Breathe Joy Yoga Retreats in Manchester Vermont!

When: 2010 weekends TBA (please call for more details)
Cost: TBA 
 
"The weekend yoga retreat offered a perfect balance of activity and relaxation. Robyn's yoga classes are the best, each class taught with her special combination of knowledge and humor. Teleion Holon offered us delicious meals, comfortable lodging and beautiful surroundings, while owners Bonnie and Oliver were exceptionally gracious hosts. I left feeling refreshed and invigorated" -- Certified Yoga Instructor & CNM Chris Just, Director of Childbirth Education and Fitness Programs for Isis Maternity in Brookline, Needham and Arlington.

Looking to truly get-away and escape the stress of daily life? Then join Breathe Joy Yoga for a weekend of insight, renewal, and homegrown food at the beautiful Teleion Holon Holistic Retreat in picturesque Manchester, Vermont.

Breathe Joy Director Robyn Parets has put her 12 years of travel writing experience to work to find the ideal weekend getaway for Breathe Joy retreats: Teleion Holon. Nestled in the Battenkill Valley of Vermont, the secluded estate is part of a non-profit organization which promotes wellness, creativity, and holistic integration. Shaded by tall pines, and surrounded by meadows, gardens, mountains, and streams, the historic manor, formerly known as “The Old English Inn”, was built in 1905 on the southern corner of the Wilburton Inn property. In renovating the house and opening it to the public last summer, hosts Bonnie and Oliver Levis have strived to return the estate to its historic charm, while creating an inviting and rejuvenating space for guests to come together in a healthy living environment.

This three day, two night getaway (guests can arrive anytime on Friday and depart anytime on Sunday -- no check in or check out times!) includes daily gourmet vegetarian meals, starting with Friday night dinner and ending with lunch Sunday morning. Call Breathe Joy at 781-784-4848 for a sample daily itinerary. Featured activities included in the price include:

·        Multiple Daily Yoga Classes
·        Meditation & Pranayama (yogic breathing)                            
·        A Guided Hike
·        An optional tour of the Art to Science Project sculpture garden and Museum of the Creative Process www.teleionholon.com
·        Kayaking on streams leading to the Battenkill River
·        Movie Night
·        And moreTBA!

Massage, Reiki and other holistic treatments are available onsite for an additional fee. The center features a yoga studio, a spacious living room, grand dining room, classrooms and a teaching kitchen. Gardens on the grounds provide fresh vegetables and herbs for meals. Friendly hens, Jersey calves, and honey bees all look forward to contributing their hard work.

Those who want to leave the serene retreat center can also visit Manchester’s myriad of quaint shops, galleries, and restaurants -- all within a five minute drive (yes, Manchester is also known for its outlet shopping!) Bonnie and Oliver cook all the vegetarian meals themselves and use only fresh, organic ingredients. All newly renovated, spacious guest rooms include luxury hotel-style private bathrooms.
 
All-inclusive cost for 2 nights, 3 days. You can pay by check on online with a credit card (please note: there is a $20 administrative fee for online payments):


* If you must cancel your reservation: No refunds are available if you cancel three weeks prior to the retreat or sooner than this. However, if you cannot go on the retreat and cancel at least 21 days before the retreat is to begin, your payment, minus a $129 administration fee, can be applied to a future retreat through Breathe Joy Yoga or used as a credit toward classes and workshops at Breathe Joy Yoga. The credit must be used within a year after the date the retreat begins.

Your payment holds your spot and reservations must be made through Robyn at Breathe Joy Yoga. Checks should be made out to Robyn Parets and mailed to 3 Tisdale Rd., Sharon, Ma. 02067 or dropped off at the studio. For more information on Teleion Holon, go to www.teleionholon.com


Mind/Body/Spirit weekend with
Robyn Parets at New Age Health Spa in New York!

When: January 15-18, 2010

On these spa weekends, Breathe Joy's Robyn Parets guest teaches a special program at New York's New Age Health Spa, one of the country's top destination spas.

Located in the Catskills, New Age Health Spa has been named one of the Top 10 spas in the world by Luxury Spa Finder Magazine for four years running. In 2003, New Age was named Best Small Spa and in 2006, it was honored with the Mind/Body/Spirit Awards for Best Yoga.

During this heart-opening yoga weekend, guests at New Age will be led through a continuous flow of yoga postures with a focus on opening the heart center, lifting the spirit, and energizing the soul. Heart Opening Yoga combines breath work, movement, and deep holds while in postures – leaving resort guests rejuvenated and energized.

For more information on New Age Health Spa or this special weekend,  please go to www.newagehealthspa.com.