A Heart of the Village Yoga Retreat
Rockport, Massachusetts
September 29 to October 3, 2025
Dive into serenity with Jo Kirsch, E-RYT 500, at our 5 Day Women’s Yoga Retreat in Rockport, Massachusetts! Immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance of our oceanfront property on stunning Long Beach. Experience the beauty of 500 yards of flat terrain, pristine sand, and beautiful views. Your days will be filled with yoga, meditation, Satsang (sacred gathering), outdoor walks, ocean kayaking, fire ceremonies, and delectable nourishment crafted by Chef Amy Chamberlain. Reconnect with yourself and nature in this blissful retreat!
Schedule (subject to change):
Monday, September 29
- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Arrival, Settle-in and Brunch
- 2:00 – 5:00 pm: Satsang and Yoga
- 6:00 pm: Dinner
- 7:30 pm: Fire Ceremony
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, September 29, October 1, 2:
- 8:00 am: Walking Meditation
- 9:00 – 11 am: Yoga
- 11:30 am: Brunch
- 2:00 – 5:00 pm: Satsang, yoga; excursions: ie. Halibut State Park; ocean kayaking
- 6:00 pm: Dinner
- 7:30 pm: Fire (Yoga Nidra, Drumming, Satsang, Thursday night: Closing Ceremony)
Friday: October 4:
- 7:30 – 9:30 am: Meditation and Yoga
- 10 am: Breakfast
- 11 am.: Departure
Cuisine:
Chef Amy Chamberlain, a graduate of New England Culinary Institute and a Manchester local, has been cooking since her teenage years, most notably at The Perfect Wife Restaurant and Tavern from 1996 to 2018 and at her airstream from 2018 to 2023. Making delicious food for folks makes Amy’s heart sing. You can look forward to delicious and nutritious meals at this Oceanfront Retreat. Some examples are: Harvest Vegetable Breakfast Bowl with Farm Fresh Eggs and Tomato Chimichurri; Blueberry Overnight Sourdough French Toast with Lemon Skyr; Eggs baked with Polenta, Spinach, Fresh Corn and Feta; Line Caught Cod with White Beans, Tarragon, Orange and Broccolini; Local Cherrystone Clams with Linguini; and The Howling Wolf Special: Brown Rice and Lentil Pilaf with Fresh Veggies, Roasted Yams and Tomato-Coconut Curry Sauce. In addition to brunch and dinner, a continental breakfast of fruit, toast, yogurt, and hot beverages will be available for early morning before yoga.
Your Investment:
Includes accommodations, daily meals and the Retreat program. There are a variety of bedrooms and 3 shared bathrooms. Prices range based on the bedroom:
- King Bedroom with en Suite Bath (bath to be shared with adjacent Queen Loft): $1595 ppso
- Queen Loft with shared bath: $1345 ppso
- Bedroom with Full Size Bed and shared bath: $1445 ppso
- Twin Bedroom with two Twin Beds and shared bath: $1245 ppdo
- Lower Level Queen Bed – Dorm Style Room shared with Jo and Amy – with shared bath: $945 pptripleocc.
Click here to make your $500 deposit to hold your spot!
Email [email protected] to reserve your room!
Click here to complete a Retreat Agreement.
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Heart of the Village Yoga llc reserves the right to cancel any trip prior to departure for any reason, including insufficient number of participants. If the retreat is canceled, participants will receive a full refund*. If you must cancel your trip, we will refund* your deposit, upon receipt of written notice, less the following fees:
- * 90 or more days before September 29, 100% of the retreat price less the $500 non-refundable deposit.
- * 60 to 89 days before September 29, 50% of the retreat price less the $500 non-refundable deposit.
- * Less than 60 days before departure 100% of the retreat price **NO REFUND**
Please consider trip insurance.
What Attendees Have to Say:
The Ocean Goddess Retreat was an enchanting opportunity to immerse myself in yoga at a beautiful ocean front home in Rockport. Jo created a memorable experience for us to connect with nature and practice yoga and meditation. She does a remarkable job of meeting individual needs and taking care of the group. We connected with some beautiful friends, creating lifelong connections. Amy Chamberlain, a gifted chef, created food which completed our experience “bon appetit!” – Michele E
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I wholeheartedly recommend the Ocean Goddess Retreat! Everything about this experience was easy. From the location, sumptuous meals, and engaging company, to the outstanding yoga instruction, meditation, and mindfulness practices. I left with a community of new friends; feeling grounded, empowered and at peace. Most importantly, I continue to integrate the experience and its teachings into my daily life. The experience surpassed my expectations at a time when I needed it most. So grateful for your warmth and leadership Jo! Thank you! – Caroline E
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The women’s yoga retreat last September was amazing! Waking each morning to the sound of the ocean and walking the beach as the sun was rising was an incredible way to start each day. We explored various types of yoga, ate amazing meals and spent time in peaceful meditations. The group of women we shared this with were supportive and inspiring women to spend a week with. I felt very lucky to be apart of such a reformative experience. – Annie C.
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From the moment we arrived we were treated to nourishment of our mind, spirit and body. Jo’s yoga and meditation practice, thoughtful conversation with other women, and Amy’s amazing food made for a wonderful feeling of fullness and connection. We very much enjoyed using our beautiful Rockport setting to enhance our experiences which even included a girls afternoon out shopping! I highly recommend this transformative retreat! – Laura E.
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The Goddess Retreat in Rockport MA was perfect because it allowed me to attend a retreat in a nearby location and take time off from my busy life. The women on the retreat were aligned in many ways that included: the love of the beach, the love of yoga at all levels and the desire to be in a small community group sharing and learning from each other. The oceanfront setting for this retreat is absolutely stunning. All night the waves lulled us to sleep and every morning the spectacular sunrise greeted our day. It was a perfect balance of yoga, delicious healthy food, long beach walks and many adventures off site. My favorite day was when we went ocean kayaking after a morning yoga session on the beach and then came home to an amazing fish dinner followed by a fun and light drumming circle. I highly recommend this retreat for anyone looking to relax, connect and recharge. – Sandy B.
