18-20 September 2026
Fall Equinox
Retreat
Charles Town, West Virginia
Let’s fall into the season.
Join Lona for a restful weekend of yoga, mindfulness and communing on the Shenandoah River. Turn off your phone, leave the world outside and turn your gaze inward.
Description and Amenities:
Our home for the weekend is an 18-acre estate on the banks of the Shenandoah River located in Charles Town, W. Va. Outfitted with two fire pits, one of them riverside, plenty of yard space and lots of nooks and crannies where you can hide away to read your favorite book, drink a glass of wine or spend time with other yogis. The home has 800ft of river shoreline just 300ft from the house where you can drink your morning coffee or launch one of the provided kayaks or your own paddle board or canoe. Morning and evening yoga, fire meditation and home cooked meals will fill our days. There will also be plenty of time for balcony-sitting, woods-wandering and most importantly, alone-time. Guests are welcome to bring their own alcohol and encouraged to bring their own yoga props and mats as well as water devices such as Stand-Up Paddle boards.
Can’t stay for the weekend? Check out our Day Pass option!
Optional add-on activities are available to our Day Pass guests but other amenities may differ. Check the Day Pass description for full details.What’s included in your weekend…
a variety of Yoga and meditation classes are offered on a rotating schedule to include sound healing, breathwork and movement modalities such as Yin and Restorative.
Four Yoga Classes
Includes two dinners, two breakfasts and one lunch as well light hors d'oeuvres on Friday night. Coffee, tea and light snacks are also offered throughout the weekend.
Five Meals
Each guest will receive a unique, curated welcome gift bag of items to enhance your stay. Past gifts included candles, notebooks, exclusive mugs and more.
A Welcome Gift
Each guest will receive a personalized 30-minute private yoga session for any type of yoga support you might need. Dharma talk, asana work, philosophy and more are available during this one-on-one time with Lona.
Private Yoga Session
Room and Retreat Choices
The largest and most well-appointed room on the property, this room has the best bedroom views of the Shenandoah River. Situated on the upper level, it has a private, direct access balcony and walk-in closet. This is the only room with a fully private bath and has a jacuzzi tub and oversized, walk-in shower. The most private of all the spaces on property, this room is for the yogi looking for exceptional quiet and privacy.
If you want to share this special space with someone, you can add a guest to this room for an additional fee. Use the “Add a Guest” option at checkout.
Svahyaya is one of the Niyamas, the second limb of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and means “self-study.”
This double occupancy room is located on the upper level of the house and features two queen beds with a view of the Shenandoah River. The bathroom is shared with the Bramacharya Room and has a clawfoot tub and shower combination located adjacent to the bedroom. You have the option to add a guest to your side of the room for an additional fee. Use the “Add a Guest” option at checkout.
Please keep in mind that you are reserving one queen bed in this room. The other queen bed can be reserved by another individual at the full rate of $575. If you wish to have the room to yourself, you will need to purchase both queen beds at their standard prices. Please contact Mohalu Wellness with questions.
Aparigraha is one of the Yamas, the first limb of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and means “non-possessiveness.”
This is a private room located on the ground floor, adjacent to the recreation room and features a king bed. The Tapas Room has a semi-private bathroom with shower only; the bathroom is shared with those utilizing the rec room. This room offers the option to add a guest to the room for an additional fee. Use the “Add a Guest” option at checkout.
Tapas is one of the Niyamas, the second limb of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and means “self-discipline” or “burning enthusiasm.”
This private room located on the main level of the house features a single queen bed with a semi-private bathroom. The bathroom has a standard tub and shower combination and is located adjacent to the bedroom. The bathroom is accessible to those utilizing common room spaces on the main level. This room offers the option to add a guest to the room for an additional fee. Use the “Add a Guest” option at checkout.
Ahimsa is one of the Yamas, the first limb of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and means “non-violence.”
This is a single occupancy room with one queen bed located on the upper level of the house. The bathroom is shared with the Aparigraha Room and has a clawfoot tub and shower combination located adjacent to the bedroom. This room offers the option to add a guest to the room for an additional fee. Use the “Add a Guest” option at checkout.
Bramacharya is one of the Yamas, the first limb of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and is interpreted in many ways to include “non-excess,” “right use of energy,” and “moderation or celibacy.”
Looking to add a guest to share the Svahyaya or Ahimsa room with you during the Fall Retreat? Add a guest with this additional fee. Please be advised, the booking of the Svahyaya (king) or Ahimsa (queen) room is required by you or a consenting party to take advantage of this offer. Limit one additional guest to the Svahyaya or Ahimsa rooms.
Can’t retreat with us for the whole weekend? Join us for the day! This day pass includes house and grounds amenities, breakfast and lunch, two yoga classes and a retreat gift.
House amenities include the following: porches, patios, living room, dining area, river access, 18-acre grounds
This pass is for Saturday, 19 September 2026 from 7:30am to 6:30pm
Optional Add-on Activities:
Stand-Up Paddle board Yoga with Chrissy Lewin: Chrissy is a certified SUP Yoga instructor and a Mohalu Wellness teacher. She will be leading a two-hour class that will include an introduction to paddle board basics and a restorative SUP Yoga class. $75 per person. Five paddle boards available for use; yogis are encouraged to bring their own board. Six-person minimum required to hold class. Register at https://chrissylewinyoga.com.
Massage by Shelby Smith, Mindful Moments Massage: Shelby is a Mohalu teacher and certified Massage Therapist offering 45 minute full body massages for $90 per person, payable to her on the day of the massage. Preregistration is required and a $25 cancellation fee does apply. If you would like to book a massage, please email info@mohaluwellness.com. Massages can only be booked for overnight and day pass guests.
Mindfulness Coaching with Lona from Mohalu Wellness: Interested in pursuing your goals with purpose? Book an introductory session with Lona to learn how incorporating mindfulness into your routine can support short-term and long-term goals while living fully in your current life. 30 minutes, $30. Available at select times during the retreat. Register online.
Mohalu Wellness reserves the right to cancel this event if minimum reservation numbers are not met 30 days prior to the event. Refunds will be issued by Venmo or Zelle with 30 days of cancellation.
Disclaimer:
Cancellation requests 90 days prior to the event are eligible for a full refund, minus all credit card processing fees (2.9%, $.30 per transaction).
Cancellations requests 60 days prior the event are eligible for a 50% refund, , minus all credit card processing fees (2.9%, $.30 per transaction).
Refunds are not available 30 days prior or less.
Exchanges and transfers are not permitted. Mohalu Wellness highly encourages you to purchase travelers insurance to cover unforeseen cancellations.
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