Winter Rest: Restorative Yoga Retreat
Friday, January 23 to
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Blue Mountain Retreat Center
1032 Hoffmaster Rd, Knoxville, MD
Winter rest, from the German winterruhe, is when plants and animals reduce their activity in the cold months in order to be productive in the spring. It’s nature’s proof to us that rest is not simply laziness but a necessity. This retreat is an opportunity to reflect on your past years’ accomplishments and to renew your body and mind with deep rest in preparation for what is to come.
The main focus of the weekend is Restorative Yoga. In addition, you have options for more active all levels Hatha Yoga, hiking or leisurely walking, massage, quiet time, reading, napping, knitting, drawing, socializing with good company... whatever you need most!
You are welcome to participate in as much or as little as you like. Activities are suitable for students of all levels and abilities. Above all, no yoga or meditation experience is necessary.
Location & Accommodations
Blue Mountain Retreat Center is a homelike eco-friendly retreat center situated in a small rural community in the hills near Harper’s Ferry, just 65 miles away from DC.
The 9 bedrooms in the retreat center rooms have access to the center's three bathrooms. Rooms have one to four twin-size European-style platform beds and high quality mattresses. The large shared common rooms have large dining tables and cozy nooks to curl up with a book or some knitting between the yoga sessions.
Retreat center owner Beth Ehrhardt prepares delicious organic vegan, gluten-free meals. Cheese, yogurt, milk, and fresh eggs are available.
Retreat Schedule
FRIDAY
4-6:30 pm arrival and check in
6:30 pm dinner
8–9:30 pm Restorative Yoga
SATURDAY
Note: breakfast is self-serve; available at any time
8–9 am all levels Hatha Yoga
10:30 am–12 pm Restorative Yoga
12:30 pm lunch and free time
5–6:30 pm Restorative Yoga
6:30 pm dinner and free time
SUNDAY
Note: breakfast is self-serve; available at any time
8–9 am all levels Hatha Yoga
10:30 am–12 pm Restorative Yoga
12:30 pm lunch and departure
Massage appointments and one-on-one private lessons are available throughout the retreat.
Cost
Cost for includes Friday and Saturday nights stay, 6 meals, and all yoga sessions.
Shared Room for 3 or 4 – $419 per person
Shared Room for 2 – $447 per person
Private Room – $597 per person
Massage – $108 per hour
Private lesson with Tara – $108 per hour