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/theretreat.shtml

·        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 (a third night option is available @ $659 for a single room and $499 for a double or triple room -- includes dinner Thursday and breakfast & lunch on Friday):

• $529/person for a private room if you reserve and pay by Aug. 10; $579 after that (space permitting).
• $379/person for a double or triple room if you reserve and pay by Aug. 10 (rooms with two double or queen beds are limited, so please reserve early to get first choice of accommodations); $429 after that.
• If you must cancel your reservation: No refunds are available, however, if you cannot go on the retreat, 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