about this retreat
The fall equinox signifies a moment of equilibrium between daylight and darkness, serving as a powerful reminder to seek balance in our own lives, much like nature is transitioning from summer's abundance to winter's rest, allowing us to harvest harmony by reflecting on our own experiences and finding inner equilibrium.
Finding harmony in gratitude and grace means cultivating a mindset where you actively acknowledge and appreciate the good in your life (gratitude), while simultaneously accepting imperfections and extending kindness to yourself and others with an understanding of life's challenges (grace), leading to a sense of inner peace and balance; essentially, being thankful for what you have while also recognizing that not everything is always perfect and allowing for forgiveness and compassion.
May this weekend provide you an opportunity to seek a harmonized balance in yourself as you focus your mind on gratitude and grace toward all of life, including yourself!
SATRUDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th - BYOB (Wine Only) there will be a firepit available
$325 per person
retreat includes
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Lodging
itinerary
Friday, September 26
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5:00pm – 6:00pm Registration
6:00pm – 6:30pm Grounds Tour
6:30pm – 7:45pm Intros & Convos
- Review schedule
- Honorable Harvest Discussion
- Game of Connections
8:00pm – 8:30pm Short Yin Yoga session
8:30pm - 9:00pm Wild Tea & Treats
Saturday, September 27
7:30am - 7:45am Prayer in Chapel offered by Center staff
8:30am - 9:30am Breakfast & Gratitude & Grace Discussion
- Blessings & Imperfections
- Forgiveness & Compassion
- Spiritual Connection
9:30am to 12pm Clay Gratitude Pendant & Gratitude Stone Crafts
12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch & Nature Connection discussion
- Forest Bathing
- Nature Connection Invitations
- Journaling
1:30pm – 3:00pm Nature Connection Invitations & Gratitude Journaling
3:00pm – 3:30pm Sharing Time with Wild Tea & Treats
4:00pm - 5:00pm Wild Asana Yin Yoga & Mindful Meditation session
5:30pm – 6:30pm Dinner
7:00pm – 9:00pm Fireside with Friends with Wild Tea & Treats (BYOWine)
Sunday, September 28
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7:30am – 7:45am Prayer in Chapel offered by Center staff
8:30am – 9:30am Breakfast & Taking Gratitude & Grace Home discussion
- Reflection and gratitude journaling
- Mindful moments
- Positive affirmations and self-compassion
- Acts of kindness and appreciation
- Meditation
9:30am – 10:30am String Clay Gratitude Pendant Necklace
10:30am -11:30am Wild Asana Yin Yoga & Mindful Meditation session
12pm Departure
My name is Jeannine Wonderling
I started practicing yoga and meditation while entering into my middled-age years, as things were changing drastically in my life. The practice allowed me to feel stronger both mentally and physically, helped alleviate stress and anxiety, and helped me sleep more soundly each night. In addition to becoming a certified RYT 200 Yoga Instructor in 2023, I also started my study of Shinrin Yoku, or Forest Bathing. In October 2024, I became certified as a Forest Therapy Guide. I enjoy hiking and walking outdoors, sewing, theater, music and travel. I live in the Altoona area with my partner, my youngest daughter, and our two crazy goldendoodles
