In general, most people fly into New York City. From there, Menla is a 2-hour drive from any of the NYC airports.

Menla is also conveniently 2 hours from Albany International and 90 minutes from Stewart Airport in Newburgh, NY.

Menla is conveniently located:

• 2 hours north of the GW Bridge in New York City by car

• 3 hours by bus from New York City on Adirondack Trailways to Phoenicia, NY

• 3.5 hours from Boston by car

• 2 hours from Albany International Airport by car

• 90 minutes from Stewart Airport in Newburgh, NY, by car

You will need to arrange your own ground transportation to and from Menla. New York City flights tend to be less expensive and involve fewer connections

By bus from NYC, Albany:

Transportation is readily available from New York City at Port Authority, 625 8th Avenue, where you would board Trailways Bus to Phoenicia.

The approximate cost of the Trailways bus is $40 and takes 3 hours. Before boarding the bus, you must book this travel with Trailways; (you can do that here).

Trailways bus will drop you off in the small quaint town of Phoenicia. A shuttle from town to the retreat center can be arranged for $5 cash. (Please email Nico at nico@kevinjcourtney.com to book a shuttle from town to the retreat center.)

You can also take the Trailways Bus from Albany to Phoenicia, then arrange a shuttle from town to the retreat center with Nico for $5 cash.  (Note:  this option is approximately 2 hours longer than NYC, with a layover and bus change on Trailways. Menla recommends traveling through NYC airports.)

By car from Stewart Airport

Ground transportation from Stewart Airport is accessible through either private car service or a rental car (there are no public transportation options available).

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Arrival Day is Sunday, March 9, 2024.

• Check-in opens at 3 pm at Menla Retreat Center in Phoenicia, New York

• Optional decompression and arrival practice at 4:30 pm, led by Kevin Courtney

• Dinner will be served from 6 - 7 pm

Departure Day is Sunday, March 16, 2024.

• Breakfast at 8:30 am

• Check-out by 11 am

• Guests must vacate rooms and property by 11 am

You will receive a welcome email with more details, though in general, you can expect 4-6 hours per day of practice, including asana, meditation, contemplative practices, and philosophical discourse, as well as additional movement and creative explorations with guest teachers.  There will be downtime daily for rest, walks in nature, etc.  Any additional activities will reflect the introspective and contemplative nature of this retreat.

• Menla's kitchen is rooted in Vegan cuisine and the week will provide three meals per day in the style of a vegetarian farm-to-table menu. If eggs and dairy are used they will be clearly listed. 

• Please share any food allergies or special dietary needs through our INTAKE FORM no later than February 5, 2025.

• A yoga mat that you love! In an effort to reduce the carbon footprint of this retreat, we have chosen not to add more yoga mats in the world. If you have one from a past retreat or a different mat you practice on - please bring it to support your experience. Menla does have mats as well if needed.

• A travel alarm clock (we will be tech-free, so please don’t plan on using your phone as an alarm, a watch is also nice for seeing the time without having to use your device during the day)

• Refillable sealed water bottle

• Travel mug with lid for warm drinks (tea is served 24/7 and is a beautiful accompaniment to lectures and around campus)

• Comfortable, warm practice clothing, think layers (indoor and outdoor). Phoenicia temperatures in March has highs between 35-47 degrees and lows in the teens to 20’s. There may be snow; please be prepared! In our experience last year, weather changes quickly. We started in snow and ended the week jumping in the lake under the sun!

• Cozy slippers for indoor wear (no street shoes allowed indoors)

• Hiking shoes or boots

• A warm winter jacket

• A full supply of necessary medications + supplements

• All necessary toiletries needed

• Cash for: tips to Menla staff at the end of your stay

• Credit card for incidentals: Menla asks all guests to provide a credit card at check-in for any purchases made on the property. Cards are not charged unless guests purchase gift shop items, spa services, snacks, or anything else beyond room and board provided

• And, if you prefer, cash for any Healing Treatments

• If you are taking the shuttle from town, please bring $5 cash to give to Nico

• Optional: immune-boosting and internal cleansing supplements and herbs