Summer Solstice Fullness of Life Retreat

This is a two-night, three-day all-inclusive bohemian luxury fitness retreat at Valley Rock Inn.

This retreat is an invitation to reconnect with yourself, the land, and the cycles of nature—to celebrate the fullness of life and the fire within.

Summer Solstice Fullness of Life Retreat

Join us for a two-night, three-day all-inclusive bohemian luxury fitness retreat at the bucolic Valley Rock Inn, where we’ll prepare body and spirit for the longest day of the year—a time of illumination, expansion, and deep connection with nature. This is not just a retreat of rest and ritual, but one of movement and challenge. Each day will include invigorating 2–3 hour guided hikes to crystal-clear lakes, sweeping mountain-top perches, and forested trails—designed to awaken the body and nourish the soul. Set in a serene, wooded sanctuary in the Lower Hudson Valley, this gathering invites you to embrace the vibrant energy of the summer solstice through dynamic physical exploration, creativity, and ceremony. This retreat is an invitation to reconnect with yourself, the land, and the ancient rhythms of nature—to celebrate the fullness of life and the fire within. As the sun reaches its peak, we too are called to embrace our own vitality, power, and inner radiance. The summer solstice is a threshold, a moment to pause, reflect, and align with the abundant energy of the season. Through movement, stillness, sound, and ceremony, you will be supported in releasing what no longer serves you and stepping fully into your own light. Whether you come seeking renewal, inspiration, or the exhilaration of a physical and spiritual reset, this experience will hold space for your transformation. You will be surrounded by like-minded souls, each on their own journey, yet all drawn by a shared love of nature, movement, and meaning. This is a retreat for those who crave a return to their elemental selves—who feel most alive with mud on their boots, wind in their hair, and sun on their skin. You’ll leave with a deeper connection to yourself, a sense of harmony with the natural world, and the empowerment to move forward with intention and joy.

What to Expect:

  • Hiking & Writing in the Woods – Immerse yourself in the wisdom of the forest, allowing nature to inspire reflection and creative expression.
  • Sound Ceremony & Breathwork – Tune into the rhythms of the earth and your own breath, opening pathways for healing and inner clarity.
  • Ecstatic Dance – Move freely and joyfully, releasing stagnant energy and embracing the full expression of your being.
  • Yoga & Embodied Practices – Flow with the warmth of the sun, cultivating strength, openness, and alignment with the season.
  • Sacred Solstice Ceremony – Gather in ritual to honor the turning of the wheel, setting intentions, and celebrating the abundance of light and life.

Kimberly Corrigan

After spending decades immersed in the fast-paced energy of New York City, I felt the call toward something deeper—something wilder. Trading the buzz of the city for the resonant frequency of the trees, I moved to the woods to reconnect with the rhythms of nature, finding a balance between my life in venture capital and the grounding presence of the natural world.

Living in this way has been a journey of rediscovery, a reminder that true abundance isn’t just measured in external success, but in stillness, connection, and the beauty of a well-lived life. I’ve been fortunate to cultivate deep friendships with extraordinary people—artists, seekers, and guides—who have helped shape this path with wisdom and creativity. This solstice retreat is a reflection of that journey, a space to bring together the people, practices, and elements that have enriched my own life, so they can nourish yours as well.

Itinerary (Subject to Change)

Day 1
10am Arrivals
10:30am Hike to Bridge of the Seven Lakes
12:30pm Welcome Lunch @Valley Rock Market
2:00pm Opening Circle @Happy Time Hall
2:30pm Rose Activation
4:00pm Yoga @Yoga Studio
6:00pm Dinner @The Summer Lounge
7:30pm Evening Sound Meditation with George MacPherson @Happy Time Hall
9:30pm Bedtime
Day 2
8:00am Hike of the First of the Seven Lakes and Writing Exercise
10:00am Picnic Breakfast
11:00am Breathwork with Vivian Rosenthal
1:30pm Rose Garden Lunch
3:00pm Ecstatic Dance
4:00pm Pinecone Wishes in the Tuileries
6:00pm Dinner @The Garden
7:30pm Fire Ceremony
Day 3
7:30am Hike Hills 1 to 3 of the Seven Hills
10:30am Meditation
11:30am Brunch
1:00pm Woods Walk
3:00pm Kayaking
4:00pm Closing Circle @Happy TIme Hall

Activities

Daily Led Hikes

Daily Yoga Classes

24 Hour Gym

Sauna / Cold Dip

Accommodations

We have 20 guest rooms, all with their own baths. All rooms have queen or king beds with Casper mattresses and Frette linens. We think you will like the way they are furnished.

Dining

You will never go hungry. We have an on-site organic market with green juice on tap. You can help yourself anytime you like. We have two restaurant kitchens, and we are known for our many dining venues throughout the property to keep each meal interesting. Our food is fresh and clean, and we offer extensive proteins. You can be vegan or a carnivore. We serve wine and cocktails, with the exception of our January dates.

