Embodied Listening
Fall Retreat at Wildsong Sanctuary
November 5-8, 2026
Cochecton, NY
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Join Keely and Paige on a gorgeous fall getaway, tucked away in a tranquil forest in Upstate NY.
Enjoy nourishing farm-fresh meals from a private chef, yoga and self-myofascial release classes 2x daily, sauna, hiking, curling up to read a book or kicking back to do absolutely nothing if you wish.
As we arrive at the exact midpoint between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice, we enter a natural threshold: a time to gather our energy inward, reflect and recalibrate.
Join us as we commune on the magical land of Wildsong Sanctuary and connect with nature as a source of healing, inspiration, and transformation. You will be invited into deep dialogue and care for your body, mind, and spirit through embodiment and contemplative practices, breath, sound, journaling, song, cacao, and the wisdom of the group. Together we’ll create space for restoration and renewal, as well as artistic inquiry and inspiration.
We’ll gather around cozy fires for conversation, circle up for a sound bath and song circle, and look up at the stars. While the sunlight leaves in the late afternoon, we’ll celebrate the darkness that signals our movement toward winter.
This retreat is an invitation to explore seasonal living and ask:
What am I needing?
Let’s slow down and delightfully embrace the qualities of YIN and the stillness of winter, remembering that our inner nature is always mirroring the rhythms of great nature.
What’s included:
- 3 night stay at Wildsong Sanctuary
- farm-to-table meals prepared by a private chef
- daily yoga & self-myofascial release classes
- sauna
- group hike
- guided journaling & reflection
- cacao
- stargazing
- song circle and sound bath
*everything is optional!
Questions?
Reach out: Keely@the-bodyelectric.com
About Wildsong Sanctuary
Wildsong Sanctuary is a retreat center and regenerative farm situated on 150 magical acres of land in upstate NY. Nestled between the Catskills and the Poconos and a stones throw from the upper Delaware River, the grounds of Wildsong are an ecosystem where plants, humans and non-human animals thrive in mutually supportive relationships. Lovingly stewarded by Bing and Jamie, this haven was inspired by the ever evolving inquiry around right living with nature, and the grounds are imbued with that intention.
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We will be housed in an 8 bedroom log cabin that overlooks a serene pond and evergreen forest. The great room welcomes you with its open layout, soaring cathedral ceilings, gorgeous views and a cozy fireplace. We will gather around the fire for our soundbath and cacao ceremony, and anytime you want to gaze into the flames. Meals will be served in the dining room, at a table which was handmade with trees from the land.
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We will be housed in an 8 bedroom log cabin that overlooks a serene pond and evergreen forest. The great room welcomes you with its open layout, soaring cathedral ceilings, gorgeous views and a cozy fireplace. We will gather around the fire for our soundbath and cacao ceremony, and anytime you want to gaze into the flames. Meals will be served in the dining room, at a table which was handmade with trees from the land.
Just beside the log cabin is the 30-foot yurt, warmed by a wood burning stove, where we will practice yoga and self-myofascial release daily.
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We share the land with many wild beings, including beaver, coyote, deer, gold finches, white pines, snapping turtles, earthworms, owls, red-tail hawks, bald eagles, wild roses, cattails and ghost pipe.
The Wildsong animal family lives to the side of the log cabin and includes chickens, ducks, geese, and a few incredible Maremma Sheepdogs. Beyond their home is a burgeoning food forest of baby persimmon and paw paw trees.
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We share the land with many wild beings, including beaver, coyote, deer, gold finches, white pines, snapping turtles, earthworms, owls, red-tail hawks, bald eagles, wild roses, cattails and ghost pipe.
The Wildsong animal family lives to the side of the log cabin and includes chickens, ducks, geese, and a few incredible Maremma Sheepdogs. Beyond their home is a burgeoning food forest of baby persimmon and paw paw trees.
Sample Schedule
7:00 - 7:30 am — Meditation
8:00 am — Coffee & Light Breakfast
9:00–10:30 am — Morning Yoga Practice
12:00 pm — Lunch
4:00–5:15 pm — Afternoon Self-Myofascial Release Practice
5:30 pm — Dinner
Evening — Fireside hang, Music, Stargazing, Sauna
*Everything is optional
Our Amazing Chef:
Anne Apparu-Hall
Anne Apparu-Hall is a natural chef, mushroom farmer, artist, educator, and community builder rooted in a deep relationship with food, land, and seasonal living. Born in Corsica and raised between Corsica and New York, Anne grew up immersed in a culture of foraging, food self-sufficiency, and traditional ways of working with the natural world.
Anne is the co-founder of Mushrooms.NYC, a regenerative mushroom-growing project that began in Brooklyn and later moved to the Hudson Valley. Her work with mushrooms, wild foods, gardens, and community is grounded in resilience, food sovereignty, and a belief in the intelligence and interconnectedness of the natural world. She also works as a natural catering chef and collaborator, bringing together food, art, ecology, and community.
All photos courtesy of Inside + Out
Read the full article on Anne here
Teachers:
Keely Angel
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Keely Angel is a functional breathing, yoga, and self-myofascial release teacher based in Asbury Park, NJ and NYC. She began teaching in 2012 and has since guided thousands of people of all ages and abilities. Her teaching style is supportive, educational and encouraging, with a healthy dose of humor and play. She aims to guide students as they build strong, intuitive connections with their bodies for longevity and enjoyment.
Keely is the founder of the The Body Electric. She is also a multidisciplinary artist. You can check out her artwork here.
Keely Angel is a functional breathing, yoga, and self-myofascial release teacher based in Asbury Park, NJ and NYC. She began teaching in 2012 and has since guided thousands of people of all ages and abilities. Her teaching style is supportive, educational and encouraging, with a healthy dose of humor and play. She aims to guide students as they build strong, intuitive connections with their bodies for longevity and enjoyment.
Keely is the founder of the The Body Electric. She is also a multidisciplinary artist. You can check out her artwork here.
Paige Gottheim
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Paige is an ERYT-500 certified yoga professional with over 15 years of experience teaching in NYC. In addition to yoga, she’s studied pilates mat, myo-fascial release, contact improvisational dance, functional anatomy, thai massage/assisted stretching, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), pranayama (breathwork) and meditation techniques.
Paige combines these modalities to create unique mindful movement classes. Her intention is the cultivatation of ease, strength, and flexibility. She runs the bespoke movement practice Private Yoga Brooklyn and the outdoor yoga studio Prospect Park Yoga.
Paige is an ERYT-500 certified yoga professional with over 15 years of experience teaching in NYC. In addition to yoga, she’s studied pilates mat, myo-fascial release, contact improvisational dance, functional anatomy, thai massage/assisted stretching, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), pranayama (breathwork) and meditation techniques.
Paige combines these modalities to create unique mindful movement classes. Her intention is the cultivatation of ease, strength, and flexibility. She runs the bespoke movement practice Private Yoga Brooklyn and the outdoor yoga studio Prospect Park Yoga.
Accommodations:
Cattail Room (SOLD OUT)
1x King BedShared Bathroom
Maple Room
Shared1x Queen
2x Twin
Private bathroom
Book Now - Twin Bed $1150
Book Now - Queen Bed $1350
To book this room as a private suite the price is $3000- Book Private Suite
Milkweed Room (SOLD OUT)
1x Queen
Shared Bath
Hemlock Room (SOLD OUT)
2x Full Beds
Shared Bath
Thistle Room (SOLD OUT)
3x Twin Beds
Shared Bath
