Books + Yoga
March 7-9, 2025 | Pond Eddy, NY
The Catskills are a place out of time. Beginning as a river delta 350 million years ago, before the human concept of time, mighty streams poured down the sides of the Acadian Mountains, depositing sediment where the river eventually met the sea to create the Allegheny Plateau. When the waters dried up, the Taconics were humbled in size, but they keep their secrets tucked away in caverns formed before the breaking up of Pangea.
Step into this wild, serene, and ancient land for a weekend of escape! I am so pleased to announce the inaugural books + yoga weekend this March. Enjoy two nights at The Starling at Pond Eddy, meals, book talks, archery, and, of course, yoga.
Whether you want to use the time to catch up on your TBR, enjoy the latest romantasy (I see you, Onyx Storm), or indulge in one of the suggested books for this weekend, your time is your own. Stay up late reading “just one more chapter” or wake up early to slay some dragons (take a hike). Bring your coziest clothes and indulge in hot chocolate and conversation by the fireplace.
Yoga is offered every morning along with an optional hike or walk. Want to channel your inner Katniss? An introduction to archery is on Saturday.
Ready to secure your spot? Book your room now!
Welcome to The Starling at Pond Eddy
The Starling at Pond Eddy is a stunning property with buildings dating back to the 1800s. Modernized by some of Jersey City’s finest, the space set in a rustic backdrop. The buildings are incredibly charming with unique layouts. Be sure to take a look at the floor plans for more a better understanding of your desired room’s layout.
Pricing includes:
Lodging
All meals, snacks, drinks
A choice of book (tbd!)
All activities including yoga, archery, and book talks
Welcome gift
Pricing does not include:
Travel to Pond Eddy
There is parking on premise! Carpooling is encouraged! We love Our Mother!
A note about pricing:
All rooms have one price whether one or two people are in the room. I priced the rooms intended them for double occupancy ~ it’s just cozier! For example, a room priced $1,500 that means two people can split the price and pay $750 each. However, if someone would like a single room, then they will pay $1,500.
Payment plans are absolutely available, just message me or indicate in the booking form.
A non refundable deposit* of $350 per person is due upon signing.
*if your spot can be filled before February 9th, you can get your deposit back!
Rooms + Pricing
The Boardinghouse faces the river and boasts several balconies giving guests a chance to sip their morning (or nighttime!) tea in comfort as they take in the sights. With room for eight (8) guests, the Boardinghouse has a shared bathroom, kitchenette, and living room. While the King, two Queen, and the Bunk Rooms are all in the Boardinghouse property, the Sofa Bed is technically in the Apartment. Guests who choose the sofa bed will share a bathroom with the Host with the Most, Alex :-). To see photos of this stunningly appointed space and to see more amenities, click here. To view the floorplan for the Boardinghouse click here. And to see where the Sofa Bed is, click here to see the floor plan for the Apartment.
King Bedroom (1 Available) - $1,500 SOLD OUT!
Queen Bedroom (2 Available) - $1,500
Sofa Bed, Queen (1 Available) - $1,300 (has a door that can be closed)
Bunk Room, 2 Twin Beds (1 Available) - $1,700
The Cottage is a private residence on the Pond Eddy property. Updated with all modern amenities, this cozy homestead is perfect for a group of friends looking to share a magical weekend together! The Cottage shares a bathroom between six (6) guests. Cottage guests also have their own living room with a wood burning stove and kitchen - for those late night sugar needs! The King and Twin Rooms are two separate bed rooms, while the sofa bed is located in the living room and can be folded up during the daytime as a couch. For a better understanding of the layout, click here to see the floorplan. To see photos of this gorgeous space and to see more amenities, click here.
King Bedroom (1 Available) - $1,500
Twin Bedroom, 2 Twin Beds (1 Available) - $1,700
Sofa Bed, Queen (1 Available) - $1,200 (in the living room)
Weekend Itinerary
Friday
4pm: Arrival to The Starling @ Pond Eddy
5pm: Welcome drinks + light snacks followed by a tour of the property
6pm: Dinner
8pm: Cozy reading or evening wind down
Saturday
8am: Slow flow yoga
9am: Breakfast
10am: Quiet reading or reflection
12pm: Archery
1pm: Lunch
2pm: Bookish Club
4pm: Yin yoga
5pm: Free time until dinner (might I suggest reading?)
7pm: Book themed dinner
9pm: Bonfire + ‘smores
Sunday
8am: Slow flow yoga
9am: Breakfast
10am: Reading
12pm: Departure from The Starling @ Pond Eddy
This itinerary is only a suggestion! Full itinerary will be shared later.
Meet Your Host, Alex
Nice to meet you, I’m Alex.
Scorpio Sun | Scorpio Moon | Aquarius Rising
I am originally from New Jersey, a deeply weird and mysterious state. I spent most of my adulthood in Hoboken and Jersey City, both cities still very much have a piece of my heart.
In 2023, I made my dream of living in the Hudson Valley a reality when I moved to Kingston, NY with my husband and our dog, Mycroft. I’m a librarian and a yoga teacher with a deep love and respect for the outdoors. I read in a lot of genres, but my favorites to read are fantasy, science fiction, horror, historical fiction, and romance.
Having led retreats before, this one is particularly close to my heart as it brings together everything I love: nature, yoga, history, and reading.
Whether practicing yoga or diving into a good book, I’m always looking for ways to create moments of connection and relaxation. This retreat offers a gentle and welcoming space to unwind and explore the things that inspire me most.
Have questions? Don’t hesitate to drop me a line.
xoxo, Alex