Available dates

JUNE
June 17th-19th 2 nights / 3 days $1,795 Book Now >

Contact Us

Covered Outdoor Dining & Bar

Dinner Thursday – Saturday,
Lunch on Saturday.
Brunch on Sunday.

Thursday 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Friday 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Saturday 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Sunday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Indoor Bar & Dining.

Steak Night at The Lodge

Join us for a Special Thursday Night Steak Dinner.
The Lodge at Valley Rock Inn.

Thursday, March 20th

The Lodge is available for private parties and popup dinners.

Dinner Thursday – Saturday

Thursday – Saturday
5:00 – 9:30pm

Thu–Fri 5:00pm-10:00pm

Sat 3:00pm-10:00pm

Sun 11:00am-4:00pm

For Last Minute Reservations:

Call or text 845-500-5549

Online Dining Reservations:

Valley Rock Organic Market:

Tue-Thu 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fri-Sun 10:00am – 5:00pm

Valley Rock Events:

Valley Rock Guest Houses:

General Inquiries:

Driving Directions:

The Cantina & The Market
27 Mill Street, Sloatsburg, New York 10974, USA
(Park in the village parking lot)

The benefits of activating your whole brain state

A synchronized dual-brain hemisphere state—where the left and right hemispheres of the brain are in harmony—can provide numerous benefits for mental, emotional, and even physical functioning. Here’s how it helps

1. Enhanced Creativity and Problem-Solving

  • The left hemisphere excels in logic, language, and analytical thinking, while the right hemisphere specializes in creativity, intuition, and holistic processing.
  • Synchronization enables both hemispheres to work together, combining logic and intuition for more effective problem-solving and innovative thinking.

2. Improved Emotional Balance

  • The right hemisphere is more connected to emotions and the subconscious, while the left often applies reason and interpretation.
  • When synchronized, emotional reactions can be better understood and regulated, reducing stress and increasing emotional resilience.

3. Heightened Focus and Clarity

  • A balanced brain state reduces internal conflict, allowing for clear and focused thinking.
  • Tasks requiring both detailed analysis and creative vision are performed more effectively.

4. Enhanced Learning and Memory

  • Synchronization facilitates communication between the hemispheres through the corpus callosum, improving the brain’s ability to integrate and retain information.
  • It can accelerate learning processes and aid in memory recall by combining logical sequencing with visual and spatial memory.

5. Improved Physical Coordination

  • Motor skills and physical coordination benefit from hemispheric synchronization, as the left hemisphere controls the right side of the body and vice versa.
  • Athletes and performers often train to achieve this balance for optimal performance.

6. Increased Mindfulness and Meditative States

  • Practices like meditation, yoga, or sound therapy often aim to synchronize hemispheres, creating a state of flow or heightened awareness.
  • This can reduce overthinking and promote a sense of unity and peace.

7. Boosted Intuition and Spiritual Insight

  • Synchronization allows the intuitive insights of the right hemisphere to be more effectively processed and expressed by the left.
  • This can lead to deeper spiritual awareness or a sense of connection to oneself and the universe.

8. Reduced Stress and Anxiety

  • A balanced brain state can calm the overactive left hemisphere (often linked to worry and rumination) and allow the right hemisphere’s calming influence to take hold.
  • This balance fosters relaxation and reduces the physiological effects of stress.

The benefits of activating your heart-brain coherence

Achieving a heart-brain coherence state—a state where the heart and brain operate in harmonious synchronization—offers a wide range of benefits across physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual dimensions. Here are the key benefits:

 

1. Physical Health Benefits

  • Improved Cardiovascular Health: Heart-brain coherence reduces blood pressure, regulates heart rate variability, and improves overall heart function.
  • Boosted Immune System: The calming effects of coherence enhance immune function and reduce inflammation in the body.
  • Increased Energy Levels: Coherence optimizes the body’s energy use by reducing stress-related energy drains.

 

2. Mental and Cognitive Benefits

  • Enhanced Focus and Clarity: Coherence improves the ability to concentrate and think clearly by reducing mental noise and distractions.
  • Better Decision-Making: With emotional balance and reduced stress, individuals can make decisions with greater clarity and wisdom.
  • Improved Memory and Learning: The harmonized state supports better brain functioning, aiding memory retention and learning capacity.

 

3. Emotional and Psychological Benefits

  • Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Coherence calms the autonomic nervous system, lowering cortisol levels and reducing stress.
  • Greater Emotional Balance: It helps regulate emotions, making it easier to stay calm and composed in challenging situations.
  • Increased Resilience: Individuals in this state recover more quickly from emotional upsets and challenges.

