Leverage Our Team and Expertise to Make Your Next Retreat or Event a Success
Our 40 years of experience hosting retreats means that we take the hard work out of it for you. Easy setup, contemplative atmosphere, comfortable accommodations, and meals on-site mean that you can focus on your participants instead of the logistics. Our center of excellence lies in executing what we consider to be the “staples” of event offerings: retreats, specialty events, weekend intensive programs, certification programs, conferences, and summits.
Hassle-Free Event Hosting
Use our team, experience, and tools to create the perfect retreat for you and your students. Here at the Himalayan Institute, we have been planning and hosting all types of successful yoga retreats for over 45 years. Contact us to learn more about our unique team and the tools we have to help make your next retreat or event a success.
Idyllic Mountain Setting
Explore our picturesque 400-acre campus, nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos. Experience breathtaking views from our Sound of Music Hill, scenic trails for hikes and nature walks, and our charming Sunset Pond—host to bonfire gatherings, contemplative moments, and some of the best sunsets on campus.
Delicious & Nutritious Food
Our guests enjoy fresh and nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals, served at set times during the day in accordance with ayurvedic principles. Even our newly opened Sacred Grove Cafe supports a culture of balance by using seasonal and local ingredients with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options for guests with special dietary needs.
Amenities
The Retreat Center offers 108 guest rooms, with a range of single, double, deluxe, and apartment sized accommodations. Enjoy our bookstore with a focus on yoga, health, and meditation products, or relax in our cafe offering a variety of snacks, teas, and coffee. Our on-site Wellness Center offers guests various services including massage, yoga therapy, biofeedback, and one-on-one consultations with our holistic and integrative medical staff.
Event Spaces
Choose from several styles of event spaces to meet your presentation needs—from rooms designed for more intimate gatherings to our large auditorium. Special services include an afternoon cookies and chai party, evening campfires, special meditation room and digital recording of your event.
Convenient and Accessible
The Retreat Center is located less than a three hour drive from major metropolitan areas along the east coast. Several international airports, including Newark, JFK, Philadelphia, and Wilkes Barre Scranton, also offer a convenient transport options. Reach the Institute with ease and disconnect from the daily hustle, reconnecting with yourself and nature.
A space for every event
Presenters have the choice to utilize several styles of meeting space and virtually unlimited outdoor space to meet their event-hosting needs. From seating over 200 to an intimate gathering of 10, we have a space that is ideal for you. Special services include livestreaming or digitally recording your event, which means reaching your student base has never been easier. Check out our newest teaching space, the Horizon Room—comfortably accommodating up to 35 guests.
Auditorium
Capacity:
2,600 square feet
200 seated
100 yoga mats
The Auditorium’s standard setup includes three different style options and can hold 100 mats comfortably. The rental of the space can include: tables, chairs, yoga props (blankets, bolsters, pillows, mats, etc.), and a white board. Presenters will also have access to a table and chair setup, complete with a water pitcher and glasses for each session. Audiovisual capabilities are available with a lavalier microphone and a digital projector with a drop-down screen on stage. This room also has Internet livestream capabilities.
Seminar Room
Capacity:
2,200 square feet, split-level
65 seated
50 yoga mats
The Seminar Room’s standard setup includes the choice of three style options, and can hold 40–50 yoga mats easily. The rental of the space can include tables, chairs, yoga props (blankets, bolsters, pillows, mats, etc.), and a white board. The presenter will also have access to a table and chair setup, complete with a water pitcher and glasses for each session. Available audiovisual presentation equipment includes a lavalier microphone and a digital projector with an adjustable screen. Digital audio and video recording options are available upon request.
Sunrise Room
Capacity:
640 square feet
25–40 seated
25 yoga mats
Ideal for gatherings up to 40, the Sunrise Room is perfect for practice or lecture-based events. Located on the second floor of the Main Building, this meeting space faces east, capturing spectacular views of the sunrise over the back campus corridor. This room’s standard setup encompasses three different style options to choose from, and can hold up to 30 yoga mats comfortably. The rental of the space can include: tables, chairs, yoga props (blankets, bolsters, pillows, mats, etc.), and a white board. The presenter will also have access to a table and chair setup, complete with a water pitcher and glasses for each session. Audiovisual presentation equipment is available upon request.
Horizon Room
Capacity:
580 square feet
25–35 seated
25 yoga mats
Ideal for gatherings up to 35, the Horizon Room is perfect for practice or lecture-based events. Located on the second floor of the Main Building, this meeting space faces east, capturing spectacular views of the sunrise over the back campus corridor. This room’s standard setup encompasses three different style options to choose from, and can hold up to 25 yoga mats comfortably. The rental of the space can include: tables, chairs, yoga props (blankets, bolsters, pillows, mats, etc.), and a white board. The presenter will also have access to a table and chair setup, complete with a water pitcher and glasses for each session. Audiovisual presentation equipment is available upon request.
