An Ayurvedic Living Retreat in the Green Mountains
May 23-26, 2024
INNER WISDOM RETREAT
On the cusp of summer, join Claire Ragozzino and friends for an intimate retreat in the foothills of the verdant Green Mountains. Reconnect with your inner wisdom and recharge in nature at the beautiful boutique Sterling Forest Lodge. With over 30 acres of trails to explore, a hidden freshwater pond in the woods for refreshing afternoon dips, and a wood-fired sauna and hot tub under the stars, you'll find respite from the bustle of life to pause and fill your cup up. We'll explore the concept of food as medicine through a series of hands-on cooking classes, medicine making workshops and nourishing Ayurvedic meals made with locally sourced ingredients and bounty from the lodge's garden. Come experience the brilliance of Ayurveda through food, breath, movement, meditation and immersive workshops in this Ayurvedic living retreat.
Nourishing Meals
This isn't your typical retreat menu. We see food as the foundation of our wellbeing and pride ourselves on the intentional details that go into each handmade meal at our retreats. Our aim is to provide nourishment prepared with an attitude of love and reverence, in alignment with the seasons and the local environment. Our Ayurvedic menus use locally-sourced ingredients that are fresh and alive—nothing ever frozen or from a can.
daily Yoga & Meditation
Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, our classes are designed to integrate fluid movement, alignment focus, breath awareness, meditation, mudras and mantra that are all centered around the five elements and doshas. We offer modifications and variations for experience level. No previous yoga experience required to join in. Props and mats provided.
outdoor adventures
With over 30 acres of trails, we’ll spend the afternoons immersed in nature. Join in for a guided naturalist hike & forest bathing practice. Take a refreshing dip in the freshwater swimming pond, lounge in the Adirondacks by the garden, and watch the glow of the fireflies under the starlit sky at night.
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS STAY
Stay at the beautiful boutique Sterling Forest Lodge
in Stowe, Vermont on 30 private acres.
YOUR RETREAT PACKAGE
Handcrafted meals
Intentional Ayurvedic meals with breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks & snacks with locally-sourced organic ingredients.
Daily Yoga & Meditation
Daily yoga, meditation and pranayama classes led by Claire and open to all levels of experience.
Immersive workshops
Hands-on Ayurvedic cooking class with Claire & local herbal medicine making workshop with guest Adena Rose.
ayurvedic wellness kit
Take home your own kit with holistic gifts & goodies from conscious companies & aligned partners.
outdoor adventures
Reconnect with nature through a guided naturalist hike & forest bathing experience.
living ayurveda book
Receive your own signed hardcover copy Living Ayurveda & discounts to online learning programs.
Hydrotherapy
Afternoon sessions in the wood-fired sauna and hot tub + fresh water pond swimming.
retreat add-ons
Add on private Ayurvedic consultations, Ayurvedic bodywork treatments & Maya Abdominal Massage.
Airfare, ground transportation & trip insurance are not included in the retreat package
retreat itinerary
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2-5pm | Arrival & Check In
5-6:30pm | Welcome Meeting
6:30-8pm | Dinner
8-9pm | Candlelit Yoga Nidra -
6:30-7:30am - Coffee, Tea & Light Fare
7:30-9am - Morning Yoga & Meditation
9-10am - Breakfast
10:30-12:30am - Cooking Class
12:30-1pm - Lunch
1-4pm - Local Nature Hike & Free Time
4-6pm - Hydrotherapy Sessions
6:30-8pm - Dinner
8-9pm - Restorative Yoga -
6:30-7:30am - Coffee, Tea & Light Fare
7:30-9am - Morning Yoga & Meditation
9-10am - Breakfast
10:30-12:30am - Herbal Medicine Making Workshop
12:30-1pm - Lunch
1-4pm - Local Nature Hike & Free Time
4-6pm - Hydrotherapy Sessions
6:30-8pm - Dinner
8-9pm - Bonfire & Storytelling -
6:30-7:30am - Coffee, Tea & Light Fare
7:30-9am - Morning Yoga, Meditation & Closing Circle
9-10am - Breakfast
11am - Depart
ABOUT THE LODGE & ACCOMMODATIONS
If there was one place to call heaven on earth, it’s Vermont in the early summer. They don’t call it the Green Mountain State for no reason. While the Fall may bring the changing colors, it’s those vibrant green rolling hills spotted with abundant wildflowers, flowing rivers and swimming holes, and endless verdant pastures with picturesque barns and pick-your-own berry farms that captured our hearts.
Tucked away in the mountains above Stowe, Vermont is our retreat home, the Sterling Forest Lodge, a boutique lodge nestled into a sanctuary on 30 private acres.
Beyond the walls of the lodge lives a beautiful, thriving forest of hard and softwood trees. Each room is named after the type of tree used for the wood flooring of that room, which is also found in our surrounding forest. Ash, Maple, Birch, Oak. All guest rooms are supplied with organic, non-toxic mattresses and linens from Avocado Green Mattresses, organic towels and robes from Under the Canopy, and Vermont's own natural bath products by Ursa Major. Rest easy, and rest safe. You can feel the layers of intention woven into every special detail of the lodge.
Rooms & rates
Your retreat package rate is dependent on your room selection. We offer private
and shared room options. We welcome friends and couples to book shared rooms together. Solo travelers booking shared rooms will be paired with another solo traveler, please specify when checking out what your preference is when booking a shared room. See the different rooms at the lodge here.
Standard Private Room (King Bed + Private Bath) | $2450
Standard Shared Room (2 Twin Beds + Private Bath) | $1650
Deluxe Private Suite (King Bed + Private Bath & Soaking Tub) |$2850
Deluxe Shared Suite (2 Twin Beds + Private Bath & Soaking Tub) | $1850
Shared Bunkhouse Room (2 Full Size Bunk Beds + Private Bath | $1450
Full Retreat Pass (Full Retreat Pass with No Accommodations) | $950
Day Pass (Single Day Pass with No Accommodations) | $275
Retreat Testimonials
“I’ve been on many retreats with Claire Ragozzino and Vidya Living, and I keep coming back for more. From Malibu to Sonoma, she knows how to curate the most beautiful and healing experiences. The days are filled with enriching education, outdoor adventure, exquisite food and peaceful space for relaxation. The retreats always attracts incredible women and I leave meeting great friends and feeling deep restored. If you want a great retreat with beauty, heart and soul, then Vidya Living Retreats is for you.”
— Alexa, Los Angeles
“The Inner Wisdom Retreat was truly a life-changing experience. Before this trip, I'd been struggling with terrible anxiety. With the practices I learned from the retreat, I have been able to clear away the anxiety. I feel like I can handle anything that comes my way. From beautifully prepared meals and thoughtful workshops, to impromptu dance parties and jumping into giant ocean waves–I left with a full heart, amazing friends and a new-found strength to take on the world.”
— Krystle, Detroit
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Sterling Forest Lodge is located in Stowe, Vermont. The closest airport is Burlington Airport (BTV), located 30 miles away and about a 50-minute drive to the lodge. Other major airports include the Boston Airport (BOS) and Portland International Jetport (PWM), which are just a 3 hour drive away. If you’re traveling from Canada or other international locations, the Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is just a short 2 hour 30 minute drive away. We recommend renting a car or coordinating a private shuttle from the airport if you’re flying in. The Burlington Airport Taxi provides transportation to/from the Burlington and Montreal airports to Stowe. We can also help coordinate ride sharing for those interested in splitting a rental car or shuttle. For more travel planning support, don’t hesitate to email us and we can help you find your best flight path and coordinate any ground transportation details for your trip.
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Given the nature of travel these days, we highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to cover your flight and trip. Insuremytrip.com offers a variety of affordable options. We also recommend Squaremouth Insurance or Travelex.
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While retreat attendees do not need to show proof of vaccination status or test results to attend this retreat, we do ask you to take care of your health prior to travel. Masks are not required on the retreat, but you are most certainly welcome to wear one if you’d like. We will provide hand sanitizer in public spaces and disinfect yoga and dining spaces after each use. If you feel ill (fever, chills, headache, muscle or body aches, cough, sore throat, vomiting, etc.) at all before traveling, please stay home and care for your health. We cannot provide refunds for health-related cancellations. For this reason we highly recommend purchasing adequate travel insurance to cover the entire cost of your trip.
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All deposits are 100% non-refundable. You may cancel your reservation up to 90 days before the retreat (until February 23, 2024) and receive a full refund of the amount paid, less the $800 non-refundable deposit. There will be no refunds thereafter for any reason. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your personal security. In the event that the retreat has to cancel due to a force majeure, we will reschedule the retreat and your payments will be applied toward the new retreat date.
Meet the Team
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Claire Ragozzino
Guiding our daily yoga, meditation, Ayurveda and cooking workshops
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Adena Rose Bright
Leading herbal medicine making workshop & offering Ayurvedic bodywork
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Molly Goodspeed Kramer
Offering Ayurvedic bodywork sessions to nourish our guests
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Heather & Blake Whitman
Our hosts at Sterling Forest Lodge, kitchen magicians & outdoor experience guides
