Meditation Weekend Retreat
Three Days of Quiet,
in the Vermont Woods.
A weekend at Sētu built around learning to steady your mind. Guided meditation, warm vegetarian meals and deep rest on 50 acres outside Brattleboro. No experience needed.
Welcome to Sētu
A Bridge Back to Yourself
In Sanskrit, Sētu means "bridge." Most of us don't need another demand placed on us. We need a way back to stillness, clarity and our own capacity to care for ourselves.
This weekend is that bridge: guided meditation, breath and sound, warm seasonal meals and quiet time in the Vermont woods, held in a small group with the warm, Indian-inspired hospitality of a family-run retreat center.
You arrive on Friday afternoon and nothing is asked of you again until Sunday. Your room is ready, the meals are cooked, and the weekend is already planned: five guided meditation sessions, two yoga classes, an Ayurveda session and a restorative Saturday evening. Between them: 50 acres of trails, a hot tub and sauna, and time that belongs to you.
Come as you are, and leave with practices that stay with you.
The Grounds
Space to Breathe
Between sessions, the land does its own quiet work.
- 50 Acres
- Trails, gardens and Green Mountain forest.
- Hot Tub & Sauna
- Yours to enjoy between sessions.
- Mindful Walks
- Time for self-guided meditation and quiet walks on the property.
The Weekend at a Glance
Three days of quiet, in the Vermont woods.
Friday evening to Sunday late morning
Private and shared rooms available
Five meditation, two yoga and one Ayurveda session
Trails and gardens in the Green Mountain foothills
Your Stay
What's Included
A weekend of guided meditation and rest, with everything else already handled.
The full detail Read the weekend guide The hour-by-hour schedule, the rooms and the practice, in fifteen pages. Open the guide →- Two Nights, Settled In
- Your room is ready when you arrive. Private and shared options.
- Every Meal, Handled
- Warm, vegetarian and seasonal breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
- 8 Guided Sessions
- Five meditation sessions, two yoga classes and one Ayurveda session.
- A Restorative Evening
- Saturday closes with a sound bath, yoga nidra or another restorative experience.
- Hot Tub & Sauna
- Yours to enjoy between sessions, warm on a cool Vermont day.
- A Parting Gift
- A small something to carry the practice home with you.
All of the above is included in the $645-$1,440 weekend stay. Nothing on the list is an add-on.
Book your October weekendWhy Sētu
A Retreat Rooted in Personal Connection
At Sētu, every retreat is shaped by the people who lead it. Co-founders Emily and Harmeet are personally involved in the experience, bringing warmth, authenticity, and a genuine connection to each guest.
Together with a dedicated team of experienced yoga teachers, meditation guides, and wellness practitioners, they create a welcoming space for rest, reflection, and renewal on 50 acres in the foothills of Vermont's Green Mountains, just outside Brattleboro.
Emily
Co-founder. Leads Sētu's Ayurveda programs and consultations, bringing traditional Ayurvedic wisdom into everyday life.
Harmeet
Co-founder. Teaches meditation and leads immersive sound meditation experiences.
Our Team
A dedicated group of yoga teachers, meditation guides, and wellness practitioners who bring experience, care, and individual attention to every retreat.
Sound & Stillness
The Sound of Stillness
Sound is part of how we practice here. Your weekend may include sound meditation on Sētu's six-foot gong, whose deep, layered tones invite the mind to settle and simply listen.
Harmeet prepared us for the most profound sound baths I have ever experienced.
Mike · retreat guest
From Past Guests
What People Say After a Weekend Here
★★★★★"We could have stayed several more days."
My husband and I attended the Retreat. We were completely relaxed at the end of the weekend. We improved our meditation skills, went on a mindful walk in the woods, had a wonderful Abhyanga massage, and ate nutritious vegetarian meals.
Siobhan
★★★★★"We found commonality and friendship together."
I started this weekend with three other solo guests, three strangers seeking to fill their own needs and we found commonality and friendship together. Everyone cared for us in the kindest way, from the accommodation to the activities to the delicious food. I went into this experience seeking to begin a meditation and yoga practice, to find peace in the hectic life I'd created. I found that… as well as a purpose to ground my practice in.
Johanna
★★★★★"An intimate, cozy, and beautiful space."
I was looking for a weekend retreat in New England to enjoy with a longtime friend, and I hit the jackpot! Sētu provides an intimate, cozy, and beautiful space for a retreat, where you will enjoy nourishment for body and soul. The balance of Ayurvedic education along with meditation guidance and restorative gong meditation was perfect. Thank you, Harmeet and Emily. You provided just what we needed.
Jackie
After the Weekend
What You'll Take Away
The schedule tells you what happens. This is what you leave with.
- A practiceYou can actually keep at home, taught properly.
- Steadier sleepTwo nights of real rest, and the habits behind it.
- A quieter mindTools for the noise, not just a weekend away from it.
- Breath you can useBreathwork that works in a meeting, not only on a cushion.
- An Ayurvedic baselineA sense of what your body has been asking for.
- People who get itA small group that arrived for the same reasons.
Before You Come
Questions, Answered
How much does it cost, and what's included?
A weekend stay is $645–$1,440, depending on the room you choose and how many guests share it. That covers two nights, every meal, all eight guided sessions, the hot tub and sauna, and a parting gift. A $395 local program pass covers the full programme without an overnight stay. Spa treatments are the only thing booked separately.
Do I need any meditation experience?
Not at all. Every session is guided, and beginners are always welcome.
Is this a silent retreat?
No. Some practice happens in silence, while meals and group time are shared.
What are the rooms like, and can I get a private one?
Yes. Both private and shared rooms are available, and pricing depends on the room you choose. Shared rooms are a warm, wood-panelled loft; private rooms are your own quiet space to rest between sessions.
Are meals included?
Yes. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are part of your stay, all warm, seasonal and shared at the long table, cooked along Ayurvedic principles. Sētu is vegetarian and substance-free, so there is nothing for you to plan, cook or clean.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes for sitting and moving. We'll send a short list once you register.
What if my plans change?
A $50 processing fee applies to all cancellations. Cancel two or more weeks ahead and the rest is refunded; closer to your dates, it becomes credit toward a future stay.
Autumn & Winter 2026
Choose Your Weekend
Weekend Stay · $645–$1,440
Two nights, every meal from Friday's welcome dinner to Sunday breakfast, all eight guided sessions, and the hot tub and sauna. Per person; varies by room and number of guests.
Local Program Pass · $395
The same programme and the same meals, for guests nearby who join without staying overnight. Everything but the room.
A Whole Weekend, Taken Care Of
Not a meditation class with extras. Two nights, every meal, all eight guided sessions and the run of the place, in one price.
- 8guided sessionsfive meditation, two yoga, one Ayurveda
- 2nightsyour room ready when you arrive
- EverymealFriday's welcome dinner through Sunday breakfast
- 50acrestrails, gardens, hot tub and sauna
The only difference between the two prices above is where you sleep.
Still Deciding?
Send Us a Message
If you have any questions, send a message and we will be in touch soon. Emily or Harmeet answers these personally.
Not ready to book? Read the full weekend guide Fifteen pages on the rooms, the food, the practice and what a weekend here actually costs. Open the guide →Come as You Are.
December 11-13 at Sētu Vermont. Friday to Sunday, small group, all-inclusive from $645.
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