Saturday, June 15th - Sunday, June 16th

Agenda

Saturday

Arrival (check in 3-3:30pm)

Welcome

Love Language Workshop

Six Course Dinner -Roots Catering & Wine Pairing- Tug Hill Estates

“Newlywed” Game

Fireside Relaxation

Sunday

Couples Yoga

Judge’s Quarters Breakfast

Sound Bath

Closing Ceremony

Departure 11am

Unwind

The Judges Quarters

Reconnect with your love as you immerse yourself in the echoes of history and savor the charm of the Judge’s Quarters meticulously restored guest rooms and carriage house.

The original part of this home was built in 1800 and is one of the oldest houses in the village of Lowville. Built and lived in by the first judge in Lewis County, Daniel Kelley; thus the namesake - Judge's Quarters.

The historic integrity of this beautiful federal colonial remains intact and the warm, comfortable, family feeling is felt throughout this home. Owners Tim and Renee offer a warm welcome and unforgettable accommodations to the couples attending this Reconnect Retreat.

ALL BEDROOMS FEATURE:

• Iron / Ironing Board

• Fan

• Alarm Clock

• wifi

• Private Bathroom

ALL BATHROOMS FEATURE:

• Luxurious Turkish Towels

• Quality Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash

• Blow Dryer

• Additional Toiletries and extras in the medicine cabinet for use (toothpaste, lotion, aspirin, band-aids...etc)

Reconnect

Love Language Workshop- There are five love languages that describe five different ways that people prefer to receive and express love in a relationship. Knowing your partner's love language and letting them know yours is a great way to connect at a deeper level. During this workshop you will discover each others love language.

Newlywed Game- The popular and hilarious Newlywed Game first debuted on ABC in 1966, testing just how well new couples knew each other. After our beautiful dinner & wine paring Saturday evening, we will end the night together playing a slightly simmered down version of this fun couples game. And no, you and your partner do not have to be married or newlyweds for a shot at the prize!

Couples Yoga- No doubt this fun and invigorating couples yoga session will require enhanced teamwork and connection. What’s not required is yoga experience, my husband & I will walk you through every posture! This session will focus on building deeper physical connection, clear communication, and shared goals.

Sound Bath- Immerse yourselves in the vibrational healing powers of a sound bath. Live Sound Baths help to facilitate shifts in our brainwave state by synchronizing our fluctuating brainwaves with stable frequency which the brainwave can attune to. By using rhythm and frequency of specialized instruments, we can stimulate our brainwaves. It then becomes possible to down-shift our normal beta state (normal waking consciousness) to alpha (relaxed consciousness), and even reach theta (meditative state) and delta (sleep; where internal healing can occur). Relax, rest, and restore together.

Indulge

Dinner

Roots Catering

Saturday evening’s dinner will be prepared by private Chef Steven Fuller of Roots Catering. The Chef will present a six course meal starting with Hors d’oeuvres and ending with dessert explaining the ingredients and their “Roots”. So sit back, relax and let Chef Steve and his staff take you on a culinary journey that will make your taste buds dance with delight.

Little Village Mushrooms

Lara Meda of Little Village mushrooms will be assisting Chef Fuller. Little Village Mushrooms is a controlled environment farm providing organically grown, hyper-local gourmet mushrooms. Your Chef will be using Lara’s amazing mushrooms in a few of the courses which Lara will explain.

Tug Hill Estate

Tug Hill Estates will be offering to you a wine pairing during Friday evening’s dinner. Not only is wine pairing a great way to gain a better understanding and deeper appreciation for different wines, it is also known to enhance the dining experience, potentially heightening flavors, textures and qualities in the food. Taren Beller of Tug Hill Estate Will be pairing each of the six courses with one of their locally made wines. She will explain the flavor profiles and why each wine has been selected. (Optional, contains alcohol must be 21+years of age)

Breakfast

Judge’s Quarters Bed & Breakfast

Your hosts Renee & Tim will be preparing breakfast for you Sunday morning. Their guests rave about the fresh and delicious breakfasts at the Judge’s Quarters and I’m sure that you will too!

