2 Day Back to Earth Off-the-Grid Weekend Yoga and Hiking Retreat in New Hampshire, USA
Yoga and Hiking Holiday in United States
This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in the USA.
This retreat will include a weekend of challenging yourself physically and stepping outside your comfort zone. This retreat will also leave you feeling grounded, connected with nature, yourself and others, to return home with a full cup and a happy heart. Leave the noise behind and step “off the grid” for a powerful overnight retreat in New Hampshire’s White Mountain wilderness. Guided by Bethany, a WFA-certified guide, you’ll share the trail, the views, and this unforgettable experience with a small group of 10 like-minded adventurers.
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Highlights
- Yoga and meditation classes
- Educational nature lecture
- Backcountry hike
- Family-style dinner and breakfast
- 1 night accommodation
- Perfect blend of adventure, mindfulness, and camaraderie
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
2 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 7
Accommodation
The Mitzpah AMC Hut is in the backcountry and is “off the grid” and offers:
- Backcountry hut lodging: Guests sleep in co-ed bunk rooms with individual bunks and mattresses.
- Rustic but “full-service” in season: During full-service season (early June through mid-October), the hut provides three wool blankets and one pillow — though bringing a sleeping bag (or liner) and extra pillowcase is still recommended.
- No electricity / minimal lighting: No overhead lighting or heating — each bunk has a small reading light. It’s a true “off-the-grid” experience.
- Shared common and dining space: The dining room doubles as a gathering space for overnight guests and day visitors. You can eat meals prepared by hut staff, refill water, grab hot drinks, or purchase limited snacks and gear (typically between 10 AM–5 PM).
- Carry-in / carry-out: As with all backcountry huts, you must pack out all trash and recyclables.
The hut dining room acts as a common space for overnight guests and day visitors. In this area you can:
- Chat with an AMC hut crew member or caretaker
- Eat meals prepared and served by hut staff (for overnight guests)
- Refill on water and hot drinks
- Purchase snacks, merchandise and limited gear from 10am to 5pm (cash encouraged; no mobile payment apps accepted)
Mizpah Spring Hut offers exactly the kind of rustic, grounding, nature-immersive environment that matches the spirit of your retreat: simple accommodations, shared meals and connection, quiet surroundings, and the sense of stepping away from everyday demands into a serene wilderness space.
Using the hut elevates the retreat from “just a hike” to a deeper, more restorative experience — allowing participants to disconnect from daily noise, reconnect with nature and community, and return to home with renewed energy and peace.
Program
SUP YO Adventures will begin the adventure on the historic Crawford Path, ascending 3.4 miles to the charming Mizpah Spring Hut (3,800 ft). Once you arrive, settle in and stretch out your muscles. You will have the option to continue hiking if you choose and keep heading on to Mount Pierce (4,312 ft) for stunning Presidential Range views. If you choose to opt out, you can stay back at the hut, relax, and prepare for a healthy heart dinner made by the AMC staff. After dinner, enjoy your time relaxing however you wish, with options to play a board game, stargaze, or enjoy a nature lecture from the AMC staff. Lights out at 22:00.
The second day begins with a 06:30 wake-up call, allowing you to greet the morning with tranquility and purpose. You will enjoy a hearty breakfast at 07:00, fueling you for the day ahead. Before the descent begins, SUP YO Adventures will gather everyone for a rejuvenating yoga stretch session, designed to awaken your body, ease any soreness from the hike, and center your mind. Once ready to go, SUP YO Adventures and the group will make the descent back to the trailhead, aiming to arrive back at the cars by 15:00.
Along the way, there will be time to savor the stunning views and reflect on the incredible journey.
SUP YO Adventures plans to arrive back at the cars by 15:00, giving you plenty of time to bask in the accomplishment and immerse yourself in this extraordinary experience. A perfect blend of adventure, mindfulness, and camaraderie, this retreat will leave you feeling recharged, inspired, and ready for your next journey.
Do not miss this unique opportunity to connect with nature, yourself, and others on this unforgettable hiking retreat.
About the hike
- Distance: 6.6 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: 2,450 ft
- Time: 5–6 hours total
- Rating: Advanced
- Optional four thousand footer: Mount Pierce summit
Packing and equipment
Having the right equipment during your trip will greatly enhance your outdoor experience. It is important to wear proper footwear and carry warm clothing, foul-weather gear, food and water, and other essentials. Bring layers (including synthetic or wool base and insulating layers, and a windproof and waterproof outer shell), eat high-energy foods, and stay hydrated. A sample packing list will be provided to you at the time of registration. A full suggested list will be emailed to you two weeks prior to your retreat.
Day 1 Saturday
- Meet up at the trailhead at 08:00
- Guided hike to AMC hut
- Meditation and stretch upon arrival
- Optional hike to Mount Pierce
- Group dinner
- Spend the evening as you wish
Day 2 Sunday
- Group breakfast
- Guided hike to trailhead
Instructors
Bethany Cass
Bethany Cass is always up for an adventure so it was no surprise that she found her way to the SUP YO Adventures community and is excited to be leading the Machu Picchu trip in August as well as other day hikes in the White Mountains and wilderness retreats in New England. Bethany approaches life with curiosity, enthusiasm, and optimism and aims to provide a safe and encouraging space for the personal growth that naturally arises when we have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in nature and challenge ourselves both physically and mentally.
Retreat location
Mizpah Spring Hut, located just off the legendary Crawford Path, is an ideal stopping point before or after an exploration of the southern Presidential Range.
Unique features
Activities
- Hiking
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Stargazing
- Swimming
General
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Smoke-free property
Services
- Board rental
Food
Dinner and breakfast are included with your stay. Breakfast is served family-style at 07:00 sharp and includes eggs with pancakes or a baked good, plus hot cereal, fruit, and breakfast meat, such as bacon or sausage, with coffee, cocoa, or tea. Dinner is served family-style at 18:00 sharp and includes fresh bread, soup, salad, a hearty entrée, and dessert. Please notify SUP YO at the time of registration if you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions. Bring your own lunch; otherwise, soup and baked goods are available for purchase from 10:00 to 17:00. Please carry in/carry out all personal trash and recyclables, in accordance with the leave-no-trace protocol.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
What's included
- 2 day / 1 overnight stay at the AMC Hut (co-ed bunk accommodations with shared bath houses)
- 1 dinner, served family style at 18:00 sharp
- 1 breakfast, served family style at 07:00 sharp
- 1 yoga class
- 1 guided meditation
- Guided hiking to and from the trailhead
- Pillow and wool blanket
- 1 educational nature lecture by the AMC staff
What's not included
- Lunch, bring your own lunch; otherwise, snack items, soup, and baked goods are available for sale from 11:00 to 16:00 (cash only)
- Linens, sleeping bag, bath towel, beach towel
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Manchester–Boston Regional Airport
143 km away from your destination
Arrival by car
A car would need to be rented. Mitzpah AMC Hut is about 100 miles away, and it will take approximately one hour and a half to reach by car.
The most direct and easiest route to Mitzpah AMC Hut is taking the Old Bridle Path from the Old Bridle Path Trailhead parking area, located in Lincoln, NH off of Interstate 93 North in Franconia Notch.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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