Hungry Like the Wolf: Feed Your Mind, Body & Spirit
4 Days, 3 nights Essex Woods
Essex, MA
October 3-6, 2025
Reconnect & Renew
Join us for an all-inclusive 4-day, 3-night retreat at Essex Woods, where you will relax, realign, and rediscover the joyful and inner light within you.
What are you hungry for? Stillness? Adventure? Deep connection? Hungry Like the Wolf Retreat is designed to feed your mind, body, and spirit through movement, mindfulness, community, and nature. Come restore your energy, open your heart, and cultivate the path toward your most vibrant self.
What’s Included?
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Daily Yoga & Meditation – Energize in the morning, unwind in the evening
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Drum Circle – Connect through rhythm and sound
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Private Tour of Wolf Hollow – Meet the majestic wolves and learn about their role in the ecosystem
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Nature Hike & Beach Walk – Experience the beauty of Crane’s Beach
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Sax & Sips – Live Music with Doug Leaffer (Elyse’s Husband 😉). Enjoy an evening of smooth live saxophone music, the perfect soundtrack as you unwind with refreshments. Learn more about Doug on About.
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Sound Bath & Campfire Gatherings – A deeply soothing way to end the day
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Delicious, Healthy Meals – Thoughtfully prepared to nourish and delight
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3 Nights in Private or Shared Rooms – Whatever suits your needs
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Hot Tub and Sauna – Relax, unwind
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Free Time to Explore – Kayak, shop, visit historical sites, read, sleep, or simply be. (Check out: 15 Things to Do In Essex, MA )
All yoga levels welcome.
Special Guest – Massage Therapist & Yoga Instructor Caitlin McCann
We’re excited to welcome Caitlin McCann back to our retreat! Caitlin, a gifted massage therapist, will be available during your downtime to provide soothing massage therapy sessions (for a fee). She will also guest instruct a couple of classes, adding her unique touch to the experience. To learn more about Caitlin and her background, check out her bio on the About page.
Booking Details and Pricing
Accommodations & Pricing
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Private Bath (Single, Double, or Triple Occupancy): $1600 $1500 early bird
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Shared Bath Single: $1450 $1350 early bird
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Shared Bath Double: $1300 $1200 early bird
Early bird pricing available until June 1
Pricing includes lodging, meals, yoga sessions, workshops, and the Wolf Hollow visit.
Check-in: Friday, October 3, at 5:00 PM
Check-out: Monday, October 6, at 12:00 PM
In Their Words...
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"This retreat was so much more than I ever expected. Everything was perfectly planned, and I left feeling completely renewed. Can’t wait to do it again next year!"
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"The yoga was amazing. I loved the whole itinerary! The drum circles, bonfire, and moonlit gatherings made it so special."
Want to see more? Check out additional guest reflections, pictures, and videos from previous retreats here.
Space is limited, and this retreat will fill up quickly.
Essex Woods is a serene 17-acre retreat center located just 45 minutes from Boston on Cape Ann's North Shore. Established in the late 1970s as one of the nation's pioneering spiritual centers introducing Eastern philosophies to the West, it has a rich history of hosting retreats for various faiths. The property features tranquil gardens, a picturesque pond with a waterfall, unique sculptures, and a sacred fire circle.
About Essex Woods
