Return to the Heart-A Sacred Women Weekend Retreat

Precious Woman, There are moments in life when we feel a quiet call within…a longing to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the deeper truth of who we are. While the world celebrates the Fourth of July with fireworks, noise, and busy gatherings, I invite you into a different kind of celebration—one of inner freedom, peace, and return to your heart. Imagine retreating into the serenity of nature… slowing down, breathing deeply, and giving yourself the sacred gift of space. Space to rest. Space to reflect. Space to access the radiant woman within you. It is an invitation to step away from the outer world and enter a nourishing sanctuary of nature, sisterhood, healing, and heart-centered presence. Perhaps you are navigating a transition. Perhaps you are releasing an old chapter—whether in relationships, work, or identity. Perhaps you are ready to heal emotional wounds, reclaim your confidence, deepen your purpose, or open your heart to new love. Or perhaps you simply feel the desire to come home to yourself. Whatever your life situation is, let this year's Independence Day be more than an outer celebration—let it become a celebration of your own inner liberation.

Designed around fresh locally and seasonally sourced ingredients, including produce harvested from our on-site organic garden, Menla’s buffet-style dining features protein-balanced plant-based dishes. Our Executive Chef and her team bring a creative flair to dishes that are as delicious as they are nutritious. Menla’s wellness cuisine is centered around healing foods, sourced primarily from the Menla garden and local farms with an eye toward seasonal and organic fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. Our guests consistently rave about the high quality and memorable tastes of our meals.

Plane (to Albany), car, bus from Port Authority NYC