Ignite the Sacred
A Transformational Retreat at Menla

September 20–24, 2026 | Menla Retreat & Dewa Spa, Catskills, NY

Step into the mountains this fall for a deeply immersive retreat designed to awaken vitality, creativity, and the sacred fire within.

Following the journey of Awaken Your Spirit and Return to Stillness, this next chapter invites you into embodied practice—where movement, stillness, healing, and creative expression come together in a grounded and transformative way.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Menla, this retreat offers space to reconnect, reset, and step fully into your energy and purpose.

What’s Included

Daily sādhanā practices for meditation, reflection, and intention

Vinyasa, restorative, yin, and foundations classes with element yoga teachers

Dharma teachings and guided inquiry with Scott

Sound healing journeys with Christopher Gebiya

Energetic kinesiology and flower essence work with Kaitlin (returning from Australia)

One private Energetic Kinesiology and flower essence session with Kaitlin

Group practices, reflection, and integration time

Free time to rest, hike, journal, or explore

Special Experience: Native American Flute Ceremony

Each participant will receive a handcrafted Native American flute created in collaboration with artisans from the Navajo Nation.

You will be guided through a ceremonial initiation, followed by a creative process of painting and designing your flute. Christopher will lead group instruction so participants can experience playing together.

About Kaitlin

Kaitlin Western is an energetic kinesiologist and flower essence practitioner based in Australia.

Her work uses muscle monitoring (biofeedback) to communicate with the body, helping to identify stored stress, emotional imbalances, and energetic blockages.

Through this process, she supports the release of these patterns, allowing the body to return to a state of clarity, balance, and alignment.

Additional Offerings

Private sound healing sessions with Christopher (booked separately)

Reiki sessions with Joanna (booked separately)

Spa treatments at the Dewa Spa (booked separately)

Activities & Amenities

Hiking trails across Menla’s mountain property

Access to the Dewa Spa, including saunas, steam rooms, and soaking tubs

Tara Sanctuary for meditation and reflection

Shared spaces for rest, reading, and connection

Cuisine

Menla’s meals are prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, including produce from their organic garden.

Plant-based, buffet-style meals are designed to be nourishing and balanced.

Investment

Retreat Tuition:
Early Registration: $1,444 (paid in full by June 1)
Standard Registration: $1,567

A non-refundable deposit of $444 reserves your space.

Once tuition is paid in full, you will receive access to reserve your accommodations directly with Menla.

Accommodations (Booked Separately)

Deluxe King Suite / Private Bath — $1,616.40

Deluxe Queen / Private Bath — $1,368.00

Standard Single / Shared Bath — $1,134.00

Economy Premium Single / Shared Bath — $1,011.60

Economy Single / Shared Bath — $878.40

Economy Double / Shared Bath — $842.40

Rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration

Space is limited and expected to fill.

This is your invitation to step forward and ignite the sacred within.

Reserve My Spot