Awaken Your Spirit: A Journey to Renewal

With Scott Dennis, Betsy Mertz and Christine Davison

September 21 - 25, 2025

Address: 375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States

  • Deluxe Queen – $1,373.00
  • Standard Single - Shared Bath – $1,200.20
  • Economy Premium Single - Shared Bath – $1,077.80
  • Economy Single - Shared Bath – $883.40
  • Economy Double - Shared Bath (Shared Room) – $847.40
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Inspired by the ancient Buddhist kingdom of Tibet, this modern resort is a project of the Tibet House US, the Dalai Lama’s cultural center in North America.

Experience a Sacred Sanctuary – Rejuvenating and Spiritual retreat time nestled in the Catskill Mountains.

Enjoy transformative yoga practices, meditation, hiking, spa treatments, time for connection and reflection, plus exquisite meals all surrounded by gorgeous natural beauty and Autumn foliage!

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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