INTO THE STILL
Hudson Valley Adventure: A Weekend Retreat at Bedford Post Inn
July 18–20, 2025 · Bedford Post Inn · Bedford, New York
In Partnership with Bedford Post Inn — Relais & Châteaux
Train consistently. Go quiet. Come back clear.
Embark on Into the Still, a guided weekend retreat that blends one month of dedicated training with an earned weekend in the quiet of the Hudson Valley. This retreat is designed for active adults who are ready to show up adventure-ready — and come back clear.
The Vital Difference
Receive professional training, development, and resources to empower peak performance, endurance, and the confidence to step onto the trail knowing you've already done the work.
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We build your training around your current fitness level — ensuring every participant arrives adventure-ready. Over one month, we build your confidence and fitness ability, culminating in an 8-mile guided hike through Westchester County's most spectacular wilderness.
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Receive a detailed day-by-day fitness progression plan, focusing on building strength and endurance over one month. Train consistently with cardio, strength, and conditioning designed specifically for trail performance.
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Your crew is built before you ever meet in person. Group accountability, guided journal prompts, and community motivation are built in from day one — so the weekend is the reward, not the introduction.
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Every participant receives a VITAL journal at kickoff — with guided prompts across the training month, on-site throughout the weekend, and to carry home. The full arc: preparation → trail → clarity.
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Expert-designed cardio, strength, and conditioning program
VITAL journal with guided prompts from kickoff through Sunday morning
Community accountability and group introductions before arrival
Personalized goal-setting and training accountability framework
Ongoing coaching support and performance resources
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Bedford Post Inn is a proud member of Relais & Châteaux — recognized globally for exceptional quality, unique character, culinary excellence, personalized service, and luxurious accommodations.
Nestled on 20 acres of pristine woodlands in the heart of Westchester County, Bedford Post Inn is a tranquil escape just one hour from New York City. Ten beautifully appointed guest rooms — each uniquely designed — offer heated bathroom floors, freestanding soaking tubs, and private terraces.
Why this location?
Because it gives you the perfect balance 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.
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Friday: Guided on-property hike and sound bath, followed by dinner in the Wine Cellar with Libby's Forest Bathing conversation
Saturday: 8-mile guided hike through Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (~3–3.5 hours), trailside lunch at Shelter 5, afternoon yoga recovery with Dana, optional massage or plunge pool, farm-to-table dinner
Sunday: Morning meditation, breathwork, and yoga with Dana — followed by group breakfast and closing circle with Libby and Dana
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All meals are crafted using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients — reflecting the farm-to-table philosophy that defines Bedford Post Inn's culinary program. Dinners are served in the intimate Wine Cellar. Saturday lunch is served trailside at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
2 farm-to-table dinners in the Wine Cellar
2 complimentary breakfasts in the Tavern
Saturday trailside lunch at Shelter 5 (rain plan: lunch at BPI)
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Led personally by Libby Harrington and Dana Covello — from your first training day to your final stride on the trail and your closing circle on Sunday morning.
What’s Included
ADD PRICING
Is this the right challenge for you?
This retreat is rated Level I–II — designed for active adults who are ready to commit to training and excited about the journey to get there. You don't need to be a seasoned hiker yet. What matters most: you're ready to grow and committed to showing up.
It’s For You If You’re:
Ready to tackle real trails — expect varied terrain, wooded paths, rock outcroppings, and rolling elevation
Willing to commit to one month of structured training before arrival
Open to a full day on trail Saturday — approximately 3 to 3.5 hours of guided hiking
Looking for genuine community, not a passive retreat
How VITAL Helps:
Our one-month training program builds the strength, endurance, and conditioning needed to feel steady, capable, and confident on the trail. We provide a detailed packing list, mindset guidance, and on-trail support — so you arrive fully prepared, never overwhelmed.
