June 20-22, 2025
Summer Solstice Renewal Retreat at Himalayan Institute
Immerse yourself in a transformative Summer Solstice weekend at the Himalayan Institute with Sue Elkind and special guest teacher Kim Kemper.
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos, the Himalayan Institute’s picturesque 400-acre campus offers breathtaking views, scenic trails, and peaceful spaces for reflection and contemplation and is a perfect weekend getaway!
Steep more deeply in expansive yoga & meditation practices with Sue, along with a powerful Integrative Breath session with Kim, all designed to lift your spirits and welcome the new season with vibrant purpose.
Engage in a mandala-making ritual and gather around a moonlit bonfire to celebrate the season's energy with dance and joy. Explore 400 acres of wooded hiking trails and vistas, and partake in a medicinal plant walk, connecting deeply with nature. Savor delicious organic meals prepared by the Institutes’ delightful staff, and visit Moka Origins chocolate factory & coffee roastery as you stroll the grounds. There’s also an Ayurvedic Wellness spa available for you to get pampered with customized treatments.
This retreat promises an alchemical blend of holistic practices and enchanted play, perfect for those seeking renewal and inspiration. Join us for this unforgettable way to celebrate the light of summer and a renewed sense of community!
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Daily yoga & meditation sessions to energize and restore with Sue Elkind
Integrative Breathwork sessions for inner renewal with Kim Kemper
6 Delicious organic meals prepared by the Institutes’ delightful staff
Silent meditations in the Sri Vidya Shrine for those seeking deep rejuvenation
Yoga Nidra practice for profound relaxation
Mandala-making ritual to harness creative energy
Saturday night bonfire celebration with dance to honor the Solstice
400 acres of wooded hiking trails and vistas to explore
Medicinal plant walk to connect with nature and folk herbalism
Sunset Pond for a swim or serene kayak ride
Nutritional wellness to support your body during the summer season
Tea lounge with unlimited hot tea options
Sacred Grove boutique & bookstore for a possible keepsake to take home
Moka Origins chocolate factory and coffee roastery
Complimentary wifi & internet access
What’s not included?
Accommodations*
Ayurvedic Wellness spa to get pampered with customized treatments
CLICK HERE to book your accommodations with the Himalayan Institute directly at the end of this registration process, after you pay the retreat tuition.
*Note: If lodging on campus, the choice of rooms range from private rooms with a private bath, to private rooms with a hallway bathroom, to shared rooms with twin beds and a hallway bathroom. Private rooms are very limited so book your room asap if this is your preference.
INVESTMENT:
$395; includes everything but accommodations which can be reserved directly through Himalayan Institute link once registered/paid.
EARLY BIRD OFFER: $395 tuition paid before April 20th receives a $50 gift card for Dig Yoga Boutique (we can FaceTime with you if you do not live nearby).
TUITION CANCELLATION POLICY: $75 of tuition is non-refundable. If you cancel your retreat experience before May 20, the remainder of your tuition investment is returned to you (minus the $75 administration fee). If you cancel your retreat experience between May 21-June 20, no tuition refund is provided. Instead, the tuition investment paid is issued as a credit for a future Dig Yoga retreat (minus the $75 administration fee). If you cancel your retreat experience after June 1st, no tuition investment is refund.
ACCOMMODATION CANCELLATION POLICY IS SEPARATE THROUGH THE HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE: Himalayan Institute offers a full refund to guests who cancel their reservation at least seven days before arrival. If you cancel between 7 days and 1 day in advance, a nonrefundable credit to your HI Retreat Center account (less a $50 processing fee) will be held for one year from the date of issue. No credit or refund is available if you cancel on your arrival day, do not show up, or leave a program, event, or accommodation early.
DAILY SCHEDULE:
Friday, June 20
4:00pm: Room check-in (could be as early as 2pm) / come early & enjoy the grounds!
5:00pm: Yoga with Sue
6:00pm: Dinner
7:30pm: Evening Gathering / Introductions
Saturday, June 21
6:30am: Shri Vidya Shrine - Silent Meditation
7.30am: Breakfast
8:30am: Group tour of the grounds
9:30am - 12pm: Yoga with Sue
12:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm: Nature trail walk / begin at Sound of Music Hill with summer plant medicine & nutrition talk
3:30pm: Meet at pond, enjoy swimming or kayaking / Solstice Mandela-making ritual
5pm - Integrative Breathwork with Kim
6:00pm - 7.00pm - Dinner
7:30pm - Bonfire Solstice Celebration
Sunday, June 22
6:30am: Shri Vidya Shrine - Silent Meditation
7.30am: Breakfast
10:00am-12:30pm - Yoga Practice with Sue
12:30pm: lunch
1:30pm: Enjoy trails or get spa treatments until you have to leave!
HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE
A world leader in the field of yoga, meditation, spirituality, and holistic health, the Himalayan Institute is a non-profit international organization dedicated to serving humanity through educational, spiritual, and humanitarian programs. As you turn into the Himalayan Institute driveway at the top of the scenic Front Hill, the campus welcomes you with an exhilarating view of the surrounding area and the Retreat Center below. Continue down the hill to the Main Building, where our friendly reception staff will greet you.
SUE ELKIND
Sue Elkind leads from her heart and her immense experience teaching yoga and training yoga teachers for over 25 years. Passionately dedicated to living radical wellness through yogic movement, meditation, plant medicine and her love of the Earth, Sue elevates individuals and connects communities, advocating regenerative living through digging deeper into one self to make one’s life a greater offering to the Whole.