Cape Cod Getaway

Take your active lifestyle to the next level. This retreat is curated with favorites from TUNE Yoga founder, Leslee, who has traveled to the Cape since childhood.

Retreat Schedule

Wednesday, July 24th

Arrive and get settled

Thursday, July 25th

Retreat officially starts at 9:00am

Friday, July 26th

Full day of fun and activities

Saturday, July 27th

Full day of fun and activities

Sunday, July 28th

Morning activities, retreat officially ends at noon

• Schedule subject to slight change based on weather, attendee interests, other Cape attractions.
• Retreat open to all adults of any age; we love kids but not for this weekend.

Ah, Cape Cod in the summer...
Late July...
Great weather...
Warm, inviting ocean...
Gorgeous scenery; rich history...
Activity options abound...
Yummy food...
Cool vibe...
Let's GO!

Day 1: Thursday

9:00am - 10:30am

WELCOME! Kick-off coffee / tea, breakfast and opening lecture / clinic with visuals Part 1 of “Form and Function, Maintaining Sustainable Posture and Power in Any Sport or Activity” (Leslee), Three Fins Coffee Roasters, next to Nové Yoga

10:30am - 1:30pm

Yoga Session 1, NOVÉ Yoga; posture assessment, spinal reset with focus on safe and effective hip analysis and release

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Gourmet box lunch at NOVÉ; group gathering / shopping

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Options / afternoon of your choosing:

• Light, spin cycling** led by Jitka (year around Cape resident) – gorgeous terrain
• Light hiking led by Terry (year around Cape resident) – gorgeous views and scenery
• Spa treatments (treatment recommendations provided prior for advanced booking)
• Beach walking / napping / whatever YOU want

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Free time (FYI there are nice, clean, new showers at NOVÉ!)

6:30pm

Dinner at Ardeo – Great Greek American restaurant, other side of Nové Yoga

8:00pm

Meditation/sound bath at NOVÉ Yoga

Day 2: Friday

9:00am - 10:00am

Coffee / tea, breakfast AND morning lecture / clinic with visuals Part 2 of “Form and Function, Maintaining Sustainable Posture and Power in Any Sport or Activity” (Leslee) – Three Fins Coffee Roasters

10:00am - 12:30pm

A more active morning – options / electives (choose one):

• Training ride – intermediate level (15-18+ mph average with a few roller hills) with Jitka
• Hike / beach walk (guided, location to be announced) – gorgeous scenery
• Free time / spa treatments / sauna
• Shopping / sightseeing
• Beach / nap / etc.

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Gourmet box lunch provided (or grab your own lunch), shower / free time (there are showers at NOVÉ)

2:30pm - 5:30pm

Yoga Session #2 at NOVE with Leslee – Understanding how the hip hinge, core activation of key muscles especially in the back and shoulders, and moving from our center all combine to be crucial aspects for performance and enjoyment in all activities

6:00pm

Dinner (location TBD)

Day 3: Saturday

8:00am - 9:00am

Morning meditation / somatic stretch on the beach

9:00am - 10:00am

Coffee / tea and breakfast at the beach

9:00am - 10:00am

Dynamic warm-up to prep for your morning activity of choice, where we depart from the beach location to your chosen activity:

• Guided ride (distance and speed TBD)
• Guided hike (moderate, scenic; route TBD)
• Free time option on your own (beach? spa? sauna?)
• Shopping / sightseeing
• Box lunch and power bars / snacks provided

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Break, get cleaned up, and prep for afternoon yoga

2:30pm - 5:30pm

Yoga Session #3 at NOVE with Leslee: Regen/Rejuvenate/Rebalance for the Athletic / Active Lifestyle – the importance of recovery for the entire body, with focus on the overworked psoas hip flexor, a low back reset practice all sitting and laying prone and supine (nice!) and relaxing yogic breath techniques

6:00pm

Special gourmet chef dinner and wine tasting at private residence or resort location

Sunset

Bonfire on the beach with sound bath

Day 4: Sunday

9:00am - 10:00am

Coffee /tea and breakfast, Three Fins Coffee Roasters

10:00am - 12:00pm

Yoga Session #4: Relax and Renew: Gentle Yoga at NOVE Yoga / mantra writing workshop / goal and intention setting (a Leslee speciality)

12:00pm

Get box lunch for your travels and say good-byes (boo hoo), if staying – let's do some more yoga, or go to beach, or something…!

