2024 Summer Ayurveda, Yoga, Meditation, Sound Retreat at Hope Springs Institute, Ohio
Join Vande Ayur Shilpi Ayurveda from June 26th - 30th, 2024 for a Spring Ayurveda, Pranayama, Yoga and Sound Retreat at the beautiful and secluded Hope Springs Institute located near the great serpent mount in Peebles, Ohio. This is the perfect opportunity for you to 'disconnect to reconnect’ to yourself, your mental health, your physical health, and nature.
Join Vande Ayur-Shilpi Ayurveda from June 26th - 30th, 2024 for the spring CREATIVE AYURVEDA WELLNESS RETREAT with AUTHENTIC AYURVEDA PRACTICES, YOGA, PRANAYAMA MEDITATION, TAI CHI, ECSTATIC DANCE, MUSIC, PAINTING, AYURVEDA FOOD, NATURE HIKES, SINGING in the beautiful and secluded Hope Springs Institute located in Peebles, Ohio. This is the perfect opportunity for you to 'disconnect to reconnect’ to yourself, your mental health, your physical health, with the nature and prepare yourself to adopt life changing practices and habits into your lifestyle. This retreat has been designed to help you to reconnect with yourself in a mindful and holistic way with Ayurveda and Yoga experts, Ayurveda doctor Shilpika Devaiah will be your guide into this holistic health reset.
A creative Ayurveda wellness retreat is a unique blend of traditional Ayurvedic practices and creative expression. The goal is to provide a holistic and rejuvenating experience incorporating traditional healing techniques with creativity and cultural exploration such as painting, music, dance, hikes, Tai Chi, etc., and engaging in cultural experiences that help to promote wellness and relaxation.
We make every possible effort to maintain the authenticity and principles of Ayurveda, yoga, and pranayama and integrate that with spiritual practices. Keeping that in mind, here is the outline of the retreat
This retreat will include :
An Ayurvedic health consultation with each participant at the retreat that includes a traditional assessment and personalized recommendations for diet and lifestyle,
Two Customized Ayurveda Therapies for 60 minutes.
Ayurveda Workshops by Lauren and Shilpika
Pranayama workshops by Evan to deepen your breathing and mindfulness techniques.
Fire ceremony to initiate the retreat and welcome the positive energy.
Daily early morning yoga and meditation class.
Freshly cooked Ayurveda meals, healthy snacks & tea
Ayurveda Cooking demo- how to make an ideal Ayurveda meal
Crystal Sound Bath meditation Sessions in the evening
Fire Ceremony Rituals For Love, Release, Manifestation
Drum Circle with Meditative Rhythms.
Tai-Chi Easy- introduction to the concepts/practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi
Reiki and Tarot card reading and creative expression painting
Serene meditative guided hike in the 11-circuit walking labyrinth
Visit to historic serpent mound.
Once you are here, you will be able to disconnect from your daily life and create some time for yourself and for and for your healing. You will make new friends who are on a similar path with like-minded goals. You will be fed and well-taken care of! All you need to do is bring an open-mind and a will to become more healthier, happier, and peaceful! Our retreat leaders will provide you with the tools you need to improve your health and your life.
Retreat Leader
Shilpika Devaiah
Shilpika Devaiah is the founder of Ayurveda Wellness House and is a certified Ayurveda Physician (Vaidya) through NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) & AAPNA (Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America) organization. She received her Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery which is a 5-year program from Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India, and Diploma in Panchakarma from Ayurdhama Ayurveda Hospital and Yoga Retreat Center in India. Shilpika also has a 200 hour Yoga Teachers Training Certification from the renowned Sivananda Yoga Ashram, India specializing in Hatha yoga. Shilpika is also certified as an Ayurveda Yoga Therapist by NAMA. She is also trained in Ashtanga-Vinyasa principles and has held multiple Yoga workshops in Rishikesh, India, Om Cafe, Sri Lanka, etc. to support prakruti.
