The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation | 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456 | 973-835-2160
Owned and operated by the Highlands Nature Friends, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
The New Weis Center Nature Retreat
🗓 Saturday, September 19th-20th, 2026
📍 Nestled in the heart of the New Jersey Highlands
Step away from the noise and into the stillness of nature.
Join us for a restorative day of mindfulness, reflection, and peace followed by a fireside dinner and morning yoga outside. Stay overnight in our cute, rustic cabins or bring a tent and camp around the fire. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the New Jersey Highlands and 150 acres of forested land, this retreat is designed to help you reconnect—with nature, yourself, and the present moment.
Throughout the day Satuday into the evening, you'll be guided through a thoughtful selection of healing and grounding experiences, including:
🌳Forest Bathing
🍵Ethical Foraging
🎶 Reiki Meditation with a lovely Sound Bath with special guest Crystal Eshanov of Sage and Sound
🌀Aromatherapy Workshop
📔Nature Journaling
☯️Intention Setting
🔥Fireside Dinner
Sunday Morning:
🍳Continental Breakfast by the fire
🧘Morning Yoga
⭕Closing Circle
Whether you're looking to release stress, find clarity, or simply breathe deeper, this immersive retreat offers a space to slow down and realign.
Come as you are. Leave feeling renewed.
"Harmony in the Highlands" Autumn Overnight Nature Retreat!
Date: Saturday September 19-20, 2026
Time: 1pm Saturday to 12pm Sunday
Price: $295 for New Weis Center members, $325 for non-members
Not a member yet? Membership supports our nonprofit organization. Membership fees are tax-deductible and have year-round benefits. Join NOW!
Spaces are limited to preserve the intimacy of the experience. Pre-registration required.
Important Details:
- Ages 18 and up
- Our day will consist of gentle yoga and walks at an easy pace; please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes with good tread as well as clothes that are easy to move in
- Fridge and microwave on site, feel free to bring snacks or any food you may need/want
- Yoga mats and blank journals will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own
- If you are choosing to tent camp, please bring your own tent. All participants should bring their own sleeping gear and linens
- Parking is available near our main building by following the driveway to the right and parking near the large brick building
- Cancellation refunds are available with at least 7 days advance notice.