An Invitation to Mindfully Slow Down
10/4/2026
Step away from the pace of everyday life and enter a spacious natural setting where you can slow down, breathe, and reconnect. The noise of modern life has a way of pulling us from our true selves. This day is your chance to reclaim that connection.
Nestled in the peaceful Catskills, O.P.E.N. offers a refreshing change of pace—surrounded by mountain views, fresh air, forest paths, and the gentle presence of a waterfall.
This isn’t just a break; it’s an integrated experience designed for genuine renewal. Through meditation, meaningful conversation, immersive time in nature, a shared lunch, and dialogue with monastic teachers, you’ll have space to let the body and mind settle, recharge, and reconnect with what matters.
This one-day experience is an invitation to pause from the usual routine, turn inward, and cultivate a deeper sense of presence, balance, and authentic connection.
Arriving with an open mind, setting aside expectations, and allowing space for new experiences, connections, and possibilities to unfold.
Guided meditation and quiet moments invite a slowing down of body and mind, bringing gentle awareness to the present moment and the surrounding natural world through the senses.
Time in nature offers an opportunity to explore both the quiet beauty of the surroundings and the inner landscape of thoughts, feelings, and awareness.
Shared meals, restorative time in nature, and meaningful dialogue with monastic teachers nourish body and mind, offering wisdom and perspectives to carry into everyday life.
The flow is intentionally spacious and adaptable, allowing each gathering to unfold naturally and organically based on the group and environment.
This experience is created for those who:
Are looking for a meaningful pause from busy schedules
Value thoughtful and authentic connections
Wish to create space for rest and balance
Appreciate nature and reflective environments
Are curious about meditation or looking to deepen an existing practice
Read how previous participants found greater calm, clarity, and connection through their OPEN experience.
A calmer, clearer mind.
A meaningful pause to recharge.
A deeper sense of balance and presence.
Take a glimpse into previous OPEN events.
October 4, 2026
09:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Limited to maintain an intimate setting
Honor’s Haven Retreat & Conference
Each Sunday offers a complete OPEN experience. (optional overnight all-inclusive experience)
A meaningful pause within a single day — ideal for stepping away, resetting, and reconnecting.
Full OPEN program (include lunch)
Guided meditation, tea ceremony & reflection
Nature immersion with forest walks
Nourishing vegetarian lunch
Arrive the evening before allows you to settle in, slow down, and begin the experience with greater ease.
Full OPEN program (include lunch)
1-night stay at Honor’s Haven Retreat
Include Saturday Dinner & Sunday Breakfast
Resort Amenities
All prices are per person. Shared rooms are double occupancy.
Come together and step into open space with bundled joy, reconnect, and simply be — as a family.
Full OPEN program (include lunch)
1-night stay at Honor’s Haven Retreat
Include Saturday Dinner & Sunday Breakfast
Mindful indoor & outdoor activities for children
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellations made before September 26, 2026 will be refunded 50%, and cancellations after September 26, 2026 are non-refundable. If the retreat is canceled by the organizers, all payments will be refunded in full.
1195 Arrowhead Rd, Ellenville, NY 12428
Nestled in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, Honor’s Haven offers a rare opportunity to step into a landscape of forests, open skies, and flowing water — a natural setting that invites you to slow down in a way that’s difficult to find in everyday life.
For this OPEN gathering, the environment is part of the experience. Gentle walks through wooded paths, time spent near the waterfall, and quiet moments by the lake create space for both reflection and restoration. The surrounding nature is not just scenery — it becomes a supportive backdrop for presence, exploration, and renewal.
Just a few hours from the city, the shift in environment is immediate: fresh mountain air, the sound of water, and the stillness of the forest offer a meaningful contrast to daily pace and noise. The retreat grounds include nature trails, open green spaces, and simple places to sit, walk, or pause. Seasonal changes bring different textures to the experience — from vibrant greens to crisp autumn air — each offering its own sense of calm and clarity.
Nourishing vegetarian meals are thoughtfully prepared to support the day, allowing both body and mind to feel grounded, refreshed, and at ease.
Spaces are limited to ensure a quality experience.
Take a day to slow down.
Reconnect with yourself.
Interconnect with others authentically.
OPEN
Openness · Presence · Exploration · Nourishment
Pause. Be present. Connect.
This is an invitation to begin or begin again.
