Yoga/Ayurveda/Hike Self-Care retreat

Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA

NW
Nancy Wind
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18 reviews
Oct 4 - 6, 2024
Group size: 8 - 19
Yoga/Ayurveda/Hike Self-Care retreat
Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA

Nancy Wind
  • Email address verified
18 reviews

Oct 4 - 6, 2024
Group size: 8 - 19

About this trip

The vibe and energy at Setu will instantly settle you into a calm state so you can easily connect with nature, yourself, and other like-minded people. This weekend will be an immersion of self-care, meditation, yoga, and seasonal living. Offerings will include a variety of yoga classes, Ayurvedic meals, sound gong meditation, evening fire, and more. Your experience at Setu will help ground you into the fall season.


Some snippets of our weekend 

On Friday night, in downtown Brattleboro, the community gathers for an art gallery walk with open studios/galleries, music, an artisan's market, and food trucks. What a great way to start your weekend. Relaxation at Setu will start with a restorative yoga class at 7:30 p.m.


On Saturday there will be an optional hike up a local mountain. It's gonna be the height of fall foliage so you'll want to get outside. Massage and Ayurveda services can also be booked at this time.


Saturday afternoon, there will be a short yoga class to stretch out our legs and prepare us for our Saturday evening sound gong meditation.


On Sunday morning, back by popular demand is your partner Thai Massage workshop. You won't want to miss this!  


Cynthia Griffin and Nancy Wind met several years ago during an extensive yoga health coaching certification program and instantly knew they wanted to collaborate to offer retreats. Book today to embrace their collective wisdom and knowledge of yoga, Ayurveda, and self-healing. 


To learn more about your leaders: 

Cynthia Griffin: naturalhealthcyng.com 

Nancy Wind: peaksandposes.com 


Trip Cancellations and Refunds

I know this is a common question people think about when signing up for a trip. It can be a big expense and you have the best intentions but somehow it's not going to work out. We want you to know that our heart and soul go into planning our trips and there are payment deadlines to meet. For these reasons, we have established the following cancellation/refund policy.  Please make sure you can commit to this date or just sign up as it gets closer to the date (just cross your fingers that there is room). 

1. With notice of at least 90 days before the scheduled arrival date, you will be entitled to the full amount already paid minus a $50 administration fee.

2. With notice of 60-89 days before the scheduled arrival date, you will be entitled to a refund of your deposit unless your spot is filled and then you will be refunded your deposit minus a $75 administrative fee. 

3. With notice of 30-59 days to the scheduled arrival date, you will be entitled to a refund of 50% of your payment unless your spot is filled and then you will be refunded the amount you paid minus a $100 administrative fee. 

4. With notice of fewer than 30 days before the scheduled arrival date, there are no refunds unless your spot is filled and there will be a $150 administrative fee. 


What’s included

  • Luxury accommodations
  • Thai partner massage
    Sunday morning partner workshop
  • Pranayama/meditation
    Saturday and Sunday morning
  • Rise and Shine Yoga
    Saturday morning
  • Outdoor activity
    Optional guided hike (weather dependent)
  • Ayurvedic meals
    Home cooked seasonal, breakfast on Saturday. Sunday. Dinner on Saturday night.
  • Sound meditation
    Saturday evening
  • Hot tub-sauna
    available throughout the weekend
  • Yoga mats/props
  • herbal tea
    Throughout the weekend
  • room, meal, service tax
  • Variety of yoga classes
    restorative, Saturday morning and post hike stretch

What’s not included

  • Travel expenses
  • Massage/Ayurveda service
    can be booked separately
  • Friday night dinner
  • Saturday lunch
    bring a trail lunch from home or we will stop at a store on our way
  • Tips
    For cleaning staff

Available Packages

Monk room (private, XL twin)

This is a private, single room with an XL twin bed. This room has a shared hall bath. 

$695
Deposit:$275
Blue Indigo room (private, full bed)

This is a private single room with a full-size bed.  This room could be shared as a couple and the price would be per person. This room has a shared hall bath. 

$705
Deposit:$275
Mountain View (sleeps 2, twin beds)

This is a shared room with 2 twin beds. It has a shared hall bath. 

This room also has gorgeous views through its west-facing window. You can see Round Mountain.


$675
Deposit:$275
Riverstone (sleeps 3, twin bed)

This room is for three guests. The price listed here is for one of two twin extra-long beds. This room has a shared hall bath.

