Orchard View Lavender Farm is proud to present an Ayurveda Petite Retreat hosted by Vibha Rana, Founder & Owner, Green Tulip Health & Wellness, LLC. Vibha is a Certified Ayurveda Consultant & Therapist. She is regularly involved in offering Ayurveda Workshops, Master Classes, Events & Retreats. She sees private clients in her Hackettstown NJ office.

This Ayurveda Petite Retreat is also hosted by Mary Ellen Moses, E-RYT, NJLMT, MLDT.  Mary has been teaching Yoga for over twenty years, fourteen of which she owned Awakening Point Yoga Studio in Hackettstown. She facilitates an annual women’s wellness weekend and day retreats and has a passion for natural healing.

What is Ayurveda?  Ayurveda is a natural health and wellness system that originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. The word Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words Ayur, meaning “life”, and Veda, meaning “knowledge” - an ancient holistic system centered and based on the five great elements to restore harmony and balance. Universal interconnectedness lies at the heart of Ayurveda. Coming to an understanding of our ideal state of balance (prakriti) which is our individual constitution and the subtle energies called (doshas) help us to understand our relationship with the environment, food, seasons and much more.

Immerse yourself in the ancient tradition of Ayurveda & Yoga in an idyllic setting and picturesque surroundings.  The day will begin with Yoga in the lavender field with live music. Mary will guide you through a gentle yoga practice that emphasizes grounding, deep breathing and focusing your attention inward to prepare you for the day.

Ken Meyer, our guest musician, will accompany the postural practice with deep, soulful rhythms using a variety of percussion instruments.  Using sounds of nature and it’s elements of life and stillness, Ken aims to create a unique background to aid the participant on their journey. Gongs, Native American drums, and instruments from around the world all come together to create a unique, sometimes otherworldly palette of sound.

Vibha's Ayurveda Workshop will teach you the concept behind the Ayurveda wellness that can support you in self-healing by learning to reduce stress, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, live consciously, and enjoy more sustainable energy. You will learn to listen to your body and discover how it can help you maintain healthy habits after the Retreat.  Vibha will also show you how to incorporate specific spices into your diet with a live cooking demonstration. Later you will create your own Ayurveda Vision Board guided by Vibha.

Chef Ed Oliveira has created a delicious vegetarian lunch menu inspired by the Ayurvedic principles using fresh organic ingredients for you to enjoy. 

Lunch Menu:  Mixed Greens, Roasted Carrots, Sunflower Seeds, Radish, Ginger Carrot Dressing;  Masala Roasted Tofu with Coconut Sauce;  Basmati Rice with Peas, Raisins, Almonds;  Ginger & Tumeric Roasted Vegetable Medley;  Herb Roasted Chickpeas with Asparagus.

At the conclusion of the Retreat and after you have discovered more about Ayurveda and your body type/dosha, Mary will lead a guided meditation on how to modify to benefit your particular needs based on your dominant dosha type.

Registration Policy:

Tickets are $185 (plus tax) per person

Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. However, they are transferable to someone else with prior authorization.

This is an exclusive event - Tickets will not be sold at the door - SPACE IS LIMITED

Menu is subject to change based on availability of ingredients. Due to the nature of this event, we cannot offer substitutions.

This event is not child friendly.

No Smoking – No Vaping - No Pets Allowed 

Please stay home if you are not feeling well.

Rain Date:  This Event will be held Rain or Shine.

Cancellation Policy: Event Hosts reserve the right to cancel Event should a cancellation become necessary. Should it become necessary to cancel Event, refunds will be issued.

Disclaimer: Please note the contents of this Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat is intended for self-awareness and educational purposes only and not to be used for self-diagnosis and treating others.

Our Lavenders typically bloom in June and July. However, we are at the mercy of Mother Nature. She determines the bloom times as well as the duration of the blooms. Lavender Bloom is not guaranteed.  Picking of lavender and/or flowers from any garden is strictly prohibited without prior authorization by Orchard View Lavender Farm.

Please know that when you visit Orchard View Lavender Farm, you are a welcomed guest. The farm is also our home. Please be respectful of our property. Thank You.