Free to Be: July 4th Family Day Pass

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Free to Be: July 4th Family Day Pass

A One-Day Yoga Family Celebration

Free to Be: July 4th Family Day Pass

A One-Day Yoga Family Celebration
July 4, 2026

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a full day of summertime fun, nature, community, and yoga at the Himalayan Institute. This special Family Day Pass offers a chance to experience the spirit of our Free to Be weekend retreat without staying overnight.

Bring the kids, grandparents, friends, or simply come as you are. The day is designed to be spacious and welcoming, with activities for all ages and plenty of time to relax, explore, and enjoy being together. Spend the afternoon hiking wooded trails, kayaking at Sunset Pond, making new friends, or simply lounging on the lawn beneath the summer sky.

Throughout the day, you’ll also have opportunities to experience the deeper heart of yoga family life through gentle practices, meaningful connection, and joyful celebration. Children are welcome in our special programming, and adults are invited to rediscover the playful inner freedom that summer weekends naturally awaken.

Day Pass Includes
  • Fireworks and bonfire celebration on Sound of Music Hill
  • Kayaking and swimming at Sunset Pond
  • Hiking trails and outdoor recreation
  • Lawn games, scavenger hunts, and family activities
  • Vegetarian lunch and cookout dinner
  • Daily yoga and meditation offerings
  • Children Welcome Hour in the Sri Vidya Shrine
  • MOKA Origins factory tour and chocolate tasting
  • Fellowship, relaxation, and time outdoors

As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, this gathering offers a simple invitation: to celebrate freedom not only as independence, but as the freedom to be fully yourself — playful, peaceful, connected, and alive.

Come spend the Fourth of July with us. Watch fireworks beneath the stars, gather around the bonfire, and enjoy a summer day rooted in joy, community, and belonging. Here, you are Free to Be.

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Brian Fulp

Brian Fulp has been an integral part of the Himalayan Institute since 1997. He played a crucial role in bringing the Institute into the digital age by developing its first website, HimalayanInstitute.org. As the leader of the Web Department for over a decade, Brian's expertise in digital platforms significantly expanded the...
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Himalayan Institute Core Faculty

Steeped in the wisdom of the sages, the Himalayan Institute Core Faculty brings you the authentic teachings of the lineage. Our faculty embodies decades of personal study and practice, and draws on the philosophical and practical teachings of the scriptures as well as the oral tradition that has been passed down from teache...
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Himalayan Institute Retreat Center

For more than fifty years, the Himalayan Institute’s Retreat Center has been a gathering place for people seeking inspiration and aspiring to restore inner balance. Home to a vibrant community of yogis, it’s a place for seekers wishing to study the ancient tradition of yoga and to deepen the connection between themselves and the world around them. Whether you visit for a weekend retreat, a personal getaway, or one of our longer-term programs, your visit to the Himalayan Institute will accelerate your personal journey of rejuvenation and transformation.
Free Wifi
400-Acre Campus
On-Site Cafe
Meditation Shrine
Wooded Hiking Trails
Pond with Kayaks
On-Site Wellness Center
Bonfires and Stargazing
Bookstore and Giftshop

Retreat Center Highlights

Sacred Space
The Sri Vidya Shrine is the spiritual heart of the Himalayan Institute. This sanctuary offers an ideal setting for silent meditation and group spiritual practice, a cornerstone of the Himalayan Tradition for thousands of years. Open to seekers of all backgrounds and traditions, the Shrine provides a serene, sacred space for meditation, quiet reflection, prayer, and contemplation.
Nourishing Meals
Our nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals are thoughtfully prepared to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Each of our three daily meals is designed to be easily digestible and to support a meditative lifestyle. Sharing meals here naturally fosters connection, offering both deep nourishment and a sense of community.
Loving Community
The Himalayan Institute welcomes people from all walks of life. With a blend of short-term guests, long-term visitors, and a vibrant residential community, the atmosphere here is warm, inviting, and rooted in kindness, generosity, and service. It’s a place where friendships form naturally, often becoming the kind of connections that feel like family, and last a lifetime.
Rest in Nature
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos, the Himalayan Institute’s 400-acre campus offers breathtaking views, scenic hiking trails, and quiet spaces for reflection and contemplation. Walking is a favorite activity, whether along our groomed trails or meandering paved roads, inviting both movement and mindful presence in nature.
Conscious Simplicity
At the Himalayan Institute, we embrace simplicity in all aspects of life, from our surroundings to our approach to yoga. By minimizing distractions, we create space to strengthen the inner self and quiet the mind. Guided by authenticity and grounded in philosophy rather than frills, we support a path of meaningful personal growth.
Treat Yourself
Our Himalayan Café serves the Institute’s signature chai, coffee, and homemade cookies and treats on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The 24/7 Tea Lounge offers a variety of herbal teas for anytime enjoyment. On campus, the MOKA Origins Factory is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering handcrafted, ethically sourced chocolate and coffee, with free tours and tastings on Saturdays.
Date
July 4, 2026
Duration
1 day

$80 per family Call (570) 253-5551 for assistance with your family booking!
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Registration

Dates
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Tuition
$80 per family Call (570) 253-5551 for assistance with your family booking!
Register Now
Need Help?
$80 per family Call (570) 253-5551 for assistance with your family booking!