If you were called to this Spring Equinox Retreat it’s probably because you’re in need of a spiritual reset and you know the power of healing in community, nature and journaling.
You’re also a woman of color who wants to be surrounded by mountains because it makes it easier to tune into your intuition and receive messages from your ancestors. But most of all, you understand the power of disconnecting to connect.
Well, welcome, because Reclama has a special weekend planned.
On Friday, we’re going to balance our root chakras with a lil’ dancing with Ecuadorian-Lithuanian producer, DJ, and cultural activist based in Brooklyn DJ Riobamba doing a live set on Friday night for us.
So rock that outfit you’ve been dying to wear because it makes you feel whole and beautiful. Make sure you’re also super comfy because you’ll be dancing en buena compania. The party will begin early to ensure that we get to sleep early enough for our hike the next day. If the weather is right, we might be able to take the dance party outside. Vamos a ver.
(Raise your hand if the thought of dancing is already making you happy because you know the power of music, er, twerking in resistance.)
On Saturday, we’ll stretch and meditate (outside if it’s not too chilly) or if not in the living room with the fireplace then have a delicious breakfast and coffee made by yours truly. When it comes to breakfast, I got you. There will be fresh dulce de leche pastries, coffee/tea, juice, fruit, eggs, peanut better/jelly and toast. By then, I’ll be heating up our tamales, made by local Mexican chef Jen Maxine, for the hike so bring your appetite. I’ll email you to vote on which flavors we should choose! For our Spring Equinox Hike, we’ll be hiking the Giant Ledge trail, a moderate hike about 3 miles long described as a “short hike with little effort to see the best views in the Catskills.”
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After our hike, we’ll come back to the house where we’ll decompress, take a hot shower and really rest. Take a nap if you want. As long as you’re ready by 6pm so we can set an intention for the Spring season with plantitas, crystals and, of course, the almighty journal. We’ll have a catered dinner by the grill, hopefully in time for sunset, where we can sip on a little wine and toast to a new season feeling a closer to our selves. Then, we’ll end the night for one final burning ritual by the firepit and head back inside for tea/hot cocoa to wind down with a witchy movie porque why not.
Then, you’ll probably go to sleep earlier than anticipated on Saturday evening because of our hike that day but then that means you’ll wake up on Sunday feeling hella refreshed and that’s exactly how you’ll want to feel on your way back, complete with your plantita, crystals and goodie bag.
Because we’re still in a pandemic, I've made an important note below on what it means when you agree to come on this super special Spring Equinox Retreat. It’s all in the name of safety.
Please read until the end por favor.
Dates: Friday, March 19 - Sunday, March 21
Space: 8 women (2 women per bedroom)
Bedrooms: (see photos below)
SOLD OUT! Rm 1: (Twin) 2, $717 pp
SOLD OUT! Rm 2: (Queen) 2, $750 pp
SOLD OUT! Rm 3: (Queen) 2, $750 pp
SOLD OUT! Rm 4: (King) 2, $777 pp
House: This big ol’ house (3400 sq ft) is tucked away in the mountain of the Catskills on 2 acres of land giving us plenty of space to lay out and take endless moments to come back to ourselves. Due to its mountain location, the cabin is extremely quiet. At night, both front and back string lights automatically turn on, making the place even warmer, peaceful and comforting. Complete with mountain views and 2 large living spaces, not to mention the space outside for everything from grilling and dancing to burning rituals to morning meditations and stargazing come nightfall.
Weekend breakdown:
Friday
3 pm - 5 pm: Get settled in/Herbal tea & light snacks
5 pm - 7 pm: Introductions and Peruvian dinner
7 pm - 10 pm: Root Chakra Release Dance Party with DJ Riobamba
11 pm - 12 am: Wind down with candles, tea and Palo Santo
Saturday
9 am - 10 am: Meditate and stretching followed by breakfast
11 am - 3 pm: Spring Equinox Hike with journaling (Tamales for hike!)
3 pm - 6 pm: Rest/Naps/Get ready
6 pm - 7 pm: Intention Workshop with journaling, plantitas & crystals
7 pm - 9 pm: Catered sunset dinner by the grill with a little wine
10 pm - 12 am: Letting go ritual at the firepit outside/Witchy movie night with popcorn topped with truffle salt (you’ll love it!)
Sunday
9 am - 10 am: Meditate and stretching followed by breakfast
10 am - 11 am: Wrap up/Check out
What’s included:
Housing, red/white wine, snacks, water, and herbal teas
All meals: Friday Peruvian dinner, Saturday (3), hiking snacks, snacks throughout the weekend, and breakfast on Sunday (meals will be selected based on the group with vegetarian and vegan options if needed)
Root Chakra Release Dance Party with DJ Riobamba
Guided meditation and journaling sessions & burning rituals
Intention workshop with journaling, plantitas & crystals
Spring Equinox Hike (Beginner/moderate)
Spiritual goodie bags w/ a complimentary issue of The Reclama Journal (Spring 2021), Reclama gear and much more.
Important updates: Because Covid-19, by investing in this experience, you are agreeing to:
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 of the your Covid exam so that your negative results are valid when the retreat comes around
Being okay with two air purifiers in the space we occupy unless we’re outside
IMPORTANT NOTE: REFUNDS, EXCHANGES, AND TRANSFERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT BEFORE INVESTING IN THIS WEEKEND RETREAT. THE LOCATION OF THE HIKE MAY ALSO CHANGE, DEPENDING ON WEATHER. BUT THE HIKE WILL BE EASY TO MODERATE.
