Host Your Retreat Here.
What's included with every retreat.
When you host at Retreat East Co, you have exclusive access to:
105 private acres — meadows, forest trails, hillside views, outdoor fire space
The hillside sanctuary: four private sleeping spaces, five beds, three bathrooms, full kitchen, communal living and dining areas
Proximity to Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Overflow sleeping: partner homes within 4 minutes for groups needing more beds
Host access: Lianna is available to help you orient to the space and connect you with local partners and resources
You bring the work. We provide the space — and a local network to make the details easy.
Some retreat leaders arrive with a full program and simply need the land, the sanctuary, and the quiet to let it unfold. Others want help shaping the full experience, from practitioners to meals. Both are welcome here.
Retreat Leaders We Work With
For practitioners whose work requires a specific quality of environment. Not large. Not distracting. A place where the nervous system actually settles and the deeper work has room to move.
Somatic & nervous system regulation
Breathwork facilitation
Forest therapy & nature-based healing
Trauma-informed coaching intensives
Psychedelic integration retreats
Spiritual teaching & ceremonial gatherings
Leadership & personal transformation immersions
Writing & creative immersions
Every retreat at Retreat East Co is yours to design.
The space is the foundation. What you build on it is entirely up to you.
Optional add-ons, curated for your program:
Movement
Yoga, pilates, forest bathing, guided hikes, and spiritual movement practices — local practitioners who understand the retreat context and can integrate seamlessly into your program.
Bodywork
Massage therapy, energy healing, and Mayan abdominal work — available as standalone sessions or woven into your retreat arc.
Nourishment
Locally sourced breakfast provisions, picnic spreads for between sessions, or a private chef or partial chef for full local meals. Food that supports the work rather than distracting from it.
All add-ons are arranged in advance. Tell us what your program needs and we'll connect you with the right people.
Details At a Glance
Group size
3 to 6 overnight in the house. One-day workshops for up to 20 outdoors. Partner homes within 4 minutes for overflow.
Sleeping
Four private sleeping spaces, five beds, three bathrooms in the main sanctuary. Overflow nearby.
Location
Ellenville, NY · Catskills · 2 hours from NYC · Proximity to Minnewaska State Park Preserve.
Availability
Weekend retreats, weekday creative residencies and one-day workshops. Rates are custom, shaped by your program, group size and season.
Planning support
Optional. Vetted local vendor and practitioner network available on request.
Your host
Lianna Willoughby — founder of Retreat East Co, Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner, wellness entrepreneur. Available to help you orient to the property and connect you with local partners.
How a weekend can flow
Friday. Arrive by afternoon. Settle into your rooms, walk the land, and open around the fire pit.
Saturday. Morning practice in the great room or out in the field. The afternoon stays open for trails, Minnewaska a short drive away, or bodywork from a local partner. Close the day over dinner from a local chef, or cook together in the full kitchen.
Sunday. A slow morning and a closing circle on the deck, then home by afternoon.
Your program sets the rhythm. This is one way it can feel.
Weekday creative residencies
Monday to Friday, the house becomes a place to write, make and think. For writers, artists and founders who need days without interruption. No application, no jury. Just the hillside, the quiet and your work.
Questions retreat leaders ask
How many people can you host?
3 to 6 overnight in the house, across 4 private bedrooms. One-day workshops welcome up to 20 outdoors, and partner homes within 4 minutes can take overflow.
Do you facilitate?
No. You lead the work. We rent you our home and land, and connect you with local practitioners if you want them.
Where does group practice happen?
Inside, in the great room and an open practice room with natural light. Outside, on 25 acres of cleared fields, the decks and around the fire pit.
What does it cost?
Rates are custom, based on your program, group size and time of year, and they're more affordable than large retreat venues. Send your dates and we'll share a quote.
Is there a minimum?
Yes, three nights for weekend retreats. Most leaders want a night to prepare anyway, so the first evening becomes your setup before the group arrives. Weekday residencies run Monday to Friday.
What about meals?
We connect you with local chefs and food businesses who handle the meal planning with you, whether that's breakfast provisions, picnic spreads between sessions or full dinners. The kitchen is yours to use too.
What add-ons are available?
Yoga, pilates, guided hikes, forest bathing, massage, energy healing and Mayan abdominal work, all from vetted local practitioners.
How far is it from New York City?
About two hours north, in Ellenville, NY. Minnewaska State Park Preserve is a short drive away.
Are pets welcome?
Case by case. Mention it when you inquire.
How do I start?
Send your program, group size and ideal dates to Lianna@retreateast.co, or use the inquiry form.
Ready to bring your retreat here?
Tell us about your practice, your group size, and what you need from the space. Every inquiry starts with a conversation.
Inquire today: Lianna@retreateast.co
for custom retreat rates, and more.