Women’s Yoga Retreat Winter 2026
Escape to the peaceful beauty of the Adirondack Mountains for a rejuvenating 4-day women’s yoga retreat, thoughtfully designed for beginners.
This 4 day experience is all about slowing down, recharging, and nurturing your body and mind in a supportive, nature-filled setting.
Below, you’ll find a sample itinerary and menu to give you a glimpse of what to expect. More details will be shared over the next few months. The retreat will take place at The Great Pines Lodge, Old Forge NY, March 5-8, 2026.
About 10 Spots Available, submit payment asap to reserve your spot! Payment Can Be Made Via Venmo or Check Made out to Maggie Queen
Why Choose This Retreat?
The Adirondack Mountains are an ideal setting for a yoga retreat, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and outdoor adventure. Surrounded by forests, lakes, and mountain views, the region provides a peaceful escape from the demands of everyday life, allowing participants to truly unplug and reconnect with themselves. The serene environment enhances mindfulness, while the fresh air and scenic landscapes create a perfect backdrop for yoga and meditation. In addition to daily practice, the Adirondacks offer a variety of activities—like snowshoeing, alpine skiing, cross country skiing and more—that complement the retreat’s focus on wellness and movement. The area also boasts a growing wellness culture, with access to local artisans, fresh markets, and holistic practitioners. Easily accessible from major cities yet remote enough to feel like a true getaway, the Adirondacks offer the perfect space to recharge, realign, and rediscover balance.
Attending a yoga retreat offers a powerful reset for both the body and mind. Stepping away from daily stressors and immersing yourself in a structured environment focused on movement, mindfulness, and nature can significantly reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance emotional well-being. Research supports these benefits—one study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that participants in a week-long yoga retreat showed significant reductions in anxiety and improvements in mindfulness and self-compassion (Gaiswinkler et al., 2020). By removing distractions and surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals, a retreat creates space for deep rest, reflection, and personal growth, leading to long-lasting improvements in overall health and balance.
Gaiswinkler, L., Unterrainer, H. F., Fink, A., & Papousek, I. (2020). Psychological effects of a week-long yoga retreat on participants' self-compassion, mindfulness, and well-being. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 26(4), 325–332. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2019.0347
Our Sample Menu
4-Day Healthy Yoga Retreat Meal & Snack Schedule
Day 1 – Arrival & Grounding
Snack: Raw cacao energy balls with dates & almonds
Dinner: Sweet potato & black bean tacos with avocado crema | Cilantro-lime slaw
Dessert: Vegan dark chocolate avocado mousse
Day 2 – Root & Restore
Breakfast: Cinnamon oats with walnuts & banana | Fruit platter | Turmeric latte
Lunch: Lemon-lentil soup | Sourdough with cashew cheese
Snack: Apple slices with almond butter and chia seeds
Dinner: Tofu stir-fry with brown rice | Steamed edamame
Dessert: Coconut milk chia pudding with mango puree
Day 3 – Flow & Balance
Breakfast: Greek yogurt parfait with figs & granola | Lemon water
Lunch: Mediterranean chickpea salad | Pita & carrot sticks
Snack: Homemade trail mix (pumpkin seeds, cacao nibs, dried cranberries, walnuts)
Dinner: Coconut chickpea curry | Jasmine rice & microgreens
Dessert: Baked pear with cinnamon and walnut crumble
Day 4 – Rest & Reflection
Breakfast: Healthy Breakfast Buffet
Note: All meals can be customized to accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, or other dietary restrictions.
Meet the Team!
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Margaret Queen
HOST + YOGA INSTRUCTOR
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Kindra Reiter
HOST + MARKETING COORDINATOR
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Haley Josephson
MASSAGE THERAPIST
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Haley Pearl
MASSAGE THERAPIST
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John Levi
KRIPALU OUTDOOR GUIDE
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Thera Levi
KRIPALU OUTDOOR GUIDE
$450 Early Bird
Raises to $500 Starting, Just 1st 2026
Option One
Escape to the heart of the Adirondacks this winter for a cozy weekend of movement, mindfulness, and connection. Our Weekend Winter Yoga Retreat is the perfect way to reset your mind and body while embracing the quiet beauty of the season.
Spend your weekend surrounded by snow-dusted pines, peaceful energy, and the warmth of community as you settle into a restorative rhythm.
Your retreat includes:
🧘♀️ Two Daily yoga sessions (Optional)
🕯 Guided hike & meditation, intention setting, and journaling
🔥 Sauna and cold plunge access
🥗 Nourishing, seasonal meals prepared with love
💆♀️ Massage & Sound Healing
🏡 Please note: Lodging is not included in this package. A block of rooms will be reserved at Great Pines, and you’ll be able to book your accommodations directly through their booking link once it’s released.
Whether you're looking to deepen your practice, recharge your spirit, or simply take a mindful pause, this retreat offers a full Adirondack wellness experience aligned with nature—just arrive and unwind.
✨ A peaceful winter escape for body, mind, and soul.
