Midlife Magic: A Womens’ Retreat for Navigating the Changes of Midlife with Resilience and Grace

May 1 - 3, 2026

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Arrival: May 1st, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Departure: May 3rd, 12:30 PM

Tuition:
Subsidized $200

Standard $250

Supporter $350

+ 2 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

Tuition:

Subsidized $200

Standard $250

Supporter $350

+ 2 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

About the Retreat

This retreat is designed for women navigating the changes of perimenopause and menopause who are seeking to cultivate tools to support bodily, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being during this time of transition. We will explore movement and meditation practices designed to pacify the nervous system, discuss self-support tools and explore different perspectives together on the meaningfulness of femininity and the different roles we play in our day-to-day lives during this transformative time.

What to Expect

  • Beautiful, serene mountain environment.
  • Expertly guided yoga and meditation sessions.
  • Honest talk about real-life issues of perimenopause and menopause.
  • Supportive community of women engaged in similar experiences.

Why Attend This Retreat?

In a world filled with conflicting information, get…

  • Clarity on the hormonal shifts of midlife and how this commonly surfaces in day to day experience.
  • Practice simple meditation and restorative yoga techniques for nervous system reset and stress reduction.
  • Learn about effective interventions for oft-mentioned symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.
  • Dialogue and connect in a safe space with a community of women.
  • Unplug from the pressures of daily life for a weekend of deep rest and restoration

FAQs

Do I need prior yoga or meditation experience?

No prior experience is needed, you will be guided with instruction for an all-levels practice.

What if I am out of the suggested age range?

Everyone is welcome; topics discussed are relevant to midlife and useful information can be extrapolated as needed.

Why Did Past Participants Love this
Retreat?

“Annabelle is a skilled and focused practitioner. I particularly liked her concise language, there very little superfluous or contradicting instruction. She was resolute and confident in her teaching.“

“How refreshing to talk to a provider that is educated on HRT, the benefits and is passionate about women’s wholistic health care. She’s open minded, forward thinking and I feel like she truly listened.”

Retreat Faculty

Annabelle Yoo

Annabelle Yoo has been a devoted student and teacher of yoga and meditation for over 14 years. She started her teaching path under Cyndi Lee at OM Yoga Center NYC, incorporating a mutual devotion to Buddhist teachings and a playful, exploratory spirit on the mat. She has additionally pursued training in Ashtanga yoga and meditation [...]

Julie Myers

Julie completed her first yoga training in 2012, after practicing for a year, she knew yoga was something she wanted to share. Julie fell in love with the grounded yet expansive feeling that she experienced with asana and meditation. Yoga practice has inspired her to grow and expand in ways she never imagined. It is [...]

Lodging

We have several accommodations to choose from during checkout.
All options include our healthy meals and drinks. Inc V, VG, GF.

Off Land
Participants who wish to commute from home or arrange their own accommodations off-campus (for example, a bed and breakfast, camping nearby)  pay tuition, plus $54/night for meals (3 meals per day) and use of our facilities.

Car Camping
We have 5 primitive parking spots in the Rigden parking lot, for simply parking and sleeping. This includes food and access our bathhouses in Rigden Lodge
Note: We don’t have any water or electric hook ups for RV’s.

Dormitories
Rooms with beds for up to 7-8 people. Gender-segregated with men in their own dorm and women in another. The dorms use a shared bathroom down the hall, which is also equipped with shower stalls.

Monk Rooms
A cost-effective option for participants looking for indoor, solitary lodging, but who don’t mind using a shared bathroom or are looking for a more affordable retreat solution. These rooms are in the same hall as the Ridgen Dormitories, but offer more privacy than the dorms. In addition to a bed, bedding, a private room and closet, the monk rooms also have a large window and a desk and desk chair for added comfort.

Single and Double Rooms
The perfect choice for a retreat where you want both your own space and your own bathroom. Each room offers a little more space, a dresser and closet, and a 3/4s bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower, no bathtub) attached to each room.

Junior Suite
Our Lodge Junior Suites include a queen-size bed topped by a cozy comforter, a desk, dresser, closet and private bath with bathtub, plus a sitting area.

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