The Medicine Of Spring
Immerse yourself into a weekend retreat designed to nourish your body while arriving home in a safe haven.
Located in the lush Catskills, the Medicine of Spring Women’s Retreat invites you to reconnect with your inner rhythm within the container of nature and community.
Licensed therapist Anna McBride will steward you through a series of group coaching sessions, aimed to leave you empowered and at peace. Similarily, Ayurveda expert Rima Shah will provide authentic, vegetarian meals alongside seminars on best self-care practices for the turn of the season.
Space is limited.
Reserve your spot today.
2026 Women’s Upstate Retreat
What to Expect
Group Coaching Sessions with Anna McBride
Experience heart-centered coaching, guided meditations, journaling practices, and somatic techniques for emotional clarity.
Ayurvedic Workshops with Rima Shah
Learn ancient practices tailored for spring cleansing, renewal, and balancing the doshas.
Movement, Breath & Morning Rituals
Sunrise grounding, gentle movement, breathwork, and guided stillness practices.
All-Inclusive Ayurvedic Meals
Menu Crafted by Rima
A full menu of nourishing, seasonal meals specially designed for clarity, digestion, and spring renewal.
Restorative Free Time
Enjoy the mountains, journal, walk, nap, or curl up by the fire with your new, supportive friends.
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$1,575
A spacious room with a queen or king bed.
Ideal for deep replenishment between workshops and meditation. -
$1,100
A large open room with a king + full bed.
Perfect for friends looking to share space in an open bedroom. -
$850
A cozy, affordable option for women who love community or are looking to share the space among friends.
Tenative Itinerary
Friday, May 29
3pm - Transportation from Midtown, Manhattan to Hunter
5pm - Welcome refreshments
6pm - Plant Based Ayurvedic Meal
7:30pm - Opening Ceremony: Intention Setting around the Fire
Saturday, May 30
8am - Yoga + Meditation
9am - Traditional Indian Breakfast
10am-1pm - Group Coaching with Anna McBride
1pm - Lunch + Free Time
2pm - Optional Hike
4pm - Ayurveda for Your Everyday with Rima Shah
6pm - Plant Based Dinner with Seasonal Vegetables
7:30pm - Free time by the fire or hot tub
Sunday, June 1
8am - Yoga
9am - Closing Meditation
10am - Brunch - Quiche with Museli
11am - Return to Manhattan
Reserve Your Spot
Due to the intimate nature of this event, spaces are extremely limited.
To reserve your spot, please fill out the form below and make your non-refundable deposit.
Once recieved, a member of our team will complete your booking.
REFUND POLICY
Deposits are non-refundable
You may receive a 50% refund before May 1st
No refunds after May 1st
You may transfer a ticket to a trusted female friend if you cannot attend this retreat
Your Hosts
ANNA MCBRIDE
Liscenced Therapist & Life Coach
Anna’s work focuses on rewriting narratives, healing emotional patterns, and cultivating inner resilience. Her guided meditations and heart-centered workshops bring depth, clarity, and softness to the retreat experience.
RIMA SHAH
Ayurvedic Practitioner & Herbalist
A lineage-trained Ayurvedic teacher with over 25 years of clinical experience, Rima brings deep wisdom, compassion, and grounding to this retreat. Her approach blends classical Ayurveda with modern practicality, helping women reconnect to their natural cycles and inner wisdom.
rimashahveda.com
