Berkshires Autumn Retreat

Registration for the Berkshire Autumn Retreat is now closed.

Thank you to everyone who registered. I'm looking forward to sharing a wonderful weekend together in the Berkshires this October.

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Autumn is a spectacularly beautiful season with the vibrant colors, crisp air and soft sunlight. Spending time in nature during this time can help both the body and qi adjust to the changing season and can feel deeply healing and restorative.

The Berkshires sit in a valley surrounded by the Taconic and Hoosac mountain ranges, where the area is rich with hardwood forests like maple, birch, oak and beech. Each tree has a different shade of color, and because the landscape has different elevations, the foliage changes in layers, making the Berkshires one of New England’s most beautiful autumn destinations. Mid to late October is considered peak leaf color season there. Being only a few hours from the NY/NJ area also makes it an easy weekend escape.

For the Qi Gong portion of the retreat, I’ll be teaching a very simple 4–5 movement flow ahead of time through a live Zoom class for the group, and everyone will also receive access to the recording so you can practice.

That way, once we’re there, we can focus less on memorizing, learning or perfecting movements and more on the experience itself, soaking in the qi of our environment, building, moving, clearing, and sensing energy.

Throughout the weekend, we’ll pause at beautiful locations for short 10–15 minute outdoor Qi Gong sessions.

What’s Included

• 2 nights at Brook Farm Inn in Lenox, Massachusetts
• A private room and bathroom for each guest
• Daily chef-prepared breakfasts by Maureen, our innkeeper
• Gentle to moderate hikes with professional guide Jeff from Tie Dyed Guide
• Private Sprinter van transportation throughout Saturday’s outings
• Dinner at Alta Restaurant & Wine Bar
• Lunch at Once Upon a Table
• Visit to Bash Bish Falls, a breathtaking 60-foot waterfall
• Dinner at The Station Gastropub
• Private farewell lunch at Brook Farm Inn
• Visit to High Lawn Farm with homemade ice cream (included)
• Gentle Qi Gong sessions immersed in nature throughout the weekend

Friday October 16, 2026

• Arrival beginning at 3:00 pm at the quaint and elegant Brook Farm Inn in Lenox, Massachusetts. Each guest will have their own private room and bathroom (unless attending as a couple). The inn is a beautifully restored Victorian home run by innkeepers Maureen and Joe.

• Friday evening dinner will be at Alta Restaurant & Wine Bar, one of Lenox’s most loved restaurants, known for its warm ambiance, upscale seasonal menu and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine featuring many local and organic ingredients.

• Evening firepit

Saturday October 17th

• Each morning begins with a freshly prepared, chef-crafted breakfast inspired by the season and local ingredients.

• After breakfast, we’ll begin the day with gentle Qi Gong stretching and breathing to get us ready for the day.

• A private Sprinter van will pick us up and take us to Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary for our first hike with professional guide Jeff from Tie Dye Guides. Pleasant Valley is a breathtaking 1,000 acre sanctuary filled with forests, wetlands, streams, mountain views, wildlife and active beaver habitats. Along the hike, we’ll pause somewhere for 10–15 minutes of Qi Gong immersed in nature. Our hike will be gentle to moderate in difficulty, approximately 2 hours long and paced comfortably.

• After the hike, we’ll have lunch at Once Upon a Table, a beloved hidden gem tucked away in “The Mews,” a small pedestrian alley just off Main Street in Stockbridge. The restaurant has an intimate Berkshire feel and offers a creative seasonal farm-to-table menu built around fresh local ingredients from nearby farms and small producers.

• In the afternoon, our van will take us to Bash Bish Falls, considered one of the most beautiful natural landmarks in Massachusetts. This is a very easy and accessible nature walk that leads to a breathtaking 60-foot waterfall surrounded by forest and mountain scenery. The area is also considered culturally significant to the Mohican and Schaghticoke people. Qi Gong flow at the falls.

• Saturday night dinner will be at The Station Gastropub, a chef-driven gastropub set inside a beautifully restored historic train station, known for its creative seasonal menu, local ingredients and warm Berkshires charm

Sunday October 18th

• Sunday morning we’ll enjoy another gourmet breakfast, followed by a slow morning with coffee, downtime, conversation and time around the firepit before checkout.

• Qi Gong stretching and breathing to start our day

• At 11:00 AM, we’ll head to Olivia's Overlook, where our hiking guide Jeff from Tie Dyed Guide will lead us on a moderate hike along the scenic Burbank Trail. During the hike, we’ll pause somewhere quiet and beautiful for 10–15 minutes of Qi Gong.

• After the hike, we’ll return to Brook Farm Inn for a special private farewell lunch prepared for us at Brooke Farm Inn

• As our final stop on the way home, we’ll visit High Lawn Farm, a historic Berkshires dairy farm known for its homemade ice cream, farm store, cheeses, baked goods and local specialties. We’ll enjoy homemade ice cream together (included), with time to explore the farm store before heading home Sunday afternoon.

Retreat Pricing, Deposit & Details

Retreat cost: Everything above is included in the retreat price of $2,199 per person

A $700 deposit reserves your spot. (Deposit applies toward your retreat balance)

This is a very small and intimate retreat with space for just 12 guests, so spots are limited!

The remaining balance of $1,499 is due August 1, 2026.

Activity Level

This retreat includes gentle to moderate hiking and nature walks. While nothing is designed to be strenuous or overly difficult, participants should feel comfortable walking on uneven terrain, forest paths, and moderate inclines for extended periods of time.

What’s Not Included

• Alcoholic beverages (you’re welcome to order drinks separately)
• Transportation to and from the Berkshires
• Optional personal purchases or shopping
• Travel insurance

I’m truly looking forward to experiencing this together, soaking in the energy of autumn in a beautiful place and immersing ourselves in nature, good food, and community.

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