Fall Members Retreat

Imagine stepping away from the ordinary rhythms of autumn to enter a sanctuary where time softens and connection deepens. The Fall Members Retreat at Omega Institute is an intimate three-night gathering designed exclusively for the Omega community—a chance to rest, renew, and remember what drew you to this work in the first place. Set across Omega's serene 250-acre campus in Rhinebeck, New York, this weekend unfolds as a gentle exploration of mindfulness, creative expression, breathwork, and embodied movement, all woven together with the natural wisdom of the changing season.

This is not a packed agenda demanding your presence at every session. Instead, you're invited to move at your own pace: join a guided forest bathing walk, drop into a breathwork circle, create with your hands in a workshop led by experienced artists, or simply sit beneath the fall canopy and listen. Eight accomplished teachers—mindfulness practitioners, breathwork facilitators, musicians, and creative guides—hold space throughout your stay, offering structured workshops in morning and afternoon slots while honoring the equal value of unstructured time: solitude in nature, nourishing meals shared with fellow members, and unexpected conversations that often become the retreat's greatest gifts.

Whether you arrive seeking restoration after a demanding season or looking to deepen your practice and community bonds, this retreat meets you where you are. The golden leaves, crisp air, and intimate circle of committed practitioners create the perfect conditions for genuine renewal.

What to Expect

The Arc of Your Weekend:

The retreat opens Sunday evening with a welcome celebration that establishes community and intention among members. Over three days, you'll move fluidly between structured offerings and open time:

- Morning & afternoon workshops featuring mindfulness, breathwork, creative practice, movement, and forest bathing led by experienced teachers
- Ample unstructured time to wander Omega's gardens and trails, journal, rest, or spontaneously connect with other participants
- Shared meals that nourish both body and conversation
- Evening gatherings that honor the reflective energy of retreat

You'll leave with renewed energy, deepened friendships within the Omega community, and a felt sense of what's possible when you slow down and turn inward during nature's own season of transformation.

Venue & Logistics

Location: Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY
Dates: Sunday, October 18–Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (three nights)
What to Bring: Comfortable, layered clothing for fall weather; journal and pen; any personal wellness items (meditation cushion, yoga mat, etc.)

Omega's campus is set on peaceful grounds with accessible pathways throughout. For specific accessibility questions, contact the venue directly.