Summer Serenity Yoga Retreat
With Megan Martino, RYT-500 and Vicki Bannister, E-RYT-200
June 4 - 7, 2026
RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER
As summer unfolds in all its glory, we invite you to step away from the demands of daily life and immerse yourself in our Summer Serenity Yoga Retreat. This rejuvenating experience is thoughtfully designed to nourish your body, mind, and spirit during the warmest, most vibrant season of the year. Connect deeply with yourself, the natural world, and a like-minded community through daily meditation and yoga practices, shared meals, and guided hikes that celebrate the beauty and bounty of summer. You will bring home a clearer, calmer, and more balanced state of mind.
“From the moment I arrived, I felt a sense of joy and peace. The schedule was perfectly curated to blend invigoration with relaxation. Each morning began with a serene meditation, followed by fun creative yoga flows. The restorative and yoga nidra classes included, soothing sound baths and “head tucks” to help everyone sink deeply into relaxation. The meditative hike, the delicious food, the nourishing conversations all allow me to feel refreshed centered and full of gratitude. I highly recommend a retreat with Vicki and Megan for anyone looking for a holistic transformative getaway!”

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Join this rejuvenating escape from daily life to focus on physical, mental, and spiritual restoration through yoga, meditation, and nature. You will deepen your yoga practice, reduce stress, gain mental clarity, and find a sense of balance and inner peace while connecting with a like-minded community. The weekend includes:
- Morning guided meditation practices to focus the attention, relax the body, and cultivate serenity
- Morning yoga and pranayama practices in the outdoor pavilion to deepen your own rhythms with those of nature
- Well-rounded yoga practices designed to cultivate inner balance, joy, and vitality
- Space for healing and rebuilding through a Kintsugi art project
- Connection to nature by exploring the walking trails on campus and a group hiking adventure
- Evening yoga nidra, restorative yoga , and a Sound Bath cool and re-charge the body, mind, and spirit
The immersive environment and guidance from your instructors allow for significant progress in yoga poses (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and a deeper understanding of yoga philosophy. You will practice practical mindfulness techniques and develop increased self-awareness and emotional regulation skills, which you can integrate into their daily lives.
The break from daily demands, along with healthy eating and ample rest, will leave you feeling physically and mentally recharged and more motivated to tackle challenges. Lasting friendships and a sense of belonging often form with like-minded individuals, providing a supportive network that can continue after the retreat ends.
And taking this opportunity to distance yourself from everyday life, can help you gain fresh perspectives on life.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Intimate setting with personal access to the teacher
- Group journaling and dharma talk session
- Daily guided meditations
- Walking meditation through the expansive wooded grounds with beautiful flora and fauna
- Group hike to explore stunning cliffs and scenic hiking trails with breathtaking views
- Kintsugi: Beauty in the Brokenness Art Project
- Evening relaxation: yoga nidra, restorative yoga, and a sound bath
- Delicious all-vegetarian meals with organic, local ingredients
- Option to extend stay on Personal Retreat
- Extensive library of dharma books
OPEN TO ALL
The program is for those with prior yoga experience. Classes are taught for all levels with options for advancements.

SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
Thursday, June 4
| 3:00-4:00 PM | Check in |
| 4:30-6:00 PM | Welcome Circle |
| 60-minute Yoga Practice | |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 8:00-9:00 PM | Yoga Nidra |
| 10:00 PM | Lights out |
Friday, June 5
| 7:00-8:00 AM | Morning Sun Salutations and Meditation |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00-11:30 PM | Hike (3.5 miles, moderate) |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00-3:00 PM | Free Time: hike, read, rest |
| 3:00-4:00 PM | Dharma talk, Meditation, Journaling |
| 4:00-5:15 PM | 75-minute Yoga Practice |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 8:00-9:00 PM | Restorative Yoga |
| 10:00 PM | Lights Out |
Saturday, June 6
| 7:00-8:00 AM | Morning Sun Salutations and Meditation |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00-10:30 AM | Free Time |
| 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | 90-minute Yoga Practice |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00-4:00 PM | Kintsugi Japanese Art Project |
| 4:00-5:30 PM | Guided Walking Meditation |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 8:00-9:00 PM | Yoga Nidra & Sound Bath |
| 10:00 PM | Lights Out |
Sunday, June 7
| 7:00-8:00 AM | Morning Sun Salutations and Meditation |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00-10:30 AM | Free Time |
| 10:00-11:30 AM | 90-minute Yoga Practice |
| 11:30 AM-12:00 PM | Closing Circle |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Checkout and Departure |
Teachers
Megan was first introduced to yoga at a young age by her mother. After years of practicing alongside her, Megan began cultivating her own yoga and meditation practice in college. Megan completed a 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at the Yoga Center of Columbia in 2022 and a 300-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training with Jason Crandell in 2024. Megan is a certified Y12SR (Yoga of 12-Step Recovery) Peer Support Guide, a Certified Sound Healer, and a Power Pilates Mat Pilates Instructor. Megan’s teaching philosophy is to cultivate strength, resilience, and peace both physically and mentally through proper alignment, steady…
Learn more about Megan Martino, RYT-500
Yoga has been a part of Vicki Bannister’s life for over 20 years. In 2009 she completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program at the Yoga Center of Columbia. In 2010 she completed an extensive Yoga Immersion program to deepen her knowledge of yoga philosophy and 2019 she completed an Ayurveda Immersion program. She loves to blend all of these interrelated principles in to her own practice and to share them with her students. Vicki enjoys sharing her knowledge of alignment-based yoga guided by the breath in her classes to promote a stronger, healthier body/mind connection. Teaching from a…
Learn more about Vicki Bannister, E-RYT-200





