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This page serves as a home base for the Hawk Circle Retreat and will be updated with everything you need to know between now and the first day of the training retreat. If you have questions at any time between now and the retreat, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Regan and Julie.
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#1 - Mark Your Calendar
Following the retreat, you will enter into a 6-week practicum period. During this time, we will have weekly meetup calls on Zoom on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm ET, beginning July 29th through September 2nd. The calls will be recorded so if you need to miss a call, you will be able to watch the recording.
#2 - Email your dietary restrictions to us at hello@theforesttherapyschool.com
Please email us your dietary restrictions as soon as possible. If you have none, please email us stating that you have none. Thank you!
Your Instructors:
Regan Stacey | regan@theforesttherapyschool.com |(860) 227-9627
Julie Sczerbinski | julie@theforesttherapyschool.com | (704) 439-6971
Tuition Payment Schedule:
$500 non-refundable deposit due at registration
50% of remaining balance due on May 30, 2025
Remaining balance due June 30, 2025
Prior to each installment, we will email you an invoice. You are invited to submit your payment through the payment link on the invoice. If you would rather pay in full, please contact us and we will make that happen.
When:
Arrive: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm ET
Depart: Sunday, July 27, 2025 by 10:00 am ET
Getting Here:
Directions to Hawk Circle:
Please use 219 Hawk Circle Lane, Cherry Valley, NY for the GPS address.
Hawk Circle is located an hour from Albany, three and a half hours from NYC, two hours from Syracuse and an hour and a half from Binghamton. If you are traveling a great distance, here are the best ways to arrive.:
Albany International Airport
Albany International is equivalent to a boutique airport - Quaint, newly-remodeled and conveniently located. Truly a wonderful airport and only an hour and 15 min. from Hawk Circle.
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Train Station
This a very convenient way to travel, especially if you are coming from NYC. It's a relaxing ride with breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley Region.
Albany Bus Station
The Greyhound bus is the primary bus company that is stationed right in Albany. Mega bus also has buses at much cheapar rates coming from NYC to Albany. It is also possible to get a bus from NYC to Cooperstown, which is only 15 min. from Hawk Circle.
Weather:
The weather in the month of July averages in the upper-70s for the high and mid-50s for the low. You may wish to dress in layers to adjust your comfort level.
What to Bring:
The most important thing you can bring is a flexible attitude, ready to accept and adjust cheerfully to the surprises that weather and circumstances may present. It helps a lot, too, if your clothing and equipment are suitable. We recommend packing layers for shifts in temperature. If you are unsure what to take with you, ask us.
Please bring:
Water bottle
Personal toiletries
Unscented sunscreen
Unscented insect repellent
Flashlight or headlamp
Long pants for forest walks
Close toe shoes for forest walks
Rain gear (jacket, pants, umbrella)
Notebook and pens
Optional Items:
Hat (wide brim, for the sun)
Sunglasses
Yoga clothes and mat for optional yoga session
Daypack for short hikes
Schedule:
A detailed schedule will be given to you upon arrival. You can expect our days to start immediately after breakfast (9:00 am-ish ET) and ending around 4:30 pm ET in the afternoon.
Practicum:
Following the retreat, you will enter into a 6-week practicum period. During this time, we will have weekly meet-up calls on Zoom on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm until 8:15 pm ET, beginning July 29th through September 2nd. Graduation will be held on Tuesday, September 2 at 7:00 pm—7:45 pm ET. Please mark your calendars. The calls will be recorded. If you need to miss a call, you will be able to watch the recording.
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