Reset & Recharge
An Immersive Women's Retreat
April 29 – May 2, 2027
The Himalayan Institute, Poconos
- Duration
- 4 days, 3 nights
- Group size
- 20 person retreat
Highlights
Details
PRESS THE RESET BUTTON ON YOUR LIFE and join E-RYT & Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Nicole Domenic and Personal Development Coach, Tonya Baynes for a weekend filled with connection, movement, relaxation, breathing, and a chance to rediscover your true nature.
Gather with other like-minded women and nourish yourself with this 4-day retreat focused on self-care, self-healing, and self-love. Nestled in the heart of the Poconos, The Himalayan Institute is the perfect place to connect deeply to your whole self and the inner healer within as we move toward peace and balance. You are sure to return home feeling recharged with a sense of renewal and ease.
Venue
The Himalayan Institute
952 Bethany Turnpike, Honesdale, PA 18431, USAPureRejuv Spa has bodywork sessions and Ayurvedic treatments. It's recommended to schedule one before your arrival.
Nestled in the heart of the Poconos, The Himalayan Institute is the perfect place to connect deeply to your whole self. Plenty of free time to explore the peaceful 400-acre property. On the grounds: PureRejuv Spa, Sri Vidya Shrine (meditation room), Sacred Grove Boutique & Bookstore, and Moka cafe with the Moka Factory tour.
- Free Wifi
- Meditation Shrine
- On-Site Wellness Center
- 400-Acre Campus
- Wooded Hiking Trails
- Bonfires and Stargazing
- On-Site Cafe
- Pond with Kayaks
- Bookstore and Giftshop
Accommodations
Shared Standard Room
Two twin beds. Solo guests are paired with a same-gender roommate. Shared bathroom down the hall.
Private Standard Room
Your own room with two twin beds or one queen or full bed. Shared bathroom down the hall.
Standard Select Plus
Two full beds with ceiling fans and the best view of the Sri Vidya Shrine. Bathroom across the hall.
Deluxe Room
A spacious room with a private bathroom and your choice of two twin, one full, or one queen bed.
Deluxe Suite
Queen bed, sitting area, writing desk, and pull-out sofa, with a private en suite bathroom.
Jivana Suite
King bed, a sitting nook, and a separate sunlit living room with a writing desk. Private en suite bathroom.
Guest House Suite
A private two-bedroom suite with a living room and kitchenette, sleeping up to four adults.
Ananda Cottage
A tucked-away cottage half a mile from the main building, with a kitchen, living room, and private patio.
- See all rooms and rateshimalayaninstitute.org
Accommodations and meals are booked separately through the Institute. Once you are registered for the retreat, you will receive an email with important information along with links for booking your stay. Accommodations may be upgraded.
Meals
- Meals provided
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Diets catered
- Vegetarian
Balanced vegetarian meals, booked with your stay.
Schedule
Our time together will include nourishing practices including restorative yoga, meditation, Yoga Nidra, and more; guided hikes; outdoor yoga practice (weather permitting); a sound bath; an evening bonfire and activities (weather permitting); group activities (painting, crafting, etc.); guided discussions and circling up around topics specific to the retreat such as self-care and healing; discussions on Ayurvedic concepts and ways to find balance through lifestyle habits, foods and beverages, and herbs; and practical and sustainable self-care practices that are easily adaptable to daily life.
What's included
Not included
Your hosts
Beginning my yoga journey in the early 2000's, it wasn't until 2014 that I completed my 200 hour teacher training (through Tulaa Yoga Studio, Wilm. DE). A training that introduced me to a passion I never knew I had, Ayurveda, and the trajectory of my life was forever changed. Falling in love with Ayurveda's belief that we are all connected through the five elements yet each of us is a totally unique blend of those elements, I began my studies and have not looked back. Completing my Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist training in 2015, becoming an Ayurveda Health Counselor in 2018 and adding my 300 hour YTT in 2019 (all through the Himalayan Institute), my love and passion for both Yoga and Ayurveda have grown exponentially. Being a forever student, my continued studies have taken me through other trainings and certifications including Restorative Yoga, trauma informed yoga, chair and accessible yoga, and trainings in both Yoga and Ayurveda centered around women's health. Recent certifications include Shirodhara, Pinda Sveda, external basti, and Marma Chikitsa therapies, all of which I currently offer in Wilmington, De. My goal with Elemental Living is to share and spread this timeless wisdom of both sciences with as many people as I can. I hope to bring this knowledge in an easy and adaptable way so that people can move toward self-healing, caring, compassion, and love in their everyday lives.
