Weekend’s Schedule:

• Thursday

  • Check-in: 3-6 pm, Cabin 1

  • Introductions & Dinner: 4-5:30 pm, Historic Log Cabin

    • Ground rules and expectations

  • Yoga Nidra: 7 pm, Barn

    • Yogic Sleep practice with guided meditation

  • Campfire: 8 pm, Camp Fire Pit

  • Quiet time: 9 pm - 8 am, Cabins

• Friday

  • The Dawn Experience: 6:30 am, Main Lodge Yoga Studio

    • Mantra, mudra, meditation, movement, and music

  • Grab & Go Fruit, Granola, Coffee, Tea: 7:30 am, Historic Log Cabin

  • The Slow Down: 8:30 am, Barn

    • Slow flow yoga

  • Meditation & Awakened Awareness workshop: 9:30-11:30 am, Barn

    • Change your thoughts

  • Brunch: 11:30 am, Historic Log Cabin

  • Awakened Affirmations workshop: 12:30-2:00, Barn

    • Change your words

  • Afternoon Downtime: Hike, Massage, Rest

    • Horseback riding leaves at 2:10, Lodge

  • The Wind Down: 4 pm, Barn

    • Yin yoga

  • Social Time & Dinner: 5 pm, Historic Log Cabin

  • Evening Downtime: Journal Writing, Quiet Time

  • Campfire: 7 pm, Cabin Fire Pit

  • Quiet time: 9 pm - 8 am, Cabins

• Saturday

  • The Dawn Experience: 6:30 am, Main Lodge Yoga Studio

    • Mantra, mudra, meditation, movement, and music

  • Grab & Go Fruit, Granola, Coffee, Tea: 7:30 am, Historic Log Cabin

  • The Slow Down: 8:30 am, Barn

    • Slow flow yoga

  • Meditation & Awakened Actions workshop: 9:30-11:30 am, Barn

    • Change your mind

  • Brunch: 11:30 am, Historic Log Cabin

  • Awakened Alchemy workshop: 12:30-2:30, Barn

    • Change your vision

  • Afternoon Downtime: Hike, Massage, Rest

  • rest.: 4 pm, Barn

    • Restorative yoga

  • Social Time & Dinner: 5 pm, Historic Log Cabin

    • Evening chill, hike, soak

      • Massage for VIPs

  • Evening Workshop: 8 pm, Barn

    • Share your vision

  • Closing Campfire: 9 pm, Cabin Fire Pit

  • Quiet time: 10 pm - 8 am, Cabins

• Sunday

  • Silent Morning Meditation & Journal: 7:30 am, Main Lodge Yoga Studio

  • Brunch: 9:30 am, Historic Log Cabin

  • Departure & Goodbyes: 11 am

Preparation for the retreat:

• Download workbook

• Listen to podcast

• Watch videos to prepare for retreat

• Packing List

Retreat Policies

• Cancelation policy - River Mountain

  • 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.

• Phone policy

  • Let’s agree to use this time to connect with one another, listen to nature, and take the time to disconnect from outside distractions. We ask that phones are on silent throughout the retreat and no phones at meals, yoga/meditation sessions, and mindset workshops.

• Privacy policy

  • This weekend is a sacred time where many will share their experiences, ideas, struggles, and success. Please respect everyone’s privacy during this weekend and beyond. Please ask permission to take photos.

• Other Policies

  • Harassment and sexual misconduct

FAQs

• You can bring your own yoga prop bag with yoga mat, yoga blocks, yoga straps, and yoga blankets. There are some props available for your use.

  • You don’t have to be a seasoned yoga student to enjoy this retreat.

• Bring your journal, favorite book, sketch pad, headphones, and chargers.

• Linens, towels, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, soap are provided. It is recommended to bring an extra blanket if you tend to get cold when you sleep.

• Each pod has its own curtain, and outlet. Two pods have no windows. Upper bunks have skylights and windows. Lower bunks have one window. All windows have shades but not the skylights.

• River Mountain's Graze Kitchen provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily for our guests. All meals are prepared fresh and packaged "to go", for your convenience.

• Location

  • River Mountain is 2 hours from Washington D.C., the DMV area, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh. They are three hours from Philadelphia and 5 hours from New York City, and 3.5 hours from Cleveland.

  • They are located between Bedford, Pennsylvania, and Cumberland, Maryland, in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains. The property is secluded and remote, yet easily accessible from the city. Find them at 3600 Black Valley Road, Everett, PA 15537.

• Dogs are not permitted during retreats

• More FAQs: https://rivermountain.org/faq/