Retreats

HI Buffalo’s Fall Retreat in Honesdale, PA

Nourish. Ground. Restore.

October 31–November 2, 2025

with the Himalayan Institute of Buffalo (Host: Jackie Bogdan)
Featuring Instructors from HI Honesdale and HI Buffalo:
Greg Capitolo (HI’s President), Mary Gail Sovik, Tracy Draksic, Julia Davis-Voss, and Kirtan (live music) with Nema Nyar

Himalayan Institute Retreat Center – Honesdale, PA

Join your friends from HI Buffalo for a no-tricks, all-treats Halloween weekend at the Institute’s main campus and retreat center in Honesdale, PA, voted the #1 Retreat Center by USA Today for three consecutive years.

 Our trips to the Poconos are always extraordinary, but this year promises to be even more incredible. Just being on HI’s serene 400-acre wooded campus is good for the soul—being in nature, exploring the walking and hiking trails, sitting by the pond, meditating in the Sri Vidya shrine, enjoying healthy, freshly prepared vegetarian meals, perhaps getting a massage, and let’s not forget the MOKA coffee and chocolate factory! But that’s just the beginning. Nourish – Ground – Restore – that’s what this getaway is all about, and we have a fantastic ensemble of teachers and programs to help us achieve just that. 

 Surrounded by a supportive community, our weekend together features reflective discussions, guided asana (suitable for all levels), breathwork, and relaxation to cultivate a deep sense of calm and well-being. Enjoy “mocktails” upon arrival, kirtan (live music) on Saturday night, and a magical closing fire ceremony on the Sound of Music Hill (weather permitting).

Points to ponder:

·        How do we restore and maintain our vibrant nature, regardless of life’s circumstances?

·        What are we not seeing because we’re seeing what we’re seeing? (It’s a conundrum!)

·        Where can we soften to gain more clarity and strength?

...Answers to these questions and more will be revealed at this retreat! Join us, won’t you?

Take a peek at the SCHEDULE.

Tuition: EARLY BIRD $199 (plus accommodations) when you register by September 30, 2025
(save $50—regular price: $249).  Booked with HI Buffalo

 Accommodations: Starting at $120/night (includes meals). Booked with the HI Retreat Center/Honesdale, PA

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 To Register and Book Accommodations, Follow These Steps: 

STEP 1: Reserve your seat by paying your TUITION FEE to HI Buffalo.

STEP 2: Book your ACCOMMODATIONS through the HI Retreat Center in Honesdale, PA. (Be sure to let them know that you are with the HI Buffalo Fall Retreat.)

Questions? Please call us at (716) 883-2223 or email [email protected] – We’re happy to help.

 Need a ride? If you live in the WNY area and are looking to ride-share, please let us know! We’ll do our best to connect you with travel buddies.

CANCELATION:

If you need to cancel, please follow these two steps:

Step 1: Notify HI Buffalo to receive tuition credit or a refund (less a $15 processing fee).

Step 2: Notify the HI Retreat Center in Honesdale, PA, to cancel your room reservation. Please see their cancellation and refund policy below.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUND POLICY FOR THE HI RETREAT CENTER (ACCOMMODATIONS)

We offer a full refund to guests who cancel their reservation at least seven days before arrival, unless you are informed that your program has additional restrictions. If you cancel between 7 days and 1 day in advance, a nonrefundable credit to your HI Retreat Center account (less a $50 processing fee) will be held for one year from the date of issue. No credit or refund is available if you cancel on your arrival day, do not show up, or leave a program, event, or accommodation early.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Award-Winning Center For over 50 years, the institute’s stunning 400-acre campus in the Poconos has been a gathering place for people from around the globe seeking inspiration and inner balance. Come savor for yourself the goodness our campus and community provide. Take a video tour.

Accommodation Packages Start at $120/night. Lodging options vary, from shared rooms to deluxe suites. All meals—healthy and vegetarian (vegan options available)—are included.

 During your stay, you may like to get a massage or other therapeutic treatment at the PureRejuv Wellness Center on campus. Book early – appointments fill up fast!

All Guests at the Himalayan Institute Retreat Center have access to the following amenities:

• Simple, comfortable, quiet accommodations conducive to a peaceful stay

• Three delicious, nutritious, and hearty vegetarian or vegan meals daily

• Complimentary daily morning or evening yoga classes

• Access to the Sri Vidya Meditation Shrine, located at the heart of the Retreat Center’s campus

• A tour of Moka Origins, a mission-driven chocolate and coffee factory nestled on the Retreat Center’s campus. (offered at 10 am and 2 pm on Saturdays)

• Sacred Grove Café

• Tea lounge with unlimited hot tea beverages

• Complimentary Internet access

• 400-acre wooded campus of the Retreat Center, including sunset pond, sound of music hill, and forest pavilion

• Access to four groomed forested hiking trails

• Market Place (books, ayurveda products, yoga clothing, gifts)

• PureRejuv Wellness Center (for an add-on massage or wellness service)