Your Overnight Reconnect Couple’s Retreat:

$600 Early Bird Special- $567 (Retreat price is per couple)

• Welcome Gift

• Love Language Workshop led by Heather Hurd of Kelpytown Kove

• Six course private chef dinner prepared by Chef Steven Fuller of Roots Catering featuring a presentation by Lara Meda of Little Village Mushrooms

• Wine pairing experience presented by Taren Beller, owner of Tug Hill Estate

• Overnight accommodations at the exquisite and historic Judge’s Quarters- private room/ bathroom for you and your love. Hosted by owners Tim & Renee Widrick

• Morning couples yoga with Heather Hurd of Kelpytown Kove

• Locally sourced breakfast prepared by Tim & Renee of the Judge’s Quarters

• Invigorating Sound Bath Heather Hurd of Kelpytown Kove

• Chance to win a prize!

Your Retreat Guide & Hosts

Heather E. Hurd owner & operator of Kelpytown Kove.

Heather is a trained artist, certified yoga & mindfulness instructor, certified instinctive meditation teacher, certified sound bath facilitator, and attuned reiki practitioner. It is my pleasure and honor to guide a retreat focused on human connection, compassion, communication and LOVE. My husband Jerry will be joining me on this couples retreat, it’s only fitting and I know you’re going to love him. I sure do!

Tim and Renee Widrick, Owners of The Judges Quarters Bed and Breakfast

Enjoy the comfortable lodging, beautiful grounds, and a full course breakfast tailored to your tastes and expertly prepared by your friendly hosts Tim & Renee. They welcome encourage their guests are to make themselves at home.

Their historic home offers a true relaxed homey atmosphere, with every detail designed to ensure a comfortable stay. From the luxurious bed linens to the Turkish cotton bath towels in the guest rooms. Each guest room has a distinct personality, and has been lovingly restored to reflect the past inhabitants yet maintaining modern comfort and convenience.

Chef Steven Fuller owner of Roots Catering

With over 35 years of culinary experience and a passion for farm to table, Chef Steve prides himself on preparing beautiful, tasteful creations from locally fresh ingredients. He has taken his years of experience from owning and operating Memories Restaurant and Lounge into the local school food systems where he has transformed how students eat lunch in the cafeterias.

Chef Steve has also worked closely with local growers and produces in conjunction with Lewis County CCE to help create connections for more locally produced items to be used in schools, restaurants and other institutions in our county.

The Chef will present a six course meal Saturday evening starting with Hors d oeuvres and ending with dessert explaining the ingredients and their “Roots”. So sit back, relax and let Chef Steve and his staff take you on a culinary journey that will make your taste buds dance with delight.

Lara Meda owner of Little Village Mushrooms

After being deeply inspired by the Fantasic Fungi documentary, Lara signed up for her first mycology class as a Mother’s Day gift to herself.  Delving into the expansive and diverse world of mushrooms further fueled her belief that the ‘future is fungal’ and that she had to be involved in some way.  Not long after, with the support of her family, Little Village Mushrooms came into being.  Lara imagined an urban farm that served as a gathering spot where people could come together to learn and be inspired by fungi, food, art, and community. 

Little Village Mushrooms is a controlled environment farm which means it can provide organically grown, hyper-local gourmet mushrooms to our community all year round.  The mission is to go beyond the historical concept of a farm, by bringing people together to celebrate and learn about the exciting world of fungi through workshops, collaborations, creative gatherings, and farm to table events.  Lara looks forward to growing this vision within the community, and much like mycelium, making deep connections along the way. Mush-love! 

Johathan & Taren Beller owners of Tug Hill Estate

The Tug Hill Estate, home to the Tug Hill Vineyards, Spirits, and Orchards Brands, is an agriculturally based, family-friendly business. Tug Hill Estate is the northernmost Estate Winery and Distillery in New York, located just outside of Lowville on the Yancey Road. They believe in authentic wine making, limiting production to the varieties that grow right here in our northern climate. Owner Taren Beller has worked with Chef Fuller to pair their delicious and locally crafted wines with each of the six courses being served at dinner Saturday evening. Taren will be educating us on why she has chosen each wine to compliment the course.