2025 Summer Ayurveda, Yoga, Meditation Wellness Retreat at Hope Springs Institute, Ohio
Join us for the Summer Wellness Retreat, a fusion of Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, and wholesome evening ceremonies.
Embark on a soul-refreshing escape with Ayurveda Doctor Shilpika Devaiah of Ayurveda Wellness House and Sara Syed, Owner of Studio Cleveland, from August 14th, 2025 to August 17th, 2025. Nestled in the tranquil, hidden gem of Hope Springs Institute in Peebles, Ohio, this retreat is your ultimate invitation to "disconnect to reconnect"—a playful yet profound journey back to you!
What’s On the Menu for Your Soul?
Ayurvedic Consultation & Assessment:
Online consultation with Shilpika including traditional assessments, personalized diet, and lifestyle recommendations.
In-person follow-up to refine insights during the retreat.
Daily Well-being Practices:
Morning yoga, meditation, and pranayama to energize and center the mind.
Guided hike through an 11-circuit labyrinth for grounding and self-reflection.
Workshops & Learning:
Introduction to Ayurveda and understanding your Dosha.
Ayurvedic beauty secrets and DIY herbal remedies.
Healing Therapies:
Two customized 60-minute Ayurvedic treatments- herbal oil massage (Abhyanga) & steam,
Shirodhara- Ayurvedic therapy where warm, medicated liquid is gently poured over the forehead, promoting deep relaxation and stress relief
Nourishment & Cooking:
Fresh three-course Ayurvedic meals, healthy snacks, and herbal teas.
Cooking demos on preparing ideal Ayurvedic meals and using healing spices.
Spiritual & Energy Practices:
Evening sound bath meditation, fire ceremony rituals
Creative expression through painting.
Sacred Site Visit:
Trip to the Historic Serpent Mound to experience its sacred energy.
Opening & Closing Rituals:
Fire ceremonies to mark the start and end of the retreat, welcoming positive energy.
At this retreat, every detail is designed to help you rediscover balance, boost mental and physical well-being, and infuse your life with transformative, life-changing habits. Let Ayurveda and yoga experts guide you on this delightful path to holistic health and joyful living.
Get ready to revitalize your mind, body, and spirit in a fun, supportive, and inspiring atmosphere. All you need to bring is an open heart, an adventurous spirit, and the desire to create positive change in your life!
Retreat Details
Secure Payment Plans Available with no additional cost
Aug 18th, 2022 04:00 PM
to
Aug 21st, 2022 12:00 PM
Nature House of Schorfheide
Dorfstraße 59, 16244 Schorfheide, Deutschland
Contact us
+1-216-703-7355
Urvashi Reberreh
emailurvashi@gmail.com
+4917657853600 (Germany)
Location
CONNECT - REJUVENATE - HEAL
Just being
is a holistic concept in the Naturhaus Schorfheide. It includes healthy living, healthy exercise and healthy, natural nutrition, based on Ayurveda. Digital Detox frees your senses for a more subtle energy that can flow freely thanks to Feng Shui. Even getting there is easy: take the train directly to the village. From there, you can hike along the atmospheric, naturally winding village street in 7 minutes of enjoyable minutes - the Naturhaus Schorfheide awaits you.
The Schorfheide
is a simple, austere beauty with plenty of sunshine and stunning sunsets. There is an abundance of forest right at the three ends of the village, because the Schorfheide is part of the UNESCO-protected Schorfheide-Chorin biosphere reserve and the largest contiguous forest area in Germany. Small, more hidden lakes or the large, beautiful Werbellinsee invite you to go on a bike tour.
Live in the breath of nature
What do you actually need? Distraction or focus on the essentials? The honest ecological construction in the Naturhaus Schorfheide creates a luxurious ambience, which can do without superficial decorations. You sleep in simple, small bedrooms with farmhouse charm, while community can unfold in bright, high rooms that let nature in. You are always invited to connect with your own nature, your potential.
