There is a moment when life asks us to pause —
not loudly, but with a quiet persistence we can no longer ignore.

Beneath the noise, beneath the striving, something essential calls us home.

Not away from our lives…but deeper into them.

This is where retreat begins — not as escape, but as remembrance.

Across time and tradition, those seeking truth retreated into nature...

...knowing that within a sacred container, the deeper self is given room to evolve.

A true retreat is not simply "time away" ; it is preparation for becoming more of who you are meant to be.

It is a rebirth ritual — a gathering of like-minded souls who share the intention to shed the old skin and step into a higher expression of themselves.

When we come together in this way — with sincerity, curiosity, humor, and courage — we activate something far greater than what any one of us could do alone.

That’s the magic of a retreat.

Step into spaciousness...

This retreat is for those who can feel that there is a profound dimension within them—a place of joy, clarity, intuition, and quiet power— and they’re ready to access it more fully.

It’s for those who want the kind of work that unfolds

not in performance, but in truth…
not in isolation, but in sacred community.

If you’ve been longing for the space to go deeper—
to breathe differently, listen differently, feel differently—
you will feel completely at home here.

This is for you if you:

Are craving depth beyond the typical drop-in yoga class
Feel called to live with more alignment, clarity, energy and Purpose.
Love the thought of being held in nature with like-hearted people.
Are drawn to conscious creation, inner mastery, yogic wisdom, and embodied spirituality.

If this feels like a breath of fresh air to you, you’re exactly who this retreat was created for.

A Glimpse of Your Weekend

A weekend carefully held for renewal, and realignment — all in the service of your ALIVENESS.

Inner Work & Movement

Daily yoga + breath work + meditation sessions that support deep recalibration on a cellular level.
Conscious-creation workshops designed to "flip the switch" and on your purpose, clarity, and prosperity.

Forest Bathing in Nature -

Stillness & Adventure

Weather permitting, we'll explore the forested hiking trails right from the resort and explore the surrounding wilderness - waterfalls and mountain viewpoints,
Opportunity for gentle swims — there’s a heated indoor pool for a soothing, grounding soak.

Community, Connection & Soulful Flow

Heart-centered circles and group sharing — real connection with like-hearted people in a safe, uplifting container.
Unstructured time to rest & relax — journal, wander, connect, laugh, talk, breathe.

💎 What Makes This Weekend Powerful

This weekend is all about stepping out of our busy lives, reconnecting with Nature, like-hearted community, and explore our Soul Mission here on earth - to birth a New Horizon within ourselves.

It’s not about striving — it’s about creating the right environment so that you can go beyond the noise and trust the Inner Knowing.

When you allow yourself to take your rightful seat in as the sovereign Creator of your life, you'll be able to let the Inner Self truly guide you to your Higher Destiny.

This is the true purpose of Yoga, far beyond downward dog and upward dog.

At Visionary Yoga, we are a stand for you stepping into the Highest Expression of your soul.

Weekend Flow:

(subject to change)

Friday

Arrival & settling in → Check in available from 3pm.

Evening opening circle → Gentle evening yoga & meditation → Welcome dinner & social connection time

Saturday

Morning meditation + yoga + breath work + Breakfast→ Conscious Creation Workshop → Nature walk / free time / swim →Lunch

→ Afternoon chillaxation time →

Evening Yoga (Restorative or Slow Flow)

→ Dinner → Optional Evening community circle & sharing → Bonfire & s'mores! ...and Optional Visionary Yoga Rave

Sunday

Morning meditation + yoga + activation practice→ Breakfast → Conscious Creation Workshop → Closing ritual / intention-setting → Farewell lunch → Depart

Your Weekend Sanctuary

Set on over 300 private wooded acres at the base of the Catskills’ North Mountain, our retreat venue offers a quietly magical escape from city life — while remaining just 2–2.5 hours from NYC.

Surrounded by forest, trails, and natural beauty, the grounds give you access to hiking, walking paths, and hidden waterfalls — perfect for early-morning meditations, contemplative strolls, or soul-awakening wanderings in nature.
After your inner work, you can unwind in thoughtful comfort: the inn includes shared indoor and outdoor pools, cozy common spaces, and a dining hall that brings people together to nourish body and spirit.
You’ll stay in comfortable spacious rooms spread throughout historic lodges — simple, comfortable, and quiet with Old School charm of New England homes - all with private bathrooms, and many offering peaceful mountain-air views.

In other words — this is a place where your body, mind, and spirit can deeply rest. The perfect sanctuary for rest, reflection, and inner renewal.

