Freemasha: Masha Zolotarsky
Masha Zolotarsky is a trauma-informed Embodiment & Soul Purpose Coach based in Catskill, NY. She offers transformative one-on-one coaching, integrating somatic healing, Family Constellations, astrology, human design, and shamanism to support individuals through deep personal growth and healing. With a compassionate, intuitive approach, Masha helps clients clear unseen obstacles, break generational patterns, reconnect with their inner truth, and align with their authentic path. Her work supports people navigating life transitions, healing past wounds, and cultivating a greater sense of self-awareness. Masha also holds retreats, cacao ceremonies, and Family Constellations workshops, weaving powerful healing practices to support deep transformation.
Website: http://www.freemasha.com
Mettabee Farm and Arts
Location: Harlemville
Community Wellness through Organic Farming & the Arts
Mettabee Farm raises sheep sells an array of products from their wool from a store at the farm as well as other locally crafted treasures. They offer farm visits for individuals, school and community groups.
Mettabee hosts a wide range of events in their gorgeous barn from contra dances to music concerts, from holistic health trainings to meditation and much more. There are weekly class offerings as well as one time events. It is a hub for the local community.
Mettabee has a community garden where people can rent plots on the farm.
The barn, a yurt and the grounds are also available to rent.
Contact: 518-567-5123 or info@mettabeefarm.com
Website: https://www.mettabeefarm.com/
The Hemptons
Location: Spencertown
The Hemptons is a farm and retreat in Upstate New York — a place to regenerate, relax and become grounded. At The Hemptons, brunches are barbecues and champagne is Miller High Life. Explore and get lost on our 70 acres of green hills and thick woods. We are a working organic hemp farm open year-round and welcome visitors who are looking for a change of scene.
The Hemptons produce and sell hemp products for humans and pets available at the farm and online.
Contact: info@thehemptons.com
Website: https://thehemptons.com/
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
Location: Lenox MA
Kripalu is a large and nationally recognized retreat center offering trainings and retreats in a wide variety of traditions and practices located in the breathtaking Berkshire mountains.
For more than 50 years, Kripalu has been a leader in yoga education. They offer a variety of longer teacher trainings both in person and online through their School of Yoga, School of Ayerveda, School of Integrative Yoga Therapy and School of Outdoor Mindful Leadership.
Kripalu has a wonderful shop/bookstore, sauna and whirlpool, access to Stockbridge Bowl for swimming and extensive gardens and grounds for hiking.
They offer discount memberships, day passes and classes for locals (within a 45 mile radius) which includes Northern Columbia County.
Contact: 413-448-3500 or registration@kripalu.org
Website: https://kripalu.org/
Pumpkin Hollow Retreat Center
Location: Craryville
Pumpkin Hollow Farm is a retreat center connected with the Northeast Theosophical Society, founded in 1937, that offers a variety of programs focused on spiritual and personal development in a peaceful and healing environment.
With over 130 acres of open fields and forest, Pumpkin Hollow offers a natural waterfall, swimming area and nature trails. Cuisine is vegetarian, with much of the produce supplied by the large organic garden.
Pumpkin Hollow is the perfect setting for retreats, workshops, studies and practices.
Pumpkin Hollow has a special relationship with Therapeutic Touch, an energy healing modality founded in 1972 by Dolores Krieger, RN, PhD, and Dora Kunz. TT is based on the theory that human beings are fields of vital energy and that in illness there is an imbalance in the flow of energy, it is a gentle but powerful intervention which can stimulate the body’s own natural healing ability.
Pumpkin Hollow has been a hub for TT trainings and continues to host workshops and trainings and opportunities for treatment in the summer.
Contact: 518-325-3583 or pumpkin@taconic.net
Website: https://pumpkinhollow.org/
Abode of the Message Retreat Center
Location: New Lebanon
The Abode is a retreat center and sanctuary promoting collective and individual discovery through meaningful experiences and opportunities for growth. We serve the well-being of others by offering classes, retreats and gatherings that create a time to pause and reflect with guidance from sacred teachings, creative process, Earth based initiatives and contemplation.
You can book a stay for a large group, visit the Abode for the day, or look to our current offerings. However you wish to be a part of the Abode, make it your own sanctuary.
The Abode is a beautifully renovated Shaker site that offers historic and comfortable spaces for your retreat in an inspiring landscape . All accommodations and meeting rooms are centered around a lovely stone courtyard for easy access. Amenities include an authentic Shaker dining room, a welcoming library and many acres of hiking trails with access to forest, field and stream.
Contact: 518-794-8090 or programs@theabode.org
Website: https://www.theabode.org/
Karuna Tendai Dharma Center
Location: East Chatham
The Tendai Buddhist Institute / Jiunzan Tendaiji, founded by Ven. Abbot Monshin Paul Naamon and Rev. Shumon Tamami Naamon in 1995. Tendai Buddhist Institute is a branch temple of Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei, the administrative center of the Tendai School and the birthplace of Japanese Buddhism. As an officially recognized branch temple, Tendai Buddhist Institute is also the first fully authorized Tendai Buddhist training center for the education of priests and the establishment new Tendai Buddhist temples, dharma centers, and sanghas in North America and beyond.
Contact: 518-392-7963
Website: https://www.tendai.org/
Won Dharma Center
Location: Claverack
Won Dharma Center is an open and culturally diverse community focused on cultivating mindfulness through meditation and training in spiritual practices.
Our kyomunims (Won Buddhist ministers) and staff offer retreats, meditation services, yoga and qigong classes, and special workshops for all, whether you are a serious practitioner or simply curious.
We invite groups and individuals to host events/retreats at our facility and enjoy our 426 acres of rolling hills and fields offering panoramic views of the majestic Catskill Mountains. We provide nutritious meals utilizing the freshest natural and local ingredients – some from our own organic gardens.
Contact: 518-851-2581 or info@wondharmacenter.org
Website: https://wondharmacenter.org/