Vermont Retreat 2026
Information Hub!
This microsite will be updated continuously!
Bookmark this page to access all of the retreat information in one place and check-back here for any updates!
Note - The schedule will most likely be the most subject to shift/change. Below are timestamps for changes, so you can follow along and know what the most current schedule version is! Thank you!
Last Update: 4/23/26, 4pm
Changes / Uploads & History:
4/23: Added:
Saturday brunch & learn session: “Your Brain on Yoga” (re: daily retreat schedule section)
Saturday group outing details added: Tucker Mountain wetlands trail (re: daily retreat schedule section)
Things to do in/around the homestead
(re: “getting to the retreat & things to do” section)
4/1 - Added: wifi info (re: “what do I need to bring with me?” section)
3/16 - Added:
retreat survey link
retreat schedule
check-in / check-out info
“getting there” / retreat gps recommendation section
What to bring
Submission Form: Booking a Reiki session with Nikki
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5-6:30pm Check-In
6:30-7pm Welcome Circle
7-8pm Yoga Session & Balsamic Moon Release Ceremony
8-9pm Dinner
9-10pm Free Time / Socialize / Fire Pit
10pm Quiet Hours Begin
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7:30-8:30am Coffee/cont. breakfast
9:30-10am morning yoga
10:30-12pm brunch & learn: “Your Brain on Yoga: A scientific overviewon how yoga can protect, enhance andsoothe the mind.”
12:00-5pm free time / group outing option: Tucker Mountains Wetlands Trail
5-6:30pm yoga workshop
7-8:00pm dinner
8-10:00 Free Time / Socialize / Fire Pit
10pm Quiet Hours Begin
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7:30-8:30am coffee/cont. breakfast
8:30-10am yoga
10:30-11:30am brunch
11:30-3 free time
3-5:00pm lifted community sesh and craft
5-6:30pm lifted yoga
7-8:00pm dinner
8-10:00pm Free Time / Fire Pit & S’MORES BUFFET!
10pm Quiet Hours Begin
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7:30-8:30am coffee/cont. breakfast
8:30-9:30am yoga
9:30-10:30am pack up / tent break-down & snack
10:30am check-out
Check-in & Check-out info
What time is check-in?
Check-in starts at 5pm on Friday, May 15th.
It’s recommendended to arrive sometime between 5-6pm to get settled, check out the space, put up your tent (if you’re camping), etc.!
What time is check-out?
Check-out is 10:30am. All camp sites must be broken down after breakfast.
Getting to the Retreat
& Things to Do
Getting there - Important route information:
1341 Tucker Mountain Rd
Newbury, VT 05051
The west side of Tucker Mountain is a class 4 road (barely passable with a lifted truck).
Approach Wild Sugar from the east side of Tucker Mountain.
Folks coming from south of us should have no problem following GPS!
Things to do in/around Newbury VT:
Cafe / Coffee (note: a bit of a drive, 22 mins!):
Sunnyside Coffee Company (501 US-5, Fairlee, VT)
Farm stand (10 min drive):
4 Corners Farm (306 Doe Hill Road, Newbury VT)
Nature walk / Hike (can leave from the homestead site):
Yoga Mat
Journal (optional)
Light jacket / layers (raincoat might be good to pack just in case for the nature walk!)
Toiletries and personal medications
Comfy clothes and optional hiking shoes. Warm socks.
Optional: bathing suit (ice cold dip in some kind of nearby water, anyone? you never know!)
Optional: A book / craft / free-time activity
Some fridge space should be available - snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring some of your own
BYOC / BYOB
For campers, please bring:
Your tent!
Lanterns / flashlights / headlamps
Pillows, sleeping bag, blankets
Wifi: accesd to wifi and cell service is available on site!
What do I need to bring with me?
Book a Reiki Session with Nikki
Nikki is open to providing private 30-minute reiki sessions for anyone interested at a pay-what-you-can rate, with a suggested donation of $25. These can likely be scheduled for our afternoon or evening free time sessions. This is an optional offering.
Submit you name and email if you’re looking to book a session with Nikki!