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Cultivating the Joy of Intimacy & Connection
With Jayne Gumpel, LCSW, David Gumpel M.A and Irina Linetskaya, MD
A Ketamine-Assisted Retreat for Couples This retreat offers a safe, structured environment where couples can deeply celebrate the nuances of their relationship, including aspects of joy and intimacy. Participants will learn to understand each other’s needs and navigate challenges collaboratively. The retreat emphasizes cultivating an intimate bond through what we refer to as noble communication—clear […]
Holistic Healing Ketamine Retreat During the Summer Solstice
With Robin McKinley, FNP-C, PMHNP, Jessica Block, Ph.D. and Rev. Dr. Theresa Pruett, Ph.D., RMT
Awaken the Mind, Heal the Body, and Nourish the Soul Join us for a transformational Summer Solstice Ketamine Retreat designed to realign you with the innate wholeness you may have forgotten, but never lost. Set amidst the sacred mountains of the Catskills, this five-day experience combines ketamine therapy with the exploration of the mystery of […]
Cultivating Joy: An Experiential AEDP®, Ketamine and Mindfulness Retreat
With Diana Fosha, PhD, Jayne Gumpel LCSW, Mark Green, MD and David Gumpel M.A
Join us for a four-day retreat guided by an exceptional team of facilitators: Diana Fosha PhD, Mark Green MD, Jayne Gumpel LCSW, David Gumpel MA, and Irina Linetskaya MD. Together, we’ll explore ketamine-assisted AEDP, and mindfulness. This immersive experiential retreat is for professionals seeking deep healing, renewal, and transformation through the integration of AEDP in […]
16th Annual Sage Academy Sound Healing Retreat Intensive
With Silvia Nakkach, M.A., MMT, Lea Garnier, Peter Blum, Nicholas Petrucco and Katya Valomova
In 2010 Sage Academy of Sound, located in Woodstock NY, created the 1st annual Sound Healing Retreat Intensive at Menla. After directly experiencing the healing benefits of sound, and dedicated to sharing this with others, the founders created a platform that would give sound pioneers a beautiful environment to share their knowledge, as well as a […]
Opening Inward: Exploring the Enneagram and Holotropic Breathwork®
With Dr. Laurane McGlynn, Dr. Catherine Hayes, Dr. Nicholas Collura and Dr. Jay Dufrechou
This workshop will explore how Holotropic Breathwork® and the Enneagram can facilitate healing, our desire for transcendence, wholeness and connection to our Divine Nature. You are invited to join us to experience the remarkable healing potential and therapeutic benefits of Holotropic Breathwork®, a powerful breathwork practice that allows for self-exploration, transformation and healing. With eyes […]
Through the Gateless Gate
With Henry Fersko-Weiss
This unique retreat draws from two profound traditions, End-of-Life Doulas and Zen Buddhism. They offer different perspectives, but share a deep commitment to exploring fundamental questions: Who are you really? What does it mean to die? and, How do you live—and even die—with a deep sense of meaning? The end-of-life doula approach carries wisdom that […]
Plus Pause: Retreat and Reconnect
Join us on this journey where we will purposefully retreat from the daily grind to reconnect with ourselves, with nature and with our community. You will have the option to join our programming offerings including: joyful movement through hiking, dance and restorative classes; community building through group crafts, hugs, games and shared meals; and moments […]
OUR DESTINY LIES IN OUR ORIGINS: A Weekend Intensive for Enhancing Our Shamanic Service
With Don Oscar Miro-Quesada Solevo
This singular apprenticeship experience with don Oscar Miro-Quesada is intuitively designed to serve as an immersive, soul-deepening exploration of the Pachakuti Mesa TraditionTM: its relational intelligence, ritual practice, and communal re-Membering during these transformative times of Pachakuti. ‘Pachakuti’ means ‘world reversal’ in Quechua, and it refers to the time of transformation we are living now. […]
Embodied Self: A Yoga and Internal Family Systems Retreat
Schedule: Thursday September 17th (Check-in Day) 3 - 6 pm Arrival and Check-in (Facilitators to arrive at 4 to set up meeting space) 6 - 7 pm Dinner 7:30 - 9 pm Welcome Circle and yoga Friday September 18th 8 - 9 am Breakfast 9:30 am - 12 pm Morning Program and yoga practice 12:30 […]
Shifting Reality
With Paul Selig
6 Days of Learning, Relaxation & Transformation Join award-winning author and channel Paul Selig for a six-day channeled retreat at Menla, a stunning sanctuary nestled deep within New York’s Catskill Mountains. Experience the Guides’ newest teachings on transforming consciousness and aligning to a higher octave of reality in one of the most beautiful times of […]
Breath As Medicine: Connecting to the Healer Within - A Holotropic Breathwork Workshop
With Dr. Laurane McGlynn and Stephenie Purnell
This workshop will explore how Holotropic Breathwork® can facilitate healing from trauma, addiction, mental health issues and our desire for transcendence and wholeness. The New York Times described Holotropic Breathwork® as “heart opening” and a way to heal yourself and improve mood. For centuries, and across many cultures, non-ordinary states of consciousness have been used […]
Cultivating Joy: A Ketamine-assisted Mindfulness Retreat
With Jayne Gumpel, LCSW and David Gumpel M.A
This is a safe, structured retreat led by a staff of licensed and experienced therapists and physicians in the beautiful Catskill Mountains at MENLA Retreat and Spa. Join us for a safe and structured four-day retreat at the intersection of science and spirituality, guided by an exceptional team of facilitators. Together, we’ll explore the profound […]
PhDJ: An Immersion in Movement + Sound with Tasha Blank
With Tasha Blank
Most people think dance is about having the right moves. Forget that. Music is medicine—and this immersion is an invitation to experience what becomes possible when sound, rhythm, and movement are used as tools for transformation, grounding, and connection. This 4+ day in-person immersion is a core component of the 8-month PhDJ training program. Together, […]
Woman's Strength and Ancestors Retreat for Women
With Elizabeth Pyjov and Larisa Forman
This autumn, you are invited to connect to ancestors and your female strength in new, deeper ways. The goal of the retreat is to come away feeling all the support of your female line. We'll also access inner calm and build a community of women. Elizabeth Pyjov (15 years of experience teaching these practices) will […]
Multidimensional Integrative Healing & EMDR Retreat
Friday, November 13 7:30 - 9:30 pm Invocation and welcome, group introductions, structure of our time together Setting intentions, recognizing the sacred land of the Mohawk, Mohican and Lenape people Keeping a journal, recording dreams Saturday, November 14 Focus on energetic sovereignty, releasing energies and boundaries 8 - 9 am Breakfast 9:30 - 11 am […]















