INTO THE STILL

Hudson Valley:  A One-Day Mind, Body + Soul Experience 

Hiking.  Yoga.  Restore.

Sunday, October 18, 2026   ·   Bedford Post Inn   ·   Bedford, New York

Cost: $500 Early Registration by September 18 · $600 After · An Intimate Group of 22

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The Invitation

Train with intention. Go quiet. Come back clear.

Embark on Into the Still - a guided full-day experience in the quiet of the Hudson Valley. This is a day to unplug from the noise, listen to stillness, and reconnect - with yourself, and with others. An 8-mile guided hike sits at the heart of it, preceded by a supported one-month preparation period so you arrive feeling steady and capable, not depleted.

An intimate group of 22. This is for anyone ready to slow down and show up present.

The Destination

The Bedford Post Inn, The Yoga Loft and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

Your day begins at the Yoga Loft, tucked inside Bedford Post Inn - a proud member of Relais & Châteaux, recognized globally for exceptional quality, unique character, culinary excellence, personalized service, and luxurious accommodations.

Set on 20 acres of pristine Westchester woodland, Bedford Post Inn is a tranquil escape just one hour from New York City. Why this location? Because it gives you the rare combination of earned rest and natural beauty - farm-to-table dining, an on-site Yoga Loft, and direct access to some of the Hudson Valley's most stunning terrain, all in one place.

Five miles down a picturesque country road, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation awaits - Westchester County's largest park, with 4,700 acres of hardwood forest, hemlock gorges, rock outcroppings, and ridges rising to 800 feet.

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The Day Unfolds

  • Scenic view of a lush green mountain valley with snow-capped peaks in the background and partly cloudy sky.

    ARRIVAL

    BEDFORD POST INN YOGA LOFT

    7:00 - 7:30 AM — Check In & LIght Breakfast

    Arrive at Bedford Post Inn and check in at the Yoga Loft. A wholesome, trail-ready breakfast is available to grab before the Welcome Circle or on your transfer to Ward Pound Ridge - fuel for the day ahead.

  • Serene yoga studio

    WELCOME CIRCLE

    THE YOGA LOFT AT THE BEDFORD POST INN

    7:30 – 8:15 AM  —  Welcome Circle & Opening Stretch

    Gather as a group, set intentions for the day, and move through an opening yoga stretch to prepare body and mind for the trail.

  • A glacier with blue ice and crevasses descending from snow-covered mountains, with autumn-colored foliage in the foreground and a clear blue sky overhead.

    COUNTRY DRIVE TRANSFER

    BEDFORD POST INN TO WARD POUND RIDGE RESERVATION. ~5 MILES

    8:15-8:45 AM — To Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

    A short shuttle ride down a picturesque country road to the trailhead.

  • Two women kayaking on a lake surrounded by mountains and forest, smiling and wearing sunglasses and life jackets.

    GUIDED HIKE AT WARD POUND RIDGE

    8:45 AM – 12:15 PM  —  The Guided Hike

    An 8-mile guided hike with Libby through Westchester's largest wilderness — approximately 3 to 3.5 hours through hardwood forest, hemlock gorges, and rock outcroppings.

  • A group of five people in rain gear smiling outdoors on a rainy day with a lake in the background.

    RETURN TO THE BEDFORD POST

    WARD POUND RIDGE RESERVATION TO BEDFORD POST INN. ~5 MILES

    12:15 – 1:00 PM  —  Transfer Back to Bedford Post Inn A short shuttle ride down a picturesque country road to the trailhead.

  • FARM TO TABLE LUNCH

    BEDORD POST INN

    1:00 – 2:00 PM  —  Farm-to-Table Lunch

    A seasonal, locally sourced lunch at the Inn — the earned reward after the trail.

  • RECOVERY YOGA WITH DANA

    2:15 – 3:00 PM  —  Post Hike Yoga Recovery

    A gentle post-hike yoga session to stretch, restore, and recover.

  • RESTORE & BE

    SAUNA, COLD PLUNGE, JOURNALING — 3:00 – 4:00 PM 

    Enjoy a collection of nourishing experiences, including sauna and cold plunge sessions with KiiN, guided journaling for quiet reflection, and peaceful moments tucked away in the property's many beautiful nooks.

