REST FEST

The Ultimate Yoga & Sound Weekend Staycation

Turf Valley Resort & Spa | Ellicott City, MD

February 6 - 7, 2026

The Reset You've Been Craving

Life moves fast — REST FEST slows it all down.
Join Yoga Therapist/Menopause Specialist Jessie Kates and Sound Practitioner Bri Alexander for a deeply nourishing overnight retreat designed to melt stress, reset your nervous system, and wrap you in care from the moment you arrive.

This cozy, luxurious staycation is close to home but feels like another world.
Soft lighting, calming practices, warm sound vibrations, and spacious time to yourself come together for an experience that nurtures your whole being.

Rest Fest Investment: $650

Early Bird: Save $50 if booked by 12/19

What's Included:
Everything you need to truly rest — no decisions, no rushing, no obligations.

Friday Evening

4:00 pm – Arrival + Check-In:
Settle into your room, slip into comfy clothes, and exhale.
Welcome Social Reception:
Sip, snack and mingle as you ease into the retreat experience and get to know fellow participants.
Evening Yin + Sound Journey:
A slow, grounding yin yoga practice paired with Bri’s sound immersion featuring bowls, chimes, gong, drums, and more. Expect deep release and complete nervous system reset.

Saturday Morning /Mid Day

Morning Yoga + Breathwork: Gentle movement, calming pranayama, and a guided yoga nidra to support deep rest and clarity.
Breakfast at Turf Valley Resort:
A nourishing, relaxed morning meal.
Mid Day Sound & Journaling: Comfort your soul and clear you mind with this mid day session to foster clarity and vitality.
Afternoon Lunch at Turf Valley Resort: The perfect afternoon nourishment for your body, enjoyed in community with retreat participants to energize your soul.

Saturday Afternoon/Evening

Spa Amenities All Day:
Enjoy the indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, relaxation lounge, and gym.
Quiet time for journaling, unwinding, or simply doing nothing.
Connection Dinner: Enjoy the uplifting energy of fellowship as we nourish together over a fabulous meal.
Evening Sound and Yin Yoga: A deep wind down to integrate peace into life, post retreat.
Retreat activities conclude at 9:00 pm:
Leave feeling grounded, peaceful, and completely renewed. We highly encourage you to book your room for Saturday night as well!

What is NOT Included

While we have rented some relaxing private spaces to make this weekend pure magic, the Resort and Spa is open to the public, so if you would like to stay overnight or enjoy a spa treatment, you will need to book directly through Turf Valley.

Weekend Spa Services

Turf Valley has an amazing Spa that will be open during Rest Fest. While you will have access to the Spa Amenities (sauna, hot tub, relaxation room, indoor pool) If you would like to book any massages or body treatments during your Rest Fest Weekend. Please call the Spa 410-203-2755 to make an appointment.

Hotel Room at the Resort

This weekend is meant to be a gentle step away from your everyday demands. We highly encourage you to book a room for Fri & Sat, so you can truly shift into deep relaxation and reconnect to yourself. The Resort is offering a discounted room rate for anyone coming to Rest Fest. Be sure to mention code 28L291when booking online or on the phone.

Call 410-465-1500

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