Maine Retreat 2026
Information Hub!
This microsite will be updated continuously!
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Note - The schedule will most likely be subject to shift/change. Below are timestamps for changes on this website, so you can follow along and know what the most current schedule version is! Thank you!
If you need to reach Rachel, or Josh (husband/co-host) our cells are R: (603) 498-6436 & J: (617) 817-1075
Table of Contents:
Retreat Schedule
Check-In & Check-Out Info
Getting to the Retreat & Things to Do & Parking Info
Includes retreat house entry key codes, wi-fi info, Yoga on York studio location, local tourism spots, and important overnight parking info
Packing List / What do I need to bring
Book a Reiki Session
Retreat Survey
Post-Retreat Resources
Last Update: 10/4/26
Changes / Uploads & History:
10/4: Updated* weekend schedule (*no impact to check-in/check-out), added Vermont Yoga Retreat Link to post-retreat resources
9/28: Added - wifi and entry key info for the retreat house
9/7: Launched microsite
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Click each day below to expand and view the schedule!
Last update: 10/4/26
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5:00-6:30pm Check-In
(📍Retreat House)6:45pm-8:15pm 6:45pm Head to yoga studio → 7:00-8:15pm Welcome Circle & Balsamic Moon Vin & Yin Yoga
(📍Yoga on York Yoga Studio)8:30pm-9:30pm Dinner
(📍Retreat House)9:30-10pm Free Time / Socialize / Wind Down
(📍Retreat House)10:00pm Quiet Hours Begin
(📍Retreat House)
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7:30-8:00am Optional: Morning Meditation
( 📍York Harbor Beach weather permitting - or Retreat House rain location)8:00-9:00am Coffee/tea & Cont. breakfast
(📍Retreat House)9:00-1130am Free Time / Surf / Local Shopping / Group Beach Walk / Explore / Rest / Private Reiki Sessions
(📍Varies)11:45am-1:30pm 11:45am Head to Yoga Studio → 12:00-130pm Afternoon Invigorating Yoga and Peak Pose Workshop with Rachel
(📍Yoga on York Yoga Studio)2:00-3:00pm Lunch & Learn Session with Rachel
(📍Retreat House)3:00-545pm 3:00pm Nubble Lighthouse Group Outing / Free time / Surf / Private Reiki / Local Shopping
(📍 Varies)6:00-7:30pm Yoga Workshop led by Patrice Morrison
(📍Yoga on York Yoga Studio)7:45-8:45pm Dinner
(📍Retreat House)9:00-10:00pm Wind Down / Free time
(📍Retreat House)10:00pm Quiet Hours Begin
(📍Retreat House)
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8:00-9:00am Coffee/tea & Cont. breakfast
(📍Retreat House)9:00-10:00am Morning Movement and Journaling Workshop
(📍York Harbor Beach -weather permitting/ Retreat House - rain location)10:30am-2:00pm Free time / Surf / Private Reiki / Local Shopping / Private Reiki Sessions
(📍Varies)2:00-245pm Lifted Yoga Workshop Intro & Community Sesh
(📍 Retreat House)2:45-4:30pm 2:45pm Head to York Harbor Beach - weather permitting / Yoga on York - rain location → 3:00-430pm Lifted Yoga Workshop with Rachel
(📍York Harbor Beach -weather permitting/ or Yoga on York Studio - rain location)5:30-7:00pm Dinner & Meditative Painting Class with Patrice / Lifted Arts & Crafts
(📍Retreat House)7:00-10:00pm Final Night Celebration: New Moon Release and Dessert Social
(📍Retreat House)10:00pm Quiet Hours Begin
(📍Retreat House)
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7:00-7:45am Coffee/cont. breakfast
(📍Retreat House)7:45-8:45am Walk to yoga studio → 8:00-845am Final Morning Yoga
(📍Yoga on York)9:00-9:45am Check-Out
(Retreat House)
Check-in & Check-out info
What time is check-in?
Check-in starts at 5pm on Friday, October 9th.
Budget extra time to allow for dropping your things off at the retreat house and time to park your car/riding back to the retreat house or yoga studio if you’re parking in the nearby commuter lot.
At 6:45pm sharp: We leave from the retreat house to head over to the Yoga on York Studio where the Welcome Ceremony and yoga will be held at 7:00pm.
If you are going to be arriving in York later than 6:30: it may be best to meet directly at the yoga studio for the Welcome Ceremony at 7pm. Parking at the studio is available, and you can check into the retreat house afterwards.
What time is check-out?
Check-out is 10:00am. It may be best to pack up your things the night before because we have an early morning (8:00am) express yoga session planned for the final morning!
Getting to:
The Retreat House //
Yoga on York Studio //
& Parking Info
Retreat House:
452 York Street, York, ME 03909
The property is located in the York Harbor area of York, approximately 1 hour south of Portland and 1 hour north of Boston. From I-95 North or South: Take I-95 to the York exit. Follow the York Spur and merge onto Route 1 South. Turn left onto Route 1A (York Street). Continue through York Village toward York Harbor. Stay on York Street; the property at 452 York Street will be on the left-hand side.
