We’re heading up to Buttermilk Falls aka the Finger Lakes Region. This weekend retreat is focused on the reclaiming the feminine divine. We’ll be doing so with deep convos, journaling, grounding and, best of all, with yoga sessions in the woods led by yoga and acroyoga instructor Vanessa Flores.
Vanessa was born in NYC to parents from Colombia and Chile and lived in Brazil for several years. She is a lawyer who practices and teaches yoga and acroyoga, and is the co-founder of the AcroYoga Festival do Brasil and Projeto Ananda. She is certified to teach Yoga since 2012 and Acroyoga since 2015, holding certifications from Find Balance Greenpath Yoga, AcroYoga International, Acroyoga Montreal and Studio Mile End. Vanessa facilitates and produces classes, workshops, intensives and retreats in English, Spanish and Portuguese. She loves sharing the practices that changed her life and feels deep satisfaction when she witnesses people return to their natural inner state of bliss through these practices. You can follow her on Insta and check out her yoga journey so far.
Vanessa Flores being lovely and awesome as always. #acroyoga
Mood: That’s right, we’re going to go in on body work and releasing stagnant yoni energy. Now this doesn’t mean that you have to be a regular yogi, all levels are welcomed.
Cabins: Each person will get their own bed (twin). We have two rustic cabins. Half of the group will be with me and the other with Vanessa. All you need to bring is bedding and your yoga mat.
Park: Buttermilk Falls State Park takes its name from the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows down the steep valley side toward Cayuga Lake. The upper park has a small lake, hiking trails through woodlands and along the gorge and rim, picnic areas and playing fields. The lower park has a campground, pool and playing fields, beyond which is Larch Meadows. Larch Meadows is a moist, shady glen and wetland area through which a nature trail winds. Park activities, including tours through Buttermilk gorge, which are offered weekly from July 4th through Labor Day.
Friday
4pm-5pm: Meeting outside of park/Going in together
5pm-6pm: Opening circle/Setting intention for weekend together (journal included)
6pm-7pm: Setting up camp & cooking/rooms before sundown
7pm-9pm: Sunset: Dinner on the grill with wine and musica
9pm-11pm: Settling into our bodies and dancing around the fire followed by a letting go burning ritual
Saturday
8-9am: Morning Yoga with Vanessa
9-10am: Setting intention for the day and community breakfast
10:30am-2:30pm: Grounding Hike to Buttermilk Falls (Pack your crystals)
3pm-6pm: Decompress, get ready, nap, read a book, etc.
6pm-9pm: Dinner: Making a sancocho together (con arroz!)
10pm-11pm: Sacred Circle: Connecting to the Feminine Divine Ritual (with journals, candles & crystals that will be provided for you)
Sunday
8am-9am: Grounding Stretch with Vanessa & breakfast then closing circle
9am-10am: Pack up campsite/Check out by 10am
Includes: All food, wine, snacks for the weekend, water, spiritual goodie bags, guided hike, smoke cleansings, morning and evening journaling sessions, burning rituals, meditating in the woods, dancing by the fire, sacred sharing circles and Yoga w/Vanessa on Saturday and Grounding Stretch on Sunday: $555 pp
Important note: If you’re interested in carpooling with someone from NYC, email hola@recla.ma
There’s a swimming area at the base of a waterfall. It’s a well maintained trail so it is easy to climb.
Important updates: Because Covid-19, by investing in this experience, you are:
Agreeing to not participate in any medium to high risk activities the week prior to the retreat
Affirming that you’re in good health with proof of negative Covid test taken 3 days prior to the retreat
Laying low the day of and after your Covid exam so that your negative results are valid when the retreat comes around
Important Note: REFUNDS, EXCHANGES, AND TRANSFERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT BEFORE INVESTING IN THIS WEEKEND RETREAT.
What the inside of the rustic cabins look like.