JOINT CARE and CONSCIOUS REST
A Yin and Restorative Yoga Retreat
with Tara Lemerise and Machelle Lee
Thursday, May 29th - Sunday, June 1st, 2025
River Mountain Retreat Center in Everett, Pennsylvania
Join Machelle Lee and Tara Lemerise for this 4-day/3-night retreat dedicated to progressive and profound self-care and relaxation at River Mountain Retreat Center.
Folks frequently think that Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga are the same thing because they both offer qualities of restoration for the body/psyche. In this immersive retreat, you will experience in your own body the differences and unique gifts that these two practices have to offer.
Machelle will guide you through Yin Yoga practices designed for the support of the joints, ligaments, and fascia of the low back, spine, shoulders, hips, sacrum and knees. She will explain the benefits of the practice, read meditative texts for your contemplation, and offer you myths and stories as you practice.
In Tara's Restorative Yoga sessions, you will be guided through the skillful arrangement of props in completely passive poses. Instead of asking your body and mind to do more, Tara's sessions of Restorative Yoga will quiet your nervous system and your mind, allowing you to release deeply held tension and positioning you to receive.
The combination Yin and Restorative Yoga led by these expert teachers on this retreat will leave you feeling supported, cared for, and deeply rested.
This retreat also includes optional rise and shine flow practices, hiking, campfires & s'mores, stargazing, and so much more!
RETREAT EXPERIENCES
Daily Yin Yoga and Restorative Practice with Tara and Machelle
Rise & Shine Flow Yoga Classes
Community Building, Bonding, and New Friends for Life
Free Time to Explore, Play, Relax and Be Nourished by Natural Beauty
Happy Hours, Campfire + S’mores
+ More Surprises!
ACCOMMODATIONS
PRIVATE GLAMPING PODS IN SHARED LODGE FEATURE
Standard Glamping Pod, Sleeps 1 Guest
Expansive Deck with Patio Seating
Top Pod Skylights to Fall Asleep to the Stars
Bedside Windows to Nature
Nestled Among Trees, Meadow + Creek
Mountain Views of Warrior Ridge
GLAMPING YURTS FEATURE
Two Queen Beds
Picturesque Views of Tussey Mountain
Exterior Door Opens to Meadow Views
Electricity + Heated
Fiber WiFi Internet
Bedding, Linens + Towels
Indoor, Private Full Bathrooms with Shower Nearby
Filtered Water Nearby
Fridge + Microwave Nearby
TENT IN THE TREES FEATURE
Two Queen Beds
Hang + Relax Among the Trees
Exterior Door Opens to Tranquil Forest
Electricity + Heated
Fiber WiFi Internet
Located Near Main Lodge + Common Gathering Spaces
Bedding, Linens + Towels
Indoor, Private Full Bathrooms with Shower Nearby
Filtered Water Nearby
Fridge + Microwave Nearby
RETREAT INCLUDES
Accommodations Thursday + Friday + Saturday Nights
Wellness Breakfast Friday + Saturday + Sunday (meat/vegan/gluten free options)
Farm Table Lunch Friday + Saturday + Sunday (meat/vegan/gluten free options)
Community Dinner Thursday + Friday + Saturday (meat/vegan/gluten free options)
Campfire + S'mores
Daily Housekeeping
Fresh Linens, Towels, Blankets + Water
Free Parking + Fiber Internet Wi-Fi
ALL-INCLUSIVE 4-DAY, 3-NIGHT RETREAT
Arrival - Thursday, May 29th from 3PM - 7PM
Departure - Sunday, June 1st at 1:30pm
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING
Yoga Mat
Yoga Bolster
Two Blocks
3-4 Blankets (Mexican/Throw)
We HIGHLY recommend the Hugger Mugger brand of bolsters because of their proportions and quality of construction. You can purchase a bolster at Roots & River Yoga in Brunswick, Amazon or Hugger Mugger. If you order through the Huggermugger’s website enter ROOTSRIV15 for 15% off your purchase. There is also a less expensive bolster that we also like that is sold by Everyday Yoga.
Roots & River Yoga has blankets for sale or you can purchase from Amazon or from our Everyday Yoga. The choice of yoga mat and two blocks are totally up to you, though we do recommend 4-inch yoga blocks over 3-inch ones.
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS
Machelle Lee & Tara Lemerise
Machelle Lee has over 30 years of experience as a yoga teacher, massage therapist, childbirth educator, and lecturer. She holds a Masters Degree in Mythology and Depth Psychology and earned a 300 hour advanced certification in yoga psychology. Committed to serving students in a way that best fits their unique abilities and anatomic structure, Machelle teaches Yin Yoga in a way that synthesizes yogic teachings with modern scientific research on tissue rehabilitation, traditional medicines, psychology and sprinkles in rich imagery through poetry. This approach to the whole person aids one in feeling and understanding the body-mind connection both somatically and intellectually, facilitating a creative and grounded approach to self-development. Learn more at https://www.rootsandriveryoga.com/
Tara Lemerise has been teaching yoga philosophy, movement, and meditation since 2005. Students like Tara's teaching because it is dogma-free authenticity in harmony with honor for tradition and inspired by relatable stories rooted in yoga tradition that are relevant to everyday life. From vinyasa flow to Restorative Yoga, Tara offers yoga practices full of joy and compassion. She sees herself as a well-travelled guide, not an authoritarian who promises all of the right answers. Instead, Tara is all about helping you feel empowered and fortified, even when - or especially when! - you are lying around on a pile of props. Learn more at https://www.taralemeriseyoga.com/
RETREAT PRICING
JOINT CARE and CONSCIOUS REST: A YIN and RESTORATIVE YOGA RETREAT
Thursday, May 29th - Sunday, June 1st, 2025
All Inclusive 4 days/3 nights - Accommodations + Meals + Daily Yoga Classes + So Much More
EARLY BIRD RATES IF BOOKED BY DECEMBER 31, 2024
PRIVATE GLAMPING POD FOR $810
GLAMPING YURT OR TENT IN THE TREES
2 PEOPLE - $2220 ($1110 PER PERSON)
3 PEOPLE - $2730 ($910 PER PERSON)
4 PEOPLE - $3240 ($810 PER PERSON)
REGULAR RATES IF BOOKED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2024
PRIVATE GLAMPING POD FOR $880
GLAMPING YURT OR TENT IN THE TREES
2 PEOPLE - $2360 ($1180 PER PERSON)
3 PEOPLE - $2870 ($957 PER PERSON)
4 PEOPLE - $3380 ($845 PER PERSON)
25% Non-refundable deposit to reserve.
Remaining balance automatically charged April 30, 2025
or 48 hours after reservation is made if booking after April 30th.
Pay just the 25% deposit to reserve your spot!
Remaining Balance Charged 30 Days Prior to Retreat Arrival, April 30th, 2025.
What Guests Have to Say:
"Machelle and Tara truly know how to put on a restful yoga retreat that checks all the boxes. They are amazing, kind, caring and supportive instructors who pay attention to the details, providing a safe space for students as they guide them through beautiful yin and restorative practices that are designed to soothe nervous systems. As a yoga instructor myself, I was so very impressed with their knowledge, the thoughtfulness of the agenda and the program, and their personal connection with each student participating in the retreat. I hope I have many more opportunities to engage with these two strong and caring teachers."
- Jamie Lacey-Moreira
Questions or Inquires, reach out to Machelle Lee