Retreat Details
Book your Spot
Accomodation Type | Room Name | Room Type | Floor | Room Details | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Farmhouse | Couples/Friends | 1 | Pale rose wall color, sits at front of farmhouse (west facing) with view of lawn, Jacuzzi, and ridge. Shared bath (same floor) | ||
Farmhouse | Couples/Friends | 1 | Warm yellow walls, sits at front of farmhouse
(west facing) with view of lawn, Jacuzzi, and
ridge. Shared bath (same floor) | ||
Farmhouse | Family/friends (Tarot card and Reiki is included) | 1 | Light orange walls, sits on north facing side of
Farmhouse with view of the flower beds, spirit
house, and lawn. Shared bath (same floor) | ||
Farmhouse | Family/couple ((Tarot card and Reiki is included)) | 1 | Stone colored walls, Sits at back of Farmhouse
(east facing) with view of Studio and entrance
to meadow. Has bathroom attached. | ||
Farmhouse | Solo/Group | 2 | Sky blue walls, sits on north facing side of
Farmhouse with view of the flower beds, Spirit
House, and lawn. Shared bath (same floor) | ||
Farmhouse | Solo/Group | 2 | Soft purple wall color with grey trim, sits at front
of farmhouse (west facing) with view of lawn,
Jacuzzi, and ridge. Shared bath (same floor) | ||
Farmhouse | Solo/Group | 2 | Deep navy walls, sits at front of farmhouse
(west facing) with view of lawn, Jacuzzi, and
ridge. Shared bath (same floor) | ||
Studio | Solo/Group | 1 | Textured green-gold walls, southwest facing,
view of rain garden. Bathroom attached. | ||
Studio | Solo/Group | 1 | Warm brown walls, northeast facing, view of the
woods around meadow. Bathroom attached. | ||
Studio | Solo/Group | 1 | Deep red walls, east facing, view of woods
around meadow and meadow entrance.
Bathroom attached. | ||
Studio | Solo/Group | 1 | Textured green walls, west facing, view of
peace pole and farmhouse. Bathroom attached.
*attached bath is handicap accessible |
Secure Payment Plans Available with no additional cost
June 26th, 2024 04:00 PM
to
June 30th, 2024 12:00 PM
Glimpses from
our last retreat at Hope Springs Institute, PA
4988 Mineral Springs Drive
Peebles, Ohio 45660
(937) 587-2602
Contact us
+1-216-703-7355
CONNECT - REJUVENATE - HEAL
Hope Springs Institute - nestled in the Appalachian foothills, just a 1-2 hour drive from Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Huntington, and Charleston - is the ideal location to reflect, relax and renew. Hope Springs is adjacent to 100+ acres owned by the Arc of Appalachia, allowing visitors to enjoy 130 acres of pristine wilderness.
Features:
Access to 130 acres of protected forest and prairie
Walking and hiking trails
Three ponds
Labyrinth
Celtic Circle
Outdoor fire pit
Best of Appalachia beauty
Our Amazing Teachers
Breathwalk Meditation (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday afternoon)
Sound Bath (Thursday night)
Shamanic Drumming and Dancing (Friday night)
Tarot Readings (30 mins, $50) optional for participants
Samantha Scrivens is a Mental Health Counseling coach and is a student of sound and experienced in Western psychotherapy, Eastern spirituality, and South and North American shamanic practices
Samantha Scrivens
Apart from pursuing a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Samantha is a student of sound and shamanic practices. She has traveled and lived abroad extensively to connect with indigenous cultures and learn from their healing modalities. Samantha has practiced Thai massage in Chiang Mai, been attuned to Reiki in Nepal, and learned about Mayan astrology and cacao in Guatemala. By blending Western psychotherapy, Eastern spirituality, and South and North American shamanism, she helps clients find their inner True North to lead wholehearted, purposeful lives in harmony with the Earth and one another.