Additional Options We May Explore

• Spin class at Nove studio
• Chatham shopping
• Provincetown / Truro Winery
• Skaket Beach tidal pools
• Beachcomber seaside grub and music venue
• Other optional plans as retreat nears; suggestions of things to do

Travel

Participants are responsible for their own travel to the venue and around the Cape. There will definitely be opportunity to share a ride for some on Cape travel…Reach out to Leslee with questions.

Equipment

• Yoga: all required materials provided including high quality, sanitized mats and needed props. Bring your own if you prefer.
• Cycling: bring your own cycling gear, bike and tubes; bike rental options exist on the Cape; information can be provided (helmet always required on all rides); cyclists should be self-sufficient and able to change a flat tire; a local shop will be on hand to assist with repairs but not transport to get there
• Hiking: bring hiking appropriate boots or shoes (sand hiking as well as dirt/gravel)
• Layers for various temperatures from early morning breezy to evening
• Bug spray (some will also be provided)
• Swim gear, sunscreen, sun hat

Accommodations

Participants book their own hotel / Airbnb, resort stays, camping (we will happily make some suggestions even outside this short list below in the surrounding area close to our headquarter venue of Nové Yoga and Wellness)

• GuestLodge, 221 Main St, West Dennis, Dennis, MA 02670-2204
• Hampton Inn & Suites, 99 MA-28, West Yarmouth, MA 02673
• Ambassador Inn and Suites, 1314 Main Street, Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
• The Cove at Yarmouth
• All Seasons Resort, 1199 MA-28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664

• Pelham House Resort, 14 Sea St, Dennis Port, MA 02639
• Lighthouse Inn, 1 Lighthouse Inn Rd, West Dennis, MA 02670
• The Platinum Pebble, 186 Belmont Rd, West Harwich, MA 02671

• Captain Farris House, 308 Old Main Street, S Yarmouth 02664

• Nickerson State Park

• AutoCamp Cool Airstream Campus

• Various

NOTE: Leslee will be staying at the GuestLodge, 221 Main St, West Dennis (listed below). Nothing fancy, but clean and functional. Some other retreat goers are staying there, and others have secured AirBnB, camp sites, house rentals and other options. Please reach out (585-362-6715) with questions.

Retreat Price

Pre-Registration is required and there is limited space.
Retreat price includes a $250 deposit. The full amount is due by March 1st, 2024.

Included in the Retreat Price

• Breakfast – four days (Thursday – Sunday) – healthy, gluten-free options
• Lunch – four days (Thursday – Sunday) – healthy, gluten free options
• Dinner – three nights (Thursday, Friday, Saturday); gourmet, healthy, yummy (always gluten free options)
• Wine tasting (optional) included one dinner
• Snacks, water, coconut water, chocolate!
• Four extended, curated yoga sessions with Leslee
• Clinics / lectures on specific topics (posture, recovery, mantra)
• Three days of planned, active options (cycling, hiking, etc.)
• Welcome packet including retreat manual, practice notes, mantra bookmark, and special gift

Not Included in the Retreat Price

• Accommodations
• Travel to and from the retreat and within retreat events (though many chances to “buddy up” will exist)
• Alcohol – except one dinner’s wine tasting
• Spa treatments; excursions of your choice that are not part of our activities

Cancelation Policy

The $250 deposit is non refundable, but can be transferred to another person or another Tune Yoga event. If you need to cancel, the non-deposit $700 portion will be refunded prior to May 1st, 2024. After that, the amount can only be applied to another Tune Yoga event.

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