The past too many months of COVID have been difficult for the entire world. Most have dealt with…read moredeath, sorrow, loss and suffering in its many forms. I realized I needed a place find some quiet..some peace. The Dharmakaya Center itself is pretty new and has been meticulously maintained and obviously put together with care. The rooms, dining hall, the meditation hall, every space that I went into in fact, was super clean with sanitizer and Lysol wipes readily available. Everything was spaced so there was at least 6 ft between all participants, usually more. All meals were provided and the food was absolutely amazing, and daring in fact. Thank you Mamadou! (vegetarian/vegan). The meals were served in disposable eco-friendly containers so there would be less chance of COVID contamination. The program was led by Gary. He showed the group several different ways to meditate with emphasis on being able to take these techniques home and incorporate them into our daily lives. I felt he was very sincere in his desire to convey what knowledge he had. He also took time to make sure to email us the meditations, the spoken words and dedications after the weekend was over. Dharmakaya seemed a little on the pricier side but it's comparable to other places in the area. To put it in perspective, I use one of the techniques that Gary taught that weekend, every single day to get by. That alone is enough to have made that weekend worthwhile for me. I cannot speak for other places but I can vouch for the cleanliness, the overall peaceful and comfortable feeling that this place vibes on. If you're looking for a place to go to give yourself some time and space, surround yourself with beauty both man-made and in nature, feed your soul and your body what it needs, and be sincerely taken care of by kind people, then I recommend you take a day or a weekend here and check it out.

This wellness center is a very peaceful and serene place. You can join one of the scheduled…read moreprograms, or just have your own personal meditation and mindfulness retreats. The place is well kept, clean, and the staff pays attention to details and cares for the guests. Friendly and dedicated staff. The food which can be either vegetarian or vegan, is well made, tastes great, and several dishes to choose from each day. I would recommend this meditation retreat place for anyone looking to recharge their spiritual batteries, as well as find new insights in their spiritual journey.

Sometimes you must get away from the chaos to hear the sound of your soul…read more This monastery is in the tradition of the teachings of the famous Vietnamese Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. I heard Thay speak almost ten years ago when I was in college on "mindful eating," and his teachings reverberated loudly with my beliefs. Life got busy and only recently have I found my way back to his teachings. I came here for a young adult Spring retreat and it has been one of the best experiences as of late. Despite having to wake up at 5:30 every morning for sitting meditation, I felt extremely rejuvenated and centered after spending a whole week here. If you spend time here (as in overnight), be prepared to eat vegan meals (which are very yummy and most of the dishes have an Vietnamese/Asian twist) and to have modest dorm-style accommodations. We were able to enjoy morning sitting meditations, dharma talks and discouses (Buddha's teachings), walking meditation, dharma sharing and deep relaxation. One of the things I enjoyed most about this retreat was "mindful eating." All meals are eaten in silence and you get to really think about food. Because I wasn't talking or distracted, I could truly taste my food and concentrate on it. I found myself eating less, but feeling more satisfied. Even though I didn't exercise as much at the monastery, I managed to shed a few pounds and I attribute it to the "mindful eating." You may think this is all hoky poky, but the New York Times recently did an article on "mindful eating," so there is some clout to what I am saying here. The monastery is also open on Thursdays and Sundays for "A Day of Mindfulness." So if the city and life is getting to you, this is a perfect getaway to get in touch with yourself and to feel more calm and relaxed. I leave you with this beautiful quote by Thay and hope you get to experience Blue Cliff for yourself! "Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy."

I'm a NYC resident and BCM has become my home away from home where I go to unplug and visit myself…read more Words can't describe the experience of living even for a short time among people (the sisters and brothers) who are 100% committed to their belief in the practices of mindfulness, meditation and veganism and living it 365 days a year. "Healing," "transformational" come to mind. It's an oasis of sanity where the monastic residents (and many of the visitors) "walk the talk."

I went to EarthMindWellness center at Honor's Haven on a whim. I really needed to go on a retreat…read more I found this place through a google search that led me to bookretreat.com and this place was in the state of New York. Nicole was super responsive to my emails and made me feel comfortable. Once I arrived, a nice lady at the front desk checked me in as part of the R&R retreat and I was given the itinerary for the weekend. The room I was given was very spacious and had a view of the front grounds. Dinner was in the main dinning area of Honor's Haven Hotel and was organized by groups. I was surprised at how efficient and organized everything was. There were over 20 different groups seated plus a wedding and everything ran smoothly. The retreat included 3 meals (buffet style) a day all of which were well prepared and tasty. Nicole greeted me so warmly the first night that I came for dinner. I was by myself coming from a long way and she greeted me like an old friend. EarthMindWellness has its own floor in the hotel. It's super clean and has multiple spacious rooms for classes or treatments. The classes are for all levels. I was pretty new to yoga and brand new to tai chi, but they paid attention to each individual (there were 10 of us in the class). They often checked in on each person to see how they were doing and how they were feeling. Nicole even lent me a coat and sweater, because I didn't realize the temperature would be 20 degrees colder than nyc (duh) for our outdoor activities. Our retreat included guided meditation, a short hike to a nearby waterfall, lakeside tai chi, wellness classes, and free time for massage or any other activity. They really thought of everything. It was really peaceful and everything that I wanted and needed. Nicole also connected me to a center close to my home, so I can continue training. Definitely going back.