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Food
We will offer breakfast, lunch, dinner and herbal teas, as well as tea and snacks in-between. In-house cooked vegetarian meals cooked per Ayurvedic principles. It is essential that you inform Shilpika of any dietary requirements, within reason, well in advance so that she can let us know of your needs. If, for medical reasons, you follow a highly restricted diet, we advise you to bring with you any essentials you might need for your well-being. If you are prone to a severe reaction to an allergen, for example, a very small amount on a kitchen knife or board, it is essential that we be informed. Please note that we are unable to offer absolute guarantees for such allergic conditions.
Eating healthy
has method in the Naturhaus Schorfheide. Selected caterers provide you with plant-based vital food inspired by Ayurveda or Anthony William. The seasons determine the menu and come to the Naturhaus with the harvest from the enchanting Eichhorst organic nursery. The nearby eco-village of Brodowin supplies whatever is needed.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast generally consists of hot cereals (cooked grains), dairy and non-dairy options, homemade yogurt, and fresh fruit.
LUNCH
Breakfast generally consists of hot cereals (cooked grains), dairy and non-dairy options, homemade yogurt, and fresh fruit.
DINNER
Dinner is the lightest meal of the day and generally consists of soup, fresh salad, a delicious side dish, and fresh fruit.
NON-DAIRY, GLUTEN FREE, AND VEGAN As much as possible, we try to provide special diet options, though we may not always meet all dietary requests. Non-dairy, gluten-free, and vegan options are available at most meals.
Accomodations
Glimpses from
our last retreat at Hope Springs Institute, PA
Getting there
Getting there: https://naturhaus-schorfheide.de/die-schorfheide/
Address:
Schorfheide Nature House
Dorfstrasse 59
16244 Schorfheide OT Klandorf
Email: post@naturhaus-schorfheide.de
Contact: Urvashi Reberreh
Tel.: +4917657853600 (Germany)
Tel.: 0170 / 9679969 (Naturhaus Schorfheide)
The small town of Klandorf is located directly on the Karow – Groß-Schoenebeck railway line. Klandorf is the penultimate stop. Anyone who accidentally continues to the end station simply stays seated, because the train returns to Berlin after a few minutes...
Ayurshilpi Ayurveda, Shilpika Devaiah, the retreat leaders, cannot be held responsible for early departures, no shows, dismissal or medical reasons. No refunds, reimbursements, or discounts will be granted if, for any reason, the client misses the retreat, fails to join the retreat, leaves the retreat, is dismissed from the retreat, or cannot fully participate in the retreat for any reason. There are no refunds or partial refunds for any unused aspects of the retreat or if the client can't fully participate in the retreat for any reason. This includes leaving early for medical reasons. Any refunds will be at the discretion of Ayurshilpi Ayurveda, Shilpika Devaiah, if you are involuntarily forced to leave the retreat for any reason, or cannot join the retreat for any reason.
Packing List
Please Note: The Institute provides bed linens and towels. Please bring your toiletries, including soap, toothpaste, bathrobe, slippers, shower shoes, hairdryer, etc.
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Food (Meals are provided, you are welcome to bring your own snacks to share)
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Yoga Mat
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Toiletries
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Hair dryer
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Favorite games
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Camera
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Binoculars
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Hiking boots
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Flashlight
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Rain coat/jacket/Umbrella
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First aid kit
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Sunscreen
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Basketball (If you are in the mood to play)
COVID Guidelines
The Himalayan Institute holds the wellbeing and safety of our guests, staff and community as our top most priority. Learn about our COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Vaccination Requirements We require guests and visitors at the Himalayan Institute to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You are fully vaccinated when:
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A full 2 weeks have passed since your second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or
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A full 2 weeks have passed after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.
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Acceptable vaccines are those authorized or approved by the World Health Organization. Follow this link for the acceptable vaccines list. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/covid-19-vaccines/advice
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If you don’t meet these requirements, regardless of your age, you are NOT fully vaccinated. Please choose another time to visit the Himalayan Institute. Overnight guests are required to provide proof of vaccination prior to arrival.
