RENEW: Finding Balance in Perimenopause & Beyond

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RENEW: Finding Balance in Perimenopause & Beyond

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RENEW: Finding Balance in Perimenopause & Beyond

June 20—22, 2025

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Nestled in the breathtaking Pocono Mountains, RENEW offers the girlfriend getaway your soul has been craving – specifically designed for women navigating perimenopause and post-menopause.

Let’s be real – when your body’s changing in ways you never expected, sleep becomes optional, and your emotions feel like they’re running the show, you need more than just a weekend away. You need a sanctuary.

This is your permission slip to pause, breathe, and come home to yourself. A space where you can set down all the roles you play and remember who you are beneath them.

What Makes This Different

Movement That Gets Your Body: Daily Pilates and gentle yoga sessions designed specifically for your changing body – easing joint pain, building sustainable strength, and bringing you back into balance. No experience needed, all bodies welcome.

Nature as Medicine: Take deep breaths of mountain air as we explore peaceful trails together. Feel the tension melt with each step as you reconnect with what matters most.

Digital Detox (Yes, Really!): Put the phone down and look up. Rediscover the magic of uninterrupted conversations, sunset views without the urge to post them, and mornings without scrolling.

Real Talk About Real Bodies: No medical jargon or one-size-fits-all advice. Just evidence-based conversations about navigating this transition with confidence, led by a certified trainer with 20+ years of healthcare experience.

Food That Fuels You: Nourishing, plant-based meals that actually support your hormones, stabilize your energy, and remind you that healthy eating can (and should) be delicious.

A Community That Gets It: Find your people – women who understand exactly what you’re experiencing because they’re living it too. The conversations around our evening fire circle? Pure magic that continues long after the weekend ends.

Take Home More Than Memories: You won’t just leave rested – you’ll leave transformed. Armed with practical strategies, newfound clarity, and a community that has your back as you embrace this next chapter.

Join Us

This isn’t just another wellness weekend that leaves you exhausted. It’s three days of intentional rest, genuine connection, and real solutions designed by someone who understands what you’re going through.

With just 14 spots available, we’re keeping it intimate enough for meaningful connections while ensuring everyone receives the care and attention they deserve.

June 20–22, 2025

Chandel Stallworth

Chandel is a Pilates instructor, behavioral activation specialist, and Wellness Educator with over 20 years of healthcare experience. She specializes in supporting women through midlife transitions—navigating perimenopause, identity shifts, and the messy work of remembering who you are beyond the roles you play. She creates...
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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
June 20—22, 2025
Duration
3 days, 2 nights

$350 per person + accommodations

Registration

Dates
Friday, June 20, 2025 @ 4:00 pmSunday, June 22, 2025 @ 12:00 pm
Tuition
$350 per person + accommodations
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