I'm consistently delighted and in awe of the many creative and thoughtful collaborations that come from our group outside of our Sunday evening sits. In that spirit, Griffen Saul and I are delighted to invite you to a weekend-long, DC-based yoga and meditation retreat with the option to attend one or both days. We will celebrate the transition to spring and natural elements – more details and photos below/attached! The retreat will be held at The Journey Space, next to Glen Echo Park – just 25-minute drive from NW DC. This retreat is open to anyone seeking to pause and reconnect with themselves, others, and nature, offering space to reflect on the first part of the year. No prior yoga or meditation experience is required, making it ideal for those new to retreats. Please share this invite widely!
When: March 21 and 22, from 9:00am – 6:00pm
Where: Bright, cozy, and serene, The Journey Space will be our homebase for our yoga and meditation practices.
What to Expect & Theme: Elements of Being
On Saturday we will move between Earth and Water elements. Beginning with grounding, we will share cacao, set intentions, and mindfully get to know one another. We will then move into a 90-minute yoga practice, starting close to the earth and softly transitioning into fluid movements to help us open ourselves to receiving the light of a new season. Afterwards, we will return to stillness through guided meditation and breathwork practice. Following lunch, we will continue to play with the dualities of stillness and movement on a meditative walk along the C&O on the nearby Cabin John/Chatauqua Island. This guided walk will continue to explore the qualities of the earth and water around us. We will return to the studio for an extended evening Yin Yoga practice and sound bath. We will conclude the day with individual and group reflections.
Sunday will focus on Fire and Air elements. We will begin the day in an opening circle, setting intentions, and incorporate some playful warmup exercises before moving to our mats for a 90-minute vinyasa flow that gradually heats the body. Once the body is warm and open, we will playfully explore some tricky transitions and yoga poses. Pranayama breathing practices will follow the practice and begin to introduce us to the expansive and clearing qualities of the Air element. Following lunch, we will go on an Adventure Hike nearby and play mindful games in nature. After an active day, we will return for a long, juicy restorative yoga, nidra, and crystal bowl sound bath session. We will conclude the evening with a fire ceremony and final reflections for a new season.
The cost of this retreat is $135/day or $235 for the weekend if you register by Saturday, Jan 31* and includes:
Full day of yoga, meditation, hiking, and mindfulness practices
Light breakfast starting at 8:00am
All-day snacks and tea service
Hearty and healthy lunch with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options
Fully equipped yoga studio with props
Lots of hand-on assists and guidance from two yoga teachers and meditation practitioners
Beautiful scenery, time to pause, and moments to connect.
*Early bird pricing through January 31. On February 1 the price will increase to $175/day or $275 for both days.
Space is limited. To reserve your spot, please Venmo @jackiesuepowell or Griffen @griffen-saul. A full refund is available until February 21, 2026 (minus $50 deposit). Please contact us for other payment options. To receive the early bird rate, full payment is due by January 31.
Travel considerations: Ultimately, participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the retreat. However, closer to the date, we will help match ride seekers with drivers.
Please reach out to either of us with any questions!
Jackie & Griffen
https://www.downtowndharmadc.org/
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