6 Day Burnout Recovery and Yoga Retreat in Historic Maine Sanctuary

Sewall House has been running yoga retreats since 1997, and it's particularly known for hosting people in the middle of life transitions—work burnout, relationship stress, health challenges, or just the need to step out of normal life for a while. The house itself, built in 1865 and listed on the National Historic Registry, is part of the experience. It's a place that feels slower and simpler, where the nervous system can start to downshift from constant overdrive.

Donna Davidge, the owner and lead teacher, has been teaching yoga since 1985. She's a 500 E-RYT with a master's in nutrition, and she's practiced and studied with teachers like Ravi Singh. Donna adapts each class to whoever is in the room, mixing styles like Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, and Kundalini. Twice-daily classes mean you get an energizing morning practice and a slower evening one, with Sunday evenings often ending in Yoga Nidra or Svaroopa for deep release.

The daily rhythm is simple: early morning meditation by the river, yoga, breakfast, then hours of unstructured time. You can kayak on a nearby lake, hike in the forests near Baxter State Park, bike through tiny New England towns, read in a hammock, or take advantage of the complimentary sauna. Meals are vegetarian, organic, and homemade—three a day—and you never have to cook or clean. The small group size (2-8 people) and private bedrooms mean you can fully relax without performing normalcy for strangers.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in a private room - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Tasty healthy homemade organic vegetarian fare - Daily yoga & meditation sessions - Complimentary use of the sauna - Teacher with over 30 years of experience

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee