The Autumn
Equinox Immersion
An Intimate Full-Day Experience for Women
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
MENLA | Phoenicia, New York
A Season to Pause. A Season to Return.
There comes a season when holding on requires more energy than letting go.
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The Autumn Equinox marks a natural turning point. A moment of balance when nature begins to slow, the days grow shorter, and the trees prepare to release what has completed its season.
Yet many women continue carrying responsibilities, expectations, and emotional weight long after they've outgrown them.
The Autumn Equinox Immersion is an invitation to step away from the constant demands of everyday life and reconnect with yourself through movement, reflection, nourishing food, meaningful conversation, and the quiet wisdom of nature.
Whether you're navigating a life transition, feeling emotionally depleted, or longing for space to breathe, this day has been thoughtfully designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and enter the next season with greater clarity and intention.
Every element of the day has been thoughtfully designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and return home to yourself.
from arrival to restoration
ARRIVal
Begin by arriving in your body.
Leave the outside world behind as you settle into the peaceful surroundings of Menla and gently transition into a day created just for you.
REFLECTioN
Create space to hear yourself again.
Through guided prompts, journaling, and meaningful conversation, reconnect with the parts of yourself that everyday life often asks you to set aside.
RESTORation
Leave feeling grounded, renewed, and deeply restored.
Nature, Yoga Nidra, and a closing women's circle help integrate the day's experience so you return home with greater clarity, calm, and intention.
CONNECTion
Nourish more than your body.
Enjoy a farm-to-table seasonal lunch shared in community, creating space for meaningful conversation, genuine connection, and moments of rest.
The Details
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Your retreat experience includes:
A full-day guided retreat experience
Opening & Closing Ceremonies
Restorative Yin Yoga (all levels welcome)
Experiential Workshop
Guided Women's Circle
Autumn Equinox Ritual
Waterfall Medicine Trail
Farm-to-Table Seasonal Lunch
Coffee, Tea & Curated Refreshments
Journal & Pen
Yoga Mat for the day
Welcome Gift + Curated Take-Home Goodies
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9:00 AM – Opening Ceremony & Tea Ritual
10:00 AM – Restorative Yin Yoga
11:00 AM – Experiential Workshop
12:30 PM – Farm-to-Table Lunch
1:30 PM – Waterfall Medicine Trail
A guided walk through Menla's peaceful grounds, offering space to connect with nature, reflect, and restore.
2:30 PM – Women's Circle & Autumn Equinox Ritual
4:00 PM – Closing Ceremony & Yoga Nidra
5:00 PM – Farewell & Departure
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Comfortable clothing you can move in
Walking shoes for the trail
A reusable water bottle
A light sweater or jacket for outdoor portions of the day
An open heart and a willingness to slow down
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Do I need yoga experience?
Not at all. The yoga and Yoga Nidra practices are gentle and accessible for all experience levels.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Yes. You'll have an opportunity to share dietary needs after registration.
Can I come alone?
Absolutely. Many women attend retreats on their own, and we've intentionally designed the day to foster meaningful connection in a welcoming environment.
Will the retreat happen if it rains?
Yes. The retreat will continue rain or shine, with indoor and outdoor experiences thoughtfully adapted as needed.
Cancellation policy?
Because retreat spaces are intentionally limited, all registrations are non-refundable.
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another woman up to 7 days before the retreat by notifying us in writing.
If we are able to fill your space from our waitlist, we will gladly refund your registration minus a $50 administrative fee.
In the unlikely event that we need to cancel the retreat, you will receive a full refund of your registration fee.
Meet Your guides
Samalie Rivera
As a Somatic Coach, Psychiatric Nurse, and certified Yin Yoga Teacher, Samalie intimately understands the quiet exhaustion of the high-achieving woman. Seamlessly blending over six years of clinical experience with deep somatic healing, she provides a safe, expert container for women to release the pressure of perfectionism, reset their nervous systems, and reclaim themselves.
Oubaitori Wellness
Dr. Jada Philips
Dr. Jada Philips is a licensed psychologist, speaker, and Human Design guide who helps women reconnect with themselves beneath the expectations, roles, and responsibilities they carry. Through a blend of psychology, nervous system awareness, and reflective practices, she creates spaces where women can slow down, heal, and return to their authentic selves.
The Awakening Studio
A Day to Return to Yourself
Sometimes the greatest investment isn't another thing to do; it's creating space to reconnect with yourself.
The Autumn Equinox Immersion has been intentionally designed as an intimate experience, allowing each woman the opportunity to slow down, be supported, and fully engage throughout the day.
$297 per person (early bird)
$397 per person after August 26, 2026.
Investment
(Early Bird pricing available through August 26).-
✓ Full-day guided retreat experience
✓ Opening & Closing Ceremonies
✓ Restorative Yin Yoga
✓ Experiential Workshop
✓ Guided Women's Circle
✓ Autumn Equinox Ritual
✓ Waterfall Medicine Trail
✓ Farm-to-Table Seasonal Lunch
✓ Coffee, Tea & Curated Refreshments
✓ Journal & Pen
✓ Yoga Mat provided
✓ Welcome Gift & Curated Take-Home Goodies
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To create a more personal and meaningful experience, participation is intentionally limited to 20 women. Once all spaces have been reserved, registration will close.
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This is more than a day away. It's an opportunity to pause, reconnect, and step into the next season with greater clarity, intention, and support.