Catskill mountains, NY
Wednesday August 20 - Sunday August 24, 2025
Sign-ups Open
Hosted by the Black Women’s Yoga Collective.
Join us in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York for Empower Her Nature Retreat - a nature-centered healing retreat created for and by Black women. Spend time grounding into your connection with nature and cultivating joyful connection in community.
Participants on this this retreat will enjoy:
- daily yoga + meditation + breathwork
- fun, creative + explorative workshops
- nutritious meals prepared by a professional chef with locally sourced ingredients
- healing sound baths
- a guided group hike in the beautiful Catskill Mountains
- a lake trip with water activities like swimming, kayaking + canoeing (for additional cost)
- commemorative BWYC t-shirt + goodie bag
- and lots more!
Revitalize your connection with nature, joy, and sisterhood surrounded by the beauty of the mountains. Leave feeling a renewed appreciation for earth and community. Make friends and share in collective creativity and healing with a supportive community of women.
The Location
Welcome to the Catskill Mountains in Upstate New York! We’ll be gathering at Belleayre Lodge, an expansive property in the heart of the mountains surrounded by the lush nature that the Catskills is known for in the Summer season.
Belleayre Lodge features individual and multi-room cabins with an elevated, campy vibe and thoughtful touches to ensure a comfortable stay. You can enjoy the hot tub, chill in one of the many outdoor lounge areas, take a walk over to the lake, sit around the campfire, or head out on a local hike!
Meet your retreat leaders
We’re honored to be joined by an amazing group of Black women leaders in the wellbeing space sharing their offerings with us at this retreat. Each of the different classes, workshops, and activities will be guided by one of the 4 women pictured above.
Cabins + Rooming Options
There are 3 types of accommodations available at this retreat location:
- studio cabins are individual studio-style spaces with queen beds + their own private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and mini-living space. Available for single or double occupancy bookings.
- bedrooms in shared cabins are private bedrooms with queen beds in multi-room cabins with shared bathrooms and living spaces. Available for single or double occupancy bookings.
- single beds in shared rooms are twin beds in shared bedrooms with 1 assigned roommate, in a cabin with shared bathrooms + living spaces.
Some of the accommodations allow for double occupancy bookings. Double occupancy accommodations are only for those booking as a 2-person unit with someone you already know (we will not be assigning shared bedmates).
Shared room options will be matched with a roommate by the BWYC Retreat Team.
Below, find all of the info for each cabin or room and the options available for that specific accommodation.
Twin Bed in Shared room: $1,750/pp
(2/4 available)
About this option:
Book a twin bed in a shared room to join us in a more affordable way. Roommates will be matched by the BWYC Retreat Team unless otherwise requested and approved. There rooms are located in various shared cabins across the property.
(Photo for example, actual room will vary.)
Studio Cabin 1
Standalone Cabin w/ Queen Bed (1/1 available)
$2,900 single occupancy
$3,400 double occupancy
About this cabin:
This light and airy one-bed, one-bath studio occupies a standalone cabin with a mini shared yard right outside. An extra-large picture window makes it feel like you are practically outdoors!
Queen Bed
En Suite Bathroom with shower
Crosley Turntable with Bluetooth and selection of vintage albums
Wireless internet
Heated Bathroom Floor
Air conditioner
Kitchenette with mini fridge, microwave, mini toaster oven, pour over coffee accessories, locally roasted coffee and basic kitchen supplies
Studio Cabin 2
Standalone Cabin w/ Queen Bed (1/1 available)
$2,900 single occupancy
$3,400 double occupancy
About this cabin:
This joyful one-bed, one-bath studio occupies a standalone cabin with a mini shared yard right outside. A private porch and a hot pink bathroom round out this upstate getaway.
Queen Bed
En Suite Bathroom with shower
Crosley Turntable with Bluetooth and selection of vintage albums
Wireless internet
Air conditioner
Blow dryer
Kitchenette with mini fridge, microwave, mini toaster oven, pour over coffee accessories, locally roasted coffee and basic kitchen supplies
Cabin 4A
About this cabin:
This cozy two bedroom, one-bath standalone cabin features with an enclosed porch with lots of cozy seating. Enjoy the gas fireplace in your comfortable living room or soak up some sun on the porch.
Private Indoor Porch
Gas Fireplace
Crosley Turntable with selection of vintage albums
Wireless internet
Air Conditioner
Private living room lounge area
Full Kitchen with gas range and oven, refrigerator, drip coffee maker and basic kitchen supplies
Rooms in Cabin 4A
Queen Bedroom
$2,600
(1/1 available)
Cabin 4B
About this cabin:
This cozy two-bed, one-bath unit has a private entrance and outdoor porch. Enjoy the gas fireplace in your comfortable living room or soak up some sunshine on your private outdoor porch.
Bathroom with shower
Crosley Turntable with Bluetooth and selection of vintage albums
Air conditioner
Private Outdoor Porch
Private living room lounge area
Gas Fireplace
Crosley Turntable with Bluetooth and selection of vintage albums
Full Kitchen with drip coffee maker, locally roasted coffee, and basic kitchen supplies
Rooms in Cabin 4B
Queen Bedroom
$2,600
(1/1 available)
Queen Bedroom
$2,600
(1/1 available)
Cabin 5A
About this cabin:
This cozy two-bed, one-bath unit has a private entrance and sun porch. Enjoy the gas fireplace in your comfortable living room or curl up with a book in your reading nook on your private enclosed porch.
