SUNLIT RENEWAL
August 8th - August 10th, 2025
Gatherwild Ranch, Germantown, NY
A Women’s Retreat
trans & nonbinary friends welcome
Ready to get away?
Step into a weekend of gentle return.
Reconnecting—with your body through yoga, with your mind through guided self-inquiry, and with the earth through mindful time in nature.
Let stillness speak and movement soothe. Let sunlight soften what’s been held too tightly. Through meditation, psychology-infused workshops, and immersive natural rhythms, you’ll be invited home—to yourself.
This is a space for slowing down, for deep listening. Come as you are, leave renewed.
What’s included?
☼ 3 days, 2 nights stay at Gatherwild Ranch
☼ Nutritious vegetarian meals by private chef, Liz
☼ Wellness workshop led by a psychotherapist
☼ Yoga classes
☼ Sauna and cold plunge
☼ Nightly bonfires with s’mores
☼ Nature crafts and activities
☼ Community and Connection
Itinerary
Arrive at Gatherwild Ranch
Settle in/Explore the land
Dinner
Opening Circle
Restorative Yoga and sound bath with Alyssa
Bonfire & S’mores
Day 1 - Friday, August 8th
Coffee & Snacks
Morning Yoga Vinyasa Flow with Alyssa
Egg collecting/feed animals on property
Breakfast
Of Earth and Birth Art Workshop Dana
a creative, reflective, and collaborative art experience. Guided by the sacred cycles of life, we explore our relationship with the unwavering rhythm of change. With the earth and its elements as our medium, we co-create temporary works of art that honor the beauty of impermanence and the spirit of transformation
Lunch
Free space (crafts/sauna/cold plunge/rest)
Restorative Yoga with Alyssa
Dinner
Mirror of the Moon Workshop with Lia
a reflective workshop that guides participants through breath work, meditation, journaling, and somatic practices that will invite gentle exploration of what is ready to be seen, nurtured, or released
Bonfire & S’mores
Day 2 - Saturday, August 9th
Breakfast
Yoga & Dance with Dana
Closing Circle
Grab & go lunch
Day 3 - Sunday, August 10th
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Lia Bellizzi, LCSW (NY & NJ)
Lia is a psychotherapist and founder of SOMA Therapy Group with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping individuals approach self-discovery with a sense of curiosity and openness. Lia specializes in somatic experiencing, parts-work, mindfulness, and integrating movement as a pathway to healing. Her approach is rooted in the belief that the body holds essential wisdom for transformation, and she is committed to creating a safe space for individuals to explore and connect with their authentic selves.
Camp Juniper: Alyssa Williamson & Liz Hoffman @campjunipernyc
Alyssa and Liz founded Camp Juniper in 2024, with the intention of building meaningful community through yoga-centric events and retreats.
Alyssa is a 200 hour RYT based in New York City. She specializes in vinyasa, restorative yin, and sculpt yoga flows. Her primary teaching intention is to guide students into connection with themselves and their own bodies through both movement and stillness. When she isn't teaching, Alyssa works in digital marketing for a fashion retail brand.
Liz will run the Sunlit Renewal kitchen, providing nutritious vegetarian and vegan meals all weekend. Food will be fresh and in season, and of course locally grown where it can be, bringing us to closer connection with the land and summer. While she's not a professional chef, Liz is always cooking and baking for everyone in her life - her music industry coworkers are always pleased when she brings treats to the office!
Dana Maria Cangro, M.S. Ed., RYT
Dana is an educator, yoga instructor, and space holder who creates nurturing environments where people can connect, heal, and grow together. Certified in Shinrin-yoku (nature therapy) and currently studying plant mysticism, she brings a deep respect for the natural world into her work. Inspired by nature’s raw beauty and quiet wisdom, Dana guides others in deepening their connection to the Earth through art, embodied presence, and the ritual of tea.
ACCOMODATIONS & PRICING OPTIONS
Gatherwild Ranch is such a special place to host a retreat not just because of the stunning nature but because all of the accommodations are unique. You get to choose what kind of experience you would like to have!
All accommodations (except for Shasta Vintage Camper) have 1 bed (queen or king). That means, you can either book the accommodation for yourself, or share with a friend, partner, sibling, parent, etc (you will see the cost for private, double, or triple). If you choose to share you can either share the bed or a twin cot can be brought in (they are comfy, we promise). If you would like to choose a double or triple rate and do not have someone you would like to share with we can place you with another guest!
Once you have chosen which accommodation you would like to book, please click on the link to fill out the document (answering all questions), and put down your $150 nonrefundable deposit (regardless if you will be solo or sharing).
That ensures your accommodation is yours. All accommodations are first come first serve!
☼ Early Bird Pricing: $100 off until June 8th, 2025 ☼
Additionally, the rooms do not have private bathrooms. There is a brand new bathhouse on the property with renovated showers and bathrooms. We will include a map of the property below so you can see where your room is in relation to everything!
Caravan
The caravan, just next to the Stargazer tent has a panorama view of the outside, with just enough interior space for a full bed and a table and chair. The site has a private picnic table, firepit, and Adirondack chairs. The tent has Air Conditioning; the caravan has electricity & a powerful fan.
Single: $1150
Double: $800
Stargazer Tent - SOLD OUT
Stargazer is a canvas tent and resides close to the bathhouse and has a queen size bed. The tent has a platform with a low deck that overlooks the landscape, and sits back privately towards the rear of the orchard with a private picnic table, firepit, and Adirondack chairs. Solar lights glow inside in the evening, and the stargazing here is spectacular.
*There is no wifi available in the room. If 2 people share Stargazer, a twin cot can be arranged or the Queen bed can be shared.
Single: $1200 pp
Double: $800 pp
Triple: $700 pp
Luxury Belle Tent - SOLD OUT
Luxury Belle Tent boasts the largest size floor space with a magical tent shape and a king sized bed, a spacious sunbathing deck and a centralized location inside the orchard and maintains Wi-Fi service. The tent is surrounded with private grassy knolls and has a private picnic table, firepit, and Adirondack chairs.
*If Luxury Belle is shared, a twin cot can be arranged or the King bed can be shared.
Double: $850 pp
Triple: $750 pp
Shasta Vintage Camper - SOLD OUT
Kitschy & cool, it has restored original interior, with full electricity, AC & Wi-Fi. It is nestled down in the orchard and hosts two full size beds. The Shasta has all accommodations too, and features a private picnic table outside, fire-pit, and Adirondack chairs. Solar lights glow inside in the evening, and the stargazing here is spectacular.
This is the only accommodation with two full beds, so it is perfect if you are coming solo and want to share a space with someone new!
Double: $850 pp (Double, 2 full beds)
Pitch Your Own Tent!
Join us in the great outdoors, where Gatherwild offers a refreshing escape and beautiful backdrop. Set up your own tent while getting the chance to unwind and reconnect with nature.
Personal Tent: $600 pp
Gatherwild Map!
Check out where your room is and get acquainted with the beautiful land!
