Meditation fosters inner peace, reduces stress and anxiety, and can enhance emotional well-being, leading to a sense of calm and balance that can positively impact overall your health and performance.
Whether you are new to meditation, or it is your daily practice, come join us for this deeply mindful weekend where we will explore all things meditation as we journey on a path to inner peace.
Hosted by Heather Hurd of Kelpytown Kove. Featuring Special guests Ash Fletcher of Wholesome Living , Sally Davidson of Rooted Soul, and Chef Loomis of Divine Catering.
Welcome to the Kove!
Let's take some deep breaths and get settled in, you have arrived!
Grounding Meditation
Let's take some deep breaths together and feel the earth beneath our feet. You have arrived!!
Little bit of free time before dinner to settle into your home for the weekend!
Blessing a meal is a practice rooted in gratitude. It raises the food’s vibration and can better prepares the body for digestion. Partake in a guided blessing of the food and enjoy a 100% locally harvested salad bar. Choose your ingredients wisely and learn about the farmers that grew each of them, and the role that it plays in nourishing your body and your mind.
The ancient practices of Yoga Nidra "effortless relaxation" and Sound Healing unite to offer a journey to "bliss state". It is at the edge of conscientiousness where one can experience this feeling of sweet relaxation taking over the body and mind.
Fire meditation involves focusing on a flame to enhance mindfulness, promote relaxation, and potentially boost focus, cognition, and even spiritual well-being. Experience a simple guided fire meditation practice.
Posh S'mores- a lavish twist on a classic campfire treat. Featuring authentic cacao bars, flavor infused marshmallows, and fancy gram crackers, all made right here in New York State.
This is the first of several opportunities to enjoy the Kove's amenities like our hot tub & inferred sauna.
Forest bathing, or "shinrin-yoku" in Japanese, is a therapeutic practice of immersing oneself in nature, focusing on sensory engagement and connecting with the natural world to promote overall well-being. Witness the sunrise during this mindful hike along the banks of the Moose River. Once we have arrived at the falls, we will welcome in the energy of the day with a Qigong movement practice.
Somatic breathwork is an embodiment experience. It can take you out of your thinking mind and into the body. Experience the magic of breathwork with trauma informed coach Sally Davidson of Rooted Soul.
Letting go and forgiveness can be challenging. We will practice several different forms of meditation that can help to release trauma, welcome forgiveness, and rewrite old stories of defeat.
Cacao is a powerful plant that can help facilitate spiritual growth, healing, and connection, and that's what the ceremony is all about. The ceremony is designed to place you in a positive, uplifted state where you're open to embracing spiritual intentions as you connect more deeply with yourself and with others. Ash Fletcher has been working together with Cacao Spirit for over 15 years. She have been able to work directly with cacao shamans and has formed a relationship with the indigenous farming family in Guatemala who grow this ceremonial grade cacao.
Chef Loomis of Divine Catering and his Sous Chef Jenn will prepare for you a six course meal. Each course is mindfully prepared with pure intention and fresh ingredients.
Fire allows for rapid transformation. It’s time to fully release old unwanted energies. Surrender them into the flames and allow your true passions to ignite within.
Let's use the energies of rhythm and sound to connect on a whole new level with each other during this fun and lighthearted drum circle!
The term "Mala” is Sanskrit and means "meditation beads". Mala beads are traditionally are used to support meditation. Learn more about mala beads and design your very own intention infused mala beads.
Research indicates that icy water may help build resiliency, restore balance to the nervous system and improve cognitive function and mood.
Will you take the plunge?
Time to say goodbye and depart the Kove, but this circle that we have created, like all circles has no true end.
Welcome Gift
This is only one of the ways that we will express our gratitude for you throughout the weekend!
Two Nights Glamping
Once you’re ready to surrender to slumber, you’ll be spending the night in one of our beautiful and luxurious Bell tents. Wake up gently to birds chirping and the sound of the waterfall.
Nourishing Food
All meals included from dinner Friday evening - breakfast Sunday. We will also offer you snacks, including fireside posh S'mores, as well as unlimited coffee, tea, and water.
Mindful Dinner
100% locally harvested salad bar. Choose your ingredients and learn all about the farmers that grew each of them, and the role that it plays in nourishing your body and your mind.
Body Bliss
Travel to the edge of consciousness where one can experience pure bliss as relaxation takes over the body and mind on this guided Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing journey.
Guided Fire Meditation
Fire meditation involves focusing on a flame to enhance mindfulness, promote relaxation, and potentially boost focus, cognition, and even spiritual well-being.
Posh S'mores
Lavish twist on a classic campfire treat. Featuring authentic cacao bars, flavor infused marshmallows, and fancy gram crackers, all made right here in New York State.
Sunrise Forest Bathing
Connect deeply with the mother earth as you are guided on a mindful waterfall hike and forest bathing experience.
Somatic Breathwork
Somatic breathwork is an embodiment experience. It takes you out of your thinking mind and into the body. Experience the magic of breathwork with trauma informed coach Sally Davidson of Rooted Soul!
Healing Meditations
Letting go and forgiveness can be challenging. We will practice several different forms of meditation that can help to release trauma, welcome forgiveness, and rewrite old stories of defeat.
Cacao Ceremony
Medicinal cacao is known to open heart space, resulting in a peaceful and euphoric healing experience centered around connection. Ceremony will be facilitated by cacao expert & guide, Ash Fletcher.
Six Course Dinner
It’s time to celebrate! Private Chef Loomis of Divine Catering and his Sous Chef Jenn will prepare for you a unforgettable six course meal. Each course is mindfully prepared with love.
Drum Circle
Join us for an energetically charged drum circle! Drum circles are a lively form of community meditation. Let’s feel into the beat and have some fun together.
Freedom by Fire
Fire allows for rapid transformation. The intention of this ceremony is to release unwanted energy. Surrendering it into the flames and allowing your true passions to ignite within.
Mala Beading Class
The term "Mala” is Sanskrit and means "meditation beads". Mala beads are traditionally are used to support meditation. Your custom Mala is yours to keep!
Use of Ice Bath
Learn all about, and experience the healing power of cold water! (don't worry, it's optional :)
Use of Sauna & Hot Tub
We have worked free time into your retreat so that you may enjoy the amenities like our six person hot tub and four person inferred sauna.
Use of River Toys
If you know how to swim and would like to take a paddle on the river, be our guest! You will have access to our many kayaks, paddle board and peddle boat. Life jackets available and required.
Transportation
Transportation to and from Kelpytown Kove is Not included. Our venue is a 1.5 hour drive from Syracuse Airport.
Travel Insurance
Please be sure to protect your retreat investment. We have a strict payment and cancellation policy. Travel / trip insurance is very affordable and worth the piece of mind.
Alcohol
We do not encourage intoxication at the Kove! However, if you would like to bring a little wine to share at dinner, that’s fine!
We have been hosting retreats at our riverfront home for five years now. It's a pleasure and honor to welcome you to this breathtaking property.
Our guests over the years have most often referred to the Kove as "magical". You're invited to experience the magic of the Kove during this Meditation Retreat!