Bathroom with bathtub and shower
Crosley Turntable with Bluetooth and selection of vintage albums
Air conditioner
Private Indoor Porch
Private living room lounge area
Gas Fireplace
Full Kitchen with drip coffee maker, locally roasted coffee, and basic kitchen supplies
Rooms in Cabin 5A
Queen Bedroom
$2,600
(1/1 available)
Cabin 5B
More about this cabin:
This cozy two-bed, one-bath unit is part of a two-family cabin with a completely private entrance and outdoor porch. Enjoy the gas fireplace in your comfortable living room or soak up some sunshine on your private outdoor porch.
Bathroom with bathtub and shower
Heated Bathroom Floor
Crosley Turntable with Bluetooth and selection of vintage albums
Air conditioner
Private Outdoor Porch
Private living room lounge area
Gas Fireplace
Full Kitchen with drip coffee maker, locally roasted coffee, and basic kitchen supplies
Rooms in Cabin 5B
Queen Bedroom
$2,600
(1/1 available)
Cabin 6
About this cabin:
Tucked away at the tiptop of the property is this two-bed, one-bath cabin. Enjoy the generous private deck overlooking the lodge and the mountains beyond or relax in the spacious living room perfect for cozy nights with a gas fireplace.
Bathroom with bathtub and shower
Outdoor deck
Indoor Porch
Living room lounge area
Air conditioner
Gas Fireplace
Crosley Turntable with Bluetooth and selection of vintage albums
Full Kitchen with drip coffee maker, locally roasted coffee, and basic kitchen supplies
Rooms in Cabin 6
Queen Bedroom
$2,600
(1/1 available)
Studio Cabin 7
Studio Cabin w/ Queen Bed (1/1 available)
$2,900 single occupancy
$3,400 double occupancy
About this cabin:
Tucked in the hillside, this cabin has it all for a relaxing retreat space. Bright and happy with a super comfy queen bed and twin daybed. Perfect for sharing or having extra private space to unwind solo with a book.
En Suite Bathroom with shower
Crosley Turntable with Bluetooth and selection of vintage albums
Wireless internet
Private mini lounge area
Air conditioner
Blow dryer
Kitchenette area with mini fridge, microwave, mini toaster oven, drip coffee maker
Studio Cabin 8
Studio Cabin with Queen Bed (1/1 available)
$2,900 single occupancy
$3,400 double occupancy
More about this cabin:
This clean and stylish studio is tucked in the hillside overlooking the property. Enjoy a cozy space with a little seating area for journaling or enjoying your morning coffee.
En Suite Bathroom with shower
Crosley Turntable with Bluetooth and selection of vintage albums
Air conditioner
Kitchenette area with drip coffee maker and locally roasted coffee
Private mini lounge area
Studio Cabin 227
Studio Room with Queen Bed
$2,900 single occupancy
$3,400 double occupancy
About this cabin:
This cabin has a funky, whimsical vibe. With an extra spacious layout and a daybed lounge area, it’s perfect for taking time to retreat. Enjoy a spa-like bathroom and curl up with a book to unwind away from it all.
En Suite Bathroom with shower
Crosley Turntable with Bluetooth and selection of vintage albums
Wireless internet
Air conditioner
Blow dryer
Kitchenette area; Mini fridge, microwave, mini toaster oven, drip coffee maker
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
In order to attend this retreat, you’ll need to first complete a retreat interest form. Once we’ve received your completed form, we’ll follow up with steps for reserving your spot at this retreat.
If you’ve previously completed a BWYC interest meeting or form, there’s no need to complete this form. You should receive an email in your inbox with info on how to reserve your spot for this retreat already! If you completed a meeting or form previously but don’t see the email, reach out to us at connect@blackwomensyogaco.com so we can assist.
Wednesday August 20 - Sunday August 24, 2025
SIGN-UPS OPEN
PAYMENT OPTIONS
We’re offering two payment options for this retreat.
Option 1: Pay in full at the time of booking to reserve your spot.
Option 2: Pay a non-refundable deposit of $350 hold your spot and break the remaining balance up equally into 6 payment installments over the course of the time prior to the retreat, with the time between payments determined by your sign up date.
All payment plans must be paid in full no later than July 15, 2025.
WHAT EXACTLY IS INCLUDED?
5-day, 4-night stay in selected accommodations at Belleayre Lodge in the Catskill Mountains (Pine Hill, New York)
11 meals (4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners)
Snacks, water, coffee, tea, and juice
Daily yoga, meditation, sound baths, and breathwork classes
Nature and fun-centered workshops focused on deepening your connecting to nature, embracing the healing qualities of the outdoors, and grounding in sisterhood
Fun outdoor activities like campfires and s’mores, a lake trip with kayaking and swimming, stargazing, and lots more
Guided group hike
Attendee goodie bag
What’s not included?
Airfare or transportation to retreat location
Any additional activities outside of pre-set retreat schedule
Additional food or drinks outside of included meals, snacks, and beverages
Wine or alcoholic beverages
Travel insurance