Meet Your Host Mariko

Hey there! I’m Mariko Hirakawa, B.A.M.S. (doctor's degree of Ayurvedic Medicine in India), founder of Visionary Yoga, and since 2012.

I’ve been guiding transformative retreats in some of the world’s most magical places across Asia, Europe, Central and South America, and domestically within the US.

From Tuscany, Italy, the Greek Islands and Omis, Croatia to Riviera Maya Mexico and Kyoto and Izu Peninsula of Japan and many other incredible destinations, what a thrilling adventure it's been!

My journey started as a professional ballet dancer in New York City, so movement has always been at the heart of my life.

Along the way, though, I became deeply drawn to the inner dimensions of Yoga, a passion that led me to India, where I spent over a decade as a fellowship scholar, studying Ayurveda and Yoga at India’s leading university and the feet of Masters.

Movement has been the language of my life — but the inner movement of Yoga is what changed everything.

And that’s the essence of what I bring to my retreats.

I’ve had the honor of teaching at the United Nations to Fortune 500 companies, but honestly… the work that lights me up the most is this — being in sacred space with people like you who are craving depth, clarity, renewal, and real connection.

More than anything, I believe in creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, held, and uplifted.

Retreats are powerful because they give you permission to pause the world… and hear yourself again.

I can’t wait to share this weekend with you, to practice together, to share delicious meals together, laugh together, breathe together, and be reconnected to the part of us that knows exactly what we are birthing in our lives.

If you want to learn more about me or my work, feel free to visit VisionaryYoga.com or my YouTube channel, @VisionaryYoga —

- but truly, the best way to understand this work is to experience it.

Yoga never ends with the theoretical, no no no!

It drives us relentlessly to turn your understanding into direct, felt personal experience.

Are you ready to step into something deeper?

So what's the Yoga style taught at the retreat?

Imagine a blend of Ashtanga’s fire, Anusara’s alignment, and the fluidity of dance… combined with breath, presence, and the subtle-body practices that help you shift from the inside out.

It’s movement as meditation — movement as remembrance — movement as a way back to your true self.

I recorded a short video so you can get a feel for my teaching style. Take a peek above of the video shot during one of my Costa Rica winter retreats to get a sense.

At the retreat of course, we will have restorative and gentler form of yoga as well for evening practice.

Accommodations

Choosing your space is simple:
You can book a private room or a double-occupancy room, and both come with their own private bath.

Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Enjoy quiet, spacious, and thoughtfully appointed rooms with the simple charm of a classic New England lodge.

All rooms include a private bathroom and WiFi access and peaceful forest or mountain-air views.

Each room is unique. Below are images of Shared Rooms with 2 queen sized bed, and Private Rooms wtih a king size bed.

What's Included in this Retreat:

We’ve crafted every part of this journey to bring you everything you need for a restorative, fun, uplifting weekend in nature:

Here’s what’s included:

2 nights lodging in an Old School (in a good way - think antique furniture & handmade quilts:) historic Catskills lodge - each room with your private bathroom.
6 nourishing meals from Friday dinner through Sunday brunch
Daily Yoga, Meditation & Breath work sessions
Conscious Creation Workshops
Guided meditation & inner alignment practices
Access to 300+ acres of forest, trails, waterfalls & open air
Indoor pool & seasonal outdoor amenities
Bonfire 🔥 & s'mores! Let's make the best of our night out in the Catskills:)
Use of private meeting space for Yoga and Workshops
Connection & community with a like-hearted group

Registration

Choose the option that best supports your retreat experience.
All packages include lodging, meals, Yoga & Breathwork sessions, Conscious Creation Workshops, and full access to the property and amenities.

Shared Room — $950
Private Room — $1,250

A $300 non-refundable deposit secures your spot.

The balance is due by February 15th, 2026.

Space is limited to 18 participants.

This retreat is designed as a carefully held container — we keep the group small so every person feels supported, and deeply held.

How to Join Us:

We’ve made it easy to secure your spot in this special retreat:

Place Your $300 Non-Refundable Deposit
Click the button below to secure your spot. Your deposit holds your room and counts toward your total retreat balance.
Watch for a Confirmation Email
You’ll receive a welcome email with all details, including what to bring, transportation suggestions, and your next steps.
Pay Your Remaining Balance
The balance is due by March 15th, 2026 via Venmo or Zelle. (Instructions will be in your confirmation email.)

NOTE:

Rooms are assigned in the order deposits are received — so the earlier you register, the more likely you are to secure your preferred room type.
Your $300 deposit is non-refundable.
This allows us to reserve your room, meals, and meeting space with the venue.
Transportation is not included.
We’ll provide recommended train/bus routes and help coordinate shared rides in our group thread.

