The Retreat Experience
More Than a Yoga Retreat
Spend 3 nights enjoying yoga, meditation, kayaking, hiking, campfires, live music, great food and plenty of free time to relax, recharge and enjoy New Hampshire's beautiful White Mountains. Every activity is optional, allowing you to create the retreat experience that's right for you.
Take a look at the retreat experience.
Your Retreat Includes
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Daily yoga and meditation
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Guided nature walk through Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary
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Canoeing or kayaking
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Indoor pool and hot tub
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‘Sax and Sips’ with live music
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Campfires
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Harvest Moon gathering
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Drum circle
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Tennis and pickleball
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Free time to relax or explore nearby North Conway shops, cafés and scenic spots
Where We’ll Be Staying
Located on a private lake in New Hampshire's White Mountains, Purity Spring Resort offers a peaceful setting to relax and recharge. Comfortable accommodations, all with private bathrooms, are just steps from the lake and surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.
Booking Details
Accommodations & Pricing
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All rooms include a private bathroom.
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Single: $1400
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Double: $1100
Pricing includes lodging, meals, yoga sessions and all retreat experiences. Rooms are simple, clean and comfortable, each with a private bathroom.
Registration closes August 23
$250 deposit reserves your spot
Arrival and Departure
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Check-in: 4pm Thursday, September 24
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Check-out: 11am Sunday, September 27
This retreat is for you if you.....
✔ Enjoy yoga, whether you're newer or experienced.
✔ Love spending time in nature.
✔ Want a few days away from everyday responsibilities.
✔ Appreciate a balance of activity and relaxation.
"The ultimate self-care gift to yourself."
"Elyse creates such a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable and supported. The daily yoga sessions are thoughtfully balanced with meditation, healthy meals and plenty of time to relax. Amazing yoga retreat experience! I highly recommend this retreat as the ultimate self-care gift to yourself."
Melissa K • Attended 2024 and 2025 • Returning in 2026
What Past Guests Have Shared
Past guests share what brought them back, what surprised them and how they felt after the retreat.
"If you're new and thinking about joining, please go!"
"This will be my 3rd Living in the Light retreat. Why do I keep coming back???
These retreats are exactly what I need to escape the everyday life of stress. What makes these retreats special is that they are about so much more than yoga. For me, they're about finding peace and opening yourself up. If you're new and thinking about joining, please go! My first retreat, I didn't know many people. By the end, you will have close bonds with everyone."—Sara S: Attended 2024 and 2025 • Returning in 2026
"So much more than I could have imagined."
"I went to my first retreat feeling stressed and overwhelmed. I had no idea what to expect, but it turned out to be so much more than I could have imagined. I made new friends, rediscovered my love of the outdoors and even stepped out of my comfort zone at times. I left feeling relaxed, recharged and inspired."— Lisa Z: Attended 2025 • Returning in 2026
"These retreats are life changing."
"Besides the yoga classes, the drum circles, fire pits and moon dancing allowed us to unleash our creativity. The setting, meaningful insights and camaraderie made it truly special. The beautiful setting, meaningful insights and camaraderie made the retreat truly special. Speaking for myself, but I think everyone who attended would agree, these retreats are life changing.”— Marsha K: Attended 2024 and 2025 • Returning in 2026
Explore additional guest reflections, pictures, and videos from previous retreats here.
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Questions? Email me (Elyse) at livinginthelight@resultspr.net
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the retreat and how long is it?
Under the Harvest Moon runs Thursday, September 24 through Sunday, September 27, 2026, 3 nights/4 days.
Where is the retreat located?
Purity Spring Resort in Madison, New Hampshire, in the White Mountains region. Late September is peak early-fall season in the White Mountains."
How far is the retreat from Boston?
About 2–2.5 hours by car. The nearest airports are Boston Logan and Manchester, NH.
Do I need yoga experience?
Some familiarity with yoga is helpful, but classes are designed with options so you can move at your own pace, whether you're newer to the practice or experienced.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. Many guests come solo and feel comfortable right away. Group meals, guided hikes and shared activities make it easy to connect. You can choose a private room or be matched with a roommate.
How difficult are the hikes?
Hikes are moderate, guided and optional. If you can walk a few miles at a comfortable pace, you'll be fine.
What’s included?
Three nights of lodging at Purity Spring, all meals, daily yoga classes, guided hikes, workshops and evening gatherings.
How much does the retreat cost?
Rates start at $1100 per person, with a $250 deposit to reserve.
How do I reserve my spot?
Complete the registration form to get started. A $250 deposit secures your spot, and the remaining balance is due by August 23, 2026.
What is the cancellation policy?
Deposits are non-refundable. Balance payments are refundable through August 23, 2026. After that date, payments are non-refundable, but you may transfer your spot to another guest or to another future retreat.
Still have questions?
Not sure if the retreat is right for you? Feel free to reach out. I'm happy to answer questions about accommodations, coming on your own, yoga experience, or anything else.
Email me (Elyse) at livinginthelight@resultspr.net
Under the Harvest Moon
September 24–27, 2026
Purity Spring Resort, Madison, NH
A Personal Note
My hope is that this retreat gives you time to reconnect with what brings you joy. I want you to feel welcomed, supported and free to be yourself. Spend your days practicing yoga, enjoying nature, trying something new, sharing a few laughs and having meaningful conversations. More than anything, I'd love for you to leave with wonderful memories, new friendships and reconnecting with the light that has always been within you.
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