Week at a Glance:

Day 1

Various morning arrivals (plan on arriving by 2 pm) into New York City with accommodations at the luxurious boutique hotel The Marcel at Gramercy.  Just steps from the historic and exclusive Gramercy Park, the Marcel at Gramercy Hotel is amidst NYC’s most exciting neighborhoods - Gramercy Park, Madison Square Park, Flatiron District, Union Square, East Village, Chelsea, and SoHo are all easily walking distance.  Our group has secured the private rooftop in which to hold our yoga and life coaching sessions each day.  

Our afternoon begins at 4pm on the rooftop with a gentle grounding yin yoga and meditation session. If you have never done yoga amongst the skyscrapers you are in for a treat! Here we unwind from our travels and start reconnecting to ourselves.  We explore the questions - Who am I? What are my deepest desires? (Note: all yoga sessions will be accessible to all ability levels. Previous experience not required.)  

Dinner is tapas style at a neighborhood favorite, Natsumitapas before we head to TriBeca and the land of Turkish Baths.  As we enter AIRE Ancient Baths, an oasis of tranquility surrounds us. This experience is exclusively designed to balance mind and body. Originally an 1883 textile factory, this historical building houses behind its doors an unforgettable journey through sensations across the various baths with water at different temperatures.  Experience the Caldarium (Hot Bath 102ºF), the Frigidarium (Cold Bath 57ºF and Ice Bath 50ºF), the Tepidarium (Warm Bath 97ºF), the Balneum (the One Thousand Jets baths) and the Laconicum (Steam Room) and reach a state of total physical and mental escape in the Flotarium (Salt Water Bath). All designed to transport you to the ancient times of the Roman, Greek and Ottoman traditions.  After taking in water as our main grounding element the atmosphere of pure magic is further complemented by a careful selection of massages and exclusive rituals. During your visit you can also access the relaxation area to rest on warm marble stone and refresh yourself with some cold water or enjoy our special selection of AIRE tea.

By the end of the evening we have embraced the Sanskrit Mantra – So Hum – I am.

Day 2

While you enjoy a light breakfast with stunning views, Kelly will be drawing oracle cards.  You can decide which deck draws you to it. Will it be animal spirit, goddess, the moon deck or one of the many oracle cards Kelly has in her magic tool kit.  Life Coach Tracy Podesta will be available for answering questions and offering guidance each morning as everyone rotates at their own leisure for breakfast daily. (note: everyone will get 1:1 time with us during the getaway!)

Our Journey into Self continues we start with a Yoga Chakra Balancing Asana followed by Life Coaching sessions.   Then we are off to explore and be inspired. Lunch is at the renowned ABC Kitchen. This dining experience inside one of my NYC favorites ABC Carpet & Home is where Michelin star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has crafted a menu for our group that celebrates local craft and international culture, a fusion of tradition and innovation uniting yesterday and tomorrow.  Who said present moment experiences just had to be in the lotus position?  

Then you have a few hours to find and discover your own trail magic.  Beauty, experience, and magic abounds and we are here to help guide you towards creative expression, individuality, and cultivate self-actualization.  The areas of Flatiron, Madison Square Park and Union square hold so many treasures. After you fully explore ABC Home, you choose – Namaste Bookstore, Zara or Nordstrom Rack, 5th Avenue shopping, Dylan’s Candy Store, Strand Book Store, or people watching at Union Square.  The choice is yours. What direction are you drawn to? You decide. Fill your happiness bucket with some retail therapy!

After an afternoon of exploring we meet at the Inscape Meditation Room.  Here we pause for a moment to have tea, connect to breath and maybe now you are ready now for that lotus position. Experience audio guided meditation like never before in their beautiful space called simply - The Dome.   

There will be time to head back to the hotel to relax and freshen up before we walk to nearby Eataly located in the Flatiron District for a delicious meal at their RoofTop Restaurant. 

Day 3

While you enjoy a light breakfast Kelly and Tracy will continue with 1:1 mentoring sessions.

