Awaken Your Spirit: A Journey to Renewal
With Scott Dennis, Betsy Mertz, Christine Davison, Kaitlin Western and Christopher Gebiya
September 21 - 25, 2025
Step into the sacred stillness of the mountains this fall, where transformation meets tranquility. Join us for a deeply immersive five-day retreat designed to reconnect you to your truth, your body, and your path forward.
This year’s retreat includes two incredible guest healers—joining us exclusively to offer transformational experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
Whether you’re craving a reset, clarity of purpose, or the joy of simply being held in sacred community—this retreat is for you.
What’s Included:
– Daily yoga + meditation with Scott + guest teachers
– Group rituals, ceremonies, and intention-setting
– Energetic Alignment & Flower Essence Workshop with Kaitlin Western
– Sound Healing + Drum Birthing Ceremony with Cristopher Gebiy
– Option to book private sessions with Kaitlin + Cristopher
– Four nights of lodging at the beautiful Menla Retreat Center
– Chef-prepared Ayurvedic meals each day
– Spa access, hiking trails, fire circle, sound baths & more
Sunday, September 21
- 3 – 4:30 pm Arrival & Check-in
- 4:45 – 5:45 pm Unpack and Explore
- 6 – 7 pm Dinner
- 7:30 – 9 pm Welcome Program
Monday, September 22
- 7 – 7:45 am Meditation (optional)
- 8 – 9 am Breakfast
- 9:30 am – 12 pm 90-minute Transformative Yoga & Intentional Practice w/ Scott
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
- 2 – 5:30 pm Afternoon Program: Drum Birthing
- 6 – 7 pm Dinner
- 7:30 – 9 pm Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath w/ Christine and Christopher
Tuesday, September 23
- 7 – 7:45 am Meditation (optional)
- 8 – 9 am Breakfast
- 9:30 am -12 pm 90-minute Transformative Yoga: Discovering Your Edge w/ Betsy
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
- 2 – 5:30 pm Afternoon Program: Mountain Hike OR Mala Making Class OR Spa Time at Dewa
- 6 – 7 pm Dinner
- 7:30 – 9 pm Yin yoga & Soundbath w/ Christine and Christopher
Wednesday, September 24
- 7 – 7:45 am Meditation (optional)
- 8 – 9 am Breakfast
- 9:30 am -12 pm 90-minute Transformative Yoga & Personal Journey w/ Scott
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
- 2 – 5:30 pm Afternoon Program: Personal Reflection Time OR Mountain Hike OR Excursions Into Town OR Drum Making OR Rest and Relaxation
- 6 – 7 pm Dinner
- 7:30 – 9 pm Drum Circle and Bonfire
Thursday, September 25
- 7 – 11 am Check-out of Rooms
- 8 – 9 am Breakfast
- 9:30 am -12 pm Meditation & Shared Reflections (optional)
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure (optional, but included)
* Guests are invited to enjoy the property, spa & hiking trails after checkout.
*Please note that the schedule is subject to change at any time.
About the Leaders
Scott Dennis
Founder & Community Steward (and occasional bolster whisperer) Scott didn’t set out to open a yoga studio—he set out to create a space where people could breathe, belong, and be beautifully human. element yoga was born from that dream: a down-to-earth, soul-up kind of place where transformation happens between poses, during awkward giggles, and over […]
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Betsy Mertz
I’m a 200-hour RYT Power Vinyasa teacher, certified through Breathe Yoga under the guidance of Cyndi and Carly Weis. I love teaching Power Vinyasa because it’s the perfect fusion of cardio, strength, and slow, deep stretching. Breath is at the heart of every class I teach—you can expect to move with intention, linking breath to […]
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Christine Davison
Hello, my name is Christine, and I am the Yoga Director at element and a passionate yoga instructor. I am a 500 RYT teacher with additional Restorative, Yin, and Meditation certifications. My yoga journey spans over 20 years, and I began teaching in 2022. Throughout my training, I have had the privilege of learning from […]
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Kaitlin Western
Energetic Kinesiologist + Flower Essence Practitioner (Australia) Kaitlin brings her intuitive, heart-led practice from across the globe to lead a hands-on group workshop in energetic kinesiology and flower essence integration. She’ll also be available for private 1:1 sessions to support deep energetic rebalancing and emotional clarity.
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Christopher Gebiya
Sacred Sound Healer + Drum Maker (Seneca Tradition) Cristopher will lead us through a deeply immersive sound bath ceremony and an extraordinary Native American drum birthing ritual—where each participant creates and consecrates their own personal drum to keep. Cristopher is also available for private 1:1 sessions during the retreat, bringing his gifts of deep listening, […]
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