Berkshires FAQ-ret

Berkshires Retreat

Frequently Asked Questions


  • Who is eligible to be in the program?

    Women Physicians with an MD or DO. If you are a woman physician who wants 6 days of enjoying the company of fellow women physicians who will get you, your experience your stressors unlike others in your family. If you want to try creating art, enjoying deliciously prepared preservative free food, floating in a pool, kayaking, or canoeing, or hiking or biking or journaling, or just cozying up on a couch and talking and getting to know people without having to rush home or to work or to take care of others or anything just for a bit. If you are looking for an opportunity to be relaxed and let go and be cared for by the team of people facilitating the retreat; providing yoga, meditation, mindfulness and CBT skills to manage stress and empower you to go home feeling better able to cope with whatever comes your way, then yes this is for you. 

  • Is this retreat for me?

    If you are a woman physician who wants 6 days of enjoying the company of fellow women physicians who will get you, your experience your stressors unlike others in your family. If you want to try creating art, enjoying deliciously prepared preservative free food, floating in a pool, kayaking, or canoeing, or hiking or biking or journaling, or just cozying up on a couch and talking and getting to know people without having to rush home or to work or to take care of others or anything just for a bit. If you are looking for an opportunity to be relaxed and let go and be cared for by the team of people facilitating the retreat; providing yoga, meditation, mindfulness and CBT skills to manage stress and empower you to go home feeling better able to cope with whatever comes your way, then yes this is for you. 

  • What type of payment methods do you accept?

    You can pay online with a Zelle account: silverspaces@outlook.com  


    Or with Square using a credit card.


    An invoice will be provided once payment is received for your records and for proof of educational component for institutional reimbursement if needed. Your CME certificate should be acceptable for most institutions. Please check with your institution to confirm the approval of Point-of-care style learning for AMA PRA.


  • How do I reserve my space for the Retreat?

    A $500 deposit/per person is required to reserve a space for the retreat. 


    50% of the payment is expected by May 15th.


    Payment in full is due no later than June 30th. 

  • Registration and payment details

    The registration Deposit is $500 per person. If you are booking double occupancy please select REGISTRATION for 2 people and pay the deposit for both people if you would like to reserve both beds.


    Only once you receive confirmation from us to arrange a payment plan is this a confirmed booking. 


    Once we receive the REGISTRATION payment, we will be in touch with you to discuss and confirm your payment plan and confirm your reservation. 

    We offer payment in full option or payment in 2 - 3 remaining installments. Payment has to be made in full, at the latest 8 weeks prior to the start of the retreat, or you will lose your space and paid amount. 


  • What to Pack?

    • Comfortable clothing that is easy to move around in and that are not too precious as we will be outdoors working with clay and they may get dirty.
    • Yoga Clothing and a Swimsuit if you feel like taking a dip.
    • House shoes/slippers for indoors.
    • Sneakers or hiking shoes for trails and or biking through woods, trails, and towns.
    • Flip flops to lounge around the pool area and sauna.
    • Perhaps a book for the evening time. (Although, there is a full library of books to choose from as well)
    • Water bottle - filtered water available.
    • Sunscreen
    • Bug spray

    These are suggested items of clothing.


    • Yoga: leggings or shorts and tops. 
    • Meditation: same as for yoga or loose-fitting clothing. 

    Basically, you want clothes you can easily move in for yoga and clothes that feel comfortable for everything else. 


    As the retreat is in August expect sunny days and chilly nights so make sure you bring a warm coverup for the nighttime. 


    For the cacao ceremony, bring clothing that makes you feel like a Goddess. A flowy dress or skirt or anything special to you. Feel free to add accessories that makes you feel light and free, whimsical and joyful.. We will be sitting cross-legged for parts of the ceremony so something loose and long works best. Have a bit of fun with this and see what inspires you. 


    Our first night will be an opening circle and a core values exercise with some intention setting for our time together. Loose-fitting and cozy clothing/yoga clothing will be perfect. 


    Don’t forget a comfy long sleeve or wrap if it’s chilly as the stars are gorgeous in the mountains and it may be nice to do our planning under the great big sky around a warm fire.


  • Items Provided

    Lighten your bag knowing that all of these things will be there for you...


    • Yoga mat, straps, blocks, bolsters, blankets
    • Beach/pool towels 
    • Collapsible Tote 
    • Organic body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion
    • Hairdryer
    • Journal and pen 

    And a few other surprises I will share as we get closer to our retreat.


  • Will there be work outside expected to be done before or after the retreat?

    You will be given 8 scholarly articles a few weeks before the retreat about the various topics we will cover and reflect upon as a group in more detail. It is encouraged that you read the assigned articles before the retreat.


    You will be completing burnout questionnaires pre and post-program to establish efficacy and opportunity to reflect on program improvement.

    Each participant will receive a personal journal-sketchbook for recording various emotions, behaviors, thoughts, ideas, and evolution which will enhance the experience, and provide a great reference should you want to look back at our work together in the future. Journaling is not a requirement, and it is at each participant's discretion. Journal prompts and intention setting will occur daily to facilitate this practice. 


  • What if I have allergies or a special diet?

    Please let me know of any food limitations/dietary needs at sign up and I will make sure there is food that is safe and flavorful for you to eat.

  • How many credits is this program eligible for?

    This program has the potential to earn 16-24 Category 1 AMA PRA credits and 14 AOA Category 1A credits. 

  • How do I get CME?

    Powered by CMEfY and through NCOMA

    This experience is powered by CMEfy – an AI-powered platform that directs learners along a pathway to capture reflections at the point of inspiration, point of care. Clinicians may earn CME/CE credit via ReflectCE, the accredited activity portal. Learn more at about.cmefy.com/cme-info


    This activity helps address certain relevant blindspots within the clinicians’ clinical, administrative and personal day-to-day practice, while learning how reflective practice can be applied to themselves and their peers. This is accomplished via an awareness engine that surfaces nudges at the right place and the right time for clinicians to engage and reflect. The clinician is prompted to reflect upon how the surfaced content within the nudge applies to their day-to-day. This reflection is captured in their learning journal allowing to serve as serving as both a reference for the learner and a nudge to share with their team. 


    The North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association (NCOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The NC Osteopathic Medical Association designates this program for a maximum of 14 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity. 


  • What is the itinerary?

    Daily yoga, breakfast, pottery, break, lunch, meditation, some planned activities as a group in the area on different days. I.e. visit to West Lake, an afternoon at Great Barrington, free time to relax, swim, kayak, canoe, [addle board, hike, journal, get a massage, reiki, reflexology, use the sauna, Dinner, a cacao ceremony, evening reflection circles, restorative yoga among other opportunities on different days.

  • I need a roommate. How do I arrange that?

     We can arrange that for you and assign someone or you can invite a friend to join you and let us know that you would like to a share with someone in partidular. 


  • Can I bring my kids/partner?

    No. This is just for women Physicians 

  • Where do I fly into?

    Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Connecticut. (BDL)

  • Is there transportation from the airport to the retreat venue?

    Attempts will be made to help coordinate transport with fellow guests to reduce travel cost from airport, but not guaranteed.

  • What is the weather like?


    Warm in the day - low to mid 70s & cooler at night - mid to high 50's, low 60's.


  • Still have a question?

    Email me at silverspaces@oultook.com or call me at 704-614-3064. 


    I will answer whatever questions I can, so you can feel ready and comfortable to join me on this adventure.

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