Pricing is shown in the Registration section above — choose the room that’s right for you.

A welcoming shared room for connection, comfort, and ease. Perfect for friends or solo travelers who love community.

2 Queen sized beds and WiFi access with private attached bath.

Coming on your own? No problem. We make shared room matching easy and intentional, with opportunities to connect before the retreat so you feel at ease long before you arrive.

Many participants arrive solo and leave having formed deep, lasting friendships — often with the very person they shared a room with.

Click below to reserve your shared room.

"This is worth the journey because you're gonna be in an incredible space to just restructure your whole life and being, and reset everything.

What I loved about this retreat was the combination of Mariko's yoga style, the beautiful location, the hotel is just amazing. It's just a space where you can deeply relax, go inward, and also find the community, eat amazing food.

The whole combination of everything was just perfect. I'm a yoga teacher myself, so I've taken thousands of yoga classes. Her style is very, very unique and yes it's definitely something you want to attend!

And I just feel better about my body, my mind, my spirit, my whole wellbeing.

I really feel so rested now and very different than when I arrived here a week ago."

- Claudia M, Retreat Attendee (Los Angeles, CA)

"This was more than just a workshop. What I mean is other workshops you go, you take a class and you write all the stuff and then you don’t do anything.

Mariko is just a very good teacher. She has a background in yoga that allows her to be very specific and helping you learn how to improve your own yoga practice.

But its more than just yoga. It’s also integrating the visionary and her background in Ayurvedic medicine since she is an Ayurvedic doctor.

She is a pioneer in yoga. But she's moving into the next step to help people on a larger scale and in a more deeper way.”

- Patrick S., Retreat Attendee (New York, NY)

"Oh, absolutely. Do it. Absolutely fabulous. I mean, we meet

some great, like-minded folks. Yes. it's been so much fun.

But it's also a special time when you can just shut the laptop down... to have time like this is such a special, wonderful opportunity that doesn't happen very often...

And Mariko in particular is so humble, but an amazing

yoga teacher and guru.

I think very much just being in her presence is inspiring. and she's just so inspirational,very calming and, and wonderful to be around as well.

So if you get the chance, it's something, very special and quite wonderful participate in."

~ Jenny E., Retreat Attendee (New Jersey)

1. ⭐️ VIP Upgrade: Visionary Integration Package

A full-spectrum upgrade for those who want the deepest transformation.

This trio of sessions works together to help you integrate the retreat and carry your clarity forward:

✨ 1 Private Yoga Session — personalized, intuitive guidance tailored to you. In-person in our UWS private studio, or online.

✨ 1 Ayurvedic Consultation — a complete constitutional reading with practical support for vitality and balance. Discover your doshic type and learn how to shift your diet, herbs and lifestyle to stay in balance. In-person or online.

✨ 1 Visionary Coaching Session — a focused clarity session to align your next steps. Delivered online. Includes our powerful proprietary Visionary 2026 Planner as a bonus.

Investment: $695

2. ✨ Private Yoga Session Pack (3 Sessions)

Perfect for sustaining the energetic upgrades that begin during the weekend.

Deepen your practice with three 1:1 sessions tailored to your body, energy, and goals.

In-person sessions at Sadhana NYC, our home studio in the Upper West Side, NYC., OR online if you don't reside in the NYC area.

Use these private sessions to prepare for the retreat experience, or after the retreat to support you in:

Working on specific issues in your personal practice.
Wiring in new physical habits and patterns to replace old ones that are holding you back from getting to the next level in your practice.
Receiving personalized transmissions to support you with yoga as well as life.

...and continuing the transformation you initiated during the Retreat!

Investment: $595

FAQ

What time does the retreat begin and end?

Check-in begins on Friday, May 1st at 3:00 PM. We’ll open the retreat with a gentle, grounding session in the early evening (around 5 or 6pm) — timed so you can arrive, settle in, and shift out of “city mode” before we begin.

On Sunday, May 3rd, we’ll close after lunch (around 1:00 PM), giving you plenty of time to travel home with ease.

Do I need prior yoga experience?

Some experience with yoga is helpful. If you are newer to Yoga, just let me know - I will make sure you feel welcomed and taken care of!

Most sessions will be accessible but designed for intermediate-level practitioners who enjoy mindful movement, breath work, and deeper inner awareness.

This weekend is not about poses — it’s about presence, alignment, and conscious connection — but you’ll get the most out of it if you’re comfortable with foundational yoga.

If you’re unsure whether this retreat is the right fit, you're welcome to schedule a call with me so we can talk through your needs and make sure you feel fully supported. Please select the option that says "Retreat Chat".

