Mountain Alchemy
~ Puerto Rico
Feb 22- 27, 2027
Qigong & Conscious Breathwork Retreat
Regulate. Circulate. Refine
A Retreat for Nervous System Intelligence
This is not an intensity-driven immersion.
This is a recalibration.
In the cool air of Puerto Rico’s central mountains, surrounded by rivers, forest canopy, and ancient stone, we gather to restore coherence to breath and Qi.
Stabilization comes first.
Expansion follows naturally.
Over time in retreat, you will enter a structured and supportive container designed to re-tune your system through Qigong, conscious breathwork, and land-based embodiment. The pace is intentional. The practices are progressive. The environment is held.
This is refinement, to release the overwhelm.
The Setting
We will gather in the lush central mountains near a region known for its temperate climate, river valleys, and dense forest canopy.
Expect:
• Mountain-view rooms
• Pool and communal spaces
• Open practice space
• Walking trails, waterfalls, and flowing river access
The land itself is part of the teaching.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is designed for practitioners, teachers, and embodied leaders who:
• Feel the call to regulate before expanding
• Want to deepen their relationship with Qi beyond surface-level practice
• Seek breath protocols that are grounded, adaptable, and trauma-aware
• Value structure, safety, and intelligent progression
• Desire connection to land, history, and inner transformation
The Immersion Includes
Each day is held in a steady container: activation, application, integration.
Dawn Qigong & Standing Meditation
Grounded morning practice to cultivate internal circulation and structural alignment.
Daily Breathwork Laboratories
A progressive exploration from functional breath mechanics to advanced wave breath and Qi regulation. These are educational and experiential, designed for you to bring home with you.
Optional River & Waterfall Integration Sessions
Direct immersion in cool mountain water for nervous system reset and sensory recalibration.
Taíno Archaeological Excursion
A guided visit to a nearby Indigenous site with petroglyphs and river stone formations. This experience grounds our practice in cultural and historical awareness, honoring land, lineage, and continuity.
Nourishing Meals
Locally curated,local foods designed to support reset and recovery.
Lodging in Mountain Retreat Space
Comfortable shared or private rooms in a quiet forest setting, with covered outdoor practice areas and access to trails and rivers.
Transportation Support
Trauma-Aware Facilitation & Community Care
This container is guided with attentiveness, pacing, and clarity. Regulation is prioritized.
Cultural Grounding
Our Taíno archaeological excursion offers:
• Context for Puerto Rico’s Indigenous history
• Relationship to water, stone, and sacred landscape
• Reflection on continuity, resilience, and place
This is not tourism.
It is a respectful engagement woven into the spirit of our time together.
Are You Ready to Return to Your Breath?
This retreat is intentionally intimate.
Spaces are limited to preserve depth, attention, and safety.
If you feel the quiet recognition, this container is for you.
We gather to regulate.
We circulate.
We refine.
Join us in the mountains.
All levels are welcome.
No prior Qigong or breathwork experience is required, only willingness to engage sincerely.
5 nights of single or shared accommodations
Fresh local meals
Morning practice, daily workshops, and evening rituals
Excursion to Taino Archeological site
Transportation from SJU airport
DATES:
5 nights
February 22 - 27, 2027
Includes:
ACCOMMODATIONS
You’ll stay in thoughtful, comfortable rooms chosen for rest, calm, and restoration.
All rooms feature plush mattresses and organic cotton linens. The en-suite bathrooms feature luxury shampoos, conditioners, and body wash for your pampering pleasure. Wrap yourself in soft Turkish robe after a refreshing swim, using the provided pool towel for your convenience.
Every room has a private balcony with a sitting area and a hammock, offeringa breathtaking mountain vistas or meticulously curated greenery, providing a tranquil setting to unwind and recharge.
Shared room - Two Doubles
A large shared room with two Double Beds, porch with hammock and spacious bathroom.
Private room - Single Queen
Queen room with a lovely porch and en-suite bath. Enjoy the privacy of your own little sanctuary.
pricing:
Private Queen Rooms
at $3250
Shared Double Rooms
at $2500
*All prices are per person and signify the bed size. Private Rooms have a queen bed and are not ideal for sharing unless you are comfortable with this size bed. Email retreats@yogafarm.us to enquire about sharing a bed.
In the cool air of Puerto Rico’s central mountains, surrounded by rivers, forest canopy, and ancient stone, we gather to restore coherence to breath and Qi.
Stabilization comes first.
Expansion follows naturally.
In the cool air of Puerto Rico’s central mountains, surrounded by rivers, forest canopy, and ancient stone, we gather to restore coherence to breath and Qi.
Stabilization comes first.
Expansion follows naturally.
In the cool air of Puerto Rico’s central mountains, surrounded by rivers, forest canopy, and ancient stone, we gather to restore coherence to breath and Qi.
Stabilization comes first.
Expansion follows naturally.
Please note - retreat payments are non-refundable.
confirm before purchase that you are able to attend.
Meals
Savor the flavors of Puerto Rico...
With more than 70% of the ingredients locally sourced, supporting farmers in the neighboring community, and promoting food sovereignty on the island. From fresh plantains and pineapple to star fruit, our plant-based dishes also feature produce grown naturally right on our property. Our culinary experience is further enriched by the herbs and edible flowers cultivated in our own gardens, offering you a dining experience that is both delicious and deeply rooted in the land.
sample retreat schedule
Morning ~ 7am
Dawn Qigong and standing breath practice to establish circulation and structural awareness.
