Elevate in the Adirondacks!

Experience a profound journey of self-discovery and growth with Serenity Wellness and MasterPeace Coaching at our transformative 5-day retreat nestled in the picturesque southern Adirondack Mountains.
July 9-13 & August 8-12, 2025
Wiawaka Center for Women on Lake George, New York

Reconnect, Recharge, 

and Rediscover Yourself

Qoya Movement

Rediscover your innate wisdom, wildness, and freedom through Qoya. This transformative movement practice is designed specifically for women to embody their true essence and reconnect with their authentic selves.

Forest Bathing

Immerse yourself in the healing embrace of nature with guided forest bathing sessions.  Reconnect with the earth and find inner peace amidst the tranquil beauty of the Adirondack Mountains.

SOMA Breathwork

Unlock your full potential with daily SOMA Breathwork sessions.  Experience deep relaxation, mental clarity, and rejuvenation as you harness the power of breath to restore balance and vitality.


Sound Healing

Relax and restore with immersive sound healing experiences.  From soothing gong baths to gentle vibrations, these sessions will promote restful sleep and deep inner harmony.

Intuitive Painting

Awaken your creativity and express your inner wisdom through intuitive painting sessions.  Overlooking stunning views of Lake George and the Adirondacks, let your imagination and spirit flow freely.

 

Guided Labyrinth Walk

Embark on a meditative journey with a guided labyrinth walk.  Follow the winding path to quiet your mind, deepen self-reflection, and gain clarity as you connect with your inner guidance.

Discover Transformation Through Connection & Growth

Inner Exploration

Dive deep into self-reflection and mindfulness practices that invite you to explore your inner landscape, uncover hidden truths, rewire limiting beliefs, and embrace your authentic self.

Personal Growth

Engage in activities that inspire personal breakthroughs, helping you build confidence, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Holistic Healing

Experience a blend of therapeutic modalities designed to restore harmony to your mind, body, and spirit—allowing for deep rejuvenation and emotional release.

Community Connection

Forge meaningful relationships with like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing environment where shared stories and experiences create lasting bonds.

Join Us for 5 Days of Transformation, Connection, and Renewal!
This retreat is your chance to step away from the noise of daily life and into a space where your mind, body, and spirit can truly thrive.

What is Included in Your Retreat Experience

Seamless Arrival & Departure

Complimentary transfers to and from Albany Airport or Saratoga Amtrak Station.

Essentials Provided

Towels, linens, all-natural insect repellant, and first aid kits to ensure a comfortable stay.


Unlimited pure mountain water and a stainless steel water bottle - yours to keep.

Delicious, Chef-Prepared Meals

Savor buffet-style meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Vegan options are available at every meal.

Delicious, Chef-Prepared Meals

Savor buffet-style meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Vegan options are available at every meal.

Accommodations

Enjoy 4 nights in the rustic Lake House lodges as Wiawaka, nestled along Lake George.  Private rooms and shared dormitory-style bathrooms, kitchens and common areas are included.

Art Supplies

All materials, including canvas, easels, and brushes are provided.  Rolled canvas is available for travelers by plane or train.

What is Included in Your Retreat Experience

Travel expense to/from Wiawaka

Alcohol. There will be no alcohol available at this retreat. If you would like to bring your own, you are welcome to, and there is a kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave in each building if you would like to bring snacks or other items. Please note that we will ask you to have your favorite libation after all day/evening activities have ended.

Massage.  We will have a massage therapist on site and have reserved the massage room for the weekend.  You will be able to schedule a 60-minute massage during the retreat at your own cost.  Estimated cost is $100-120 per hour, cash.

What A Typical Day Looks Like

Morning
  • Start your day with a sunrise forest bathing meditation, BreathFit yoga, or a peaceful labyrinth walk.
  • Enjoy a nourishing breakfast prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
Mid-Morning
  • Experience the transformative pillars of Qoya through movement, yoga, meditation, journaling, and intention-setting.  
  • Build connections and community, ending each session with a revitalizing SOMA breathwork journey.
Afternoon
  • Savor a wholesome lunch followed by intuitive painting sessions designed to reveal your inner truth.
  • Take time to swim in the refreshing waters of Lake George and rejuvenate your spirit.
  • Nurture yourself with a full-body massage (available for additional cost)
Evening
  • Reflect and ground yourself with a pre-dinner check-in.
  • Delight in a healthy, delicious dinner featuring vegan options at every meal.
Night Activities
  • Engage in transformative evening ceremonies such as a cacao ceremony, despacho gratitude, or sound or gong bath and meditation.
  • Unwind under the stars or by a warm fire, soaking in the tranquil Adirondack atmospher.

Meet Your Facilitators

Steph Levine

Life & Business Coach, Qoya Instructor, Certified visual coach, artist

Steph was born and raised in Long Island, New York.  She holds a BA in Special Education from ASU and an active Arizona Real Estate License, and has resided in the valley since 1982.

With her expertise in Education and Real Estate, as well as a deep passion for Art, she became certified as a Visual Business/Life Coach where she literally brings forth and draws her clients’ dreams.  She is relentless about practicing and coaching others into creating a “MasterPeace” of their life and choosing to be the master of one’s inner peace.

Steph is a Visual Business & Life Coach, Artist, Professional Real Estate Consultant and Founder and Creator of MasterPeace Embodiment Retreats.

As an artist, Steph uses her intuition, feelings, and desire to heal and love by creating pieces that influence “MasterPeace”.

Maria Brown

soma certified neurosomatic breath therapy practitioner & transformational wellness coach

Maria’s holistic offerings encompass transformational life coaching, neurosomatic breathwork, BreathFIT yoga, immersive Breath & Paint Workshops, and empowering Women’s Transformational Retreats, all designed to dismantle limiting beliefs and guide individuals towards manifesting their genuine aspirations.


Maria’s journey to wellness entrepreneurship was preceded by a fulfilling career as a restoration ecologist, geologist, and geospatial analyst, coupled with roles as a professor at Stony Brook University and a high school science research teacher at Sayville High School. Her retirement in July 2021 marked a profound transition following her personal healing journey from PTSD, a result of an event involving her son in 2020.


Through the transformative powers of breathwork, sound healing, Qoya, and intuitive therapeutic art, Maria emerged stronger and more determined than ever to share these life-changing modalities with women ready to embrace holistic healing and self-discovery.