Sunset Room
Capacity:
540 square feet
Up to 30 seated
20 yoga mats
The Sunset Room is ideal for intimate groups and small gatherings of up to 30 guests. Facing the west side of the campus, overlooking the front lawn area, this space offers exceptional sunset views. This room’s standard setup encompasses three different style options to choose from, and can hold up to 20 yoga mats comfortably. The rental of the space can include: tables, chairs, yoga props (blankets, bolsters, pillows, mats, etc.), and a white board. The presenter will also have access to a table and chair setup, complete with a water pitcher and glasses for each session. Audiovisual presentation equipment is available upon request.
Add the Finishing Touches
Looking to fill out your seminar or retreat schedule? We can provide and teach additional workshops to add on to your retreat or seminar for a modest fee. From breathing practicums to nature walks, our staff can customize your retreat to ensure you have an opportunity to experience all that is on offer at the Himalayan Institute. Enhance your retreat by adding one or more of the following:
- 90 Minute Yoga Practicums (for all levels)
- Chai Party
- Outdoor Session Activities
- Other Activities
90-Minute Yoga Practicums
Give yourself a break from teaching and choose from over 30 practicums to add to your retreat or workshop. All practicums will be lead by one of our premier qualified instructors. Click here to download the list of all available event add-ons including the complete list of practicums.
Example Yoga Practice Skills Practicums
- Fundamentals of Diaphragmatic Breathing—This practicum shares a broad context of the power of breath in yoga, introduces the relationship between breath and prana, and teaches the fundamentals of diaphragmatic breathing and breath awareness in familiar postures.
- Meditation in 5 Easy Steps—A systematic approach to begin or refine a meditation practice in five easy steps. Practicum includes instruction for a comfortable seated posture and postures for back strength.
Example Yoga Lifestyle Skills Practicum
- Cleansing and Your Health—These cleansing practices were traditionally used to prepare the aspirant for yoga practice and were once highly secret and prescribed and taught individually by an accomplished teacher. Learn the main cleansing practices and practical strategies to incorporate into daily life.
Chai Party
Himalayan Institute chai has become somewhat legendary amongst our guests, and for this reason, the Chai Party has become the most popular event add-on. Your Chai Party includes one gallon of chai and your choice of a dozen homemade cookies or a seasonal fruit bowl. Cookie choices include chocolate chip, peanut butter, chyawanprash, and wilderness.
Gluten-free and vegan options are available upon request for an additional cost. Please also let us know if you have any other allergy or special dietary requirements and our food service professionals will be happy to accommodate your needs. One portion costs $50 and serves 12.
Outdoor Add-ons
Need a location that connects your students with a natural setting? We’ve got you covered with a few different options available to our hosts.
Outdoor Sessions
Forest Pavilion
Located just behind the Haven and overlooking the Red Trail. This unique outdoor space has been home to many great discussions, asana practices, and special intimate group gatherings. Available for reservation in full hour increments.
Sunset Pond Campfire
Campfires by the pond are a great way to spend an evening, and enjoy the beauty of the night sky under the stars. Available for reservation in full hour increments, includes Himalayan Institute staff to care for the fire.
Adventure Programs
Adventure programs are brought to you in partnership with avid outdoorsman Paul Mang. Choose from a variety of outdoor adventures in the neighboring area. Activities vary by season and are available year round. Examples of seasonal activities include:
Spring–Fall: Kayaking, biking, and guided nature hikes
Winter: Snowshoeing
Other Activities
Two Hour Guided Nature Hike
Our guide will assist you in learning about the native trees, birds, and animals that thrive on our campus and groomed hiking trails. You will explore one of our four groomed hiking trails—that can include the pond, a hike by a creek, through fields, an apple orchard or through the almost 400 acres of forest on our property. Closed toed shoes, water, sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent are recommended.
Volunteer Projects
Volunteer projects may be available for your students to participate in and requires a discussion with our Volunteer Coordinator four weeks in advance.
Send a Message
Please let us know what type of event or retreat you are planning and the best way to contact you. We will respond to all inquiries within one business day. Or call Debbie Robinson, Manager Retreat Sales at (570) 616-0820.
Other Contact Info
952 Bethany Tpke
Honesdale, PA 18431
(800) 822-4547
(570) 253-5551
Debbie Robinson
Manager, Retreat Sales
(570) 616-0820 x38
drobinson@himalayaninstitute.org
