurt for Two People - $2,250, plus taxes and fees
Glamping Yurts have two queen beds and can sleep up to Four People.
Each additional guest after first Two adds $637, 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.
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