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Solo Retreats at Sky Meadow
A beautiful secluded retreat center nestled in the hills of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom

              Sky Meadow is primarily a center for small organized group retreats.  Our intention is also to provide space for any individual or couple who needs to take time alone.
When we have room we are happy to accommodate self directed solo retreats.   We book solo retreats no more than one month in advance, as that is when we know what spaces are open.  Private meditation instruction and support is available by request.  (by donation)

A solo retreat is a time to be alone in a safe setting where you can go inward and find the stillness that is so often obscured by the demands of the world.    This could be time for a couple to connect and deepen their relationships with each other, or for an individual to deepen their relationship with themselves or with nature.  We ask that you to settle in and stay still with a minimum of coming and going by car.

         On solo retreat you have access to the trails, ponds, and fire circles on the land.  Each space except the Tipi and Cob House has a propane stove, sink, basic cookware, ice box, mattress, pillow, and blankets.  You will need to bring your own food (no meat or alcohol) and linens or sleeping bag, towel and pillowcase.   We will provide ice, toilet paper, propane, and access to water and fire wood.  We ask that you take your garbage with you when you depart, and leave the space clean and as you found it.  All Solo Retreats include access to a hot shower.

              These spaces may be available May - October only

Tipi             We have two large Sioux style Tipis; one in the open meadow near the retreat barn,  and one in an aspen grove in the Sky Meadow, a beautiful hill top clearing overlooking the northern green mountains.   Each tipi has a sleeping platform and open fire pit.

Cob House     A round earthern Hobbit House with a fanciful cedar shake roof, windows, door, wood stove, and two beds.  Close to a pond, outhouse, and water spigot.

Sugar House      A cabin secluded in the woods with one canvas wall that opens to a sheltered fire pit and sitting area.  It has a wood floor, table and chairs, sleeping loft, kitchen, wood stove, well and outhouse.  Good for couples or small groups (up to four).

    (These three options do not have electricity.  You will need to bring your own candles and flashlight )

Robin’s Nest           A  beautiful all wood  cabin in a secluded spot near the main retreat barn with door and windows, two spacious beds, a simple kitchen, electricity, small heater, and sitting porch.  

                                        These spaces may be avialable year round

Pond House Cabin, Sunrise and Sunset Apartments      Beautifully renovated heated spaces with electricity, basic water, indoor dry toilet, and  kitchen.  These spaces are large, comfortable, and private, yet near the main buildings and not so secluded.

                                     Fees (per night)

Retreat Space                1 night/1person             2 + nights/1person       extra person

Tipi                               25                           20                            10

Sugar or Cob House       35                           30                            15

Robin’s Nest                  45                           40                            15

Heated Spaces               65                          60                            25

                                10% discount for stays 5 - 10 nights.  20% discount for stays over 10 nights. 

 Non refundable deposit of half of total fee required within one week of booking to confirm. 

To:  Sky Meadow Retreat   63 Winchester Rd.    Greensboro Bend,  Vt.  05842

Contact us at:    SkyMeadow@kingcon.com   or     802-533-2505  for availability

                                     Choosing a Solo Space on Arrival

                 If you would like the option to choose a solo space after you arrive, let us know.  This will give you a chance to visit the different available spaces and find the one that suits you best.   In this case we will not prepare any space for you, and you will take them as they were left by the previous retreatant.
                           

                                Working Solo Retreat at Sky Meadow             A working solo offers a chance to participate in the activities of the residential community here, including daily meditations, morning check in, and the noon meal.  The fees are the same as a regular solo, and in exchange for joining us for our morning work period, you will receive a hot buffet lunch, and access to our food staples, including garden produce,  for breakfast and dinner.    (For a list of food staples, and our daily schedule, see link on web site for “ Working Guests and Residents”)