2 NIGHT-3 DAY RETREAT AT THE CROW’S NEST RESORT, MONTAUK, AUGUST 14-16 $799
“The great sea has set me in motion, set me adrift, moving me like a weed in a river. The sky and strong wind have moved the spirit inside me, till I am carried away trembling with joy”- Uvavnuk
Namaste Yogis, Yoginis, Surfers & Wahinis: Lauren Hanna & Jane Beltz would like to invite you to our 7th annual retreat at the beautiful seaside village of Montauk.
Come bliss out with four vinyasa flow yoga classes and live sitar facing Lake Montauk, two surfing lessons at Ditch Plains or paddle boarding lessons on Lake Montauk, a delicious lobster dinner (or vegetarian option) with a surf film and an evening bonfire with live drumming. Every sign up also gets a complimentary goody bag with all things yoga and surf.
THE WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY
| 2pm+ |
Check in Crow’s Nest |
| 5:00-6:30pm |
Vinyasa Flow Yoga + Opening Ritual with Lauren Hanna, Crow’s Nest Yoga Tent |
| 9-11pm |
Bonfire & Live Drumming |
SATURDAY
| 8:30am-10:00am |
Surf-Strengthening Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Jane Beltz, Crow’s Nest Tent |
| 10:00am-10:30am |
Breakfast, Crow’s Nest Backyard |
| 11:00-12:30pm |
Surf Lessons/Ditch Plains Parking Lot 1
Paddle Board Lessons/Sunset Saloon, Navy Rd |
| 5:00pm-6:30pm |
Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Lauren Hanna, Crow’s Nest Tent |
| 7:30pm |
Sunset & Lobster dinner with a Surf film at Sunset Saloon |
SUNDAY
| 8:30am-10:00am |
Restorative Yoga + Closing Ritual with Jane Beltz |
| 10am-10:30am |
Breakfast, Crow’s Nest Backyard |
| 11:00-12:30pm |
Surf Lessons/same location as Saturday
Paddle Boarding Lessons/same location as Saturday |
Note: Check out is 11am, we will do our best depending on the hotels upcoming reservations if we can extend check out, they will, if anything, store your bags. There are showers at Ditch Plains, Parking Lot 1.
For Crow’s Nest guests with cars: There is one beach pass per room, please be conscious of sharing rides with fellow retreaters. Beach passes are available for $15 for 2 days, you must leave a $30 deposit which will be returned at the end of your stay. You can not park anywhere at Ditch Plains without a beach pass, you will get a hefty ticket!
What to bring for yoga class and surf/paddle board lessons:
Yoga clothes
Yoga Mat
Bathing Suit
Wetsuit or Rash Guard
Towel
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Sun Hat
Water (please keep hydrated)
&
Long sleeve or fleece (evenings can be chilly)
Surf Sessions include water safety, surf or paddleboard lessons, and board rental. Wetsuits will also be provided. Surf boards or paddle boards will only be available during your scheduled lesson times, if you would like to surf at other times please visit Air + Speed or Sunset Surf Shack in town.
Private surf or paddle boarding lessons are available at $100-$150 per hour.
Useful info:
The Crow’s Nest Resort is a 15 minute walk or 5-minute bike ride to/from Ditch Plains. Bikes can be rented in town www.mountaukbikeshop.com (631 668 8975)
To Ditch Plains Beach from Crow’s Nest: head west (turn right) on Montauk Hywy/27, less than a mile turn left at Ditch Plains, Parking Lot 1 is the first parking lot on the right where the only public restrooms and showers are located (& small snack truck). Parking lot 2 is the next lot to the right where the Ditch Witch snack truck is parked, next to the East Deck Hotel.
To Sunset Saloon (for Paddle Boarding lessons): check the local Montauk map for Navy Road at Fort Pond Bay. From Crow’s Nest head west (turn right) on Montauk Hywy/27, a town center (Main St) turn right at roundabout, pass White’s Drug Store and continue to the right onto Edgemere, turn left at Industrial Rd (Surf Lodge is the landmark), turn right at Second House Rd, go over the train tracks, turn right on Navy Rd and drive to the end.
Transportation to Montauk:
By Train, MTA LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) to Montauk www.lirr.org
The train takes approximately three hours.
By Bus, Hampton Jitney to Montauk (behind town center) www.hamptonjitney.com
At train station or at Jitney rop off behind town center there are taxis you can take to Crow’s Nest Resort.
By Car, LIE/I495 East to Exit 70, to 27 East, take it all the way east to Montauk.
To Crow’s Nest Resort, continue east for 2.9 miles from Montauk town center (flag pole) on Montauk Highway/27 East, The Crow’s Nest Resort is on the left, it’s slightly hidden, you’ll see a big ship with lights in the parking lot.
TAXIS:
Montauk Taxi 631 668 2468
Lindy’s 631 668 8888
SUNSETS at The Montauket, Sunset Saloon or Inlet Restaurant is highly recommended.
EATS:
Ditch Plains
Snack Truck, Parking Lot 1 (Hot dogs, candy, water)
Ditch Witch, Parking Lot 2 (coffee, breakfasts, lunch)
In Town
$ Joanie’s (Sandwiches, Salads)
$ Naturally Good (Vegetarian)
$ Pizza Village
$$ Gig Shack
$$$ Backyard at Sole East
Towards the harbor
$$ The Hideaway (Mexican)
$$ Chowder House (Lobsters, Sushi)
$$ Second House Tavern
$$$ The Harvest (Family size platters, great for large groups)
$$$ Dave’s Grill (Seafood, Steaks)
$$$ Surf Lodge (Seafood, Steaks, surf films in lobby)
Navy Road
$$ Sunset Saloon (Lobsters, Surf films, bar)
GROCERY/DELI:
In Town
IGA Supermarket
Herb’s Market (famous for their fried chicken)
Cromer’s Market
Montauk Deli
Gaviola’s (harbor)
DRUGSTORE:
White’s (in town)
SPA:
Gurney’s Resort & Spa (day pass $28)
Pampered by the Pond
Or we can suggest the following two people for in-room, private massage:
LouLou Piscatore 917 686 6602
Claire Pertalion 917 554 7667
SHOP:
Tauk
Haven
Kai Lani
Air & Speed
Sunset Surf Shack
Tracy Feith at The Surf Lodge
ATM:
Chase (town)
National Bank (town + harbor)
INTERNET:
Mundo Latino Express (town)
Free wi-fi at the library or at 668 The Gigshack
IMPORTANT FEE, CANCELLATION and REFUND TERMS: Once we confirm availability, we will process your non-refundable payment by credit card. (You may pay by cashiers check or cash, but your reservation will NOT be confirmed until such payment is received and/or cleared). Once your non-refundable payment has been received/cleared we will confirm your registration by e-mail. All payments are non-refundable except for illness as demonstrated by a physician’s note. A credit can be applied towards a future class.
All clinics and retreats will take place in RAIN or SHINE. Only lightning or a hurricane will cancel surf. In case of a cancellation, you will receive a call and/or text by 6am on day of the event.
Liquid Yoga + Surf has the right to cancel a retreat up to two weeks due to low enrollment.
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