Hey OP, I was wondering if you found anything? If not, here's an incredible retreat for you I think you may love: 3 Day Meditation, Yoga & Living with Purpose Retreat in NY, USA - let me know your thoughts on this one or if you'd like any other recommendations 🙏

Mohunk Mountain House is 👌, but you’re going to have to budget a little more for accommodations/services. $500 for 2-3 days isn’t realistic for the NYC metro area. $500 for one day, perhaps, if you get a really good deal.

Kripalu

Absolutely, I've got some great suggestions for you! Since you're looking for wellness retreats near NYC on a budget, you might want to check out places like the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. They offer a variety of yoga and meditation classes, as well as affordable accommodations. Another option is the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York, which hosts workshops and retreats focusing on wellness, personal growth, and creativity.

If you're open to something a bit different, Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, might be worth considering. While it's not specifically a wellness retreat, they offer a range of outdoor activities like hiking, yoga, and meditation, set against the backdrop of stunning natural scenery.

If you'd rather not commit to a structured retreat, you could plan a DIY wellness getaway. Book a cozy Airbnb in a scenic location like the Catskills or the Hudson Valley, and spend your days exploring nature, practicing yoga or meditation on your own, and treating yourself to spa treatments or art classes at local studios.

I hope these suggestions help you make the most of your time off! If you'd like more details or recommendations, feel free to check out my blog post where I go into more depth on each option. Enjoy your break!

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not worth it don’t waste your money

Acem Meditation is some good stuff, they do regular events at the Scandinavia House and retreats somewhere out of the city.

Kripalu and Mohunk Mountain House are recommended by Affordable wellness resorts or retreats near NYC from 5 months ago.

Ithaca has the Namgyal Institute, the North American seat of the Dalai Lama, that has daily meditations open to visitors and is great. I have also enjoyed going out to the Berkshires for Kripalu yoga center and staying at Canyon Ranch for wellness but it was pretty expensive

There's a billion shrines and retreats from the HV to Canjo to Ithaca. Look it up on Google Maps.

Evolutions festival first weekend of September in the sugar mountains

omega would probably have something for you

Omega Institute in Rhinebeck has a lot of programs you may like.

Fort Tryon park and inwood Hill

Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers is heavenly.

Yeah, Wave Hill’s a gem. That shuttle from Metro North makes it too easy feels like you’re stepping outta the Bronx into another world

Wave Hill. They even have a shuttle from the metro north station

Just go to Van Cortlandt on the 4 train and walk the Croton duct or South County trailways. You'll be out of the city in no time. You can walk to Peekskill from there too. Idk about Beacon since there's no shoulder on that road. 

Walk up to the dam in Cortlandt as it's a shorter walk (26 miles). It takes you through small town cores like Ossining where you can get food. 

For the SCT, (Food) I recommend the food store listed on Google Maps as Dollar Store Ossining, which is next to Karma Lounge. I also recommend Stop and Shop in Hastings. Keep in mind that food in Westchester is more expensive than NYC and Yonkers. 

This is not a sleep away trip as it's around 8-10 hours there and back again. 

Another nice walk is the Long Path off the Washington Heights bridge area and into NJ. It's 300 some odd miles and takes you through Harriman State Park. For access, take the BX11 or 36 bus for a straight shot, also walkable from the 4/1 trains.  

Be thankful you live in the Bronx and not Brooklyn. Brooklyn/Queens commute to the Paumanok Path (Port Jeff to Montauk) and LI long trails is Long and difficult. 

I don't enjoy taking NICE to Suffolk County Bus multiple times - half hour waits each time. Queens has a self contained short bike loop that goes nowhere. 

I feel you on that. Sometimes even 2 hours out still feels like the city’s shadow. Real relief only hits when you’re deep upstate, past all the downstate vibes

Just get on the LIRR/Metro North and pick a random stop.

