Heart, Body & Soul Retreat Tuesday, July 29 –  Sunday, August 3, 2025 in Augusta, MO.

Click here to register with your $500 downpayment!

We are thrilled to extend to you an invitation to embark on a transformative journey with us at the Heart, Body & Soul Retreat,  from July 29th to August 3rd. The experience is a deep dive into the essence of your being, where heart, body, and soul converge in harmony.

This retreat promises a sanctuary nestled in the lush, vibrant summer of Augusta, offering a unique blend of activities designed to reconnect you with your inner self. The collaboration of Kathy Kessler, Sangita Devi, and Angely Israel, rooted in a deep friendship and passion for wellness, ensures a journey back home to yourself through various healing modalities, meditation, and yoga. It’s an intimate and sacred experience aimed at fostering connection, curiosity, and exploration.

Retreat Overview:

• 5 Hours of Spa Services: Tailor your health and wellness with spa services, including Myofascial Release (MFR).
• Holistic Wellness Sessions: Participate in 15 sessions encompassing Yoga, Meditation, Breath Work, Sound Therapy, Dance, and Dharma Talks.
• Nutritious Cuisine: Enjoy 16 meticulously prepared meals, starting from lunch on Tuesday, July 29 to lunch on Sunday, August 3.
• Daily Morning Meditation:  Angely and Sangita will lead morning meditation prior to breakfast, and then incorporate mindfulness and conscious eating into the meals.
• Luxurious Accommodations: Spend 5 nights in the serene settings of H.S. Clay House B&B and Applegate Inn B&B.
• Intimate Community: Connect with up to 16 like-minded individuals, creating a bespoke experience immersed in the bliss of yoga.
• Expert Guidance: Sangita Devi, Angely Israel and Kathy Kessler will be your guides throughout your customized experience of self love and connection to your inner being, including: music, yoga, bodywork,  somatic practices, community and more.

Prices for Heart Body & Soul Retreat:

Single Occupancy, Double Occupancy, Triple Occupancy, at H.S. Clay House B&B and Applegate Inn B&B is available by Tiers. Commuter pricing is a single rate.

Accommodations at H.S. Clay House B&B:

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Tier 1: Rooms: Chambourcin/Pinot Grigio/Pinot Noir – Queen Bed with private bathroom down the hall

Single $2,555

Double $2,333

Tier 2: Cabernet Room: Queen Bed and Day Bed has en-suite bathroom with claw foot tub and  hand held shower head

Single $2,999

Double $2,444

Triple $2,288

Tier 3: Rooms at Applegate Inn B&B pricing below

Tier 4: Chardonnay Room: Suite with King Bed, fireplace & en-suite bath with claw foot tub and walk-in shower

Single $3,111

Double $2,666

Triple $2,444

Accommodations at Applegate Inn B&B:

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Tier 3: Rooms: Suite One, Suite Two, Suite Three – Queen Bed has en-suite bathroom

Single $2,999

Double $2,555

Triple $2,333

Commuter Rate: $1,999, includes everything except accommodation. Commuters must commit to being present to all Retreat group activities and meals from July 29, opening meditation at 10 AM to August 3, closing ceremony at 4 PM.

All prices include: Sales Tax and Lodging Fees, Spa Services, and Meals from Tuesday Lunch through Sunday Lunch.  Gratuity on Spa Services is not included.

If traveling from a distance, the opportunity is available to stay Monday, July 28 and Sunday, August 3 for an additional cost.

Early Bird Special: Save $111 if you register by March 31, 2025.

Registration details are at the bottom of this page.

This retreat promises a sanctuary nestled in the lush, vibrant summer of Augusta, offering a unique blend of activities designed to reconnect you with your inner self. The collaboration of Sangita Devi, Angely Israel, and Kathy Kessler, rooted in a deep friendship and passion for wellness, ensures a journey back home to yourself through various healing modalities, meditation, and yoga. It’s an intimate and sacred experience aimed at fostering connection, curiosity, and exploration.

Secure your spot in this journey to coming home – to your heart, body, and soul. Find true sanctuary within and among others who share your path to wellness and self-discovery. We are dedicated to providing a space where you can explore, heal, and rejuvenate in a supportive and loving environment.

To reserve your place or for more information, please email Kathy Kessler at halcyonspa@me.com or call 314-369-6804.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Heart, Body & Soul Retreat and supporting you in your journey to inner peace and fulfillment.

Namaste,

Kathy Kessler, Co-Creator & Organizer

Angely Israel, Co-Creator

Sangita Devi, Co-Creator

Welcome to the Heart, Body & Soul Retreat! 

Join us for  6 days of spa, yoga, breath work, sound healing, GF vegetarian meals, relaxation and more.  Created by Sangita Devi, Angely Israel, and Kathy Kessler in collaboration with Halcyon Spa, Salon and B&B,  H.S. Clay House, Applegate Inn, The Enchanted Owl Inn, Oaks Crossing Conference Center and the Harmonie Verein.

