River Mountain Reprieve:A Journey of Self-Care and Renewal
River Mountain Reprieve: A Journey of Self-Care and Renewal
Join Jackie Austin, ERYT200, and Denise Adams, LCPC for a transformative weekend set amidst the stunning backdrop of River Mountain; this retreat invites participants to explore self-compassion practices while reconnecting with nature.
Throughout the weekend, you'll have the opportunity to relax and reconnect through a variety of activities designed to nourish your body, mind, and soul. Start your mornings with meditation and gentle yoga sessions, allowing you to cultivate mindfulness and focus on self-care. Guided meditation and yin yoga sessions provide moments of introspection, fostering inner peace and self-awareness. Capture your thoughts and reflections during self-compassion sessions to foster resilience and clarity. Engage in evening restorative yoga to deeply relax and restore balance to your being.
Hikes through scenic trails along Sweet Root Creek offer opportunities for reflection amidst nature's beauty. Luxurious glamping accommodations, spring-fed tubs, and treetop hammocks provide spaces for rest and rejuvenation. Wholesome, nourishing meals promote vitality and wellness from within. Gatherings around the fire under the starlit sky inspire awe and a sense of interconnectedness.
Leave River Mountain feeling refreshed and equipped with the self-care tools to tackle life's stressors and live your deepest, most fulfilling life.
Thursday, October 9 - Sunday, October 12, 2025
All-Inclusive
4-Days, 3-Nights
EARLY BIRD RATES: SAVE $100 WHEN YOU BOOK BY JULY 1ST!
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $925, 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 up to Four Guests.
Each additional guest after the first Two adds $625, plus taxes and fees per person.
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
Meet Your Hosts
Jackie Austin, MS Ed., ERYT 200
Jackie Austin is a science educator and yoga instructor who brings a heartfelt approach to her teaching, blending science, mindfulness, and compassion. Her yoga journey began as part of an after-work wellness program, but it became a profound source of healing after a health scare prompted her to adopt a consistent practice. Through yoga, Jackie found sanctuary — a space to cultivate calm, resilience, and self-care.
A recovering “type A” personality, Jackie has learned the transformative power of rest and stillness to balance life’s demands. Her training emphasizes the science of yoga and mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and restorative practices. She is particularly drawn to gentle hatha, yin, and restorative yoga as tools for cultivating both movement and deep rest as part of self-care practices. Jackie is also a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator (CWMF) with Mindful Leader, where she promotes mindfulness practices that foster well-being in professional spaces. Jackie creates inclusive environments where ALL bodies are welcome, and participants are encouraged to learn from and with one another.
In her classes, Jackie weaves poetry, nature, and sound to deepen reflection and connection. During the journey at River Mountain, Jackie will guide participants through mindful yoga and meditation practices designed to nurture inner peace and connection with the natural world.
Denise Adams, MS, NCC, LCPC
Denise Adams, founder of Adams Counseling Services, is dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey toward balance and well-being. With 18 years of experience in the mental health field, she helps people discover the importance of self-care and develop practical ways to integrate it into their daily lives.
At this retreat, Denise creates a space for reflection, renewal, and personal growth. On this journey, you will gain a variety of practical skills and simple steps to enhance your daily walk and deepen your self-care practice. Through mindfulness, self-compassion, and intentional practices, she gently guides participants in cultivating self-care skills they can carry with them long after the retreat ends.
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
River Mountain Reprieve: A Journey of Self-Care and Renewal
Thursday, October 9 - Sunday, October 12, 2025
All-Inclusive
4-Days, 3-Nights
EARLY BIRD RATES: SAVE $100 WHEN YOU BOOK BY JULY 1ST!
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $925, 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 up to Four Guests.
Each additional guest after the first Two adds $625, plus taxes and fees per person.
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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