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Spend a rejuvenating weekend working out, eating healthy meals, and connecting with likeminded people.

Here's your plan for a magical wellness retreat in Upstate NY: workouts, healthy meals, and connections

Magical Wellness Retreat in Upstate NY ✨

Unwind at Windham Manor, Upstate NY, with wellness workouts, hikes, and sound bath meditation. Enjoy meals by private chefs and relax in comfy accommodations.

Wellness Retreat

✅ Before you go
• Sign up for the Balance by Tommie newsletter to be notified when spots open for the next retreat, which could be as early as this summer: https://balancebytommie.com/newsletter
• Prices start at $1200 per person and include 3 nights’ accommodations, all meals and workout classes, a massage or facial, and other activities per the itinerary

💪 Pro tips
• The venue is 3 hours north by car and 4 hours by bus, which you can pick up at Port Authority and get off at the Windham stop. From there, it’s a 10-minute Uber ride to the venue
• Bring a journal, a yoga mat, slippers, a book, and anything you like to do in your free time 

Head to Windham Manor

If you're looking for a wellness retreat that doesn't require a flight,

I met so many amazing women and spent the weekend doing all of my favorite things.

There were daily workouts, guided hikes in the woods, a sound bath meditation,

We went to Windham Manor just three hours north of the city. It

has this beautiful barn attached to it where we’d do most of our workouts,

There was even a gym downstairs if you wanted to do your own thing.

We had private chefs come in and prepare healthy lunches and dinners

and everything was so tasty and so nutritious.

Probably the craziest thing we did all weekend was a cold plunge,

I spent it reading, making friendship bracelets, and journaling.

This was my favorite event to-date, and I can't wait to go to the next one.

You’ll take a trip to Mohonk Mountain House, a historic all inclusive resort with gourmet food & several activities! They also offer day passes (accessible by train!) for those looking to hike, bike, and play! 

Here's your plan for a charming getaway: enjoy gourmet meals, hiking, games, and relaxing

Charming Victorian Castle Getaway 🏔️🚣‍♂️🍦

Mohonk Mountain House offers all-inclusive stays or day trips with hiking, dining, and various activities. Perfect for a scenic getaway with plenty to explore.

Mountain Resort Stay

✅ Before you go
• We rented a car using Kyte and it made things SO easy, they drop it off and pick it up right outside of your apt! 🚙
• Use code NUDGE15 for 15% off first-time users booking 2+ days
• You can also get here by train and then Uber the last bit!
• Overnight stays are all inclusive and the food is delish 🤤 Dinner reservations need to be made in advance by emailing or calling

💪 Pro tips
• Not looking to spend the night? They also offer DAY PASSES ($30+) which gets you access to the property and more than 85 miles of hiking trails 🌲 More info https://www.mohonk.com/whats-included/day-experience/
• Check the activities schedule to see what’s happening during your stay 🤭 https://www.mohonk.com/recreation/schedule/
• Don’t miss their afternoon tea & treats from 4-5pm daily ☕️

Plan your stay (or day trip!) at Mohonk Mountain House

I just found my new favorite getaway at this incredible mountain house upstate,

They dropped it off right outside of our apartment,

and I got to Passenger Princess for the beautiful 2 hour drive.

We checked into our cozy room at Mohonk Mountain House,

so we enjoyed our 1st 3 course farm to table dinner.

then snuck outside for s'mores by the campfire.

The next morning we went for an early trail walk to the Skytop Tower,

and it truly felt like we had the whole world to ourselves.

There are dozens of lookout spots with chairs scattered throughout

the property for you to sit and enjoy nature.

Breakfast was a buffet and blew my expectations.

They even brought me gluten-free pancakes.

and I swear each meal got better and better because lunch was also

a bougie buffet and it was like girl lunch to the max.

Mohonk hosts fun activities each week and always has something new happening.

before trying out dinner at their Founders Restaurant,

which has a more international cuisine focus and then cozied up inside by the fire.

We went for a trail run our last morning,

then wrapped up the weekend with a tomahawk throwing class.

Book this dream stay as soon as you can and let me know what you think.

