east Stroudsburg, PA
Thursday May 7 - Sunday May 10, 2026
save your spot before march 19Th for an early sign-up discount!
Hosted by Mel Douglas & Drew Muse
Join us in Pennsylvania for Hike, Read & Heal - a long weekend getaway for Black & Brown women that centers nature, wellbeing, reading, and sisterhood.
Spend 4-days and 3-nights holding intentional space for yourself to heal, reconnecting with nature, and soaking up inspiring words from Black & Brown women authors. We’ll come together to enjoy:
gentle yoga classes
guided meditations & sound baths
group reading circles & community discussions centering the works of Black & Brown women
a guided group hike
a book swap picnic & lunch at the lake
luxe on-property hot tub & sauna
and so much more!
Embrace the energy of sisterhood and healing while leaning into your love for reading and nature. Leave feeling a renewed sense of connection, rest, and grounding. Make friends and share in collective healing with a supportive community of women.
The Location
We’ll be gathering at an expansive property tucked away in the serene nature of Pennsylvania (just 1.5 hours outside of Newark, NJ). This expansive retreat space surrounded by lush greenery features spacious bedrooms, an on-property sauna & hot tub, private movie theater, and ample areas for lounging around with a good book.
Choose to book your own private room or save & connect by selecting shared accommodations.
Rooming Options
There are solo, shared and double occupancy accommodations available for this retreat. Double occupancy accommodations are only for those booking as a 2-person unit with someone you already know (we will not be assigning shared bedmates).
King Bed in Shared Room - 2/2 available
$1,700 per person
Private King Bedroom - 3/4 Available
$2,000 single occupancy
$2,800 double occupancy ($1,400/pp)
Queen Bed in Shared Room - 2/2 Available
$1,500 per person
How to reserve your spot
In order to attend this retreat, you’ll need to first complete a retreat interest form. Once we’ve received your completed form, we’ll follow up with steps for reserving your spot at this retreat.
If you’ve previously completed a BWYC interest meeting or form, there’s no need to complete this form. You should receive an email in your inbox with info on how to reserve your spot for this retreat already! If you completed a meeting or form previously but don’t see the email, reach out to us at connect@blackwomensyogaco.com so we can assist.
Thursday May 7 - Sunday May 10, 2026
Payment options
We’re offering two payment options for this retreat.
Option 1: Pay in full at the time of booking to reserve your spot.
Option 2: Pay a non-refundable deposit of $400 reserve your spot and break the remaining balance up equally into 3 payment installments over the course of the time leading up to the retreat, with the time between payments determined by your sign-up date.
All payment plans must be paid in full no later than April 20, 2026.
Early Sign-up discount
Sign up before March 19th and receive a discount of:
- $100 off a double occupancy booking
or
- $50 off a solo occupancy booking
**You must submit your deposit no later than 3/19/26 to receive the early sign-up discount.**
What exactly is included?
4-day, 3-night stay in selected accommodations at Private Estate in East Stroudsburg, PA
8 meals (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners)
Snacks, water, and juice
2 yoga classes
3 guided meditations
3 sound baths
2 reading & journaling workshops
Guided group hike
Attendee wellness goodie bag
What’s not included?
Airfare or transportation to Pennsylvania
Any additional activities outside of pre-set retreat schedule
Additional food or drinks outside of included meals, snacks, and beverages
Wine or alcoholic beverages
Travel insurance
Retreat Views
