“I had never done a yoga retreat before and quite frankly still consider myself a total noob to being a yogi so I had no expectations but was a little nervous on how everything would go. To my absolute delight, it was one of the best weekends I've ever had! The weekend was the perfect balance of yoga, downtime, self reflection, meditation, activities and yummy food! I'm still blown away with how much we were able to squeeze in during the 2 days and yet never felt rushed or on a strict "time table". Kat put so much effort into the weekend and it was felt and seen the entire time. The yoga flows were amazing, the private chef for our meals was killer, the lodging was the cutest ever, the hiking was beautiful, the sound bath ridiculously relaxing. Most importantly the group of people that attended rounded out the perfect combination of everything! I can't wait for the next retreat Kat puts together - I came from Michigan for this one having never met Kat in person before the retreat - for 18 months she was a square on a zoom call for virtual classes!  I also had two friends join me who had never taken one of Kat's classes and went on a whim with me.”

– Loni S.

“I attended Kat's first Rise Yoga retreat at the Mohicans back in November. It was my first retreat in three years and what a way to get back into it. At was a perfect weekend getaway! I knew Kat from my previous studio so I knew I did not want to miss this opportunity. What I love is what Kat's message is about community. The retreat was so well organized and the food was absolutely amazing. Kat really paid attention to every detail to make sure every student had the best possible experience. I am looking forward to the next one!”

- Andrea B.

“Kat has a way of always knowing exactly what I need during her classes, even when I don’t know it myself. She is inspiring, motivating, and empowering in every way. Because of her and the supporting environment she creates, I have learned, laughed, and cried on my mat. I cannot thank her enough for the space she creates, especially during the weekend retreat in the Mohican I attended.”

- Jillian T.

“I went on my first yoga retreat with Kat in November 2021 to the Mohicans, and it was one of the most incredible weekends I’ve ever had. The schedule was thoughtfully designed to include yoga, meals, connection activities, a hike, campfires, a sound bath, and some free-time. The barn we did yoga in was stunning and super cozy. The accommodations were adorable - picturesque cabins and treehouses in the woods that allowed us to really get in touch with the beautiful surrounding scenery. There was even a personal chef who cooked all of our delicious meals. I came to the retreat knowing four people, but left feeling like I knew all nineteen people so well even though the retreat was only three days. I wish we could have stayed longer! Kat has an amazing ability to bring people together and create wonderful experiences that you’ll remember forever. I will definitely be going on another retreat with Kat in the near future!”

- Olivia M.

“Kat was a host in the purest form of the word.  You could feel the love, kindness and care she brought to every single person who attended throughout every detail of our experience together.  Kat’s heart was fully in every aspect and I could feel her love emanating outwards to all of us.  Most importantly, Kat recognized that facilitating a retreat is not always about keeping folks busy, it’s about creating healing space where attendees can choose how they want to share their time and heal themselves.  In between the beautifully coordinated schedule of yoga, meals, hikes, meditations and more, Kat helped us all feel safe to create our unique experiences. What I expected from this retreat, I most definitely received - beautiful surroundings, loving people, delicious food, healing yoga practices, etc.  What I didn’t expect, that was so gratefully received, was to walk away at the end of this experience with a whole lot of new friendships that will last a lifetime - knowing that I am loved, feeling that I belong and supporting one another whenever and wherever our paths cross again. I am very much looking forward to our next Rise Yoga Retreat with Kat!”

–Evan S.

“Kat is one of the most organized retreat leaders that I've had the pleasure of traveling with. Kat ensures that everyone feels welcome from the moment they arrive! Everything - from practice, to the food and accommodations - was wonderful! Kat creates a space for you to simply show up and be yourself. I will absolutely be joining on her next adventure."

- Allison L.

“The mix of challenging and recharging classes, along with community bonfires and healthy meals provided a joyful time. We had plenty of time to connect with each other and also have down time to relax. Kat made everyone feel welcome at the retreat. What a treat!!”

– Karen S.

“If you're looking for a yoga retreat experience that feels like the best hug you've had in ages, look no further. Kat truly thought of everything, and her intentionality was so beautifully woven throughout our magical weekend in the woods! The yoga was exceptional, so beautifully planned to challenge and inspire us, while still meeting a wide variety of yogis where we were and with so many options to take what we needed and leave the rest. It was a perfectly executed mix of physical challenge with ample opportunities to rest, replenish, and integrate our intentions. The food was out of this world, both nourishing and delicious. The cabins truly had everything we could need, and there were lots of options whether people wanted more privacy or a communal space. Above all else, the space Kat held for every individual to rise to be their best self, was something special, and left every one of us more inspired, connected, and eagerly awaiting the next retreat!”

– Sara K.