Yoga Retreats

 “We all come here because the earth continues to heal us; we humans need to experience nature for all that it brings to us. We work in conversation with the bees, the trees, the vines, the land, the water… and we listen with our hearts and minds open so that we can live healthier, fuller lives, and bring to others what nature gives to us.”

-Spar Point Farm
 

We've heard you love our local New England retreats in the Fall, and so do we! 

So, off we go again...this time we sail away to Block Island! 

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' weekend at the magical island sanctuary of 

Spar Point Farm on Block Island, where rolling hills of green and meadows of goldenrod meet cliffs overlooking the sea.   Mother Nature beckons us to listen to her early Autumn whispers on this soulful retreat that will have you feeling a world away as you enjoy opportunities to play, explore, rest, reset, and make space for the joy of discovering the simple moments that matter.

Join Tara Beaulieu and Michele Maker Friday evening through Monday morning for a long holiday weekend getaway filled with yoga, meditation, hiking, dining, and just the right amount of downtime to reconnect with nature, friends (old + new!), and yourself.

Spar Point Farm offers the best of both worlds: 

Wild nature outside and immaculate comfort inside. The rare luxury of undisturbed peace, fresh air and ocean views, and as much or as little activity as you choose to take on! 

"SPF" is a family-owned and run farm nestled on six gorgeous acres which include a vineyard, orchard, vegetable + herb garden, and apiary.   The farm also houses 4 cottages with all the creature comforts you need to cozy up with good friends and enjoy all that Block Island has to offer in the gorgeous shoulder season when autumn's golden array of foliage is on full display.

Spar Point Farm Manifesto:

• We take inspiration from agroecological, biodynamic, and regenerative practices; and sometimes delve into more esoteric traditions. Our work aims to foster varieties of produce that are biologically adapted to the area and respectful of seasonal cycles. We hope our efforts create a more self-sustaining island by making more local food available with fewer outside inputs. That could mean less transport, fewer destructive practices, and more biodiversity on the island.

• Our farm is a “queer” safe space – the essence of “queer” being reconsideration of (and in some instances challenging) established ideas and norms, relating to the earth and ecosystem of our farm, all of the living entities that depend on that earth, and the larger world around us.

• Regarding the earth, our farm is queer because we reconsider, challenge, and in many aspects eschew current conventional agricultural practices involving chemicals and pesticides that ultimately harm our soil.

• Regarding the living entities that depend on the earth, our farm is queer because we regard every life as meaningful, transient and precious and we work hard to curate an environment that is respectful, humble, life-sustaining and affirming, from the smallest microbe to the tallest tree.

ATMY+W retreats offer an opportunity to connect on a deeper level, beyond the studio, cultivating a community of support, or Sangha. In addition to daily yoga, we'll share some eco-therapy, including cider pressing, a walking meditation at The Sacred Labyrinth, opportunities for guided bird watching and bike tours, and more.

Our offerings will include movement, stillness, and some creative “goddess” rituals to engage your senses and honor Mother Earth.  Our dining will be a combination of catered (family style), a farm-to-table locavore experience provided by our hosts at SPF, and private dining at a local island restaurant.

A stone's throw from the mainland but a century away in spirit. Escape to an island where the only traffic is a passing boat, and the only big lights are the stars. Choose your ferry time and travel with ease; at your pace, and slow down as you transition into the fall season.

See, Hear, Breathe, Feel, and Heal as your surroundings welcome you on a path to inner peace.