Option 2: Weekend
  • Check-In Friday 3/28 at 4 pm. Check-Out Sunday 3/30 at 12 Noon.
  • Includes: 4 Group Emotional Healing Sessions, 2 Gentle Movement Sessions, 1 Dance Session or Sound Bath Session or Bonfire, 1 Guided Meditation, and 6 Meals.
  • $199 Retreat Tuition + Your Choice of Accommodations (accommodations paid separately and include meal plan).
  • Click here to see Option 1: Full Week.

Thursday Arrival Special:

Check-in at 4 pm to unwind a day early, enjoy the grounds, take a hike, or book a massage at Pure Rejuv Wellness Center (570) 647-1500 (purchased separately). To receive a 25% discount on a Thursday night reservation, call the Himalayan Institute directly to confirm a Thursday night arrival: (800) 822-4547 or (570) 253-5551.

Our Program:

Immerse yourself in a sanctuary of spirit and a supportive group environment for long-term relief and new relationships that last a lifetime. You’ll be guided step-by-step to release old layers of emotional pain to feel safe in your own skin again. 

Join Brett Cotter for 3 days of deep emotional healing and gentle movement with Stefanie. Plus special guests leading sound baths and dance sessions to help you transform your anxiety into happiness, sweetness, and tranquility. 

“There were NO palpitations on my EKG right after the retreat, that hasn’t happened in two years. My mom and I are feeling so fulfilled. Thank you for helping me.”
— Kelsey Foster, Supply Chain Planner, NY

With intuitive questions and channeled affirmations Brett helps you break through the hidden blocks to your happiness, unravel the source of your stress, and reclaim your sweetness. He helps you express and release the issues from the depths of your subconscious. 

“As a clinician, it was impressive feeling my own stress lift out of my body. I’ve already encouraged several family members to call for coaching!”
— Gerri DeBenedetto, LCSW, NY

As tension releases, participants usually feel:
  • More lightness and openness in their heart
  • Warm waves of energy in and around their body
  • Uplifted, supported, and reconnected with their inner strength
This Retreat Helps Women Release Emotional Pain From:
  • Putting Everyone Else’s Needs First
  • Growing Up with Alcoholic or Drug-Addicted Parents
  • Self-Destructive Behaviors & Negative Relationship Patterns
  • Raising a Child with Special Needs or Caring for Elderly Parents
  • Out of Control Family Issues, Uncertainty in Family Court
  • Relationship Breakups, Loss, or a Narcissist in Your Life
  • Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, or Sexual Assault
  • Generalized Anxiety, Insecurity, or Low Self-Esteem
  • Overwhelm, Hopelessness, Sadness, or Loneliness
  • Loved Ones with Substance Abuse Issues 
  • Military Sexual Trauma, Medical Trauma
  • Having Abusive or Neglectful Parents

“Battling depression, anxiety, and PTSD for decades has led me to several counselors, but Brett was different. His technique to guide me through my healing was exactly what I needed. It didn’t take long at all! Life is sweet again and I am blessed. Thank you, Brett!”
— Rhonda Stockstill, Ret. USAF

What to expect when you walk into the room:

Comfortable options for your personal space; a chair, backjack, or lying comfortably on the floor with a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow. An introduction from Brett about himself and the work. A quick share from each participant about what they came to let go of and we begin.

“Brett creates a safe space to open up and has an innate ability to get to the core issues. You feel them leave your body. It was a life-changing experience.”
— Sarah StanczewskI, Working Mom, NY

The Emotional Healing Work:

Brett asks questions to gently surface the source of your stress, usually stemming from childhood. He intuitively helps you express and release your unconscious emotional pain. As one person releases, others with similar issues raise their hand to let Brett know they are also ready to let go. The group sessions with Brett include one-on-one and group release work, channeled higher-self-affirmations, inner-child healing, movement, music, journaling, and meditation. Emotional releases resolve the trauma that amplifies our stress. This is a deep personal healing journey in a supportive group environment. 

“This work gave me back to myself by allowing me to visit the perfect space of my existence. Like a touchstone, it’s powerful enough to transport me beyond my biggest problems into a place where I’m free.”
— Elizabeth O’Neal, Mom, Real Estate Agent

The Retreat Experience

To balance the deep emotional healing work throughout the week we include gentle morning movement, meditation, journaling, sound healing, and dance. Our focus during the first few days is the inner child work. Then we emphasize grounding and empowering. Finally, we finish the week embodying our own divine essence and sweetness.  You can expect:

  • Deep emotional releases to make peace with your past. 
  • Renewed sense of personal power and freedom.
  • Resurgence of happiness and your sweetness. 
  • At times individual attention, encouragement, and support.