Meet the Nourishers
Allison Kalsched
Allison Kalsched, a certified personal trainer specializing in women’s fitness, first hosted NOURISH in 2019. A group of eleven women joined together for a weekend fitness, wellness, food and the outdoors. With plans set, and never realized, for a second NOURISH in May 2020, she is excited to finally be able to reignite this program for women interested in spending a very special weekend together.
Movement Classes at Hemlock
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A musically-driven, non-stop dance cardio workout that infuses dance movements with conditioning exercises. Dance like nobody's watching in this free-spirited (and shoeless) workout designed for all dance levels - zero dance experience is required!
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This open-level vinyasa flow class links a series of postures with your breath and concludes with a brief guided meditation. This class is structured to be simple enough for beginning students, while also providing optional variations to challenge all levels and abilities.
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In this introductory class we will cover the basics of short form Yang Style Tai Chi. Focusing on posture, flexibility, movement, balance and overall health from guided movement. The objective of this class is to give you an experiential introduction to Tai Chi movements and discipline.
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Open to all levels and abilities, this bodyweight (and shoeless) High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) class is sure to get your blood pumping. Each class is designed to build strength and elevate your heart rate using short bursts of strength & cardio exercises followed by brief periods of recovery. A light stretch at the end of class rounds out the experience and helps your body assimilate the work put in.
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Yin Yoga is a slower paced, meditative style of yoga that gently holds each posture for a longer period of time. This aims to encourage a deeper stretch and release within the rarely-used connective tissues, often focusing on the hips, hamstrings, and upper body. Yin Yoga also teaches you how to breathe through discomfort and sit with your thoughts, a wonderful practice for the mind. (60 min)
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This open-level class utilizes breathwork techniques to steady the mind and bring our focus inward, followed by a Yoga Nidra meditation. Also known as yogic sleep, Yoga Nidra is a systematic form of guided relaxation that brings you to a state of consciousness between waking & sleeping.
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We believe fresh air and a walk in the woods is good for the soul, year-round. Join us for a guided hike immersed in nature. Wear weather appropriate clothing and be prepared to walk approximately 3 miles.
Featured Guest & Resident Instructors at Hemlock
Unwind + Reconnect
Experience a Restorative Weekend just for Women
This is a sample schedule and is subject to change.
Thursday, April 30
4:00 pm — Guest check-in and welcome drink
5:45 pm — Sip + Social Property Tour
7:30 pm — Welcome Dinner at Bittersweet Restaurant
9:00 pm — Bonfire and S’mores
Friday, May 1
7:30–10:00 am — Breakfast on your own
10:00–11:00 am — Outdoor Boot Camp with Allison Kalsched
11:00 am — Post-boot camp snack
12:00–2:00 pm — Hemlock activities (schedule will be available closer to retreat dates). Also time to explore the grounds, read, stare at the sky, or nap.
12:00–2:30 pm — Lunch on your own at Bittersweet Restaurant
2:00–4:00 pm — Hemlock activities, or play tennis, frisbee, or go bird watching. Equipment available any time. Private training sessions with Allison can be scheduled.
4:00 pm — Snack
7:00 pm — Group dinner at Bittersweet Restaurant
9:00 pm — Sip + Swim Movie Night in the pool
Saturday, May 2
7:30–10:00 am — Breakfast on your own
8:30 am — Hemlock Yoga
9:30 am — Group Goat Hike
10:45–11:45 am — Boot Camp with Allison Kalsched
12:00–2:00 pm — Hemlock activities. Also time to swim in the indoor pool or visit the bee hives.
12:00–2:30 pm — Lunch on your own at Bittersweet Restaurant
3:00–5:30 pm — Hemlock activities. Private training sessions with Allison can be scheduled.
7:30 pm — Group dinner at Bittersweet Restaurant
9:30 pm — Stargazing with Irene
Sunday, May 3
8:30 am — Guided Group Hike
10:00 am — Brunch
12:00 pm — Check-out and goodbyes!
*use your free time to schedule a massage, read, walk in the woods, talk with new friends, or do absolutely nothing! Daily activities and classes at Hemlock Neversink vary from day to day based on season, weather and scheduling. Read more about activities at Hemlock Neversink: https://www.hemlockneversink.com/activities
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Reserve your spot at Nourish 2026! Our women-only wellness retreat in the beautiful Catskills. We’d love to have you as our guest. Limited spaces are now open!
Use the form below to complete your registration and submit your deposit today! Between now and January 12, 2026, you can lock in your place with a $500 deposit. After that date, deposits will increase to 50%, so don’t wait; these coveted spots will fill quickly. We can’t wait to welcome you to Nourish!
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