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Email a photo of your vaccination card to: covidvaccine@himalayaninstitute.org Please bring your proof of vaccination with you when you visit.
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The Himalayan Institute has had a chance to update our COVID-19 policies. With COVID-19 cases falling so low, and following the CDC guidelines, as of March 8, 2022, masks are now optional. Masks are still required at our Pure Rejuv Health Center.
Terms & Conditions
Cell phone and Internet service
Cell service is available at the Retreat however depending on provider, your service may be stronger in different spots on the properties.
Early Departures, No Shows, Dismissal
Ayurshilpi Ayurveda & Wellness, Shilpika Devaiah, the retreat leaders, cannot be held responsible for early departures, no shows, dismissal, or medical reasons. No refunds, reimbursements or discounts will be granted if, for any reason, client misses the retreat, fails to join the retreat, leaves the retreat, is dismissed from the retreat, or cannot fully participate in the retreat for any reason. There are no refunds or partial refunds for any unused aspects of the retreat or if the client can't fully participate in the retreat for any reason. This includes leaving early for medical reasons. Any refunds will be at the discretion of Ayurshilpi Ayurveda & Wellness, Shilpika Devaiah, if you are involuntarily forced to leave the retreat for any reason, or cannot join the retreat for any reason.
Unforeseen Circumstances
Ayurshilpi Ayurveda & Wellness, Shilpika Devaiah, the presenters, cannot be held responsible for unforeseen circumstances that may inhibit the ability for the yoga retreat to occur, or for you, the participant, to participate in the retreat. Trips can be canceled or amended on the basis of any unforeseen circumstances.
Retreat Leaders
Shilpika Devaiah
Shilpika Devaiah is the founder of Ayur-Shilpi Ayurveda & Wellness and is a certified Ayurveda Physician (Vaidya) through NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) & AAPNA (Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America) organization. She received her Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery which is a 5-year program from Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India, and Diploma in Panchakarma from Ayurdhama Ayurveda Hospital and Yoga Retreat Center in India. Shilpika also has a 200 hour Yoga Teachers Training Certification from the renowned Sivananda Yoga Ashram, India specializing in Hatha yoga. Shilpika is also certified as an Ayurveda Yoga Therapist by NAMA. She is also trained in Ashtanga-Vinyasa principles and has held multiple Yoga workshops in Rishikesh, India, Om Cafe, Sri Lanka, etc. to support prakruti.
Urvashi Rebbereh
Urvashi first stumbled upon a yoga class in 2007 as a means of staying fit for her television career and has been on a mat ever since. The busy-people-dense city of Bombay with its snarling traffic, high rises, movie industry jobs and adventurous nightlife slowly gave way, like a crack in a wall through which the sun seeps in, to a world of inner engineering where the breath slowed down the spinning of the world by a notch or two. Stepping on a mat was like stepping into a time machine, like a homecoming - back to oneself.
Curiosity and a deep desire to learn from its source, led her to her first Hatha yoga teacher training in Rishikesh under the guidance of Master Surenderji. Blown away and yet strangely grounded by the experience, the journey took her to the Sivananda ashram in Kerala, in 2015 to complete her second teacher training. In the meantime she travelled the world and moved to Boston where she studied with the endlessly inspiring community of teachers.
As a serial expat, Urvashi draws on a wide range of traditional and modern movement modalities from India and the USA to create joyful, powerful classes. She weaves alignment, theory, humor and endless curiosity into her teaching to create space that is inclusive. Her classes help you explore stability, expansion, grace and effort in your practice. She believes the tools you develop on your mat are skills you take with you into the world as you move through the phases of your life.
CONTACT US
Please reach out to us for any questions regarding the retreat to bookings. We are flexible to customize your stay.
+1-216-703-7355 (US)
Urvashi Reberrehemailurvashi@gmail.com +4917657853600 (Germany)
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