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Feed Your Spirit: The Catskills
September 8-13 | Catskills Mountains, NY
A Letter from Dalai Mama
If you've found yourself here, I have a feeling something inside of you has been whispering that it's time. Time to slow down. Time to reconnect. Time to remember yourself beyond the roles, responsibilities, and endless noise of everyday life.
Feed Your Spirit wasn't created because I wanted to just host another retreat. It was born from something much deeper, a calling I've felt on my life for as long as I can remember, one I finally have the language and framework to hold. For years, I've been gathering people on the land and holding space for the kind of return that doesn't often happen in everyday life. Every gathering reminds me of the same truth: healing happens in relationship, with nature, with community, with our bodies, and with the quiet parts of ourselves we've learned to overlook.
If you know what it feels like to pour so much of yourself into everyone else, into life’s demands and the mundane, that you've forgotten the sound of your own inner voice of your spirit, this space was created with you in mind.
For six days, we'll step away from the pace of everyday life and into a different rhythm, our own world. We'll share nourishing meals, meaningful conversations, movement, creativity, herbal wisdom, sound healing, and the quiet medicine of nature. You don't have to arrive with everything figured out. You only have to come exactly as you are.
My hope is simple: that you leave feeling lighter, more connected to yourself, and reminded that the answers you've been searching for have been within YOU all along.
If your heart is saying yes, I'd be honored to welcome you to the Catskills.
With love,
Dalai Mama
What Awaits You…
Nature
Reconnect with yourself through forest walks, fresh mountain air, peaceful mornings, and the quiet rhythm of the Catskill Mountains.
Herbal Apothecary
Learn the art of working with botanicals through hands-on herbal workshops, creating remedies that you can bring home and continue using long after the retreat.
Sound + Stillness
Experience guided sound frequency healing, meditation, and restorative practices designed to calm the nervous system and create space for deep rest and reflection.
Community
Share nourishing meals, meaningful conversations, laughter, and authentic connection within an intimate circle intentionally limited to eight guests.
A Few of the Experiences We Will Share..
123 acres of protected forest + trails
Cedar Sauna, Hot Tub + Cold Plunge
Farm-to-table chef prepared meals
Herbal Apothecary Workshop
Inner child + Heart Opening Workshop
Embodied Movement + Dance
Daily Sound Baths
Guided Nature Hike- Forest Bathing
Evening Fire Circle Ceremony
Share the land with free-roaming horses and goats
Welcome gift
Private 45-minute post-retreat integration session (Founding Circle only)
Your Journey…
Day One • Arrive
Arrive in the Catskills, settle into your surroundings, meet your fellow guests, and begin the retreat with a welcome dinner, sound healing, and our opening circle.
Day Two • Root
Ease into the rhythm of the retreat through morning movement, nourishing meals, time in nature, and immersive workshops designed to reconnect you with yourself.
Day Three • Explore
A day of curiosity, creativity, and restoration through herbal apothecary experiences, meaningful conversations, and time to wander, rest, or simply be.
Day Four • Expand
Continue deepening your connection through embodiment practices, community, shared meals, and experiences that invite reflection, joy, and presence.
Day Five • Integrate
Slow the pace and create space for everything you've experienced to settle. Enjoy a spacious day of rest, connection, a celebratory closing dinner and sound frequency party together.
Day Six • Return
Gather for one final breakfast before departing with new friendships, practical tools, and a renewed connection to yourself.
What’s Included…
6 days, 5 nights in the Catskill Mountains
Boutique accommodations at Akera, a thoughtfully designed retreat sanctuary nestled on 123 acres of peaceful forest and rolling hills.
Daily chef-prepared breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and refreshments throughout your stay
Access to Akera's wellness amenities, including the sauna, cold plunge, outdoor hot tub, and restorative spa spaces overlooking the Catskill landscape
Daily movement and meditation to gently awaken the body and regulate the nervous system
Sound healing journeys designed to cultivate deep rest and restoration
Hands-on Herbal Apothecary Experience, where you'll create botanical remedies to take home
Embodiment and reflection workshops exploring self-discovery, nervous system regulation, and intentional living
Guided nature experiences with time to wander forest trails, breathe fresh mountain air, and reconnect with the rhythms of the natural world
Opening and closing circles to begin and complete our journey together in community
A thoughtfully curated welcome gift featuring wellness essentials from Dalai Mama and our brand partners
Founding Circle Exclusive: A complimentary 45-minute private integration session with Dalai Mama following the retreat
Transportation to and from the retreat
Travel insurance
Personal purchases
What’s Not Included…
Accommodations
Nestled in the heart of New York's Catskill Mountains, Akera was thoughtfully chosen for its peaceful setting, intentional design, and deep connection to nature. Surrounded by 123 acres of forest, meadows, and walking trails, it offers the perfect environment to slow down, restore, and reconnect.
