4 Day Summer Yoga Holiday with Guided Hiking, SUP, and Sailing in Acadia National Park, Maine, USA
Weekend Yoga Holiday USA
If you are looking to connect with nature, yourself, and other like-minded souls, or if you just need to get grounded and connect with the earth, this program is for you.
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Highlights
- 1 yoga class per day
- Hikes and sailing around Acadia National Park
- Stunning surroundings
- Free use of stand-up paddleboards
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Fireplace
You will be staying at a private lakefront home on Donnell Pond. This lakefront rental offers waterfront access and outside amenities to make your stay more enjoyable, including a fire pit, kayaks, canoes, and a rowboat to use at your leisure. The house is located close to nearby Schoodic Mountain which you will hike on this retreat and is a 40-minute drive to Bar Harbor. It has six shared bedrooms, three and a half shared baths, and incredible indoor and outdoor common space. Shared and single options are available. Rooming options are as follows:
- Room 1: one king bed - shared (two people sharing one bed)
- Room 2: one queen bed - shared (two people sharing one bed)
- Room 3: one twin or queen bed - shared room (three beds in the room)
- Room 4: one queen bed for one person - private room
- Room 5: one queen bed for one person - private room
- Room 6: one twin bed - shared room (two beds in the room)
Inside amenities
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washer or dryer
- Pool table
- Wet bar
- Color TV in most rooms
- DVD, VCR, stereo, or dish satellite
- Wood for fireplaces
- Linens, towels, and sheets
Outside amenities
- Gas grill
- Patio furniture
- Outdoor fireplace
- Two kayaks
- Two canoes
- Four SUPs
- One rowboat
- Life jackets
- Docks or swimming area
Program
Getting back to nature can do countless positive things for your body, mind, and soul. It can leave you feeling grounded, rested, relaxed, rejuvenated, connected to the earth and others, and so much more. Join SUP YO Adventures for this weekend retreat in nature and nourish your mind, body, and soul.
Daily itinerary
Day 1
- Check-in
- Explore your surroundings and amenities onsite
- Welcome circle and gathering
- Group dinner
- Optional bonfire and stargazing
Day 2
- Coffee and grab-and-go breakfast
- Yoga class at the famous Sand Beach
- Group hike to Mountain Gorham with lunch at the summit, ending the hike at Sand Beach for a swim or option to continue hiking Bee-Hive
- Pack lunch on this day
- Explore more of the park or head into Bar Harbor
- Dinner on your own this evening
- Head back to the house at your leisure
Day 3
- Coffee
- Rise and shine yoga
- Day hike at Schoodic Mountain with bagged lunch
- End hike at a private beach or lake for a swim
- Head back to the lake house or explore the area on your own
- Group barbecue
- Bonfire and stargazing
Day 4
- Early rise
- Grab-and-go breakfast
- Check-out
- Boat tour around Acadia National Park
- Depart anytime you wish (grab lunch in Bar Harbor or just head home)
Included excursions
You will experience the sailing around Acadia National Park and two days of guided hiking.
Instructors
Gwyn Pruitt
Gwyn is a long time lover of the outdoors going back to her teen years when she spent her winter weekends skiing and in the warmer months participated in her school’s hiking and backpacking club. As she got older she added more outdoor experiences to her life to include kayaking, white water rafting, paddle boarding, sup yoga and snow shoeing. Gwyn loves to combine her love for travel with enjoying outdoor activities and has hiked all over New England, The Blue Mountains in Jamaica, The Grand Canyon, Sedona and the Kalalau Trail in Hawaii. Her plan is to continue traveling!
Retreat location
The retreat will take place in Franklin, Maine, USA. Acadia National Park is a stunning national treasure on the coast of Maine. No matter where you explore in this park, the views are spectacular and nature abounds. No wonder this is one of the most visited parks in all of North America. Acadia National Park offers breathtaking views of jagged coastlines and pristine lakes for the nature lover, adventurer, and outdoor enthusiast.
More than two dozen mountains rise above the rocky shore, including Cadillac Mountain, which at 1,530 feet is the highest point on the U.S. Atlantic coast. There are more than 130 miles of hiking trails to explore by foot and 45 miles of carriage roads to travel by bike. Also, a side note: Acadia is one of the best places on the East Coast to view the Milky Way, and you will love stargazing by the fireside at night.
Getting back to nature can do countless positive things for your body, mind, and soul. It can leave you feeling grounded, rested, relaxed, rejuvenated, connected to the earth and to others, and so much more.
Distances
- Bar Harbor - 40 minutes drive
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Daily breakfast and two group dinners are included. Alcoholic beverages are allowed in moderation and should be consumed responsibly. You need to bring your own lunch items to prepare your own bag lunch. The dinner in Bar Harbor is at your own expense.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- Daily yoga classes
- Guided hiking (2 days)
- Sailing around Acadia National Park
- Carpool to the national park and the entrance fee
- Daily breakfast
- 2 group dinners
- Use of SUPs and other water equipment throughout your stay
- 3 nights accommodation at a private lakefront home
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Other meals
- All lunches
- 1 dinner in Bar Harbor
- Entrance fees to Acadia National Park IF you are not carpooling and prefer to drive yourself
- Alcoholic beverages
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Bangor International Airport
68 km
Transfer not provided
Portland International Jetport
180 km
Transfer not provided
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 30 days before arrival.
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