Woman's Strength and Ancestors Retreat for Women

With Elizabeth Pyjov and Larisa Forman

November 6 - 8, 2026

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

  • Deluxe King – $903.00
  • Deluxe Queen – $765.00
  • Deluxe Double (Shared Room) – $603.00
  • Standard Single - Shared Bath – $635.00
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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 facilitate and Larisa Forman (voted best yoga teacher in Boston) will teach a very gentle mindful movement session each day.

Come for the meditation and ancestors practices, stay for the forest walks and nourishing food, and end up sending compassion to all those who went before you! You’ll leave the retreat feeling energized, peaceful and authentic.

What to look forward to:

  • Ancestors practices that empower you
  • Meditation
  • Practicing gentle yoga
  • Taking forest walks
  • Lighting candles for our ancestors
  • Reaching new levels of acceptance
  • Getting incredible strength from the past
  • Healing the family tree
  • Growing in compassion
  • Enjoying each other’s company
  • Eating three healthy meals a day
  • Cultivating self-compassion
  • Accessing deep relaxation

Schedule:

Friday, November 6 (Check-in Day)

  • 3 pm Arrive, check in, and explore the property
  • 3:30 – 5 pm First yoga and mindful movement practice
  • 5 – 6 pm Official welcome session and introduction to the retreat and each other
  • 6 – 7 pm Dinner
  • 7:30 pm Candlelit ancestors practice and survey of ancestors practices across traditions

Saturday, November 7

  • 7 – 8 am Gentle yoga, stretching and movement practice
  • 8 – 9 am Breakfast
  • 9:30 – 11:30 am Woman’s Strength practices
  • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Free time to visit the vintage country barn or move your body in the fitness facility. Perhaps time alone to meditate, nap, create, or journal
  • 12:30 – 1:30 pmLunch
  • 2 – 3:30 pm Optional group hike or time for spa treatments
  • 3:30 – 6 pm Ancestors meditation practice: healing the family tree
  • 6 – 7 pm Dinner
  • 7:30 – 8 pm Gentle 25-minute yoga practice for excellent sleep

Sunday, November 8 (Check-out Day)

  • 7am: Gentle stretching and movement practice
  • 8am: Breakfast
  • 9am: Time to pack and check-out
  • 10:15am: Last practice for gathering strength from you family line.
    • Meditation on how to access centeredness and inner peace through ancestors practices.
    • Talk on how to access the strength of our ancestors.
    • We’ll end with a formal retreat closing.
  • 12:30pm: Lunch

*Please note this schedule is subject to change.

About the Leaders

Elizabeth Pyjov

Over 12 years of experience teaching meditation Facilitator for international and national retreats B.A. Harvard College, Romance Languages and Literatures ‍Certification Stanford Medical School, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Pedagogy of Compassion J.D. Harvard Law School MTS Harvard Divinity School, Theology Degree New York City Bar Well-Being Committee Member Faculty at Loyola University Chicago Elizabeth, JD, MTS is […]

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Larisa Forman

Larisa Forman has been practicing yoga for 20+ years and teaching in the Boston area for over 10 years. Larisa leads workshops and immersions both nationally and internationally, leads a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at The Yoga Loft,  is a frequent presenter at The Nantucket Yoga Festival, and her yoga class was chosen as […]

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