  • CLOSING CIRCLE

    4:30 – 5:00 PM  —  Closing Circle

    A final guided moment together with Libby and Dana before you head home.

    Departure Farewellls

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Package Includes

  • Your journey begins 30 days before you arrive.

    In the weeks leading up to Into the Still, you'll receive a weekly email series designed to prepare your body, spark your curiosity, and ease you into the experience before you ever set foot on the trail.

    Each week features:

    • Move Well — Helpful mobility, strength, and conditioning tips to prepare your body for 8 miles of Hudson Valley terrain

    • Know the Land — Fun and fascinating facts about the flora and fauna of the woods you'll be exploring at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

    • Heat & Cold — Interesting insights into the benefits of contrast therapy — sauna, cold plunge, and why your body will thank you for both

    • Unplug Intentionally — Mindfulness and wellbeing tips to help you begin slowing down before the day itself arrives

    • Come Prepared — Gear guidance, packing tips, and what to expect on trail so you arrive ready and confident

  • Delicious, light, trail-ready fuel.

    • Awaken Yoga Session. Set intentions for the day, and move through an opening yoga stretch to prepare body and mind for the trail.

    • Post Hike Recovery Yoga Session. A gentle post-hike yoga session to stretch, restore, and recover.

    • Climbing and descending through the woods, past sweeping valley views and historical rock outcroppings; built to challenge your legs and quiet your mind.

    • Bedford Post Inn - A seasonal, locally sourced lunch at the Inn - the earned reward after the trail.

    • Sauna and cold plunge provided by KiiN Sauna

    • Woodland meditation

    • Journaling session

  • Complimentary Transportation — Shuttle service to/from Katonah Train Station for guests arriving by train, plus shuttle to and from Ward Pound Ridge Reservation for the hike

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Meet Your Guides

  • Libby Harrington — VITAL Ventures

    Founder, Chief Explorer, VITAL Ventures

    Libby loves the trail and bringing you along to find wonder and quiet. She is the Founder and Chief Explorer of VITAL Ventures, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and a Certified Hiking Guide. A Boston Marathon qualifier, she's crossed finish lines in Tokyo, New York, London, Berlin, and Chicago. Libby has spent her career helping people find strength they didn't know they had, and she leads every VITAL experience personally. On October 18th, she guides you onto the trail, unrolls her mat beside yours, and closes the day with you and your crew -- still, restored, and reconnected.


  • Dana Covello — Bedford Post Inn

    Director of Yoga, The Yoga Loft at Bedford Post Inn

    Dana Covello is an ERYT 500 yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience helping people understand their bodies in any physical condition and any emotional state. Her classes strike a rare balance -- focused and spacious, grounded in deep anatomical knowledge and shaped by a lifelong practice of learning. She co-founded Twisted Trunk Yoga in Soho before bringing her teaching home to Westchester, where she now leads the Yoga Loft at Bedford Post Inn. On October 18th, Dana opens and closes the day with you -- guiding the Welcome Circle at dawn and the recovery session after the trail. She holds the stillness so you can actually feel it.

Into the Still Investment

Early Registration: $500 — book before September 18

Regular: $600 — September 19 through event day

Spots are limited to 22 — Into the Still is designed as a small, intimate group.

Your investment secures your spot and unlocks The Still Path: one month of stories, preparation, and trail knowledge delivered by VITAL, so you arrive October 18th ready in body and mind.

Want to spend the night? Book directly with General Manager Susan: susan@bedfordpostinn.com

We understand plans change — here's how we handle it, read our Cancellation Policy for more details.

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15 Years Group Fitness Experience

Featured in Journey Woman

Locally recognized in The Recorder

Certified NY State Hiking Guide

ACE Certified Personal Training

Bedford Post Inn

Bedford, New York

Bedford Post Inn is a boutique Relais & Châteaux member property set in the rolling hills of Bedford, New York -- less than an hour from Manhattan. Farm-to-table dining, the Yoga Loft, and an intimate boutique setting make it the perfect place to earn your stillness.

See the Vital Community in Action!

We believe in doing things differently—with intention, with passion, and with people at the center of it all. Every detail here reflects that mindset.

This is what a day in the Hudson Valley looks like real guests, real trail, real quiet. Your circle is waiting.

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