Retreats
Presence & Play
Immersion
May 15-17, 2026
Oley Valley, Pennsylvania
Come as you are. Leave aligned, grounded, and unstoppable.
This spring, when the daffodils are in bloom and the land is waking up again, we invite you to step away from the noise of everyday life and into a weekend of connection, creativity, and presence at Bloom Farm.
Nestled against a limestone ridge in the heart of Oley Valley, Bloom Farm sits on 60 acres of preserved land—a haven of forests, pastures, and protected waterways where biodiversity thrives.
Here, animals are collaborators in the ecosystem. Goats help nourish the compost. Alpaca trim and fertilize the grasses. Swans guard the ponds. Bees, bats, chickens, songbirds, and even neighboring horses contribute to the vibrant rhythm of the farm.
Rather than keeping nature out, Bloom Farm embraces abundance. And for one weekend in May, we gather here to do the same.
The Presence & Play Immersion blends yoga, restorative dialogue, improvisation, and portrait photography into a weekend designed to help you reconnect with your body, your voice, your creativity, and the people around you.
Stay for the full weekend retreat or join us as a Saturday commuter—all meals included and lovingly prepared by the farm’s chef to meet a variety of dietary needs.
Why Presence & Play?
In a world of constant noise and fractured attention, presence is a radical act.
Through movement, listening, storytelling, and play, we’ll explore what it means to return to ourselves.
This isn’t about performance or self-improvement. It’s about remembering.
Remembering how to listen deeply, to move with intention, to trust your voice and to say yes to creativity again.
Because the most powerful skills we have--empathy, curiosity, courage, collaboration--begin with presence.
Meet Your Facilitators
meagan novara
Restorative Circle facilitator
Meagan guides participants through restorative circles that strengthen our often-neglected listening muscles and reconnect us with our shared humanity.
“When we listen without responding, something powerful happens. Trust grows. Empathy deepens. We begin to see each other—and ourselves—more clearly.”
Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Kristina leads grounding yoga sessions that invite participants back into their bodies through gentle movement and breath.
“Yoga is the practice of coming home to your body. When you slow down enough to listen, your body becomes your compass.”
Katarina Kojic
Purposeful Play & POrtrait Photography
Kat brings nearly two decades of improvisation experience to the workshop through Purposeful Play—a series of improv exercises that unlock creativity, courage, and connection. She also offers portrait sessions that capture participants in their authentic presence.
“Improvisation reminds us that creativity lives inside all of us. The moment you say yes—to the moment, to yourself—something new becomes possible.”
The Weekend Experience
The rhythm of the weekend is intentional: movement, reflection, play, and rest.
Time to connect with others.
Time to wander the fields.
Time to simply breathe.
Friday — Arrival & Connection
3:00 PM Arrival at Bloom Farm
Welcome to the land. Settle in, explore the property, and begin getting to know your fellow participants.
Afternoon: Get-to-Know-Each-Other Activities
6:00 PM Farm Dinner
8:00 PM Evening Yoga with Kristina
A gentle practice to arrive in your body and begin the weekend with intention.
Saturday — The Heart of the Workshop
8:00 – 9:00 AM Morning Yoga
9:00 – 10:00 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Restorative Circle with Meagan
A facilitated circle to practice deep listening, empathy, and shared reflection.
12:00 – 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 – 3:30 PM Purposeful Play / Improv with Kat
Low-pressure improv games designed to unlock creativity, courage, and spontaneous joy.
3:30 – 4:00 PM Group Debrief
4:00 – 6:00 PM Portrait Sessions or Free Time.
Walk the fields, spend time with the animals, or step in front of Kat’s camera for an optional portrait session.
6:00 – 7:30 PM Dinner
8:00 – 9:00 PM Optional Yoga Nidra
A deeply restorative guided meditation to settle the nervous system and prepare for rest.
Sunday — Integration
8:00 – 10:00 AM Portrait Sessions
A chance to be photographed in this moment of presence and alignment.
10:00 AM Breakfast
11:00 AM Checkout
What You’ll Leave With
A calmer nervous system.
A stronger connection to your creativity.
A deeper trust in your voice.
New relationships grounded in authenticity.
And maybe a portrait that reflects something you hadn’t fully seen in yourself before.
Join Us
May 15–17, 2026 at Bloom Farm, Oley Valley
Weekend Retreat Packages Available
Saturday Commuter Passes Available (Meals Included)
Spots are intentionally limited to keep the experience intimate.