Weaving the Dreamtime
Weekend Retreat in the Catskill Mountains of NY
July 11th-13th 2025
“We sleep, but the loom of life never stops. And the pattern which was weaving when the sun went down is weaving when it comes up in the morning.”
— Henry Ward Beecher
Not all journeys require distance—some simply ask that you slow down and listen. Weaving the Dreamtime is a summer weekend retreat nestled by a quiet lake in the Catskill Mountains, where we come together in circle to explore the hidden wisdom of dreams—threads of insight, memory, and spirit waiting to be heard.
Throughout our time together, we’ll journey through ancient and intuitive practices: dream recall and interpretation, guided meditations, shamanic journeys, sacred storytelling, and the crafting of traditional dreamcatchers. These practices serve as gentle invitations to open the space between waking and dreaming, allowing us to tap into the profound insights that lie just beneath the surface.
This retreat offers a sacred space to listen deeply to the messages of your soul. It is in the stillness of nature, in the quiet of the night, that the wisdom you’ve been searching for often speaks the loudest. Here, you’ll find the answers that help you return to yourself—answers that bring clarity, connection, and a deeper understanding of who you truly are.
Join us for a weekend of renewal, reflection, and awakening—where the answers you seek may be waiting just beyond the veil of sleep.
Why the Catskills?
Because the land itself dreams.
The Catskill Mountains have long been a place where people come to reconnect—to the earth, to silence, to the deeper layers of themselves. Just two hours from Muktinath Holistic Center, this landscape offers the perfect container for a retreat rooted in the Dreamtime: expansive yet intimate, wild yet gentle.
Our private lodge sits quietly beside a still lake, deep in the mountains. The lake, with its glassy surface, becomes a natural mirror for the unconscious. It invites us to slow our nervous systems, soften the mind, and slip into the liminal space where dreams, symbols, and spirit begin to speak.
Here, in these most ancient mountains worn down from the passage of time, the boundaries thin. Time stretches. Secrets discovered. The natural rhythms of the mountains—sunlight shifting through trees, nightfall descending with stars—support the kind of deep listening and inner weaving that dreamwork requires.
This is why we gather here. To dream cradled by the nurturing and supportive energy of the Catskills.
Stillness & Serenity Awaits
“Water is a substance that touches all our senses. It calls us. It invites us to dream.”
— from Gaston Bachelard’s Water and Dreams: An Essay on the Imagination of Matter
This retreat is just meant for you - if you are the one who…
feels the dreams tugging at your sleeves, full of symbols you can’t quite name—but knows are meant for you.
longs to slow down and reconnect with something ancient and alive—beneath the surface of your busy life.
doesn’t need to be told what to do next, but wants to listen inward and let your own knowing rise.
wants real connection—not surface small talk, but shared ritual, story, and meaning.
is ready to make something with your hands, sleep beside the water, and gather with others who are also remembering who they are.
If that’s you, you already feel the call. Come dream with us.
Weekend Retreat in the Catskill Mountains of NY
July 11th-13th 2025
Weaving the Dreamtime
Arrival: check-in available at our mountain lodge 4:30pm Fri July 11th
Retreat Starts: At 5pm with a fantastic family style dinner
Retreat Closes: Sunday July13th with a special early morning closing ceremony by the lake
Depart: After a final morning breakfast we depart Sun July 13th by noon
Retreat Itinerary
Most of the most magical moments on retreats are the unscheduled and spontaneous gifts directly from spirit. Thus we are not providing a set itinerary. We promise a perfect blend of learning, crafting, relaxing, laughing and of course dreaming. Rest assured you will have an amazing experience in the Catskills.
Here are jus a few of the teachings, practices, and ceremonies that will be a part of this incredible weekend:
Sacred Rest & The Art of Slowness
This is not a retreat of doing—it is a retreat of listening. Rest is honored as a portal to healing and revelation. Everything is designed to slow you down: the rhythm of the day, the meals, the lake, the way the light filters through trees. Slowness is medicine.
Sacred Storytelling
Honoring this land as the ancestral home of the Lenape we will respectfully share stories of the dreamtime and the keepers of the dreams. In the native traditions, the stories are the teachers. We gather not just to tell, but to learn—to listen for the living threads that carry memory, meaning, and connection across time.
Awaken the Wisdom of Dreams
Explore dreams not as random messages but as sacred communications from the soul, ancestors, and the unseen world. Learn how to listen. Build a relationship with your dreams by learning how to track them, speak with them, and bring their messages into daily life.
Dream Recall & Integration
Engage in dream journaling, meditation & shamanic journey to recall, interpret, and deepen your relationship with the dreamworld—recognizing it as a living source of guidance, healing, and truth.
Morning Dream Circles
Share dreams and insights in the safety of circle. Listen not to analyze, but to feel the deeper currents that connect us all.
Listening to the Catskills
Engage in silent walks and solo sits, letting the land speak to you in its own language. Learn how natural symbols and animal messengers reflect dream wisdom.