Guests will stay in beautifully designed shared accommodations, (private solo rooms available upon request. subject to availability + pricing) that balance comfort, simplicity, and warmth, creating a space that feels both grounding and inviting. Throughout your stay, you'll also have access to thoughtfully curated gathering spaces, quiet corners for reflection, and expansive views that invite you to simply be.
Beyond your room, enjoy Akera's restorative wellness amenities, including a wood-fired cedar sauna, cold plunge, outdoor hot tub overlooking the forest, and peaceful indoor and outdoor spaces designed for rest, conversation, and community.
Every detail has been chosen to support your experience, from the land itself to the spaces that will hold us throughout our time together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I come alone?
Absolutely. Many guests arrive on their own, and one of the most beautiful parts of the experience is the sense of community that naturally unfolds. Whether you're traveling solo or with a friend, you'll be warmly welcomed.
Is this retreat for women only?
No. Feed Your Spirit is open to anyone seeking restoration, meaningful connection, and a deeper relationship with themselves. We welcome guests of all genders and backgrounds who are committed to contributing to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive community. While all genders are welcome, this isn't a party atmosphere or a networking event. It's a space for people who are genuinely seeking rest, connection, and personal growth. We ask every guest to honor one another's boundaries and help cultivate an environment where everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.
Where is the retreat located?
Feed Your Spirit will take place at Akera, a boutique retreat sanctuary nestled on 123 acres in the Catskill Mountains of New York. The exact address and arrival details will be shared after registration.
How do I get to the retreat if I'm traveling from New York City?
Many guests travel from NYC without driving. You can take the Coach USA ShortLine bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello, NY (approximately a 2-hour ride). From there, Akera Retreat Center is about a 20-minute Uber away. If several guests are arriving around the same time, we'll also help coordinate ride sharing whenever possible to make the journey easier.
What is included in my retreat?
Your retreat includes boutique accommodations, daily chef-prepared meals, workshops, sound healing, movement, herbal apothecary experiences, access to Akera's wellness amenities, and all scheduled retreat programming.
Are accommodations shared?
Yes. Accommodations are thoughtfully shared to encourage connection and community while still offering beautiful, comfortable spaces to rest and recharge.
Private Room Upgrade
A limited number of private rooms are available for guests seeking solo accommodations. Please email newsletter@dalaimama.world after reserving your place to inquire about availability and pricing.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Yes. We'll do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies. You'll have an opportunity to share your needs during registration.
How do I get there?
Guests are responsible for transportation to and from the retreat. Detailed travel information, recommended airports, train stations, and driving directions will be provided after registration.
What should I bring?
A complete packing guide will be emailed prior to the retreat, but we recommend comfortable clothing, walking shoes, a journal, a reusable water bottle, swimwear, and an open heart.
What is your cancellation policy?
Your $500 deposit is non-refundable. Cancellations made before August 10, 2026 are eligible for a refund of any amount paid above the deposit. Please review our full Terms & Conditions before registering.
Is travel insurance recommended?
Yes. We strongly encourage purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in the event of unexpected illness, emergencies, travel delays, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Need a little flexibility?
If payment timing, transportation, or another logistical detail is what's standing between you and joining us, please don't hesitate to reach out. Whenever possible, I'm happy to work with you to find a solution.
It is our divine birthright, to heal, belong, and feel empowered
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Questions before reserving?
We'd love to hear from you. Reach us at newsletter@dalaimama.world
September 8–13, 2026 • Catskill Mountains, New York
Six days of restoration, connection, and renewal at Akera Retreat Center. Through nature, nourishing farm-to-table meals, sound healing, guided workshops, hands-on herbal apothecary experiences, movement, and meaningful community. Feed Your Spirit is an invitation to slow down and return home to yourself.
Traveling from NYC?
Akera is approximately two hours from Manhattan. Guests can take the Coach USA ShortLine bus from Port Authority to Monticello, followed by a short Uber ride to the retreat. We'll also help facilitate optional ride sharing among attendees if possible.