 

4. Spiritual and Intuitive Benefits

  • Enhanced Intuition: Coherence strengthens the heart’s neural network, which some researchers suggest contributes to intuitive decision-making and insights.
  • Deeper Spiritual Connection: Many people experience a sense of alignment with their values, purpose, and the universe in this state.
  • Expanded Awareness: Coherence promotes a sense of interconnectedness, allowing for a deeper understanding of oneself and one’s place in the world.

 

5. Relationship and Social Benefits

  • Improved Communication: A coherent state enhances empathy, active listening, and the ability to express oneself clearly.
  • Greater Empathy and Compassion: It fosters emotional understanding and connection with others, improving relationships.
  • Reduced Conflict: By promoting emotional balance, coherence makes it easier to navigate interpersonal challenges peacefully.

 

6. Performance and Productivity Benefits

  • Peak Performance: Coherence enhances the ability to enter flow states, optimizing performance in sports, work, and creative activities.
  • Increased Creativity: The alignment of emotional and cognitive processes opens pathways for innovative thinking and problem-solving.
  • Heightened Efficiency: Coherence enables the mind and body to work together seamlessly, leading to more effective and focused effort.

 

7. Long-Term Benefits

  • Sustained Well-Being: Regularly achieving coherence can lead to lasting improvements in health, happiness, and overall quality of life.
  • Neuroplasticity and Brain Health: The repeated practice of coherence supports the development of healthier neural pathways, improving long-term brain function.
  • Reduction in Chronic Conditions: By managing stress and promoting systemic harmony, coherence may reduce the risk of stress-related illnesses.

 

Conclusion

Heart-brain coherence is a powerful state that enhances physical health, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and spiritual connection. It is both a tool for immediate stress relief and a practice with profound long-term benefits, empowering individuals to live with greater harmony, effectiveness, and joy.

Lucky in Love @ VRI!

Join us for Valentine’s dinner with your lucky partner. Bring your husband, wife, girlfriend, boyfriend, brother, sister or best friend and be entered to win a 2-night stay valued at over $5,000
at Valley Rock Inn.

Wednesday February 14th, 2024
5:00pm–9:00pm

One lucky couple will win a $5,000 getaway at
Valley Rock Inn!

Win a 2-night stay for up to 6 people.

Your stay includes one of our private guest houses with 3-5 bedrooms, use of our 6,000 sq ft gym, 75ft lap pool (in season), a choice of a guided hike, bike ride, spin class, sound meditation or yoga class for your group.

You will also have access to our media and games rooms to watch selected movies, documentaries and lectures. Play ping pong and relax in our massage chairs and dance the night away with our studio quality sound system and disco lights.

Starting this spring we will have hot and cold water treatments poolside. Sauna, jacuzzi and cold dips.

Historic house lovers will also be offered a tour of historic Tuxedo Park by Michael Bruno and art lovers will be provided tickets to Storm King Art Center.

Date of stay is based on availability in 2024.

Each party of two will be given one entry ticket upon being seated for dinner. Winner will be drawn, February 14th and announced during dinner.

We would love to see you.
Wednesday February 14th, 2024
5:00pm–9:00pm

$125 per person

(Price includes tax & gratuity.)

Valentine's Dinner Menu

First Course
(For the Table)

Little Gem Caesar
Parmesan cheese, sourdough crouton

Oysters Rockefeller

Second Course
(Choice of)

Burrata
Prosciutto, roasted tomato, country bread

Grilled Lamb Chops
Toasted orzo, kale, garbanzo, pomegranate

Tuna Tataki
Sesame tuna, avocado, crispy wonton, slaw, tahini ranch

Third Course
(Choice of)

Surf and Turf (gf) +$25
Butter poached lobster tail, romanesco, rustic mash, bernaise

Grilled 8oz Filet (gf)
Romanesco, rustic mash, bernaise

Braised Mushroom Pasta (v)
Paccherri, creamy mushrooms, roasted maitake

Miso Chilean Sea Bass (gf, df)
Chinese broccoli, seafood broth

Roasted Chicken (gf, df)
Roasted carrot, parsnip puree, pan sauce

Dessert
(Choice of)

Chocolate Pot De Creme
Espresso whipped cream

Coconut Creme Brulee (gf)

Basque Cheescake
Luxardo cherries

$125 per person

(Price includes tax & gratuity.)

Valet Parking

66 Orange Turnpike, Sloatburg, NY

Mother's Day Brunch

Treat Mom to a beautiful 3-course brunch with fresh seasonal flavors, a warm ambiance, and heartfelt moments. Let’s make this Mother’s Day as special as she is!

Sunday, May 11th

Dining at Valley Rock Cantina

Outdoor bar and dining. Heated October 1st to May 15th. Dinner Thursday – Saturday, brunch Sunday

Organic Market & Cafe

Serves Lunch Tuesday - Sunday

Tuesday -Thursday 10am-4pm

Friday – Sunday 10am-5pm

Outdoor Dining & Bar

Wednesday-Sunday

Wed–Fri 5:00pm-11:00pm

Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm

Sun 11:00am-5:00pm
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