Attune to Tenderness
AN AUTUMN RETREAT IN WOODSTOCK, NY
Oct 1 - Oct 5, 2025
THE PRACTICE OF x SAM WILENSKY
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A NYE RETREAT IN REMEMBRANCE AND CULTIVATION OF TENDERNESS
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YIN, YOGA NIDRA, POETRY, SOUND, SCENT, MEDITATION, AND SILENCE
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A NYE RETREAT IN REMEMBRANCE AND CULTIVATION OF TENDERNESS 〰️ YIN, YOGA NIDRA, POETRY, SOUND, SCENT, MEDITATION, AND SILENCE 〰️
the vibration :
OUR PROGRAM MIMICS THE INTENTION OF THE RETREAT AND WILL FLOW INTUITIVELY RATHER THAN BEING COMPLETELY LINEAR.
EACH DAY INCLUDES TWO YOGIC PRACTICES AND ONE WORKSHOP. APART FROM PRACTICE TIME, WE WILL ENJOY ALL THAT THE RETREAT SPACE HAS TO OFFER: HOT TUBBING, EATING INCREDIBLE FOOD, CONNECTING WITH FELLOW GUESTS, SPENDING TIME IN QUIET CONTEMPLATION AND INTEGRATION, HIKING, ETC.
DAILY YOGIC PRACTICES WILL INCLUDE YIN YOGA CLASSES FOR DEPTH OF LISTENING, FEELING & RELEASING, AND MAY ALSO INCLUDE VINYASA YOGA FOR ACTIVATING YOUR VITALITY.
DAILY WORKSHOPS WILL INCLUDE SOME COMBINATION OF POETRY, SOUND CEREMONY, SCENT ACTIVATION, ASTROLOGY, AND SILENT MEDITATION INTEGRATION.
SOLO TIME FOR SELF-REFLECTION
POETRY WORKSHOP
YIN YOGA, NIDRA & MEDITATION
SOUND CEREMONY
DAY OF SILENCE
SCENT WORKSHOP
thE WARMTh OF Woodstock
SITUATED ON 16 ACRES OF LAND WITH ABUNDANT FOLIAGE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS, GLASCO WOODSTOCK BOATS A COMPELLING CONTRAST OF RICH HISTORY AND MODERN APPEAL.
THE HOME DATES BACK TO THE MID-1800S WHEN THE GREATER WOODSTOCK AREA HAD BEGUN TO ATTRACT SEASONAL VISITORS FROM NEW YORK CITY, INCLUDING ARTISTS, STAGE ACTORS, DANCERS, AND MUSICIANS ON A QUEST FOR OPEN SPACE WHERE THEY COULD FURTHER DEVELOP THEIR CRAFT. RECENT RENOVATIONS ELEVATE MODERN COMFORT WHILE UPHOLDING THE HOME’S ORIGINAL WARMTH AND CHARM.
GLASCO IS LOCATED JUST AN 8-MINUTE DRIVE FROM THE HEART OF THE TOWN OF WOODSTOCK HOSTING A VIBRANT ART SCENE, FAMILY-OWNED CAFES AND EATERIES AND STUNNING HIKES.
VIEW ROOM GUIDE + BOOK
like softening
in the name of change.
the change that once felt out of reach,
but when given the right conditions -
space
curiosity
love -
emerges from a quiet whisper at the center of
your center
with grace
and conviction.
and then: the remembering
it was true along
- SAM WILENSKY
A PEAK INTO
THE EXPERIENCE
YOGA & MEDITATION
(01)
DAILY YOGA AND MEDITATION PRACTICES TO CULTIVATE HEART-CENTERED MINDFUL AWARENESS, EXPLORATION, STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY THROUGH THE FLUID DANCE OF BREATH-LINKED MOVEMENT.
CREATIVITY & PLAY
(02)
CREATIVITY AND EXPLORATION WORKSHOPS TO REAWAKEN YOUR IMAGINATION, TAP INTO YOUR INNATE CREATION ENERGY AND ACTIVATE ALL OF YOUR SENSES.
COOKING & CONNECTION
(03)
SEASONAL, VEGETARIAN BRUNCH, DINNER & SNACKS CRAFTED BY AN ONSITE CHEF SPECIALIZING IN HOLISTIC, INTEGRATED NOURISHMENT AND SHARED IN COMMUNION WITH ONE ANOTHER.
CEREMONY & CELEBRATION
(04)
MULTIPLE CEREMONIES TO USHER IN NEW WAYS OF BEING AND CONNECT DEEPLY TO FELLOW RETREATANTS.
RETREATS ARE HOSTED IN OFF THE BEATEN PATH LOCATIONS AND LED BY THE PRACTICE OF FOUNDER + YOGA AND MEDITATION GUIDE, KYLEE, ALONGSIDE A DYNAMIC TEAM OF MOVERS, SHAKERS, AND CREATIVE SPIRITS. PLEASE NOTE EACH RETREAT’S PROGRAMMING IS INTENTIONAL AND UNIQUE TO THE RETREAT THEME WHICH MAY VARY FROM THE ABOVE SKELETON.
who we are
We stop to smell the roses.