15 Years of Group Fitness Experience
Featured in Journey Woman
Locally recognized in The Recorder
Certified NY State Hiking Guide
ACE Certified Personal Training
Room Categories
Bedford Grand Terrace
Furnished sun-soaked private terrace, marble walk-in shower, freestanding soaking tub, heated bathroom floors. California King or King.
Bedford King
Original 1762 beams, California King bed, fireplace, dining table, heated marble floors, freestanding soaking tub.
Bedford Queen
Exposed 18th-century beams, deep soaking tub, heated marble floors, select rooms with gas fireplace.
Your Stay
The Bedford Post Inn
A proud member of Relais & Châteaux's esteemed collection of the world's finest boutique hotels, country inns, and gourmet restaurants.
Enjoy sweeping views of 20 acres of pristine Westchester woodland as you settle into your beautifully appointed guest room — just one hour from New York City. The Inn's intimate scale ensures every guest receives the personalized service Relais & Châteaux is known for worldwide.
Where You’ll Move
The Yoga Loft at Bedford Post Inn
The Yoga Loft is a multifaceted studio dedicated to serving guests of Bedford Post Inn and the surrounding community. The airy, light-filled studio offers a peaceful oasis — and just off the studio, a newly constructed patio allows for outdoor practice in a tranquil setting.
All movement and recovery sessions for Into the Still are led by Dana Covello, Director of Yoga at The Loft — including Friday evening yoga, Saturday afternoon recovery, and Sunday morning meditation, breathwork, and yoga.
Where You’ll Hike
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation spans 4,700 acres of rolling countryside — Westchester County's largest park. The terrain is extremely varied, ranging from deep hollows to ridges 800 feet high, with hemlock gorges, dry uplands, wetlands, ponds, and two rivers.
The hilly terrain is a mix of second-growth hardwood forest, hemlock, laurel, bold rock outcroppings, and steep ravines. Saturday's 8-mile guided hike moves through this landscape with Libby — finishing with a trailside lunch at Shelter 5.
Meet Your Guides
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Libby Harrington — VITAL Ventures
Founder of VITAL Ventures, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and Certified NY State Hiking Guide. Tokyo Marathon qualifier with major finishes in New York, London, Berlin, and Chicago. Libby has spent her career building people for adventures they once thought were beyond them — and she leads every VITAL Adventure personally.
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Dana Covello — Bedford Post Inn
Director of Yoga at The Loft at Bedford Post Inn, leading all movement, recovery, and breathwork sessions throughout the weekend — including Friday evening yoga, Saturday afternoon recovery, and Sunday morning meditation and breathwork.
Choose Your Package
Choose the package that's right for you and discover everything included in your VITAL experience. From guided hikes to yoga, community, and nourishing meals, every detail has been designed to support your journey.
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1-month expert-led training program: cardio, strength, and conditioning
VITAL journal with guided prompts throughout training and on-site
2 nights at Bedford Post Inn (double occupancy)
Saturday 8-mile guided hike through Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Friday on-property guided hike and sound bath
Evening yoga with Dana Covello (Friday) and recovery yoga (Saturday afternoon)
Sunday morning meditation, breathwork, and yoga
Joint closing circle with Libby and Dana
All meals: 2 farm-to-table dinners, 2 complimentary breakfasts, Saturday trailside lunch
Optional massage and plunge pool (Saturday afternoon add-on)
Inn Guest Investment: $________ per person (double occupancy)
Single Occupancy Supplement: $________
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1-month expert-led training program: cardio, strength, and conditioning
VITAL journal with guided prompts throughout training and on-site
Saturday 8-mile guided hike through Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Friday on-property guided hike and sound bath
Evening yoga with Dana Covello (Friday) and recovery yoga (Saturday afternoon)
Sunday morning meditation, breathwork, and yoga
Joint closing circle with Libby and Dana
All meals included during weekend programming
Optional massage and plunge pool (Saturday afternoon add-on)
Local Retreat Guest Investment: $________ per person
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Transportation to and from Bedford Post Inn
Alcoholic beverages
Spa massage treatments (available to book as add-on)
Gratuities for guides and staff
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