join us in the scenic parts of northern new jersey/pennsylvania for an amazing 3 day hiking and yoga retreat! you’ll enjoy an unforgettable weekend surrounded by the gorgeous hemlock trees and flowering laurels, nestled in the mountains of the delaware water gap. bonus: you’ll leave with new friendships and plenty of inner child memories
led by john bagielto (expert appalachian trail hiker) and carleena lara-bregatta (yoga and wellness facilitator), we will be exploring the gorgeous scenes of the delaware water gap.
location: stokes state forest, delaware water gap, new jersey
who is this retreat for: this retreat is approachable and accessible for all levels of hikers, from beginners to thru hikers. any level of yoga experience is welcomed! whether you know carleena, or john, or not, you are welcomed! this is a public event open to anyone who is curious about being in the great outdoors.
we will be doing physical movement, camping on uneven terrain and hiking outdoors, and so unfortunately accessibility cannot be guaranteed.
when: the first weekend in june 2023, 2nd to 4th
cost: $499
payment plans are available via afterpay or our online store. payment plans cannot be paused or cancelled for any reason.
notes: this is a community-based retreat experience. to keep costs low, we are not able to provide transportation during the retreat. travel to + from your home to stokes state forest is not included. guests are encouraged to carpool and we will have a group chat to coordinate this, or you are welcome to drive up solo.
during the retreat there will be some driving required by guests. specifically: coming + going from the delicious lakeside restaurant to the campground, driving to our big hike on saturday + traveling to sunrise mountain for yoga on sunday. trust us - the little drives are worth it!
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✺ friday dinner, all meals saturday + breakfast sunday
✺ camping pass at stokes state forest
✺ daily yoga classes
✺ guided hike on saturday + optional hike on friday for the early arrivals
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✺ travel to and from your home to stokes state forest
✺ camping equipment (although we do have extra supplies that we’re happy to lend out)
✺ water for hiking, adult beverages + snacks
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Our campground is located within a state forest and has easy access to trails and our yoga practice locations, however not everything is walking distance.
guests are encouraged to car pool.
guests will need to make short drives to the restaurant for meals + to get to the trailhead for our main hike on saturday.
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registered guests will receive a welcome packet with a packing list and logistical details for the weekend 1 week before we depart
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absolutely! there’s never been a better opportunity to try camping. we often welcome first time campers on this trip + love to teach the ropes, from setting up your tent to exploring delaware water gap.
john + carleena will help you every step of the way, ensuring you pack all the necessities + are supplied for a good time.
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absolutely! carleena and john both teach to all levels + love welcoming new yoga students. you don’t need any yoga experience to enjoy this retreat!
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yes! you will make plenty of friends and memories. we will also have a group chat to organize car pooling which could be a great opportunity to meet another person + connect on the ride up!
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all guests must be registered + paid in full no later than may 26th
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Yes! We enjoy food made to order from an awesome restaurant. They can accommodate most requests such as vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten friendly, etc. If you’re unsure, send us an email to double check that we can accommodate your request!