Threads of the Dreamworld
Dreams don’t speak in straight lines. They reveal themselves like a web—nonlinear, interconnected, shimmering with mystery. In this retreat, we learn to follow the threads to reveal the wisdom we hold inside.
Water as Dreamkeeper
Let the still lake become an ally—symbolizing depth, reflection, and the vast unconscious. Sit with it, dream beside it, and let it hold what you’re not yet ready to name.
Inviting the Dreaming Mind & Lakefront Dream Seeding
Create evening rituals to support conscious dreaming, soft awakening, and integration. Learn how to cultivate a receptive dream state. Gather by the water to set intentions for the dreamtime—planting questions or invitations into the fertile soil of sleep.
The Language of Symbols
Decode the imagery of dreams and waking life through guided exploration, mythic patterning, and intuitive reflection.
The Art of the Dreamcatcher
Weave your own dreamcatcher the traditional way. In the dreamcatcher weaving ceremony, we’re not just making something with our hands—we’re weaving threads of intention into form.
Embers and Echoes
The sacred fire speaks a language similar to dreams- images and subtlety. The fire stirs the unconscious, bringing the memory of dreams forgotten.
“A dream which is not interpreted is like a letter which is not read.”
—The Talmud
Whispers, Webs & Other Worlds
Accommodations
Tucked into the green folds of the Catskill Mountains, this Canadian-style log home offers a sanctuary of stillness and simplicity—an ideal setting for deep rest, reflection, and connection. Nestled at the edge of a serene lake, the lodge invites you to unwind on sun-dappled porches, warm yourself by the fire pit, or step into the healing heat of the indoor sauna.
With five thoughtfully arranged bedrooms, a spacious common area overlooking the water, and plenty of cozy seating to gather in circle or stretch out alone, the space feels both intimate and expansive. Clean, airy, and comfortable, it carries the gentle energy of a home built for community and contemplation.
Here, mornings shimmer on the lake’s surface, and evenings invite quiet conversation under the stars. Whether you're sharing stories in the great room, resting in a sunbeam, or dreaming beside the fire, this setting naturally supports the retreat’s invitation to slow down, soften, and reconnect with what matters most.
This retreat venue offers two cozy, family-style rooming options:
Queen Room – 3 bedrooms, each with 2 queen beds (shared room for 2–4 people)
Bunk Room – 1 bedroom with 2 bunk beds (shared room for 4 people)
If you have a preferred roommate, let us know when you register. If not, we will connect with you personally to thoughtfully match you with a compatible roommate.
Please note: single rooms are not available for this retreat. This is an intentional aspect of the experience—designed to foster a spirit of shared living, deeper connection, and new friendships within the MHC community.
When you register make sure to provide us the following info:
Queen Room OR Bunk Room
Roommate Request
Your general availability to schedule your 15 minute 1:1 Personal Call to complete your Application process with Sierra.
Questions? Call Deelynn or Sierra at 203-518-5808.
Nourishment of the Body, Mind, & Spirit
The meals at the lodge reflect the quiet beauty of the land—simple, fresh, and lovingly prepared to support your body’s natural rhythm as you journey through the dreamtime. Shared family-style, each meal is an opportunity to gather in community, to nourish not just the body, but the heart.
Prepared on-site with clean, wholesome ingredients, our menu emphasizes simplicity, balance, and ease—fresh produce, nourishing grains, and thoughtfully crafted dishes that leave you feeling grounded and replenished.
We are happy to accommodate common dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Just let us know your preferences when registering, and we’ll do our best to support you.
Whether sipping morning tea by the lake or sharing stories over a warm evening meal, this is food meant to bring us together—seasonal, soulful, and beautifully simple.
Don’t just interpret your Dreams. Weave them.
Meet your Retreat Leaders
Sierra North
Sierra North is the founder of Muktinath Holistic Center and an internationally recognized retreat leader with over 20 years of experience in the field of holistic health. Her extensive training encompasses a variety of healing modalities, including Akashic Mastery, Spiritual Counseling, Shamanic Practices, and Sacred Ceremony. Sierra is known for creating safe and nurturing spaces where individuals can explore personal transformation, spiritual growth, and deep healing. Her retreats are thoughtfully designed to guide participants through layers of spiritual development, integrating ancient wisdom with contemporary practices.
Lori Steeves
Lori Steeves is a compassionate and intuitive healer with over 15 years of experience supporting others on their spiritual journeys. A graduate of JFK University with a concentration in Consciousness and Spirituality, Lori brings a deeply attuned presence to her work, artfully weaving together dreamwork, advanced energy healing techniques, and shamanic practices.
Rooted in a deep love for Mother Earth, Lori honors the healing power of the natural world as an essential part of her work. Lori creates safe, sacred spaces where participants can explore the wisdom of their dreams and reconnect with their inner guidance. Her gentle, heart-led approach invites profound transformation, making her a cherished guide for those seeking clarity, healing, and spiritual growth.
Heyoka & Jester
Joining us for the retreat are Heyoka and Jester, our beloved therapy dogs and resident clowns. These two soulful border collies bring comfort, joy, and grounding presence to our days—offering soft eyes, gentle company, and just the right dose of playfulness when we need it most.