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Food
We will offer breakfast, lunch, dinner and herbal teas, as well as tea and snacks in-between. In-house cooked vegetarian meals cooked per Ayurvedic principles. It is essential that you inform Shilpika of any dietary requirements, within reason, well in advance so that she can let us know of your needs. If, for medical reasons, you follow a highly restricted diet, we advise you to bring with you any essentials you might need for your well-being. If you are prone to a severe reaction to an allergen, for example, a very small amount on a kitchen knife or board, it is essential that we be informed. Please note that we are unable to offer absolute guarantees for such allergic conditions. Breakfast generally consists of hot cereals (cooked grains), dairy and non-dairy options, homemade yogurt, and fresh fruit. Lunch, the main meal of the day, typically includes white and brown rice, delicious legumes (dahl), vegetables (subzi), homemade yogurt, and a fresh salad bar. Dinner is the lightest meal of the day and generally consists of soup, fresh salad, a delicious side dish, and fresh fruit.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast generally consists of hot cereals (cooked grains), dairy and non-dairy options, homemade yogurt, and fresh fruit.
LUNCH
Breakfast generally consists of hot cereals (cooked grains), dairy and non-dairy options, homemade yogurt, and fresh fruit.
DINNER
Dinner is the lightest meal of the day and generally consists of soup, fresh salad, a delicious side dish, and fresh fruit.
NON-DAIRY, GLUTEN FREE, AND VEGAN As much as possible, we try to provide special diet options, though we may not always meet all dietary requests. Non-dairy, gluten-free, and vegan options are available at most meals.
Getting there
Click here for driving instructions from Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton.
Address:
4988 Mineral Springs Drive
Peebles, Ohio 45660
(937) 587-2602
Email: info@hopespringsinstitute.org
N.B. – Many GPS programs will not work near us. If they do, they may send you to “Lucas Rd.” This is a gravel road near our entrance – but don’t turn on it! We are not on Lucas Rd. If you have cell phone service, call 937-587-2602 if you are lost.
Vande Ayurshilpi Ayurveda, Shilpika Devaiah, the retreat leaders, cannot be held responsible for early departures, no-shows, dismissal, or medical reasons. No refunds, reimbursements, or discounts will be granted if, for any reason, the client misses the retreat, fails to join the retreat, leaves the retreat, is dismissed from the retreat, or cannot fully participate in the retreat for any reason. There are no refunds or partial refunds for any unused aspects of the retreat or if the client can't fully participate in the retreat for any reason. This includes leaving early for medical reasons. Any refunds will be at the discretion of Ayurshilpi Ayurveda, Shilpika Devaiah, if you are involuntarily forced to leave the retreat for any reason or cannot join the retreat for any reason.
COVID Guidelines
In addition to basic health and hygiene practices, like handwashing, CDC recommends some prevention actions at all COVID-19 Community Levels, which include:
Terms & Conditions
Cell phone and Internet service
Cell service is available at the Retreat however depending on provider, your service may be stronger in different spots on the properties. WiFi is available by the main office. High-speed internet is available for free.
Early Departures, No Shows, Dismissal
Vande Ayurshilpi Ayurveda & Wellness, Shilpika Devaiah, the retreat leaders, cannot be held responsible for early departures, no shows, dismissal, or medical reasons. No refunds, reimbursements or discounts will be granted if, for any reason, client misses the retreat, fails to join the retreat, leaves the retreat, is dismissed from the retreat, or cannot fully participate in the retreat for any reason. There are no refunds or partial refunds for any unused aspects of the retreat or if the client can't fully participate in the retreat for any reason. This includes leaving early for medical reasons. Any refunds will be at the discretion of Vande Ayurshilpi Ayurveda & Wellness, Shilpika Devaiah, if you are involuntarily forced to leave the retreat for any reason, or cannot join the retreat for any reason.
Unforeseen Circumstances
Vande Ayurshilpi Ayurveda & Wellness, Shilpika Devaiah, the presenters, cannot be held responsible for unforeseen circumstances that may inhibit the ability for the yoga retreat to occur, or for you, the participant, to participate in the retreat. Trips can be canceled or amended on the basis of any unforeseen circumstances.
CONTACT US
Please reach out to us for any questions regarding the retreat to bookings. We are flexible to customize your stay.
