Yoga Retreats

Expand your practice outside the studio walls, and nourish your soul on one of our thoughtfully planned yoga retreats.

Upstate New York Yoga Retreat

September 12 - 14, 2025 at Sowilo ~ Cambridge, NY

 

Practice

Led by Courtney Chase & Tom Dobmeier, practices will focus on finding your own rhythm and connecting with community.

Nourish

Welcome to a world of culinary delights where flavors from the Mediterranean and around the world come together to create a truly memorable dining experience — a celebration of diverse cultures, vibrant colors, and exquisite flavors.

Explore

Overlooking the Green Mountains, Sowilo is beautifully perched right along the New York and Vermont border. Explore nearby towns just 30 minutes away including Bennington and Manchester Vermont and Saratoga New York.

Rest

Our accommodations, from contemporary tiny homes to cozy geodesic domes, provide comfort while keeping you connected to the serene surroundings. Each space is designed to be your home away from home.

Our Setting

Welcome to Washington County, NY! Nestled between the Adirondacks and the Green Mountains of Vermont, this hidden gem offers the perfect blend of outdoor recreation and relaxation. Explore stunning landscapes, scenic hiking trails, river sports, ski resorts, and countless adventures in nature.

On property you’ll find hiking trails, close by recreational areas, and within 35 minutes Saratoga Springs, Bennington, VT, Manchester, VT, and more. At around three hours from Syracuse and NYC, it is the perfect place to find re”treat”ment.

Accomodations


TINY HOUSES

These unique tiny houses offer the perfect balance of comfort and functionality.

Features:

  • A private master bedroom with a plush queen-size bed

  • A cozy loft bedroom with an additional queen-size bed

  • A comfortable living space, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration

  • Fully equipped kitchen

  • Full private bathroom with a refreshing shower, stocked with all the essential toiletries for your convenience.

Tiny House

Tiny House Living Space

Tiny House Bath

Tiny House Main Bedroom

Tiny House Loft Bedroom

Tiny House Loft Bedroom

Double Occupancy Tiny House - $1200 per Person

Triple Occupancy Tiny House (one shared queen & one solo small lofted queen) - $1000 per Person

Quad Occupancy Tiny House (one shared queen & one shared small lofted queen) - $900 per Person

 

GEODESIC DOMES

For a truly unique and immersive experience, these modern domes offer the perfect blend of comfort and connection to nature. Thoughtfully designed for relaxation and serenity, each dome provides a peaceful retreat while still offering all the modern amenities you need for a comfortable stay.

Features:

  • A plush queen-size bed, perfect for a restful night’s sleep

  • A cozy sitting area, ideal for unwinding with a book or enjoying the breathtaking views

  • A climate-controlled interior, ensuring a pleasant stay in any season

  • Access to a shared bathroom, stocked with essential toiletries for your convenience

Geodesic Dome

Geodesic Dome Sitting Area

Geodesic Dome Bed

Single Occupancy Geodesic Dome - $1400 per Person

Double Occupancy Geodesic Dome - $1100 per Person

 

MAIN HOUSE BEDROOM

Bedroom in the main house

Queen Bed

Shared Bath

Single Occupancy Main House - $1000 per Person

Double Occupancy Main House (Queen Bed Only) - $800 per Person

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Yoga and meditation practices designed to help you arrive and take in the weekend of re’treat’ment.

    • Grounding Friday evening welcome practice

    • Invigorating Saturday morning practice

    • Intimate Sky Sound Journey

    • Quieting Saturday evening practice

    • Community Sunday send off practice

  • Farm to table culinary experience that celebrates the freshness and quality of locally sourced ingredients.

    • Friday welcome dinner

    • Saturday brunch

    • Saturday midday light bites

    • Saturday dinner

    • Sunday brunch

    • Plush linens including bedding and towels

    • Essential toiletries

    • Outdoor Spa with sauna and cold plunge circuit

    • Outdoor fire pits

  • Explore the charming towns of Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, Troy, Bennington, Dorset, and Manchester, each brimming with unique charm, only 30 minutes from our retreat.

    • Hiking trails

      • Sowilo trail — a beautiful 40 minute loop trail with stunning views surrounding the retreat grounds.

      • Cambridge Community Forrest — a 140-acre wooded property in the Town of White Creek, at the edge of the Village of Cambridge. (7 minutes drive from Sowilo)

      • Lye Brook Falls — a 4.5-mile out-and-back trail near Manchester Center, Vermont. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 15 min to complete. (35 minutes drive from Sowilo)

      • Saratoga Spa State Park — 7 trails in total to explore and perfect for walking, jogging, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. (35 minutes drive from Sowilo)

    • Local lakes & water sports

      • Lake Lauderdale — basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, swings and nature trails. Canoes and Kayaks permitted. (10 minutes drive from Sowilo)

      • Battenkill Valley Outdoors — outfitter offering canoes, kayaks, and tubes for navigating the Battenkill River, plus hiking trails. (12 minutes drive from Sowilo)

      • Dorset Marble Quarry

        Dorset Marble Quarry — a breathtaking swimming hole, surrounded by huge rocks of marble. (35 minutes from Sowilo)

      • Saratoga Lake — boating, fishing, paddling, swimming at Brown's Beach, and dining by the water. (30 minutes drive from Sowilo)

      • Lake George — cruise ships, charters, boat rentals, amusement parks, zip lines, ski resorts, several museums, and 200+ miles of trails for hiking and biking. (50 minutes drive from Sowilo)

    • Local vineyards

      • South Dominion — a New York State Grown & Certified family owned and operated vineyard nestled in the rolling hills of Cambridge. (12 minute from Sowilo)

      • Victory View Winery — a family-owned farm winery specializing in growing cold climate grapes and producing estate wines in upstate New York. (12 minutes from Sowilo)

      • The Saratoga Winery — a friendly winery that makes you feel like you're at a friends garden party. House made wines are served alongside beer and cocktails. (45 minutes form Sowilo)

    • Horseback riding

      • Kimberly Farms — a beautiful 60-acre facility where horses roam the pastures and wildlife flourishes. (15 minutes drive from Sowilo)

      • One Trick Pony — guided horseback trail rides of varying lengths through scenic forests. (25 minutes from Sowilo)

ADDITIONAL INFO

Check-in 3pm Friday, check-out 2pm Sunday (option to add on Thursday night for an additional fee.)

We encourage you to choose who you would like to share your room with, but if you are joining us on your own and would like to share a room, we will help pair you up.

Questions? Email us directly at mackenzie@skyyogastudios.com and we will send over the retreat agreement.
Once we receive the signed agreement and $100 deposit, your space will be reserved.

“But the real secret to lifelong good health is actually the opposite: Let your body take care of you.”

— Deepak Chopra