$665
Deposit:$275
The Lodge (sleeps 6, queen, priv. bath)

This room is shared by 6 people in total. This listing is for a queen bed in this room. This room also features a gorgeous wooden interior with a private bathroom featuring double sinks and a beautiful full bath. 

$715
Deposit:$350
Garden Suite (sleeps 3, twin, priv bath)

This room can accommodate 3 people. This listing is for a twin bed. The room has a luxurious private bath with jetted, Jacuzzi tub; a separate shower; and a double-sink vanity. 

$745
Deposit:$275
Quail's Nest (private, tiny home)

This Guest-house features a full-size bed and a wonderful deck that gives you privacy while you enjoy an evening under the stars, or a daytime look at Round Mountain and the pond.

This room has a shared bath located in the retreat center and a private toilet within the tiny home.


***An additional person can be added to this home for a fee of $550. Please contact one of the leaders to arrange additional payment. 



$745
Deposit:$275
The Queens Room

This shared room features 2 queen-sized beds ( a pull-out sofa, if needed) and a private bath.  ] 

This room is very spacious and quiet. 

$750
Riverstone (sleeps 3, pull out couch)

This room is for three guests. The price listed here is for a comfortable full size pull-out couch. This room has a shared hall bath.

$625
Deposit:$0


Your Organizer


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Nancy Wind
18 reviews
I am a four season peak bagger in New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. I am exploring the Adirondacks of New York as well as Colorado 14'ers. My longest backpacking trip was 18 days on the John Muir Trail with a grand finale hiking Mt. Whitney! I am a Certified Health Coach and yoga instructor leading people to uplevel their health and reinvent themself. I am the most content outside hiking with my friends. I enjoy staying active through yoga, biking, x-country skiing and cooking seasonal plant based food.

Reviews

I had an amazing time on this retreat led by Nancy and Cynthia! A beautiful setting, delicious meals, fireside conversation at night, fun activities including yoga, dancing, Thai partner massage, meditation and hiking. I learned more about Ayurveda and living a healthy life. This was a wonderful group of women coming together to connect and enjoy time away. I can’t wait to be part of this again! Thank you!
By Lisa B for Yoga/Ayurveda/Hike Self-Care retreat on Oct 17, 2024
Thank you so much Lisa! We loved having you join our beautiful women tribe❤️
By Nancy Wind on Oct 18, 2024
NW
The Self-Care retreat was a wonderful getaway. Setu is a beautiful setting, and a lovely home away from home run by a devoted couple. Nancy and Cynthia lead a well-balanced retreat that included meditation, yoga, a choice of hikes, shared meals, optional massages, and 'me time.' Everything was considered optional, so each person could choose their own pace. It was nice to meet a great group of women and have a chance to chat and get to know one another, but also have time to settle in a quiet corner to read or relax. This was my second trip lead by Nancy, and it was as great as the first.
By Sue E for Yoga/Ayurveda/Hike Self-Care retreat on Oct 11, 2024
Thank you so much Sue for joining us and for your thoughtful review. I am so happy that you found the space between to curate what you needed. I hope you will join us again in October 2025🙏🏻❤️
By Nancy Wind on Oct 13, 2024
NW
We had an amazing time with Nancy and Peaks & Poses. This was my third trip with the group. It’s my favorite way to travel. I just show up and everything else is taken care of. Food is delicious, hikes well planned and other participants are always a joy!
By Evelyn T for Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park on Sep 23, 2024
Thank you so much Evy. We always love having you join Peaksandposes. You make our trips more fun!
By Nancy Wind on Sep 23, 2024
NW
RA
First time doing a trip like this and I would highly recommend it. Nancy was wonderful to be with and everything was so well planned. Food was suberb and accomodations were great. Fun group of like minded people. Thanks for everything 💕
By Rachel A for Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park on Sep 23, 2024
Thanks so much Rachel! It was more than a pleasure to have you join Peaksandposes. I hope you will join us again!
By Nancy Wind on Sep 23, 2024
NW
Wonderful trip. Chance to have adventures with friends old and new. Great food, fantastic outdoor experience. Returned relaxed and refreshed. Definitely recommend!
By Diane A for Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park on Sep 18, 2024
So glad you could join us Diane and thank you for all your wonderful feedback. I hope that you'll join again!
By Nancy Wind on Sep 18, 2024
NW
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