Annual July Cape Cod Getaway: Yoga, Dune Hiking, Foodie Fun

ANNUAL CAPE COD GETAWAY

“A MAN MAY STAND THERE AND PUT ALL OF AMERICA BEHIND HIM” ~Henry David Thoreau

The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within Cape Cod National Seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support incredible diverse species. Lighthouses, cultural landscapes, and wild cranberry bogs offer a glimpse the Cape’s past and continuing ways of life. Biking trails, hiking, walking, swimming beaches and more beckon the active.

This retreat is curated with favorites from TUNE Yoga founder, Leslee, who has traveled to the Cape since childhood.

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

Retreat hub

Nové Yoga & Wellness
581 Main Street
West Dennis, MA 02670
noveyoga.com

RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS

WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 23 [REST, DIGEST, MANIFEST]

• REST: Evening gentle yoga to shake off travel and set your mind to retreating – aaaahhhhh! With intention setting for the getaway days ahead

• DIGEST: Welcome dinner - right after yoga at Nove; steps from your mat we will enjoy a light meal of local, catered yums

• MANIFEST: Opening intention setting / journaling (usingTune provided journal and pen for the weekend)

THURSDAY, JULY 24 [DUNE HIKE HIGHLIGHT; YOGA NIDRA]

• THIS IS A HIGHLIGHT DAY - back by popular demand and moved to beginning of the retreat for that reason!

• For breakfast we meet at Three Fins Coffee’s picnic tables for coffee, egg sandwiches, yogurt, fruit

• Then we head to Provincetown (“Ptown”) – northwest tip of the Cape! (Approx 45 min drive from Dennis area)

• Morning dune hike! It’s so cool. Round trip up and over the dunes to the ocean. Wear your suit under your clothes for an amazing brisk dip in the Atlantic!  

  • brief dynamic warm-up prior!

  • meditation surfside at the water

  • snacks and water will be provided along the way

• Afternoon group lunch at the infamous Canteen restaurant, downtown Ptown, back area along the water

• Hours of free time (stay in Ptown and people watch, shop, browse or wander off to kayak, bike ride, run, nap, beach it, whatever!)

• Dinner on your own

• Restorative Yoga / Yoga Nidra, back at Nove, West Dennis (or outside location weather depending) to cap it off and aid sleep; live music / sound bowls accompany

  
  JUST FOR NOW, WITHOUT ASKING HOW, LET YOURSELF SINK INTO STILLNESS

  JUST FOR NOW, LAY DOWN THE WEIGHT YOU SO PATIENTLY BEAR UPON YOUR SHOULDERS

FRIDAY, JULY 25 [YOGA, JOURNALING, FREE TIME, OCEAN HOUSE BEACH WALK]

• Yoga on the lawn, Pelham House, 8am to 9am

• Breakfast/Brunch, Pelham House dining room 2nd floor with ocean view

• Free time and lunch on your own (nap, shop, kayak, bike ride, lots to do, or nothing at all)

• Yoga and light journaling 2pm to 4:30pm – (location TBD: either at our “Tune Tree” in the park, or at Nove - whether dependent)

• Free time until dinner

• Incredible early dinner outside on the deck at The Ocean House, a contemporary venue on the coast with great views!

  • Named a Top 100 Most Scenic Restaurants

  • Beach walk after dinner - hopefully most of Thursday’s full moon lingers in the clear night sky

SATURDAY, JULY 26 [Yoga, OYSTERS/CAPE DELICACIES, COMMUNITY]

• Early morning beach movement / yoga with Brittany! A perennial favorite.

• Morning free time until 12:30 (included in Getaway is an optional tour of Wellfleet oyster farm - see below, part of our dinner delight)

• Light, nourishing lunch at Nove Yoga – delicious Greek platter from Ardeo, sparkling water

• Yoga workshop all afternoon – Leslee’s forte! Yoga lab component with pose analysis and functional posture exploration; creative sequencing; soothing savasana

• Gourmet dinner at private home of Tune getaway guide and Cape resident, Terry Walsh Shea, with special guest Wellfleet Oysters

  • All local delicacies from the Cape

  • Wellfleet oyster farmers giving a short presentation and sharing incredibly fresh oysters.