After the optional rooftop yoga session, on today’s agenda, Hudson Yards.  It is unlike anything ever built before -- a living, breathing neighborhood that champions one of the most unique New York experiences.  We will begin the day together with a walking meditation group experience exploring the High Line including breathwork. The High Line is a 1.45-mile-long elevated linear park, greenway and rail trail created on a former New York Central Railroad spur on the west side of Manhattan.

We stay together for lunch in Hudson Yards and then once again there will be a few hours of free exploration.  Take in the scene from thrilling new heights at Edge -- the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. Climb Vessel, the interactive centerpiece of Hudson Yards. Visit The Shed, a new center for art and inspiration.  How about taking a New York Soul Cycle class. From Fendi to fitness there are so many things to see and do in this area, we wish we could do them all!

We will meet back at the Vessel to regroup before heading back to the hotel to get ready for our big night out.  Bo Peep Cocktail & Highball Store, a subterranean cocktail and piano bar that pays homage to the intimate tailor’s fitting room that once existed here. Think Plush banquette seating, dimly lit lampshades and a bar made from the tailor’s work table creates an ambiance of seductive conviviality. Complementing our elegant cocktails and elevated small plates, the show they put on is truly a NYC experience.  Broadway singers and actors perform nightly at the speakeasy styled piano bar with musical offerings ranging from nostalgic favorites to modern classics. 

Day 4

Today’s start will be a little later so that we can embody the wisdom we have received and journal and reflection on the connections we have made.  Both Kelly and Tracy are available for one on one discussion, drawing of Tarot cards, etc during breakfast hour.

Late morning,  we will have a private Sound Healing at a nearby yoga studio with one of our favorite Kundalini Gurus.  This gong sound bath is truly transformational. There are plenty of mats, bolsters, blankets and props to support us as we have the Zen Garden room reserved.  Here we connect to the Conscious Me, Abundance Surrounds Me, I am the Universe. This is a beautiful healing experience that we cannot wait to share with you! This is where our official NYC experience ends.  

Not ready to leave the City?  As an optional add on you can stay for lunch in Times Square and take in a Broadway matinee show.   There will be several options for show and tickets. There is nothing like the Broadway story to connect our soul’s to our deepest hopes and dreams.  This is an optional experience and not included in the price of the NYC Experience package. 

Girlfriends for me, of all my travels, New York City is the Capital of the world!  You have the opportunity to experience so much here. I’ve seen both the grittiest aspects of humankind and at the same time see some of the most magical, interconnected and elevated souls and experiences.  It is here where I began to connect to love and light in its most pure forms. New York City has been my spiritual Mecca that has allowed me to gain wisdom from the creator and to break free from linear and logical thinking and opened myself up to unconditional love and teachings.  It is my truest desire to create circuitry and to continue sharing these wisdoms with you all the while continuing to grow into my highest self and to bring Love and Light into the world.  

The Light in me sees and honors the Light in you.  

Namaste! 

Cost:

Double Occupancy (per person):  $1,609 

Registration/Deposit: $500

Deposit to hold your spot is refundable until March 9th.  After that time it is non refundable, in the event that you cannot go you may transfer any monies paid to another person to take your place.

Go to: https://www.girlfriendsguru.com/retreats or Venmo: @girlfriendsguru to reserve your spot today!

Includes: 3 nights hotel accommodations in NYC including all taxes and additional fees, 3 hours of  group yoga session, 2 guided meditation sessions, 2 hour Life Coaching workshop, 4 days carefully curated and guided wellness excursions in NYC including tips and entrance fees, meals included: breakfast 3 days, lunch 2 days, dinner 3 nights

Excluded:

Airfare, Alcohol, Transfers to and from hotel and within the city, Broadway Tickets

Payment Schedule & Cancellation Policy:

$500 Deposit - This payment secures your spot and is fully refundable until March 9th.  After that time it is non refundable, in the event you cannot go you may transfer any monies paid to another person to take your place.

50% payment is Due March 9th.  Those additional monies are fully refundable until April 13th less $500 deposit unless transferred to another girlfriend.

Final Payment is Due April 13th. Last Day to cancel.  After which time, fully refundable less $500 deposit plus 15% of total excursion.  

Trip Cancellation Insurance arrangements can be made through a 3rd party provider.  Email girlfriendsguru@gmail.com to inquire.