Limited spots available — reserve your place today.
✨ Retreat Price: $450 per person
Lodging is separate (paid directly to Great Pines).
Included in Your Retreat Experience: & So much more!
🧘♀️ Daily Yoga & Meditation
Slow flow, restorative, gentle morning movement, guided breathwork & intention setting.
💆♀️ One 60 Minute Massage
Enjoy a full-body relaxation massage from licensed practitioners.
🔔 Sound Healing Ceremony
Immerse in a grounding, vibrational healing experience.
🍲 Nourishing Meals
Healthy, seasonal breakfasts, lunches, and dinners prepared with love.
Vegan, gluten-free & dairy-free options available.
🔥 Sauna & Cold Plunge Access
Rotate through heat + cold therapy for full-body rejuvenation (The lake, LOL!)
✨ Workshops & Extras
Journaling, winter nature walks, herbal tea/blending demos, skincare mini-class.
🎁 Goodie Bag & Wellness Gifts
Hand-selected items from local & partner brands.
Why Lodging Isn’t Included:
Lodging varies by room type, so participants will book directly with Great Pines.
This keeps your price transparent & flexible. A block of rooms is reserved exclusively for retreat guests.
$150
Option two
Join us for a rejuvenating weekend designed to help you unwind, reconnect, and embrace the stillness of winter—right here at home. The Weekend Locals Winter Yoga Retreat is a cozy, close-to-home getaway for our Adirondack community, featuring mindful movement, nourishing meals, and the simple joy of slowing down.
Spend the weekend surrounded by snow-covered pines, warmth, and community as you enjoy:
🧘♀️ Restorative and slow flow yoga sessions
🕯 Guided meditation and journaling
🔥 Sauna access
🥗 Nourishing, seasonal meals included
💆♀️ Optional add-ons like massage, facials, and sound healing
Please note: Lodging is not included in this retreat package — perfect for locals who prefer to enjoy the experience Friday OR Saturday and return home at night.
✨ A mindful weekend to refresh your body, calm your mind, and reconnect with yourself this winter season.
Limited spots available.
Reserve your space and experience a winter staycation unlike any other.
4-Day Women’s Adirondack Yoga & Wellness Retreat Itinerary (Sample)
Location: Old Forge, Adirondack Mountains, New York
Setting: Great Pines Lodge
Great Pines by Weekender is a historic Adirondack gem, welcoming guests for over a century. Once known as The North Woods Inn, this lakeside lodge now blends its iconic past with modern rustic comfort. With 29 thoughtfully designed rooms, on-site dining, private boat docks, a sandy beach, and a shed stocked with outdoor gear, it’s no surprise Great Pines is consistently voted “Best of the Adirondacks.”
Conveniently located less than a half-day’s drive from major Northeast cities—and under three hours from Syracuse, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, and Utica—Great Pines is the ideal basecamp for exploring Old Forge and the surrounding Adirondack Park. From snowmobiling and skiing in winter, to brewery hopping in fall, to the hiking, biking, boating, and fishing that define an all-American Adirondack summer, this resort delivers year-round adventure.
Why it’s perfect for our retreat:
Great Pines offers the serene, nature-immersed environment our yoga and wellness weekends are built around. Its lakeside setting, cozy lodge atmosphere, and easy access to outdoor beauty create the perfect backdrop for morning flows, meditation, restorative practices, sauna time, nourishing meals, and meaningful community connection. It brings together tranquility, comfort, and Adirondack charm—everything we want our guests to experience.
Example Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Grounding
Theme: Arrival, intention setting, and gentle grounding
3:00 PM – Check-in & welcome drink (herbal tea or local elixir)
5 PM – Gentle Yin Yoga & Breathwork session
7:30 PM – Healthy welcome dinner (seasonal, local produce)
8:30 PM – Opening Circle & Intention Setting around the fireplace
Optional: Early massage bookings available for travelers
Day 2: Root to Rise
Theme: Connecting to the earth and body
8:00 AM – Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga
9:15 AM – Nourishing breakfast
10:30 AM – Guided nature hike with meditation stops
1:30 PM – Lunch
2:30 PM – Massage & free time (journaling, reading, hammock)
5:00 PM – Restorative Yoga with Sound Bath
6:30 PM – Dinner
8:00 PM – Optional: Fire circle or guided journaling
Day 3: Water & Flow
Theme: Embracing the element of water and movement
8:00 AM – Flow Yoga: water-inspired sequences
9:15 AM – Breakfast
10:30 AM – Winter Skincare Class or Heathy Cooking Class
1:30 PM – Lunch
3:00 PM – Massage / Free Time / Sauna
5:30 PM – Gentle Yoga + Chakra Sound Healing
7:00 PM – Dinner
8:30 PM – After dinner tea party with Herbalist/ Cacao Ceremony (Subject to change)
Day 4: Fire & Strength
Theme: Empowerment and inner fire
7:00 AM – Empowering Power Yoga session
8:30 AM – Breakfast
11:00 AM –Check out & Goodbyes