  • Amazing local clam chowder (best you’ve ever had).

  • Locally grown produce, creative desserts and more.

  • Variety of sparkling water and tea served. No alcohol provided, however happy to have you BYOB if you’d like.

  • Live music TBD

  • Surveys reveal this is a TOP highlight of the Getaway.

SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 27 [SETTING THE STAGE FOR TRAVEL; LEAVING REJUVENATED and INSPIRED]

• Parting, casual movement practice, pranayama, closing meditation and send-off.

• Parting sack lunch and special gift

• Hit the road by 10 or 11am if ya need to OR optional stay with the group for one more hike.  Done by noon-ish

(Schedule subject to slight revision based on weather, etc.)

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Kayaking – a retreat goer free time favorite from the bogs to the ocean! (Not included in retreat pricing. Kayak company recommendation made.)

• Swim clinic at gorgeous Sheep’s Pond, led by Olympic swimmer and Cape resident, Pam Rogers (possible incremental charge)

• Cycling on the Cape Cod rail trail

• Organized ride(s) not part of this year’s retreat schedule but highly encourage cyclists to bring / rent equipment. Ride options with two world class riders and local as guides. Inquire about this activity if interested. with possible incremental charge)

• Running, hiking, shopping, napping, wave riding, etc., etc! (Local recommendations will always be offered)

• blu bodhi wellness + sauna bar, dennisport, ma

HOTELS WE STRONGLY SUGGEST
3 CLUSTERED TOGETHER ALLOWING US TO BE CENTRALLY LOCATED WHILE YOU CHOOSE WHAT’S BEST FOR YOU

DORYMAN MOTEL

• Notes: best value / clean / “rustic” / lowest price / outdoor pool, etc. - where TUNE Yoga and Cape Getaway retreat leader, Leslee and her husband, Mark stay; close walk to Sea Street beach where we have beach yoga, etc., and across street from Pelham House where we do lawn yoga and have brunch, etc.

https://dorymanmotel.com

KINGFISHER OCEANSIDE

• Notes: clustered together with our other two suggested hotels, please click on the link below and watch the opening drone footage to get a sense of our area, and the three hotels options we are strongly recommending are right there. This hotel is the middle of the road – less than the Pelham House Resort but more than the Doryman. Read on and reach out with questions.

https://www.kingfisheroceanside.com

PELHAM HOUSE RESORT

• Notes: very upscale; stunning; pricey but if you double up it can be worth it. They also have an ANNEX building just down Main Street from the Nove Yoga Studio; Pelham House is where we do yoga on the lawn Friday morning, then brunch; is across street from Doryman and on the Sea Street beach where we do yoga Sunday morning and other activities.

https://www.pelhamhouseresort.com

OTHER?

• It’s ultimately up to you; several great options (AirBnb, many other hotels, etc., etc.) – HOWEVER even as you explore other options *please* try to stay very close to the Sea Street Beach. Thx!

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

1. GETAWAY investment: $950

2. DEPOSIT OPTION: save your spot with a $350 deposit and pay the balance of $600 by May 1.  

3. PAY IN FULL NOW: Save $100 - pay $850 if you pay in full and sign up by APRIL 1.

4. PAYMENT PLAN via Venmo. Contact Leslee to explore.

Cancellation Policy: full refund minus $50 processing fee sent by April 15. After that date, retreat registrations can be applied to ANY Tune Yoga event or class or training up to one year after.

Included:

• 6 transformative yoga sessions and journaling prompts

• 2 great, guided hikes

• 3 hearty breakfasts (yogurts, egg sandwiches, muffins, fruit)

• 3 yum lunches

• 3 delicious dinners

• Snacks, waters throughout

• Goodie bag of fun stuff upon arrival

• Yoga mats and props available – suggest you bring own mat

• Recommendations on free time great fun, etc.

• Parting gift!

Not included:

-              Your accommodations on the Cape

-              Transportation to and from the retreat, and around the Cape

-              A few meals (see full retreat details above for which ones)

-              Alcohol beverages or other items not part of the organized retreat meals

-              Kayaking, other free time choices

-              Those interested in cycling or swim clinic we can discuss