For the most accurate arrival route based on current traffic conditions, we recommend entering 452 York St, York, ME 03909 into your preferred GPS navigation app.
Retreat House Access Codes
Main House: 8517 then checkmark
Apartment: 29988 then checkmark
Tip: Gently swipe your hand across the keypad to activate it, then enter the code followed by the checkmark.
Wi-Fi: SpectrumSetup-85D3
Password: gentlestudio687
Yoga on York Yoga Studio:
250 York Street, York, ME 03909
The majority of our in-studio yoga sessions will be at the local Yoga on York yoga studio; I have rented the studio for our private sessions. Check the retreat schedule for when we’re at the studio throughout the weekend.
It is a 15 minute walk from the retreat house to the yoga studio; alternatively it’s a 4 minute bike ride to the studio, if you choose to bring your bike with you on the trip! Some limited metered parking spaces are available near the studio as well.
Overnight Parking:
There is a park and ride with free, overnight parking: Park & Ride, Chases Pond Rd, York, ME 03909. Pick up and drop-offs will be organized on the check-in and check-out periods.
Due to the close proximity to the beach for our retreat stay, parking options on site at the retreat house are limited (3 additional spots total) - a random drawing will be pulled for attendees (first draw for cars bringing 3+ people in a carpool; then drawing from the group with 2 people). Priority spots: any car that carpools with 3+ people and agrees to help occasionally shuttle people to/from the lot on the check-in and check-out days will get a spot on a first come-first-served basis. Email Rachel to discuss. Please fill out the retreat survey - there is a carpooling section that will help match drivers and riders (matching to be coordinated in late Sept).
Some metered parking by the City of York are available on York Street (close to our stay) or near the Yoga on York studio for $4 an hour.
Things to do in/around coastal Maine:
Cafes / Coffee:
York:
Bagel Basket (Right next door to the Yoga on York studio - 280 York St, York, ME)
Vibe Restaurant (240 York St, York, ME 03909)
St. Joe’s Coffee (449 US-1 Ste 104, York, ME 03909)
Shortie’s Beach Cafe (2 Beach St, York, ME 03909)
Kittery:
Lovebird Donuts (450 US-1, Kittery, ME 03904)
Shopping / Local Attractions:
York:
Blaisdell Family Farm (pumpkin patch, Sat + Sunday only) (160 Southside Rd, York, ME 03909
Nubble Lighthouse (we’ll have a group outing option for this on Saturday!)
Goldenrod Taffy (2 Railroad Ave, York Beach, ME 03910)
Wiggly Bridge Distillery (441 US-1, York, ME 03909)
Hidden Treasures - Antiques & Collectibles (26 US-1 York ME 03909)
Fun-O-Rama Arcade (13 Beach St, York, ME 03909)
Kittery:
Kittery Premium Outlets (375 US-1, Kittery, ME 03904)
When Pigs Fly Restaurant & Store (460 US-1, Kittery, ME 03904)
Green Truck Recreational Dispensary - Kittery (89 ME-236, Kittery, ME 03904)
Beaches & Parks:
York Harbor Beach (4 min walk from our retreat house!)
Long Sands Beach
Hartley Mason Reserve (481 York St, York, ME 03909)
Fisherman’s Walk (21 Clark's Ln, York, ME 03909)
Wiggly Bridge (57 Barrell Ln Ext, York, ME 03909)
What do I need to bring with me?
Yoga Mat
Water bottle
Jacket / warm layers (raincoat might be good to pack just in case!)
Toiletries and personal medications
Surfers: feel free to bring your board and your personal wet suit and bathing suit. Rentals will be available from a local surf shop (at personal cost) as well.
Lifted yoga crafts: I’ll have PLENTY of 420 papers, cones, rolling trays, and crafts items (like beads and wire) to make your own roach clips (yay!), lighters, etc - but please feel free to bring whatever your favorite sesh items from home may be (canna goodies, vaporizers, pieces, etc). Eddies are encouraged since there is no smoking allowed on the retreat house property.
Wifi: access to wifi and cell service is available on site! Check the retreat stay section of the hub for details.
Optional: Journal
Optional: snacks / craft / free-time activities
Fridge space is available - snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring some of your own
Optional: BYOCannabis for the lifted yoga portion / BYOB
Optional: Your favorite book(s)! I will be bringing a little travel library of yoga and wellness books - feel free to borrow one (or more) of them to read while you stay!
Yoga props (blankets/bolsters/straps) will be at the yoga studio for use, but please bring personal props if you want!
Book a Private Reiki Session with Patrice
Patrice is open to providing private 30-minute reiki sessions for anyone interested at a pay-what-you-can rate, with a suggested donation of $33. These can likely be scheduled for our afternoon or evening free time sessions. Note: This is not included in your base retreat services and is a buy-up service to enhance your stay!
Submit you name and email if you’re looking to book a session with Patrice!