Sewall House Yoga Retreat

Sewall House is a place for healing. I came to Sewall House feeling completely broken. I left feeling I had found my inner strength, peace, and joy. Amrita and Ajeet and their helpers made all of us feel completely cared for, supported, and loved. They live that mission fully. They will help you determine what you need and guide you to finding it. Daily meditation, yoga, and delicious vegetarian meals support physical and psychological healing. Sewall House is a lovely historic building in which you can settle in and feel at home. Nearby is a lovely lake, several hikes and a spectacular waterfall. Sitting in the waterfall is a truly transformative experience. If you need to reconnect to your center, your joy, or yourself, I highly recommend Sewall House.

If you are looking for an experience that will refresh your soul and learn more about the yoga state of mind this is the place for you! The service was phenomenal! I stepped out of my comfort zone and had vegetarian meals that were excellent! There was so much love shared with the guests! I was looking for a retreat to refresh my soul and re light my fire, Donna and Ajeet definitely nurtured this! I definitely plan to go again! The group of women for this specific workshop “women’s rewilding and mental health” was everything I was looking for and more. The mission of simplicity in a complex world was definitely achieved!

I arrived at Sewall House to a warm greeting and welcome from Donna (Amrita). The house has a charm that goes along with its history. I was the sole guest for 5 days. At first I thought is this weird? My apprehensions went away as I realized that it did not phase the three instructors- they just wanted to make it a personal retreat tailored to what I was open to. I must say that I had an amazing adventure in practicing meditation, all forms of yoga and also having fun doing the things that I love- hiking, kayaking, biking, swimming, and walking to check out the area. Amrita is a true yogi, knowing and able to teach all types of yoga. She has such insight into readings/quotes/sayings that fit into sessions is very connected in the Yogi world. Connor created yummy meals and led insightful meditation sessions. Ajeet is always there for you and wants to be sure that you focus on your personal growth and health. She has a powerful way of addressing any internal or external discomforts. The most important thing I want to share is that they are very much into their yogi practices but they are everyday people. Thanks for a wonderful experience!

Relax and rejuvenate in scenic northern Maine while learning about how yoga can provide you with tools to improve your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being on and off the yoga mat. Donna and her team are extremely knowledgeable and genuinely care about their guests, and you will feel like you are at home at the Sewall House retreat. The house is just beautiful; I felt like I was walking into a history book, with many original artifacts in each room. Also be sure to read Donna's book before you go or while you are there, Balancing with Bunions, which will give you great insight into the history of the house and understand how the yoga retreats came to be. The local hikes, swims, biking, horseback riding, and kayaking give you plenty to do in your down time. Lovely stay and highly recommend!

I feel very lucky to have found the Sewell House. It is the real deal. The yoga instructors are all incredibly skilled. All 3 there had over several decades of experience. i learned many new techniques (breath as well as posture) while there that I will use for years to come. The workouts themselves were gentle enough for a beginner with modification options for the more advanced. I feared a retreat would be too much of a workout to do daily but it was very do-able (yet I did get workout), The food was superb. It was farm fresh, super healthy, and beyond delicious. I was also surprised by how beautiful the nature in the area was and at how many high quality hikes were nearby. While there I swam (and kayaked) in a lake, meditated by the river, swam in a waterfall, hiked daily and picked blueberries. Overall, a rare gem of a place. It stays in your heart long after you leave. I tried another yoga retreat closer to Portland last summer and the quality of the instruction (as well as good and hikes) made the slightly longer trek to northern Maine well worth it. If you are on the fence, don’t hesitate. You will not regret it!

Sewall House is a very special place to heal your mind, body and soul. I just made my fourth visit to this magical haven, and every time I’ve felt my soul healing emotionally. The owner and staff members are extremely knowledgeable and “top notch,” as another guest (and now friend) affirmed. Collectively, they have many decades of experience and offer various types of yoga, reiki, and more. I’m grateful for all that I’ve learned from them, and feel truly honored that the universe led me to cross paths with these amazing, caring, powerful women: Donna (Amrita), Ajeet, and Pnina (She is also an amazing cook!) And there are so many outdoor activities to enjoy! To list just a few… We went blueberry picking, which was not only delicious (one for the basket, one for me…one for the basket, two for me…) but fun and even tranquil. My husband said that I looked like I was “in Blueberry Heaven.” We swam and kayaked in Lake Mattwamkeag, where I saw an eagle and—for the first time—heard its cry. At the spectacular Shin Falls, we swam and were visited by black velvety butterflies and zooming dragonflies. We hiked to the top of Mount Chase and were treated to an awe-inspiring view. On our visit to the Amish, we bought succulent peaches and tasty elderberry jam. The icing on top of this singular trip was the wonderful camaraderie we shared with the other guests, and we all plan to gather again at Sewall House next summer!