How do I get there?

The venue is 2–2.5 hours from NYC. You can drive, or take the Amtrack train to Hudson Station and share a taxi with other participants. Don't worry, we’ll help coordinate group transportation in the welcome email!

I’m coming alone — will I feel comfortable?

Absolutely. Many participants join solo. You’ll be welcomed into a warm, inclusive community, and you’ll have plenty of time for personal space, reflection, and rest.

What’s included in my retreat package?

Lodging, 6 delicious meals, deep guidance through yoga sessions (includes breath work and meditation sessions) and Conscious Creation workshops, guided practices, use of the pools and amenities, full access to the trails and natural surroundings, and deep connections to other Kindred Spirits!

What’s not included?

Transportation to the venue, extra snacks or beverages, and any personal purchases you make onsite.

Can dietary needs be accommodated?

Yes — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options can be provided. Please let us know well before the retreat, so the chef can be prepared. We'll ask you to indicate your needs and preferences in the retreat intake form after registration.

Are rooms assigned first-come, first-served?

Yes. The earlier you register, the more likely you are to receive your preferred room type.

What is the refund policy?

Your $300 deposit is non-refundable. Remaining balances are refundable until March 15th, 2026. After that date, all payments are final as we secure lodging and meals with the venue.

Will there be an orientation or chance to ask questions before the retreat?

Yes! Before EVERY Visionary Retreat, we gather online for a Live Retreat Orientation before the experience. You’ll have a chance to meet your fellow participants, get all your logistical questions answered, and begin settling energetically into the experience.

This call ensures you feel supported, prepared, and already connected to the group long before we arrive at the retreat center.

What if I've never done a retreat before?

Perfect — this is a gentle and welcoming and quick introduction to the retreat experience. It's only a 2 night get away - but don't underestimate its impact on your life! If you have any concerns, you are welcome to book a complementary Retreat Chat call so you can get clarity.

A Reset That Echoes Into Your Life

This retreat is a gift we give to ourselves to be held by the healing earth, to relax into wholeness, so that we can shed the layers of contraction, and expand into the frequencies that hold your Higher Destiny.

Through this portal, we step into...

...A Return to Your Inner Knowing
Slow down enough to hear the wisdom beneath the noise.

...Movement That Feels Like Medicine
Yoga that reconnects you with your body’s intelligence and your soul’s clarity.

...Higher Perspectives
Through conscious creation and reflective practices, step into a clearer inner map of who you are becoming.

...Soulful Companionship
Meet people who resonate — connections you can continue to nourish you long after the weekend is over.

The threshold is open — this is your invitation.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Emotionally, spiritually you'll be changed and just to say, I think she attracts amazing people.

You are going to come away with a lot more than you probably paid for in the end.

I would say do it. I would say don’t think with your head. Think with your heart and do it if you can.

Because I am learning more and more that things are just things but these experiences are so much more valuable.

You are with a true blue authentic professional. She's definitely a 110 capable of bringing that to the table. Teaching you that and embodying that.

That's worth itself. Like right there. That’s hard to find. It’s something that you'll take home with you beyond just the physicality of it.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"This was more than just a workshop. What I mean is other workshops you go, you take a class and you write all the stuff and then you don’t do anything.

Mariko is just a very good teacher. She has a background in yoga that allows her to be very specific and helping you learn how to improve your own yoga practice.

But its more than just yoga. It’s also integrating the visionary and her background in Ayurvedic medicine since she is an Ayurvedic doctor.

She is a pioneer in yoga. But she's moving into the next step to help people on a larger scale and in a more deeper way.”

Cancellation Policy

To keep this retreat intimate and energetically aligned, your reservation is confirmed with a $300 non-refundable deposit.

Please review the policy below:

If you cancel on or before March 15th, 2026, you will receive a full refund of all payments except the $300 deposit. After March 15, 2026, all payments are final and non-refundable, as our commitments with the venue are fully locked in.

If we must cancel for any reason the retreat is canceled on our end, you will receive a full refund, including your deposit.

Travel Insurance

Life can be unpredictable. We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in case of illness or unexpected changes for your peace of mind.

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A Glimpse of Your Weekend

💎 What Makes This Weekend Powerful

Weekend Flow:

Your Weekend Sanctuary

WHO'S actually leading this retreat???

Meet Your Host Mariko

Accommodations

Inclusions

What's Included in this Retreat:

What’s Not Included:

Registration

How to Join Us:

Choose Your Sanctuary

Shared Sanctuary

Private Sanctuary

Words From Our Past Attendees

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