We will be staying at the H.S. Clay House B&B and Applegate Inn B&B in downtown Augusta, MO (with 2 other additional locations if needed).  We will have access to the pool and hot tub at H.S. Clay House and all the benefits of being walking distance to Halcyon Spa, The Katy Trail, Oaks Crossing Conference Center  and the Harmonie Verein where many activities will be held.  

The retreat will begin Tuesday, July 29 and go through Sunday, August 3 with 8-16 participants.  

We will kick off the retreat at 10 AM at Oaks Crossing Conference Center with an opening meditation,  goal setting and journaling for the retreat and slow flow yoga with Sangita Devi, Angely Israel, and Kathy Kessler. A delicious lunch provided by The Enchanted Owl Inn will follow at H.S. Clay House.

Throughout your retreat you will receive 5 hours of spa services with Myofascial Release, Therapeutic Massage and various other spa services, such as sugar scrubs, toe pebbling, ART.  Once you register, we will reach out to you to create your spa experiences.  

You will participate in 15 yoga and wellness experiences plus morning meditation, with 5 hours of Spa Services throughout your Retreat experience. Thursday through Sunday you will be submersed into the Yoga Bliss Festival individualizing your Retreat experience with sessions of your choosing. Sunday we will come back together as a group for the Heart Body & Soul Retreat Closing Ceremony!

Tentative Schedule for the Heart, Body & Soul Retreat: 

Heart, Body & Soul  Retreat

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

10:00 AM – Meet at Oaks Crossing Conference Center – Welcome with opening meditation, slow flow yoga, goal setting and journaling. 

12:15 PM – Lunch at H.S. Clay House

After Lunch – Check-in to H.S. Clay House B&B or Applegate Inn B&B

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Everyone will receive a spa service

1:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Settle in and relax in the pool and hot tub

6:00 PM – Dinner with Kathy, Angely and Sangita

7:15 PM – Getting To Know You walk in Augusta with your Retreat Guides

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

7:00 AM – Meditation and Yoga with Sangita at Oaks Crossing Conference Center

8:45 AM – Breakfast at H.S. Clay House 

10:00 AM – 12:15 PM – Spa services or R&R time – pool, nap, walk, or visit with others.

12:30 PM – Lunch at H.S. Clay House

1:45 PM – 5:30 PM – Spa services or R&R time – pool, nap, walk, or visit with others.

5:45 PM – 90 minutes of Yoga with Kathy Kessler at Oaks Crossing Conference Center

7:30 PM – Dinner at H.S. Clay House

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Choose 2 Yoga Bliss Festival sessions for today, plus all Retreat participants attend the Private Group session with Angely for a total of 3 sessions on Thursday.

7:00 AM – Meditation with Angely or Sangita

8:00 AM – Breakfast at H.S. Clay House

9:15 AM – 12:15 PM – Spa services

10:15 AM – 12:30 PM – Yoga Festival

12:30 PM – Lunch at Yoga Festival

1:30 PM –  5:30 PM – Spa Services

1:30 PM -3:30 PM – Yoga Festival

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Private Group with Angely

6:00 PM – Dinner at the Festival 

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Yoga Festival

Friday, August 1, 2025

Choose 3 Yoga Bliss Festival sessions for today.

7:00 AM – Meditation  with Angely or Sangita

8:00 AM – Breakfast at H.S. Clay House

9:00 AM –  12:15 PM – Spa services

10:15 AM -12:00 PM – Yoga Festival

12:30 PM – Lunch at Yoga Festival

1:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Spa services

1:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Yoga Festival

6:00 PM – Dinner at the Festival 

7:00 PM – Yoga Festival

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Choose 3 Yoga Bliss Festival sessions for today.

7:00 AM – Meditation  with Angely or Sangita

8:00 AM – Breakfast at H.S. Clay House

9:00 AM –  12:15 PM – Spa services

10:15 AM -12:00 PM – Yoga Festival

12:30 PM – Lunch at Yoga Festival

1:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Spa services

1:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Yoga Festival

6:00 PM – Dinner at the Festival

7:00 PM – Yoga Festival

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Choose 2 Yoga Bliss Festival sessions for today, plus all Retreat participants attend the Closing Ceremony for Heart, Body & Soul, for a total of 3 sessions on Sunday.

7:00 AM – Meditation with Angely or Sangita

8:00 AM – Breakfast at H.S. Clay House

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM – prepare for check out

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Yoga Festival  

12:30 PM – Lunch at Festival 

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Cacao Ceremony with Ananda Das

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Closing Ceremony for Heart, Body & Soul Retreat at Oaks Crossing Conference Center