I've been here twice now, the second time was last September for a retreat and finally got to try…read moreout the rock wall, zip-line, challenge courses. I'll be coming back again next September! Food is great, so much natural beauty to explore like the waterfall and 120 stairs, if you come here I highly recommend doing one of the retreats to get the most out of your experience. There's so much to learn from the masters here!

I highly recommend this retreat to anyone looking to disconnect from the demands of everyday life…read moreand reconnect with what truly matters. It provided the perfect environment to unplug, be present, and build meaningful connections with the people in my group. Beyond spending quality time with others, this retreat was an incredible opportunity to reconnect with myself. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, I found a renewed appreciation for the simple things and left feeling refreshed, grounded, and inspired. If you're looking for a place to recharge, deepen your relationships, and fall in love with yourself and nature all over again, this retreat is absolutely worth the experience.

Great place for a retreat. Food was good. I feel like this establishment is a bit much outdated…read more, beds are too small. And if you are placed in the back wing of the 2nd floor its a bit smelly, the rugs need serious cleaning or to be deodorize. Its smells terribly musty like that area is sort of forgotten. I did like the place but I want to be honest of what they should really tackle. And expeditiously update. The bed was also not comfy and I woke up feeling discombobulated The entire time I was there. I would love to visit again but Please update those rooms, the rugs need cleaning and the mattress needs SERIOUS upgrading. The staff is very very nice. The food was good . They had vegan options too. The scenery is breathtaking, the walks, the hike, the pool. The drive is beatiful too. Awesome!!!! Thank you!!!

Came here for the first time to experience a hypno-meditation in the salt cave. The cave was…read moreamazing! The pictures don't do it justice. What a beautiful space to relax and get grounded. The event was great. The staff was informative and attentive, especially knowing it was my first time. I was welcomed with some hot tea. Restrooms were clean. Gift shop has a lot of cool holistic stuff, like stones, salt (duh!), candles, teas, etc. I plan on coming back. I left feeling so refreshed!

The absolute best Yoga center I've ever been. they have a salt cave, sauna, oxygen, reiki and Iris,…read morethe owner and instructor who caters to your needs. The rooms are calm, clean and smell wonderful. She uses sound and different oils for calming and peace. I'm glad to be able to go there for relaxation and stretching/breathing when I need it. I reccommend it highely

This is a great place to learn about Buddhism and Nepal . I high recommend this place - it a great…read moreplace to start ones spiritual journey .

I love this wonderful Tibetan Center in Kingston, New York! It's an amazing place to learn about…read moreTibetan culture and Buddhism. Venerable Yeshi Rabgyal is an amazing guide. The pujas, Sunday classes, and meditations are wonderful. The gift store has many unique items from Katmandu, Nepal, and plenty of incense and other gifts. I would highly recommend a visit!

OH MY GOODNESS. I've been going to Mallory for reiki for…read moreover a year. I started going once a month and now go to her every couple months. Each session is better than the next and today's session topped everything. I've struggled with physical and mental health issues for majority of my life and have experienced low lows in my life- I've heard of reiki before but since going to her- my journey of healing has excelled all thanks to Mallory. She is the brightest light and a well of knowledge and am beyond blessed to have such amazing experiences each session. I guarantee if you have an hour session- you will feel weight lifted off of you spiritually, mentally, and physically. This girls talent, personality, and energy is everything someone would only dream to have as a client. Cannot wait to see her excel in her journey through her gifts

I received Reiki from Serenity Reiki during a combined sound bath and Reiki experience on numerous…read moreoccasions and I found it so rejuvenating and transformative. Mallory opened my root Chakra for me and channeled a divine energy of radiant pink love throughout my body allow my heart and mind to open to some difficult memories and then just as they swirled and ebbed and I found myself visually growing into an embodied being of light, she used her Reiki again and I felt all the trauma leaving my body replaced by divine healing and white light. She is also such a kind heart and creates such a safe space to trust her with yours. Definitely recommend.

Lisa is a very intuitive and compassionate healer who left me with such a powerful shift. Her…read moretechnique is a combination of various modalities - all of which come together to embrace your healing like a warm embrace that reaches your soul. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Custom curated session, Sound Healing and Sound Massage,…read more Group Sound healing, Shamanic reiki incorporates ancient wisdoms wrapped in a transformative, non-invasive modality that effectively helps to heal and nurture your body, mind, and spirit. Sessions are 10x more effective than traditional talk-based therapy and can often alleviate symptoms of anxiety, trauma and stress, and physical pain within 3 sessions. Your higher self is waiting to level up!