Total Retreat Investment
Housing, meals, crafting supplies, programming, and a surprise gift are included in the retreat cost.
Cost of $ 1597 per person.
Side note: The 1597 angel number is a sign from the universe that now is the time to focus on the best things in your life for you. Life is too short to waste on people and things that do not matter to you. Find people who respect, value, and appreciate you. Share with people who make you laugh, smile, and feel loved. (from sunsigns.org).
Retreat Cost includes:
Two nights in the serenity of the Catskills
All programing & ceremonies
All meals are provided.
Full 24 hour access to the retreat leaders and retreat assistants in the event of emergency
Special surprise gifts to make your experience even more memorable
Not Included in Retreat Cost:
Transportation
Items of a personal nature such as, gifts, phone calls, laundry, medical costs, the costs of hospitalization and evacuation from remote areas, travel insurance and additional expenses arising from the delay or extension of a trip due to weather, political disputes, sickness, failure of transportation, or other causes beyond our control.
$508 non-refundable retainer required to reserve your space. Please note we will not consider your registration complete unless we receive the deposit.
Side Note: The angel number 508 can bring about many positive changes in your life. This powerful number resonates with personal growth and development, urging you to take action and transform your life for the better. Take the time to further your skills, learn more about yourself, and find joy in what you do. Dedicate time and resources to expanding your knowledge. (from sosyncd.com)
Payment Schedule:
$508 Non-Refundable retainer
June 1st: $544
July 1st: $545
Please note- if you are signing up past a payment date you must pay the deposit plus any missed payment amounts to complete your registration.
Two Ways to Save:
Pre-pay and Save $75! Must pay in full at time of registration. Payment must be via cash, check, or bank ACH transfer for the pre-pay discount.
Shared Bed Discount and Save $200! This discount is only available if all beds in the retreat are filled AND you have identified a roomie willing to bed share. This is a completely optional choice and will never be requested by MHC.
Special Considerations
Need a Custom Payment Plan? We’re happy to create a flexible option that works for you—just reach out to us at muktinathevents@gmail.com, and we’ll make it happen.
Still Deciding? If you’re unsure whether this trip is the right fit, let’s talk, and we’ll help you find clarity. Just send us a quick text to 203-518-5808 or email at muktinathevents@gmail.com with your availability.
Enter the Stillness and let the Dreams Rise.
The MUST KNOW Details
Please understand that there is an application process required for this retreat and we may determine that this trip is not the right fit for you. We have this process in place to ensure that this retreat is a safe and fabulous experience for all attendees. If you are not accepted for this retreat your deposit will be refunded in full and we are happy to offer guidance as to what programming would be in alignment for you.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The $508 USD retainer is non-refundable under all circumstances.
Written Cancellations made prior to June 1st will result in a 50% loss of the total trip price.
Written Cancellations made on or after June 1st will result in a 100% loss of funds (no refunds).
Please do not mail any cancellations to our address as our mail service is unreliable. Please deliver in person or via email to muktinathevents@gmail.com.
If you cancel your attendance for ANY REASON we will offer any unused monies received as a scholarship on this retreat or a future retreat. This will provide you a karmic blessing.
We reserve the right to cancel the trip if it is not meeting the trip minimum attendance of 10 participants. If we must cancel, our decision will be made by June 15th and your your deposit and any payments will be refunded in full.
If we determine that this retreat is not the right fit for you, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation. In this case, all payments will be fully refunded.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to an unforgettable journey together.
TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE
We recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance to protect your investment. Travel insurance companies offer policies that insure your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), coverages for expenses incurred due to weather & travel delays, personal property loss and emergency travel medical.
Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need. You can purchase trip insurance through Travel Guard Insurance, Travel Insured, World Nomads, Nationwide or the company of your choice. Please review all policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.
Trip Insurance is advised for all retreats to protect your investment and ensure your wellbeing. We suggest purchasing your policy as soon as your application has been approved to ensure you are protected.
The Bonuses!
As if this trip is not already amazing, here is a bit more just for you…..
A Personal Call – 15 minutes of 1:1 time with Sierra so she can get to know you personally before we go and best support you on your journey. Please note- this is a required part of your registration process.
Personal Dream Tracker – Your dreamwork begins before the retreat even starts. You’ll receive a simple yet powerful Dream Tracker to help you begin tuning in—recording dreams, symbols, and subtle impressions. This practice will gently open the way, so you arrive ready to fully explore the dreamtime.
Access to Private Retreat Chat Groups – Connect with fellow participants before the trip, ask questions, and receive up-to-date retreat info. After the retreat, we’ll keep the space open to stay in touch and share reflections—and of course, photos!
Pre-Trip Group Connect– You’ll have the chance to meet the group, share your intentions, and learn how to best prepare for our time together.
Post-Trip Dreamwork Opportunities –we’ll share ways to continue the dreamwork once we return—so the threads we begin weaving on retreat can keep unfolding at home.
