Radiant Renewal
A Springtime Retreat for Self-Compassion
April 2026
April 10, 11, 12, 2026
Light on the Hill Retreat Center,
Van Etten, NY
A weekend carefully crafted for inward connection and cultivating self-compassion. Slow down and reconnect within through gentle Kripalu yoga, guided meditation, mindful movement, reflective journaling and grounding time in nature.
Nourish your heart with care, attention and kindness.
An intentional retreat
Our experience will be held by the beautiful land of Light on the Hill Retreat Center; set amongst 236 acres of woods, streams, gorges, walking paths, and panoramic views. Connect with the rejuvenating energy of Springtime while in sacred community, and emerge with loving tenderness toward yourself and an overall sense of mind-body renewal.
Why encourage self-compassion? Your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship of your lifetime. Developing a kind and accepting connection within, invites an abundance of potential benefits: reductions in stress, anxiety, and depression; improved self-worth, confidence, body image and motivation; a fostered sense of resilience and ability to give yourself grace within the hurts, messiness and pains of life; and nourishment for the immune system, promoting positive health outcomes. If any of this speaks to you, I encourage you to listen to that longing.
“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.”
— Christopher Germer
Schedule
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5pm Welcome and Orientation
6pm Dinner
7pm Grounding and Intention Setting
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8am Silent Breakfast
9am - 12:30pm Workshop: Cultivating Self-Compassion
12:30pm Lunch
1-4pm Free time for rest and renewal (optional 2pm Guided Labyrinth Walk)
4pm Gentle Yoga with themes of Self-Compassion
5pm Loving Kindness Meditation and Reflections
6pm Dinner
7pm Restorative Group Reiki
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8am Breakfast
9-11am Integration and Emergence
*The weekend’s curriculum is designed with a focus on self-compassion as a vehicle to inner connection and renewal. All offerings are optional.
“When we give ourselves compassion, we are opening our hearts in a way that can transform our lives.”
-Kristin Neff
Meet your Retreat Guide
Alison Christiansen, LCSW, 500hr RYT, and Reiki Master brings a depth of knowledge and intentionality to all areas of her work and finds that self-compassion is the golden thread weaving through it all. As a curious seeker of yoga and meditation for the past 20 years, self-compassion has been the single most impactful practice for Alison in finding personal fulfillment in life and navigating loss.
Alison began attending retreats at Light on the Hill in 2015, it has been a spiritual home for her ever since. She is thrilled to offer this retreat in a space that is so near and dear to her heart!
Payment
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Early bird registration is available now - January 15th, while space remains.
Included in your payment:
2 nights at Inner Light Lodge in a shared room for you and a friend
5 delicious vegetarian meals
236 acres of land to walk and explore
2 outdoor labyrinths
Access to “Stillpoint Sanctuary” meditation chapel
Gentle Yoga, Meditation and Group Reiki facilitated by Alison
Connection in community
To register, please email Alison at radiantcompassion@gmail.com. Full payment of $456 (per person) is due by January 15th. A non-refundable $85 deposit reserves your space. You are also welcome to skip the deposit and simply pay in full.
Accepted payment:
Venmo: @Alison-Christiansen-1
Cash or Check: email Alison to arrange this option radiantcompassion@gmail.com
On website - adds 3% transaction fee (Early Bird $494; Regular $540)
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Early bird registration is available now - January 15th while space remains available.
Included in your payment:
2 nights at Inner Light Lodge in a private room
5 delicious vegetarian meals
236 acres of land to walk and explore
2 outdoor labyrinths
Access to “Stillpoint Sanctuary” meditation chapel
Gentle Yoga, Meditation and Group Reiki facilitated by Alison
Connection in community
Full payment of $480 is due by January 15th. A non-refundable $85 deposit reserves your space. You are also welcome to skip the deposit and simply pay in full.
To register, send deposit or full payment to:
Venmo: @Alison-Christiansen-1
Cash or Check: email Alison to arrange this option radiantcompassion@gmail.com
On website - adds 3% transaction fee (Early Bird $494; Regular $540)
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Registration price for bookings made after January 15th, while space remains available.
Included in your payment:
2 nights at Inner Light Lodge in a shared room for you and a friend
5 delicious vegetarian meals
236 acres of land to walk and explore
2 outdoor labyrinths
Access to “Stillpoint Sanctuary” meditation chapel
Gentle Yoga, Meditation and Group Reiki facilitated by Alison
Connection in community
Email Alison at radiantcompassion@gmail.com to register for this option.
Full payment of $499 due by March 20th. Price per person. A non-refundable $85 deposit reserves your space. You are also welcome to skip the deposit and simply pay in full.
Accepted payment:
Venmo: @Alison-Christiansen-1
Cash or Check: email Alison to arrange this option radiantcompassion@gmail.com
On website - adds 3% transaction fee (Early Bird $494; Regular $540)
-
Registration price for bookings made after January 15th while space remains available. Full payment of $525 is due by March 20th. A non-refundable $85 deposit reserves your space. You are also welcome to skip the deposit and simply pay in full.
Included in your payment:
2 nights at Inner Light Lodge in a private room
5 delicious vegetarian meals
236 acres of land to walk and explore
2 outdoor labyrinths
Access to “Stillpoint Sanctuary” meditation chapel
Gentle Yoga, Meditation and Group Reiki facilitated by Alison
Connection in community
To register, send deposit or full payment to:
Venmo: @Alison-Christiansen-1
Cash or Check: email Alison to arrange this option radiantcompassion@gmail.com
On website - adds 3% transaction fee (Early Bird $494; Regular $540)
Cancellation Policy
Payments are non-refundable unless the retreat is cancelled by Alison.
If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to find someone to fill your spot and reimburse you directly.
If you are unable to attend due to a last minute illness or emergency, you can request a $100 credit toward Alison’s offerings.
Meet your Retreat Space
Light on The Hill is a healing and inspiring space for reflection, deep inner work, and spiritual growth.