Mid-Morning ~ 11 AM
Breathwork Laboratory: from foundational mechanics to advanced patterning.
Midday ~ 12:30–2:30 PM
Nourishing meal and rest: hammocks, journaling, forest sitting, river walks.
Afternoon ~ 3:00–4:30 PM
Workshops
Evening ~ 7:30 PM
Integration session, seated breath awareness, slow floor practice, reflective inquiry.
Yoga Farm will provide ground transportation from SJU on the first day, and a return to the SJU airport on the final day.
TRANSPORTATION
ABOUT Casa Grande
YOUR HOME IN The Mountains
Casa Grande Mountain Retreat is a boutique wellness sanctuary nestled in the lush jungle river valley of Utuado, Puerto Rico.
The retreat center offers a unique blend of tranquility and rejuvenation, wrapped in the natural beauty of the island of Puerto Rico. Here, we will escape the everyday grind and discover a haven for nature enthusiasts with hiking trails that lead you through lush forests and culminate at a majestic 100-year-old ceiba tree, a natural marvel that stands as a sentinel over the mountainside. You may also discover, along the secluded river, a breathtaking 50-foot waterfall and a 100-foot swimming hole. It is truly a place where wellness meets wild.
Located just 1.5 hours from San Juan, Utuado offers a soul-nourishing escape without sacrificing accessibility. It's the ideal retreat for those seeking to enrich their spirit, surrounded by the natural beauty and cultural history of Puerto Rico. The ultimate oasis for your mind, body, and soul.
MEET Your RETREAT HOSTS
JEANNIE O'NEILL
M.ED, E-RYT500, YACEP:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT Yoga Farm Ithaca (YFI)
Jeannie has a masters degree in education specializing in contemplative pedagogy and transformative curriculum design.
She is a 500E-RYT Vinyasa and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness Meditation instructor, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider and an Ayurvedic health practitioner.
Jeannie has led thousands of students through Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) programs at the foundational and the Advanced level. She has created countless educational programs and CEUs for educators, as well as creating the ‘Radiant Warrior Yoga Teacher Training’, ‘Kundalini Warrior’ and ‘Spiritual Warrior 300YTT’. She also developed and guided a Kundalini Prenatal YTT and Rebirthing Certification Program.
Jeannie’s take on yoga is that there is a depth and breadth of information that can be experimented in order to find the perfect inner balance and alignment. Her teaching philosophy is based in experiential learning and teaching the path that you have walked.
JESSICA ENGLISH
RETREAT COORDINATOR, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AT YOGA FARM ITHACA
Jessica has spent her life crafting experiences and leading people on adventures.
She is thrilled that in her role at Yoga Farm she gets to continue to explore this passion, working alongside Jeannie to bring Yoga Farm out into the world via retreats.
Jessica’s passion for travel has been well honed over the years, and she has an eye for amazing spaces and unique opportunities, as well as a skill at making a retreat feel seamless and the participants feel welcomed and at home. She takes care of all the details so you can let yourself simply relax and enjoy the ride.
Jessica believes in the transformative power of coming together in community, in a space that is out of your element. She knows that the curriculum created for the retreats YFI holds will leave the participants feeling more centered, whole and aligned.
Brian Isacks
LEAD QIGONG INSTRUCTOR
Bryan has been training, teaching, and practicing acupuncture, Oriental medicine, and qigong in the Finger Lakes for over twenty years.
He has continually run a high-volume acupuncture practice in Trumansburg, NY, specializing in sports medicine and pain management, since 2007. Bryan served on the faculty of the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from 2007-2020, where he taught Tui Na (Chinese medical massage) and Qigong. He has hosted dozens of students and interns who came to learn acupuncture and body work in his clinic and has assisted some of the finest practitioners of East Asian healing arts in the world in teaching Chinese medical massage, qigong, and tui na in Europe, Canada, and the United States.
Student Reviews
The Yoga Farm retreat I went on was a life changing experience. I felt loved, accepted, cared for, and inspired the entire time. For me, it was the culmination of years of practice in self-healing, awareness and growth. It was a time and place which gave me the space to explore that growth in a loving, supportive, safe and BEAUTIFUL environment. It cultivated and inspired the motivation I needed in order to make significant life changes. The lessons I learned there helped to guide me on my path towards chasing my joy and trusting my deepest intuitions. Yoga Farm is a family and community unlike any other. I cannot wait for the next retreat!
Heather G
On my retreat with YFI, everything that I needed to support my journey of healing and growth was available: delicious, nourishing meals, wise and generous teachers and compassionate community. I gained clarity of purpose and am now able to embrace ALL of who I am and the incredible opportunities that await.
Deborah D
What I learned on retreat with Yoga Farm
Chanting is now an act of time travel.
A space I re-enter any time I'm in need.
Where I feel each of you in my bones, in my cells, in my soul.
You inspire laughter and tears and remind me of the full spectrum of this existence.
And I remember all the pieces that make me whole.
The pieces that were reflected back to me, gifted to me.
And I return home.
Symphony H