Downstream Yoga Retreats
Back to the Elements Yoga Retreat
Summer 2025 - Catskills, NY
Join us for a summer retreat at Downstream Retreats in the Catskills! This getaway is the perfect opportunity to relax, devote time to yourself and deepen your yoga practice with intention in the beautiful Catskill mountains and get back in touch with earth’s elements. Dates will be announced by Dec. 31 and will be in June or July of Summer 2025.
Yoga
The yoga practices are open level. All are welcome! The retreat includes the practices hot power yoga, slow flow, yin yoga and yoga Nidra. Expect personalized attention and instruction, intelligent and insightful energetic and physical focuses, and interesting prop work and movement exploration. Special workshops will also be offered each day as a way to deepen your practice.
Free Time
There will be free time in the days to go on a hike, explore the unique small towns in the Catskills, tube down the river or just rest and relax with a book.
Meals
Homemade Vegan and/or Vegetarian meals will be made each day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided and included along with plenty of snacks for in between. Please email with any dietary restrictions or food allergies so we can accommodate your needs. Downstream Retreats promotes a clean intentional healthy lifestyle.
Accommodations
Our retreat space in the Western Catskills is nestled in the valley of the Moresville mountain range, near historic Roxbury, New York.
Dedicated to yoga, education, and wellness, Downstream Retreats is located on 10 acres of meadows and woodland with many spots to socialize or quietly enjoy the natural beauty.
For classes and gatherings, we have a spacious, two-story converted barn and a restored 1850s farmhouse. Both sit alongside a gorgeous mountain stream that feeds into the nearby East Branch of the Delaware River.
Expect simplicity & return to the elements!
There are two large loft type rooms in the Yoga Barn, with single beds and shared bath. One room has ten single beds and a half-bathroom and the other room has five single beds and a half-bathroom. The beds are spread apart with plenty of space to create your own sanctuary. Two full bathrooms are accessible in the main house for use as well.
Optionally, there is a large open field that you may camp under the stars! Bring your own camper or camping equipment.
Sheets, blankets and towels are provided.
Transportation
Albany is the closest airport (1 1/2 hours away). You can also fly into NYC (JFK or Laguardia – 2 1/2 hours away)
Once you arrive you can rent a car or be part of our caravan to and from the airport. Transportation costs are not included.
Cost
$900 per person (accommodations, all meals, and yoga classes and workshops included).
$200 non-refundable deposit required by July 1st (limited space so book your spot soon).
Variety of payment options available including splitting the amount into scheduled payments, paying in full, or using the service Affirm to buy now and pay over time (including 0% interest options).
Regardless of payment method, full balance payment is two weeks before retreat departure.
Transportation costs not included.
Yoga Guides
Lee Thompson (yoga instructor, retreat host & vegan cook), Rita Tishuk (yoga instructor, retreat host & vegetarian/vegan cook, Lindsey Stephens (Reiki master & yoga instructor)
Yoga Retreat Deposit - Summer 2025
Yoga Retreat Summer 2025: Back to the Elements. Deposit goes towards the total expense of the retreat. Deposit is non-refundable. Balance must be paid by June 1, 2025. You will receive an email with more details about the retreat within 24 hrs.