Find Your Pause Weekend Retreat
Friday, Feb 6 - Sunday, Feb 8, 2026
The Healing Pause: A Women's Weekend Retreat for Nervous System Renewal
Hosted by: Miranda Lee, Certified Meditation teacher and Mindset coach , with guest Qi-Gong teacher Ethan Williams
Join meditation & yoga teacher + mindset coach, Miranda Lee for a transformative women’s weekend retreat that nourishes mind, body & soul.
The Find That Pause Retreat is a three-day immersive experience designed to help you relax, reset, and reconnect to yourself through yoga, meditation, and evidence-based stress recovery practices.
No retreat is the same—each retreat evolves with the location, the theme, the energy of the group, and the natural surroundings.
After this retreat, you’ll return home with simple, body-based tools to help you feel more at ease, resilient, and aligned with the life you want to create.
WHERE?
A beautiful, old New England farmhouse in the rolling hills of the Berkshires, in Litchfield, CT. Wisdom House is a former nunnery and now an interfaith retreat center. The farmhouse is very comfortable and has a lovely spiritual and tranquil feel - see the pictures below!
“In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer."”
- Albert Camus
Our Find Your Pause Weekend Retreat includes the following:
FRIDAY EVENING
Introductions & Intention Setting
Teaching Session 1: The Power of Mindset
Explore how becoming aware of our thoughts can transform our perception of the world. We’ll dive into what holds us back from feeling peaceful, clear, and balanced, and set the stage for practices throughout the weekend to help ground, center, and empower ourselves with inner strength.
Mindful Storytelling Practice
In this storytelling session, you’ll have the opportunity to share your own story and learn more about others. Rooted in ancient indigenous traditions and adapted for modern times, this practice fosters deep connection, listening, and understanding.
Practice Session: Meditation, Breathwork & Yoga Nidra
Experience deep relaxation and mental clarity through meditation, breathwork, and yoga nidra. These techniques release stress, tension, and stored emotions, reconnecting you with your inner calm and creating a profound sense of grounding and healing.
SATURDAY
Morning Meditation & Gentle Movement
Begin your day with mindful awareness and a connection to yourself through gentle movement and meditation to set a peaceful tone for the day ahead.
Forest Bathing Experience (Weather Permitting)
Engage your senses to fully immerse in nature through meditation and mindful walking. Experience the present moment more deeply as we explore the healing practice of forest bathing.
Teaching Session 2: Qi-Gong for Energy & Healing
Discover the ancient Chinese practice of Qi-Gong—gentle movement, breath, and intention that harmonize the body’s energy and support healing. Learn the foundations of this powerful practice and how it calms the nervous system, boosts circulation, and clears energetic blockages.
Practice Session: Qi-Gong
Experience how Qi-Gong fosters deep inner stillness and connection to your life force, supporting healing from stress, emotional imbalance, and chronic conditions.
Evening Session: Fire Meditation, Breathwork & Letting Go Ritual
Take part in a powerful letting-go ritual to release emotional weight that no longer serves you—creating space for clarity, calm, and the life you truly want. Then, unwind with guided breathwork and a soothing fire meditation leaving you deeply relaxed and renewed.
SUNDAY
Morning Meditation & Gentle Movement
Begin your day with mindful awareness and a connection to yourself through gentle movement and meditation to set a peaceful tone for the day ahead.
Teaching Session 3: Creating YOUR Pause Plan
Take home simple, effective tools to calm and soothe your nervous system, restoring balance and peace. You’ll create your own Pause Plan, so you can continue your journey to a calmer, balanced, and compassionate life for 30 days and beyond.
Closing Circle: End the retreat by reflecting on your experience, sharing insights, and saying goodbye in a closing circle.
Date: Friday, Feb 6 - Sunday, Feb 8th, 2025
Location: Wisdom House, Lichfield, CT
Price: from $897
“ It was the best retreat I ever attended. Her attention to detail was flawless, and she found the perfect mix of planning activities yet also giving us a much needed rest"
- Diane, retreat participant
What’s Included:
Accommodation: Enjoy ensuite bedroom suites or private bedrooms with stunning views. We have 4 en-suite rooms, as well as 8 comfortable private rooms with shared hall bathrooms. The cost reflects the different accommodation options - see below
Meals: 3 delicious meals a day with a silent breakfast. These meals are locally sourced whenever possible. Meals include salads, vegetables, and protein choices. In an effort toward inclusivity and sustainability, they do not serve shellfish, pork, or beef as entrées. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are available at each meal.
Activities: Experience 2 mindset teaching workshops, Qi-gong workshop, Daily yoga, Forest bathing, Mindful storytelling practices, Breathwork, Yoga Nidra, and more. In addition, there is a Labyrinth onsite to use as a meditation tool and beautiful grounds to explore.
Ongoing support:
You’ll receive the Pause Guide with all the weekend practices and also have personalised advice on creating your own Pause Plan, so you can continue your journey to a calmer, balanced, and compassionate life for 30 days and beyond.
Booking: To book a spot please pay via the links below. Payment plans through Afterpay and Klarna are available. Once booked, refunds are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment - these weekend retreats usually sell out.
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Miranda Lee
Hi! I’m Miranda, a certified meditation teacher, resilience coach, and yoga therapist with over 25 years of experience. I work as a wellness facilitator for both Englewood Hospital and Optum, supporting Goldman Sachs employees. Specializing in stress management and resilience training, I also lead retreats, workshops, and online programs designed to help people live more balanced, content lives. Having studied with world-renowned teachers, I’m passionate about guiding others to find strength, joy, and peace. My two young sons, however, remain my greatest 'Zen Masters.'
Some of my certifications and training:
- ICF ACC-certified coach - Optimus
- Certified Meditation Facilitator – Mindful Schools (1-year certification)
- Mindfulness Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff and Mindful Schools
- Certified Mindfulness Facilitator with a Neuroscience Speciality - Mastermind
- Breathwork 40-Hour training with Jennifer Patterson at Soundstrue
- Mindfulness Fundamentals and Mindfulness for the Classroom with Mindful Schools
- 500-Hour PLUS RYT Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher with Specialties in Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yoga Therapy, and Restorative Yoga
- Month-long trainings at the Ashtanga Shala in Mysore, India with the Jois family 2005-2008
- Prenatal Yoga Teacher Certification – Prenatal Yoga Center, NYC
- Multiple workshops and classes with esteemed teachers: Susan Salzberg, Jack Kornfield, Kristin Neff, Jon Kabat Zinn, Guta Hedewig, Paul Dallaghan, Pattabi, Saraswathi and Sharath Jois, and many more. 🙏
- MA in Social Anthropology – Edinburgh University
- MS in Multimedia Systems – Trinity College, Dublin