Tonya Baynes is a certified coach and professional facilitator who believes growth lives just beyond our comfort zones. She helps people do hard things, challenge limiting beliefs, and create lives filled with more freedom, purpose, and possibility. Through coaching and transformative experiences, Tonya invites others to become the courageous, fully expressed version of themselves, one brave step at a time.
Testimonials
I was looking for a yoga retreat and Googled “yoga retreat near me”. That’s how I found Nicole. The weekend retreat was so much more than I expected. Not only was it a very thorough yoga weekend, it was also an experience in going deeper into spiritual practice. Plus the hikes and crafts! Now I look forward to these retreats every year. Thank you Nicole and Tonya for all you do!
Kim G.Retreat guest The retreat at the Himalayan Institute was especially meaningful. It was well-organized, deeply restorative, and offered an opportunity to learn, connect, and immerse myself in practices that continue to influence my daily life.
Shannon B.Retreat guest I can't recommend Nicole highly enough. I've loved every one of her classes, as well as the retreat she led, and I've learned so much from her along the way. Her Yoga Nidra class is a particular favorite of mine.
Kelly F.Retreat guest I have attended workshops, retreats, fitness classes, and worked individually with her on my wellness. She is a bright light with immense understanding and compassion for others. Her vast knowledge and real life approach to wellness has helped me time and again to make sustainable changes towards feeling healthier in my life. Plus she always makes me laugh!
Kay M.Retreat guest She is a skilled and knowledgeable yoga and Ayurveda practitioner, while also being remarkably down to earth and accessible. Her approach feels grounded, practical, and welcoming rather than overly abstract or “woo woo.” I always feel that I am in capable and caring hands with her.
Sue P.Yoga teacher training classmate
Pricing details
Sliding scale and payment plans are available; please inquire.
FAQs
Who is this retreat for?
Women who want to slow down and nourish themselves. Nicole and Tonya bring together like-minded women for a 4-day retreat focused on self-care, self-healing, and self-love.
Where is the retreat held?
At the Himalayan Institute in the Poconos, a peaceful 400-acre campus in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.
Are accommodations and meals included in the retreat price?
No. Accommodations and meals are booked separately through the Institute. Once you are registered for the retreat, you will receive an email with important information along with links for booking your stay. Meals are balanced vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
What is the cancellation policy?
The retreat is refundable up until 1 month prior, minus a $50 registration fee. It is non-refundable within 1 month of the retreat. Emergencies happen, and exceptions will be made for certain cases.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. Sliding scale and payment plans are available; please inquire.
What will we do each day?
Each day includes yoga asana, meditation, and guided relaxation. Our time together also includes guided hikes, outdoor yoga practice, a sound bath, an evening bonfire and activities, group activities like painting and crafting, and guided discussions on self-care, healing, and Ayurveda. Outdoor activities are weather permitting.
Can I book a spa treatment during the retreat?
Yes. PureRejuv Spa at the Institute offers bodywork sessions and Ayurvedic treatments. It's recommended to schedule one before your arrival.
What is there to do in my free time?
Plenty. Explore the 400-acre property, visit the Sri Vidya Shrine (meditation room), browse the Sacred Grove Boutique & Bookstore, stop by Moka cafe and take the Moka Factory tour, or enjoy unlimited hot beverages in the tea lounge.
Cancellation policy
Refundable up until 1 month prior to the retreat, minus a $50 registration fee. Non-refundable within 1 month of the retreat (we do understand that emergencies happen and will make exceptions for certain cases).