There’s freshly baked sourdough bread coming out of the oven.
We’re dancing under the midnight sky. Moon light illuminates our bodies moving through space.
We pause.
We feel the presence of connection over competition and know that it was always meant to be this way.
We wake early to be with ourselves.
There’s a feeling of hopefulness in the air.
We use our hands to play. We get a little dirt on us, spill some wine, sweat grazes our temples.
We don’t mind.
We place less emphasis on the fruits of our labor and more emphasis on the feeling of the juice dripping down our chins.
We feel like ourselves again.
testimonials
from the heart…
AUDREY ROTHERS
It's hard to describe how beautiful, transformative, and restorative my experience at The Practice Of debut international retreat was. Every thoughtful experience and detail throughout our five days together was intentional and contributed to a deeply and profoundly transformative experience for me. I instantly felt I was in a sacred bubble of open and supportive women, free to have my own experience while also deepening connections with the women around me. I arrived at the retreat into a group of strangers and left with sisters for life. The stunning villa and location of our retreat in an ecological reserve on the cliffs of coastal Oaxaca filled me with such peace and gratitude! What a place to take in the gifts of nature in every sunrise and sunset, dip in the ocean, evening stargazing. I moved through so many emotions and stuck energy during our movement, yoga, and meditation practices. We remembered JOY in a BIG way - playing every day, getting creative, dancing, moving our bodies in new ways. This retreat restored me and truly gave me new tools and practices to reconnect with myself, with others, and with JOY in my daily life.
KELLY MURRAY
This is so much more than a wellness retreat. Any ideas I had about the retreat were eclipsed by the breadth & width of love, care & sweetness I received during the these 5 days.
KAREN GAUDREAULT
The space and experiences you created truly changed me on a fundamental level. I am approaching 50 and in a pivotal transition in my life where I'm seeking my truest self and ready to examine my life and make changes in order to live the most fulfilling and peaceful life possible. I came to the retreat in this space but having little direction or idea about how to move forward. The four days I spent in the beautiful space you created allowed me to discover the soul that lives deep within me and to connect with her in a way I've never experienced. Because of this, I was able to let go of anger, frustration, and hurt I have been carrying for a long time- I returned to my daily life with a sense of peace and grounded-ness that I was desperately seeking. I am now ready to go alllll the way down this rabbit hole and explore what else is possible for me in the pursuit of my soul's highest purpose. I'm completely addicted to living from a place of love and gratitude. I am beyond grateful for the gift of this experience. It has changed me forever. All the love; all the power. xoxo
CASSIE B
This retreat came to me at the perfect time, during a period of massive transition in my life. I feel so grateful to have met Kylee as a yoga teacher and subsequently signed up for this experience. If anyone is considering this type of experience, I would encourage you to GO FOR IT! Kylee is a skilled facilitator of spaces (as well as yoga teacher) and her experiences attract like-minded people, ready to listen, learn, share and support one another. I went in feeling nervous about meeting new people and how the group would click and I feel like I am leaving with 12 new best friends. I hope to join her for another retreat in the future!
past retreat
SEPT 13-17, 2023
wild tenderness
TAOS, NEW MEXICO
past retreat
MARCH 13-17, 2023
remembering joy
MAZUNTE, OAXACA, MEXICO
JULY 23-27, 2024
PAST RETREAT
into the light
MALLORCA, ISLAS BALEARES, SPAIN
FAQs
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Please follow the Room Guide & Booking Link above to view room options, pricing, and some important notes. From that document, you can click the “Book Here” link to fill out a short google form with your room preference and roommate request if applicable. Our team will be in touch within 48 hours with a link to pay your nonrefundable deposit ($500) to secure your place. Once the deposit is paid, we will send you an email with all the needed logistical information like packing list, travel advice, etc.
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Yes! There are options for a 6 month payment plan, a 3 month payment plan, or to pay in full. All payment options require a $500 deposit to reserve your spot.
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Absolutely! We love adventurous spirits and will help you arrange your travel so you do not have to manage arrival to the villa from the airport by yourself. The retreat environment is designed to foster community and build new friendships plus there will be other solo travelers, so even though you are alone, you will be far from “lonely.”
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Of course. There are options in the room guide to room with your bestie. Our only recommendation is to travel with someone you are deeply comfortable with. Retreats have a tendency to bring out new and unexplored aspects of our Being and it’s important to feel safe and supported in your exploration of Self.
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PLEASE! This is not a “yoga retreat” focused on taking your yoga practice to the next level, we instead take a holistic approach to well-being with the intention of connecting you deeper to your inner truth through various practices which require nothing more than your beautiful presence.
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Airfare and transportation to and from the villa is not included, but our team will organize a reliable and trustworthy car/bus for all guests to ensure you arrive safe and sound to the villa from the airport of your choosing.
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