Experience this 5-Day/4-Night Retreat in the tranquil haven of Lifebridge Sanctuary, nestled in the mountains of Hudson Valley, NY.
Teresa D’Angelo and Lori Lynn Meader have been hosting transformational retreats and workshops for over 15 years in the U.S. and Europe. Women return year after year, ready and inspired to DIP in and rediscover and reclaim more of themselves. Deeply moving and forever changing, Dwell In Possibilities lingers long after the return home.
Awaken your spirit to adventure. Hold nothing back. Learn to find ease in risk.
Soon you will be home in a new rhythm, for your soul senses the world that awaits you.
From John O’Donohue, from New Beginnings
“Lifebridge Sanctuary radiates a special warmth. I believe it to be an important resource for all of us who feel that our environments can nurture both our inner lives and our outer work.”
- Bob Dandrew, Director New World Foundation
Your Dwell In Possibilities Retreat at Lifebridge Sanctuary includes:
Lovely & Cozy Accommodations
All rooms are simple and cozy. You can choose a single room for a private experience or share a room with a friend.
Scrumptious Meals and Snacks
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily (snacks as well) featuring flavorful, healthy, comforting food created with food sensitivities in mind.
Upon arrival, bubbly (alcohol and non-alcohol) awaits as our way of saying, “Welcome to DIP!”
All-Access Outdoor Space
The weather may be warm enough to bask in the sun and cool enough to share some fireside chats in the evening. The grounds offer a labyrinth, gazebo, sculptures, outdoor deck, porches and balconies. We can dance and sing under the stars!
Magical Movement
Moving Meditation, Dance Yourself Free, Nia Moving to Heal, Soul Moves, Nature Walks, and more. The main studio has a soaring ceiling, a chandelier that is a work of art, and windows for a stunning panoramic view of the Gunk mountain range. This special room holds space for all that is possible.
Possibility Sessions
Blending somatic practices, therapeutic modalities and ancient wisdom, we are known for our signature Possibility Sessions. With a new theme each day, we promise you an experience that will leave you forever changed.
Dwell in Possibilities offers the perfect playground to explore the body, mind, emotion and spirit of “You” in this moment. Deep-dwelling or surface-skimming, surrounded and supported by caring, like-minded women . . . and oh, the belly laughs!
- L.K., 2022
Pricing for DIP Retreat Packages
Two Payment Options!
Important: If you cannot complete the checkout process with your credit card below, it means the room package you selected is no longer available. Contact lorilynnmeader@gmail.com for assistance or to pay without transaction fees by Venmo, Zelle or personal check.
You can preview the client agreement at checkout and you will receive your full client agreement by email to sign after you send your deposit or pay in full.
OPTION ONE
DEPOSIT + BALANCE
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot and will be applied toward your balance.
You will be able to select your preferred room package during checkout.
After deposit your balance will be due by July 1, 2026.
OPTION TWO: PAY IN FULL
You can choose to pay in full to reserve by booking your room package below.
Not included in the Retreat Package:
- Transportation to and from Lifebridge Sanctuary
- Wine
- Gratuities
“Life is full of ups and downs. I was lucky enough to spend a week with two of my sisters, having no idea what to expect of the Dwell in Possibilities Retreat. It was a wonderful experience, meeting women of all ages and from all walks of life, exploring the beauty of the local area, and most importantly, learning and sharing ways to make the most of this beautiful life.”
- Sisters Debbie H., Laura E. and Sue D.
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Cancellation Policy
If there is anything we didn’t answer, please let us know by emailing Teresa at teresa@live-love-move.comor Lori Lynn at lorilynnmeader@gmail.com.
We’re here to help make this experience a dream come true.
We have grown so much over the course of our long friendship, and we continue to appreciate and learn from one another. Although we are returning to a familiar location, it feels like it is for the first time.
We create each DIP gathering from scratch with intention, care and love, tailored for you and the time in which we are living. Our sacred circle invites a spiritual quality, something intangible, revealing who we are as women and human beings.
As we come together, we remember the significant impact that we have on each other, on our families and friends, and on the world. Our work, our words, and the way we express ourselves everyday matters.
It takes courage to step in, to be present, to look inward, and to follow your heart and soul. As we dance with the richness of who we are and all that we bring, we step into the fullness of our lives right here and now.
The time feels right, the place feels right. Coming back home to Lifebridge feels RIGHT!
It is time to DIP in.
I don’t know where to begin. You two helped me realize and reach in and find my light, the light that was always there. I had not felt it in such a long time. Now I Am - you helped me to make peace with myself, to feel confident in who I am, to let go, to move on. I feel unburdened. I feel transformed. And I continue to reap the benefits from our DIP Retreat. I am forever changed, forever grateful.
~ B.H. 2019
Meet Lori Lynn
Lori Lynn, LCSW/Certified in AEDP Therapy, is a Somatic Psychotherapist (NYC/telehealth), offering a body-centered, relational approach to her work. She invites compassion, authenticity and humor, getting to the heart of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image issues, trauma and grief. In addition to her psychotherapeutic work, she is a movement educator, offering Soul Moves (simple moves) and Dance Yourself Free (no steps to learn/imagery and emotion as your guide) classes.
A believer in reinvention, Lori Lynn enjoyed a professional musical theater career spanning two decades. Blending these worlds, she shares creative, interactive, playful workshops to professionals and the public on the healing power of music and movement. She has written on grief and loss, family and love, eating disorders/mental health issues for consumer publications. Some of her writing can be found in the Musings section of her website.
Meet Teresa D'Angelo
Teresa is a Somatic Dance Movement Educator and founder of Live Love Move® Healing Arts. Known for her authentic, playful approach, she supports people at every age in finding self-expression and pain relief through movement. Teresa’s personal experience with autoimmune illness led her to discover the therapeutic and healing benefits of mind-body movement. She specializes in classes, courses, and private coaching sessions for people with chronic pain and especially loves working with “kids” in their 80s and 90s!
Teresa’s story was featured on Healthcentral.com, and she is one of the authors in the Amazon best-selling book, Soul Biz. Her credentials include Nia® Second Degree Black Belt Instructor, Ageless Grace® Brain Fitness Trainer, and License Massage/Bodyworker. She completed three years of intensive training in Dance Movement Therapy and has a certificate in Somatic Coaching.
DIP is a nurturing retreat that makes space for reflection, connection and self-care. I intentionally set no expectations other than to indulge and nurture myself. I got that and SO much more. The week made it possible to relax, settle in and feel at home. I would do it again in a heartbeat!
~ A.G., 2022