You’ll get matcha at Kijitora and mochi from Pavlo Mochi, a new viral dessert spot in the East Village!

Here's your plan for enjoying strawberry matcha at Kijitora, then mochi at Pavlo Mochi

NEW Matcha & Mochi (East Village) 🍵🍡

Visit KIJITORA E14th in Alphabet City, Manhattan for their famous strawberry matcha at this popular new spot.

Matcha Drinking

💪 Pro tip
• Try their famous strawberry matcha 🍵 

Matcha at Kijitora

Visit Pavlo Mochi in Alphabet City to enjoy unique mousse-filled mochi by a MasterChef winner with a Michelin-starred background.

Mochi Desserts

✅ Before you go
• Peep their IG https://www.instagram.com/pavlo.mochi

💪 Pro tip
• This owner has a really cool story! He won MasterChef Ukraine, then spent years training in Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe and Asia before opening his first café in New York 😋

Mochi at Pavlo Mochi

This new mochi spot and new matcha spot both just opened

in the East Village and you have to check them out.

Start at Kijitora and get their strawberry matcha.

This place is really popular in Brooklyn,

This is a new mochi spot serving delicious mousse-filled mochi,

We tried the matcha raspberry and hazelnut strawberry.

They were so good and the texture was perfect.

You’ll stay in a Postcard Cabin upstate and explore cute small towns, drink delicious matcha lattes, feed goats and pet alpacas at a farm and enjoy farm-to-table cuisine!

Here's your plan for glamping, exploring cute towns, feeding alpacas, and enjoying delicious food

Catskills Glamping ft Alpacas & Shops 🦙🍵🎀

Book a cozy stay at Postcard Cabins in the  Western Catskills to unplug and enjoy nature, at just 2 hours north of NYC.

Catskills Glamping

✅ Before you go
• Book your Postcard Cabin ($126+) https://postcardcabins.com/western-catskills/ 
• We rented a car using Kyte and it made things SO easy, they drop it off and pick it up right outside of your apt! https://bit.ly/nudgekyte 🚙
• Use code NUDGE15 for 15% off first-time users booking 2+ days

💪 Pro tips
• Cell service is spotty, download Google maps & the Postcard Cabins map ahead of time! https://s3.amazonaws.com/getaway-production/assets/containers/000/001/237/original/Western_Catskills_Postcard.pdf?1733502845
• Queue up a good playlist for the drive https://open.spotify.com/user/-getaway-?lid=mz9s4097j0ay&utm_source=email&utm_medium=automation&utm_campaign=Outpost-Day-Of 🎶
• Here are some recommended hiking trails & things to do nearby https://journal.postcardcabins.com/explore-postcard-cabins-western-catskills/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=automation&utm_campaign=Outpost-Day-Of 
• Some conversation starters for your stay https://journal.postcardcabins.com/our-favorite-conversation-starters/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=automation&utm_campaign=Outpost-Day-Of (these are perfect for campfire convos!) 🔥🗣️

Book a Postcard Cabin 💌

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Main Street Farm Market Cafe in Livingston Manor, and explore the quaint shop while you wait.

Breakfast Dining

💪 Pro tips
• Walk around the shop while you wait for your order!
• Hit up the general store Drooz nearby 😉

Breakfast at Main Street Farm Market Cafe

Explore the charming town of Roscoe, known as Trout Town USA, and delve into its rich fishing heritage.

Explore Roscoe

💪 Pro tip
• Here’s a great guide of recs! https://escapebrooklyn.com/a-guide-to-roscoe-ny/

Explore Roscoe 🎣

Visit Buck Brook Alpacas in Roscoe to feed and learn about goats and alpacas. Stop by the farm store for goat food.

Alpaca Farm Visit

✅ Before you go
• Reserve your ticket here https://buckbrookalpacas.com/collections/farm-tours-demos (we got ours onsite and it was not an issue!) 🎟️

💪 Pro tip
• Stop by the farm store to get goat food ($5) to feed them! 🐐

Visit Buck Brook Alpacas 🦙

Visit Sullivan Sundries in Jeffersonville for a choice selection of meats and cheeses, ideal for a cozy picnic. Enjoy another matcha at nearby Bloom afterwards.

Cheese Lunch

💪 Pro tips
• They have a great selection of meats and cheeses for a picnic!
• Pop by Bloom for another caffeine refresh 🍵

Lunch @ Sullivan Sundries 🧀

Visit Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the historic site of Woodstock, and explore its museum to dive into music history.

Museum Visit

✅ Before you go
• Check out more info here https://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/bethel-woods-museum

See where Woodstock was!

Enjoy a special farm-to-table dinner at Brushland Eating House for a gourmet experience in Bovina Center.

Farm-to-table Dinner

✅ Before you go
• Book a res ($75/person) for the farm-to-table dinner (select dates) http://resy.com/link?venue_id=52296
• Find more info about it here https://www.brushlandeatinghouse.com 

Farm-to-table Dinner 🍛

visiting a farm with goats and baby alpacas,

This is the best way to rent a car in New York City.

They drop it off directly to you and we drove 2 hours

north of the city to unplug at a Postcard Cabin.

The cabins are simple but stocked with all the essentials.

so we went for breakfast and matcha instead at this adorable farm market cafe.

We spent the afternoon exploring cute towns.

Roscoe is known as Trout Town USA because it has so many trout streams.

Then our main event of The day was Buck Brook Farm to feed goats and alpacas.

She's very friendly and loves bananas 🥹

and the staff is so knowledgeable and happy to share about the animals.

We drove a bit further south to Jeffersonville to

pick up some meats and cheese at Sullivan Sundries,

so when she found out we were near Bethel where Woodstock happened,

They have a museum to check out or just pivot straight to the gift shop like we did.

We finished the evening at a special farm to table dinner.

Send this to your adventure buddy and book your

Catskills glamping getaway at a Postcard Cabin soon.

You’ll start with happy hour at a Brazilian spot, then create your own matchbox shadowbox at this fun NYC workshop.

Here's your plan for enjoying drinks at Berimbau, followed by a creative matchbox art workshop

Make Your Own Matchbox Art Piece 🖼️

Kick off your evening with happy hour at Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen, where you can enjoy discounted drinks and snacks like caipirinhas and pastels.

Happy Hour

💪 Pro tips
• Their Happy Hour is available Monday - Friday, from 4 pm–7 pm, and it's only for bar seating!
• We didn't make reservations and got the last 2 bar seats! (We arrived around 5:30.)
• For the cocktails ($10), gotta try the caipirinhas (traditional Brazilian cocktail), and their spicy margarita was 🔥 but pretty delicious.
• The pastel is a great snack option, recommend 100%

Head to Berimbau

At Artishouse, participants can explore various workshops including a beginner-friendly matchbox shadowbox workshop, with options to undertake other creative sessions.

Matchbox Art Workshop

✅ Before you go
• You can get your tickets to the matchbox workshop here: https://bucketlisters.com/experience/matchbook-shadowbox-workshop
• They also offer other experiences, like Custom Embroidery and Beaded Coaster Workshops - check them out here: https://www.artishousenyc.com/workshops
• If you're an artist, the studio offers membership with access to the space - see more about it here: https://www.artishousenyc.com/membership

💪 Pro tips
• You can get your tickets to the matchbox workshop here: https://bucketlisters.com/experience/matchbook-shadowbox-workshop
• They also offer other experiences, like Custom Embroidery and Beaded Coaster Workshops - check them out here: https://www.artishousenyc.com/workshops
• If you're an artist, the studio offers membership with access to the space - see more about it here: https://www.artishousenyc.com/membership

Walk to Artishouse

for artsy classes that don't require any experience,

and this one was the perfect girls' night out.

It is a cozy Brazilian spot with a solid happy hour,

Lately I've been trying more hands on workshops,

and artists house has become popular for their matchbox one

but I will say they have so much cute stuff

that it's almost impossible to choose what to use.

I went with a hotel theme and I'm honestly obsessed with how it turned out.

It is definitely my new favorite art piece in my apartment,

so send this to someone who would love creating a statement art

piece with you and follow me for more New York City finds.