Downstream Yoga Retreats
Back to the Elements Yoga Retreat
July 24-27, 2025 - Catskills, NY
Join us for a summer retreat at Downstream Retreats in the Catskills! This getaway is the perfect opportunity to relax, devote time to yourself and deepen your yoga practice with intention in the beautiful Catskill mountains and get back in touch with earth’s elements. Thursday, July 24- Sunday, July 27th, 2025.
Yoga
The yoga practices are open level. All are welcome! The retreat includes the practices hot power yoga, slow flow, yin/restorative yoga and yoga Nidra. Expect personalized attention and instruction, intelligent and insightful energetic and physical focuses, and interesting prop work and movement exploration. Special workshops will also be offered each day as a way to deepen your practice.
Healing & Cleansing Offerings in addition to yoga:
breathwork sessions
private somatic therapy sessions
(reiki, shamanic healing, crystal therapy, aromatherapy, sound healing and acupressure/access bars)
Free Time
There will be free time in the days to go on a hike, explore the unique small towns in the Catskills, tube down the river or just rest and relax with a book.
Meals
Homemade Vegan and/or Vegetarian meals will be made each day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided and included along with plenty of snacks for in between. Please email with any dietary restrictions or food allergies so we can accommodate your needs. Downstream Retreats promotes a clean intentional healthy lifestyle.
Accommodations
Our retreat space in the Western Catskills is nestled in the valley of the Moresville mountain range, near historic Roxbury, New York.
Dedicated to yoga, education, and wellness, Downstream Retreats is located on 10 acres of meadows and woodland with many spots to socialize or quietly enjoy the natural beauty.
For classes and gatherings, we have a spacious, two-story converted barn and a restored 1850s farmhouse. Both sit alongside a gorgeous mountain stream that feeds into the nearby East Branch of the Delaware River.
Expect simplicity & return to the elements!
There are two large loft type rooms in the Yoga Barn, with single beds and shared bath. One room has ten single beds that can be combined if necessary and a half-bathroom and the other room has five single beds and a half-bathroom. The beds are spread apart with plenty of space to create your own sanctuary. Two full bathrooms are accessible in the main house for use as well.
Optionally, there is a large open field that you may camp under the stars! Bring your own camper or camping equipment.
Sheets, blankets and towels (and extra goodies) are provided.
Transportation
Albany is the closest airport (1 1/2 hours away). You can also fly into NYC (JFK or Laguardia – 2 1/2 hours away)
Once you arrive you can rent a car or be part of our caravan to and from the airport. Transportation costs are not included.
Cost
Early Bird Pricing! $750 per person until March 30!
Special discounted pricing for couples or families as well. (must be over 18 years old to attend).
After March 30th: $900 per person (accommodations, all meals, and yoga classes and workshops included).
$200 non-refundable deposit required by June 15th, 2025. (limited space so book your spot soon).
Variety of payment options available including splitting the amount into scheduled payments, paying in full, or using the service Affirm to buy now and pay overtime (including 0% interest options).
Regardless of payment method, full balance payment is due by July 10th, 2025.
Transportation costs are not included.
Yoga Guides
Lee Thompson (yoga instructor, retreat host & vegan cook), Rita Tishuk (yoga instructor, retreat host & vegetarian/vegan cook, Lindsey Stephens (Reiki master & yoga instructor)
Lee Thompson:
Yoga Instructor. Mentor. Healthy Lifestyle Supporter.
Vegan Cook & Meal Planner.
Certified 200-hour yoga instructor. Lee is a yoga and meditation instructor who inspires the art of mindful living through teaching and writing. She teaches power flow, hot yoga, slow flow, yin/restorative, and yoga Nidra. As a yoga instructor, She enjoys writing sequences with intentional themes. She feels inspired to share her work to help guide yoga as a path toward a healthy lifestyle and wellness. She currently teaches in Tampa, Florida at Yogasix Westchase & Safety Harbor, Free Yourself Yoga and Heights Yoga Collective.
Instagram: @yogaleelove
Sample Daily Schedule
7:00-8:00 Breakfast (vegan or vegetarian)
8:-8:30 Meditation/ Intention setting
9:00-11:00 Yoga (Slow Flow, Heated Power, breathwork, etc..)
11:00-12:00 Free time, journal writing, personal reiki healing session (optional)
12:00-1:00 Lunch (vegan or vegetarian)
1:00-4:00 - Special activity - hiking, kayaking, guided herbal hike or mushroom foraging, yoga workshops, visit neighboring towns (activities will be designed around needs of the group)
4:00-5:30 Free time OR a slow flow or power yoga class (choice), personal reiki healing session (optional)
5:30-6:30 Dinner (vegan or vegetarian)
7:00-8:00 Restorative Yoga/Yoga Nidra/ Journaling (post session)
8:00 fire pit, community, music or free time
Yoga Retreat Deposit - Summer 2025 ($200)
Yoga Retreat Summer 2025 - July 24-27: Back to the Elements. Deposit goes towards the total expense of the retreat. Deposit is non-refundable. Balance must be paid by June 15, 2025. You will receive an email with more details about the retreat within 24 hrs.
Early Bird Pay in Full Pricing - Yoga Retreat Summer 2025 ($750)
Yoga Retreat Summer 2025 July 24-27, 2025: Back to the Elements. Price covers all yoga and healing sessions, meals and accommodations. Travel expenses not included.