Yeah, you’re right Van Cortlandt Park is actually the last stop on the 1 train. The 4 ends at Woodlawn, different line.

have you ever been to wave hill? there’s an 8 acre woodland. it’s super quiet and peaceful

Watson adventures is recommended by Scavenger/City Tour from 2 months ago. A tasting menu and Hamilton tickets among others are recommended by the very popular Bougie NYC Activities - What would you do if someone gave you a $350ish budget? from 9 days before that. Shuffleboard at Royal Palms + bbq and drinks at Pig Beach and Axe throwing among others are recommended by Fun work event in NYC? from 6 days before that. The Shed and cruises are recommended by Executive day trip from 2 months before that and links to similar questions.

Two or three escape rooms. Cooking class. Watson adventure (scavenger hunt).

Busy_Adventures

Break Bar?

We did a cruise around Manhattan one year. It was awesome.

We’re going to City Winery this year.

We’ve also done a Mets game

I had some amazing lymphatic drainage by Angela Guerra ages ago, I'm not sure if she's still doing a solo practice or what.

But the real wellness advice for the summer is getting out of the city, even if just upstate using metro north and a cheap motel. It took me 15 summers of being stubborn about staying on summer weekends to realize this lol.

I go to Blissful Headspace Spa in Greenpoint. I'd call it more of a head spa vs a hair spa because it's really about getting that scalp clean and massaged. They do cleanse your hair and put in a little product and blow dry it, but if you have curly hair just know you're going to come out with shiny silky pin straight hair. But it's incredible AND you get a body massage.

I’m a big fan of Anima Mundi, it’s an amazing apothecary with a flagship location in Greenpoint. Their adaptogenic tinctures are magic, the Happiness drops are herbal antidepressants and the Cerebrum is focus in a bottle.

I haven’t made it to one of their events yet, but I’m about to book a ticket for something this month - maybe the Summer Solstice Cosmic Energy Soundbath. The calendar is full of intriguing options and the store is always worth a visit!

Any recs in Manhattan?

Vessel Floats in Greenpoint is pretty fabulous. The whole experience is so calming. You start with a little elixir and reflection, then have your space for the float, shower with ale Labo products, then finish with another cozy drink and reflection. I LOVE it there.

I haven’t floated in NYC, but I have elsewhere and it is now a recurring gift for my mom!

It is truly so relaxing and peaceful. I hope you schedule one and have a great time!

Are these the amazing head massages I see on my Instagram? There’s one in queens I always click on and I swear just watching it relaxes me.

Spa 88 is my go-to decompression station. It’s 3 floors of different saunas, steam room, cold plunge, good food, jacuzzi and pool upstairs. I go for 5 hours and come out a brand new human.

I like Blissful Headspace Spa in Greenpoint

The Met Cloisters aren’t too far and they’re in a gorgeous area with a nice view of the Hudson!

If you have a car, Nyack Beach State Park is close and beautiful.

Quick car ride to Cheesequake State Park in NJ

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It's a little far from Manhattan but if you take the LIRR to Douglaston the walk is only about 15 minutes. Alley Pond Environmental Center in Douglaston/Bayside has a nice nature walk/preserve.

https://www.alleypond.org/

Golden Door has a great Black Friday. $10,950 for 7 days instead of normal $11,950. It’s the perfect spot for a reset.

Esalen. Big Sur, CA. The most beautiful place in the world.

There's been 3 or 4 threads about this recently if you search, here's just 2 still on front page

https://www.reddit.com/r/FATTravel/comments/17y9s6p/fat_recommendations_for_mental_health_retreats/

https://www.reddit.com/r/FATTravel/comments/17yegqc/looking_for_some_truly_exceptional_transformative/

Sensei in lanai

Anyone been to The Brando recently? I went the year it opened and it was everything & more. The recent TripAdvisor reviews mention it’s not the same and has lost its shine. Apparently the all inclusive pricing no longer includes top shelf liquor & wines. Been to a Velaa in the Maldives, loved it but wanted to treat family to Brando for my big birthday. We are out of the New York area.