Maine, the way life should be.

5 night retreat, July 24 - 29

After years of retreating around the world I am finally returning to the place that I connect with the most, beautiful Maine. Join me for 5 nights at the Hillholm Estate in the foothills of Maine’s western mountains. We will spend the mornings in practice in the Maine pine wrapped yoga shala overlooking the woods. Your afternoons may take you to the secret swimming hole on the Carrabassett River, or find you relaxing in the cedar barrel sauna and jacuzzi. Perhaps you’ll find yourself transported to another world with a treatment from onsite Healing Arts. Sports fans, amateur and otherwise, will love the clay tennis courts on the property. Miles and miles of hiking trails are nearby including 10 of Maine’s 4,000 foot mountains in the High Peaks Region. Close your day enjoying a sip from the Fireside Prohibition Era cocktail and mocktail bar or take the conversation outside to the awaiting fire pits and Adirondack chairs .

Hillholm Estate

Hillholm Estate, named by and built for Amos G. Winter, is a stately Gilded Age Georgian Revival mansion overlooking the rural village of Kingfield, Maine (population 1,000). It was designed by Freeland and Francis Stanley and built in a bid to woo Julia Magdalena Roesch, a New York socialite, into marriage. The mansion’s original Chickering box grand piano, shipped by horse-drawn wagon over two full months from Boston in 1872, is still present and tuned. The Estate sits on 8 acres with direct access to the Carrabassett River.

You will find these hallowed halls a welcome space to practice slowness as the world outside spins ever faster.

The bespoke bedrooms, all featuring ensuite bathrooms, are divided between the Mansion and Carriage House. You will, quite intentionally, not find TVs, phones, or alarm clocks in the bedrooms, in order to preserve the tranquil atmosphere. High Speed WiFi is offered throughout the Estate.

The yoga shala is wrapped in local Maine pine, with expansive double-hung windows, looking down to the woods. It is equipped with a full compliment of Manduka mats and props.

Learn more about the history of Hillholm Estate here.

Food!

You will dine on four farm-to-table meals a day, featuring local, sustainably sourced Maine ingredients. The coffee is roasted locally and is available, along with a curated selection of teas, starting at 5am. The Fireside Prohibition era craft cocktail, mocktail, and wine bar in the Great Room offers an adventurous mixology program, including house-made shrubs and bitters, and a full complement of NA spirits.

You can see some sample menus here.

What to expect

Daily Mysore Style Ashtanga Practice
More Yoga! (Yin, Mantra, Pranayama)
4 delicious meals a day - all diets welcomed
Full run of the estate - we’re buying it out!
Plenty of free time - this is a vacation!

What’s not included

Drinks at the Fireside Prohibition Bar
Transport to/from Hillholm Estate
Excursions in the area
Treatments at Healing Arts

Getting to Hillholm

By far the easiest way to reach Hillholm Estate is by car, approx 8hrs from NYC, 4hrs from Boston, and 2hrs from Portland*. Gather your friends and have a road trip adventure!

Here are the full details on Getting to Hillholm.

*The Portland Jetport (PWM) is a lovely airport to fly into and out of, sporting both jigsaw puzzles and rocking chairs for your entertainment.

Pricing

Mansion Room with a King Size Bed
$3000 single occupancy
$2500 per person double occupancy

Carriage House Room with a Queen Size Bed or Two Double Beds
$2750 single occupancy
$2250 per person double occupancy

(All housekeeping gratuities are included in the retreat price)

Please Read!

A $500 deposit is required to secure your spot. The deposit is non-refundable as of May 1st AND half the remainder of your total amount is due, no exceptions.
The total amount is due no later than June 1st and no refunds or credits will be issued after the remainder has been paid.

Zelle, personal check and cash are the most preferred payment methods. If you wish to pay a different way please contact Michael directly to discuss.