Puja Thomson and Roots & Wings -- Holistic Healing and Transformation

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The Mountain Studio

Mt Studio Loft

The Garden Room

Guests enjoying the view

You are invited to unwind and recharge your batteries in the restful setting of the Mountain Studio or the Garden Room. In all seasons, our unique non-traditional, non-smoking peaceful environment offers privacy and comfort in the midst of great natural scenic beauty.

ROOTS & WINGS is nestled at the foot of "The Gunks", cliffs famous for world-class rock climbing, in the Mid-Hudson Valley, 7 miles west of New Paltz NY, 80 miles North of New York City and within easy access to pubic transportation and the NYS Thruway. Directions will be sent on registration.
Nearby - Mohonk Preserve Visitors’ Center (2 miles), Minnewaska State Park (5 miles), and 12 mile Rail Trail (6 miles) for hiking, biking, swimming and X-country skiing; also historic sites, galleries, restaurants & cafes, vineyards, antiques, bike rentals, shopping.

Relax as you get away from it all in your choice of rooms:

The Mountain Studio - A unique studio apartment with private bath, efficiency kitchen, queen loft bed and private deck, (specially created for your relaxation and healing) with views of farm pastureland and cliffs. Rates - $145. per night. Discounts available for stays of 4 days and longer.

The Garden Room - a double bed, adjacent private bath and breakfast nook, patio; garden and woodland wildlife views from room, pasture & cliff views from patio. Rates - $130. per night. Discounts available for stays of 4 days and longer.

Start the day at your own pace. In each space, you will find fresh fruit on the table, and in the refrigerator all you need for a delicious continental breakfast.

Stroll the trails on the grounds, relax on the benches or on your private deck or patio. Walk the labyrinth, meditate, exercise or head out for an active day in the Shawangunks, or explore the Mid Hudson Valley.

Enhance the relaxation of your getaway with our popular health options. This special feature of ROOTS & WINGS encourages you to slow down, breathe deeply, absorb the beauty, use the sauna, exercise gently with the Smartbells or physioballs, take time to stretch, sample the guided imagery and meditation tapes... Or book a replenishing and relaxing massage, hands-on-healing energy balancing, or a Bach Flower Essence consultation in advance or on-site for an additional charge.

A minimum deposit of 50% will reserve your dates. The balance is due on arrival. One night stays require full payment in advance. Cancellations are accepted up to two weeks prior to your arrival date, less a $25. cancellation fee. No refund for less than 2 weeks notice. Rates are per night for 1 or 2 persons. Weekend minimum, 2 nights and 3 nights on holiday weekends. Requests for one night accommodation, day retreats and reduced rates for longer stays or rentals without breakfast food are handled on an individual basis. Sorry, no pets or smoking.

You may book by check or money order or use Visa or MasterCard to hold the space.

Contact Puja for brochure and more information.

High Speed Wireless Internet available
- only if you bring your own wireless laptop

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Here are a few recent comments from our guests :

“The facility is beautiful and comfortable. The setting is most healing and Puja’s healing massage was a valuable addition. We appreciated the fresh flowers, the fruit and the homemade bread.”

“We thank you for a wonderful peaceful weekend. We both felt we’ve grown here and would like to come back in the future. Your hospitality was marvelous”

“ …the deck and all the light coming into the room. The Ridge and the garden and the quiet. And for both of us, the wonderful massages.”

“The location is beautiful and relaxing. We loved the patio especially for breakfast- it has a great view of the fields and mountains. Both of us really enjoyed our massages and felt they were a good way to begin a relaxing weekend.”

An innovative program for individuals or couples during the winter months, offering guidance and privacy in comfortable accommodations with professional support for:

Regeneration in turmoil;
Meditation in times of transition;
Renewal to experience the joys of life;
Contemplation to center more deeply;
Recuperation from illness/care-giving; and
Inner work to capture the essence of who you are

FOR THE FOCUS OF YOUR HEALING RETREAT YOU MAY CHOOSE -

RELAXATION AND INNER CALM - for stress relief, centering, and regeneration when you are busy, overwhelmed, scattered or depleted; or recovering from illness or extensive care-giving. On Day One, enhance your capacity to let go of stress. On Day Two, choose either hands-on-healing energy rebalancing, or a relaxing replenishing massage.

RECONNECTING TO LOVE - helps you open your heart more fully to yourself and others, to be in touch again with the innocence and joy of life. On Day One, listen to the longings of your heart and learn to receive love. One Day Two, choose from heart-centered healing, guided imagery, massage or a Bach Flower session.

SPIRITUAL RENEWAL - facilitates inner awakening to the essence of who you are. On Day One, experience and deepen your alignment to the Divine. On Day Two, explore meditation, prayer or create a ceremony to enrich your spiritual life.

YOUR OWN SPECIAL CREATION – On both Day One and Day Two, create your focus, with Puja’s guidance, such as the celebration of a special event or anniversary or select elements of the other retreats according to your needs, .

Contact Puja to discuss your needs and preferred focus for your retreat. The cost of professional services for consultation, massage etc., based on an hourly rate, will be added to you accommodation bill.