7-Day Retreat at the Borden Estate Mansion, New York
September 10th to 16th, 2025
Held at a beautiful mansion in the Hudson Valley of New York, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Shawangunk Ridge, rolling meadows, forests, and spring-fed ponds, this 7-day retreat is an opportunity to gather in the heart of being for deep nourishment and connection to our true nature.
You will be joined by a community of warm-hearted people, dedicated to the truth of awakening. In this amplified frequency field, there is a potent transmission of love and awareness that allows a deep inner transformation.
Each day includes a discourse from Amoda Maa, a guided meditation, silent meditation, and ample time for dialogue and inquiry. Kavi will sit side by side with Amoda, offering his “poems of grace” as well as wisdom and guidance to support the teaching. We have found that this creates a beautiful dance of masculine and feminine that is much appreciated by those who love our teachings. Together, we will support you on your journey of living the truth of freedom in the midst of everyday life.
We will also enjoy three delicious vegetarian meals together, time for relaxation in your room or in the many elegant living spaces and patios, walks on the many surrounding nature trails, and enjoying each other’s company and friendship. We have found this is one of the much appreciated aspects of a retreat. In the evenings, we may enjoy an informal poetry or live music offering, hanging out together on the porch or around a fire, or a little light dancing.
Retreat Schedule
Please note — all times are shown as Eastern Daylight Time (this is the local time for New York).
If you are traveling from other locations and need to do a time conversion, use the time zone convertor.
Wednesday 10
4pm to 6pm: Arrival
6.30pm: Dinner
7.45pm: Welcome Meeting
Thursday 11 to Monday 15
8am to 9.30am: Breakfast
10.30am to 12.30pm: Morning Meeting
12.30pm to 2pm: Lunch
2pm to 4pm: Free Time
4pm to 6pm: Afternoon Meeting
6pm to 7.30pm: Dinner
Tuesday 16
9am to 11am: Closing Meeting
11am to 12.30pm: Brunch
12.30pm to 2pm: Departure
Accommodation
Mansion House (the main building, which also houses the meeting room, dining room and kitchen) —
Single Rooms (limited availability), Double Rooms (two people sharing) and Shared Rooms (up to three people sharing) are available, all located on the second and third floors.
Bathrooms are mostly private use, but shared between several rooms, and there are several on each floor.
Please note, there is no guest elevator and all rooms are accessible by stairs only.
All Single, Double and Shared rooms have twin beds. The rooms are spacious and elegantly furnished.
On the ground floor, there is ample space to lounge in the break-times, either indoors or on the extensive covered porch overlooking the grounds.
In addition, the Mansion House has two premium rooms (one of each type) —
Queen with Ensuite (for a couple) - please note, tickets are not yet available for this room.
King with Ensuite (for a couple)
BunkHouse (a converted small barn building, very close to the Mansion House) —
Dormitory-style rooms (some rooms are for two people, others are for up to four people sharing), located on the first and second floors. All rooms have twin beds; some of these are bunkbeds — but only ONE person will be assigned to a bunkbed.
Bathrooms are communal, with private shower and toilet cubicles. There are several bathrooms located on each floor.
For Shared Accommodation —
If you are booking a Double Room (two people sharing, twin beds), you will be asked at registration if you’d like to share with a friend. Otherwise, another person of the same gender will be allocated to share with you. You can also choose a Double Room (two twin beds) as a couple, if no other option is available.
In some cases, if a Double Room does not fill up, you may have the room to yourself (but we cannot guarantee this).
Rooms for 3 or 4 sharing will be same gender (male or female) only. Depending on how many participants register for this retreat, you may have fewer people sharing in a room.
There is high-speed wi-fi throughout Borden Estate.
Meals
Three delicious vegetarian meals will be served daily. There will be a selection of dishes, with vegan and gluten-free options, using farm fresh and organic ingredients.
Refreshments will also be available throughout the day.
How to Get There
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The closest airport is Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, NY (although flights may be limited depending on your departure city, visit www.stewartintlairport.com for more information). It is a 20-minute drive or taxi ride to Borden Estate.
Borden Estate is also accessible from Albany, JFK, and Newark International Airports.
From Albany, it is a 1.5-2 hour drive (there is no public transport).
From JFK, it is a 2-hour drive. Or take a train to Beacon (change at Jamaica, NY) and then a 30-minute taxi ride to Borden Estate. For train info on how to get from JFK to Beacon, visit: https://www.rome2rio.com/map/New-York-JFK-Airport-JFK/Beacon#r/Train
From Newark, it is a 1.5-2 hour drive, or take a train to Beacon and then a 30-minute taxi ride to Borden Estate. For train info on how to get from Newark to Beacon, visit https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Newark-Airport-EWR/Beacon#r/Bus-train
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Borden Estate is located 70 miles (1.5-2 hour drive) from New York City. It is accessible from Highway 87. There is ample on-site parking at the venue.
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The nearest train station is Beacon, NY (Metro-North Railroad) with a 30-minute taxi ride to Borden Estate. More train info at https://new.mta.info/mta-stations/beacon
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If you need a taxi ride, we recommend: https://taxiservicenewburghny.com/about/
(It may be possible to arrange a ride-share closer to the retreat date and after registration.)
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If you require somewhere to stay before or after the retreat dates, there are hotels close by and all along the Hudson Valley as well as close to the airports. To find a hotel close by, visit: find a hotel
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The full address for Borden Estate:
323 Borden Circle, Wallkill, NY 12589
Please click here to see a map.
Registration
To register, a $300 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to reserve your place.
Cost Per Person to attend the retreat at Borden Estate (includes all tuition & activities, accommodation, meals & refreshments):
Mansion House
Single – $2,850
Double – $2,550
Shared (3 to a room) – $2,350
Queen Ensuite (couple) — $3,050 (please note, tickets not yet available for this room)
King or Twin Ensuite (couple or two people sharing) — $3,150
BunkHouse
Shared (up to 4 in a room) — $2,150
If you wish to stay off-site, you can attend as a Commuter (three meals included) — $1,850
If you have any questions about accommodations, please contact Andrea at andrea@amodamaa.com before you register.
Additional Information
In the unlikely circumstance of the retreat being cancelled due to a travel ban or any other global restrictions, your ticket deposit will be transferred to a replacement online Retreat at Home and the remaining balance will be refunded.
We recommend that if you feel unwell you do not attend this retreat. By participating in this event you agree to take full responsibility for your physical and mental well-being.
We highly recommend that international travelers take out insurance.
Payment and Cancellations
Tickets must be paid in full by June 10th.
50% of balance is refundable if cancelled before July 10th.
There is no refund if cancelled after July 10th.
By booking this event, you are accepting the Cancellations & Refunds Policy and Terms & Conditions
Please make sure you read this information before you register, so that you become familiar with the cancellation policy, code of conduct, recordings, and other details.
Tickets and Registration
Upon registration you will receive confirmation of your payment.
If you have any questions about this retreat, please contact Andrea at andrea@amodamaa.com before you register.