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Address: 1027 Crystal Rd, Island Falls, Maine, United States, 04747
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Historic Sewall House holds a very special place in my heart as the perfect place to relax and take good care of your body and spirit. I spent one week there twice in the past three years and I look forward to returning many times in the coming years. In addition to the outstanding yoga and meditation practices offered there, the delicious vegetarian meals shared with interesting people and cheerful staff make the experience like a homecoming. The house is comfortable and inviting, not fussy, so it is easy to just relax out on the porch, in the living/dining area, and in the comfortable beds. I attended one of the writing workshops last October and it was very worthwhile and memorable. Finally, owner/hostess/yoga expert Donna (Amrita) and instructor Ajeet treat everyone with the greatest kindness and warmth, with a lot of fun and laughter added to the mix.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We are so grateful to guests who enjoy their time with us that they want to return. We aspire to give everyone a realized enjoyable experience of retreating from their daily lives and the stresses therein.
I have been attending Sewall House almost every summer since 2005 and have found it enjoyable, relaxing, and transformative. The historic home which is the setting for the retreat has been in owner Donna’s family since the 1860s and provides a setting that makes you feel right at home and part of the family. The food is healthy, delicious and ample. The two daily yoga classes are accessible to all, yet challenge participants of all levels to explore their practice more deeply. The natural setting in the heart of a small New England town surrounded by lakes, mountains and pristine forests is perfect for those who appreciate the outdoors. I keep coming back because repeated stays at Sewall House have changed my life; and I have observed first-hand the way this carefully crafted experience has changed the lives of others too.
Thank you so much for this kind review- you are one of our most loyal guests and we enjoy so much including people like you in the Sewall House family as we offer experiences for people to reflect on their life and changes/directions that life may take them in- and how to do that in a supported healthy manner, as we know change is something that can challenge us- and we do believe Sewall House can assist that by nurturing our guests during their retreat experience with us.
My summer visits to Sewall House Yoga Retreat have become my great escape to nature, yoga and meditation, and wonderful people. Donna's warmth and sincere interest in pleasing her guests have been a large part of why I return year after year. I find her beautiful and historic house with the cozy-comfy rooms to be very welcoming. I like the intimacy of this place, the opportunity to meet and chat with others, perhaps in the dining room during meals, or even outside on the lovely porch. The downstairs yoga studio is a great place to learn yoga or to extend your practice. Donna is a wonderful and gifted teacher, and is very tuned in to her students and their needs.
In addition to yoga and meditation, one can go hiking, kayaking, swimming, or even ride a horse. I had a lovely trail ride last year at a local ranch, and a few years ago, learned how to kayak on the lake. I was fearful at first, but Donna's gentle encouragement helped me get past the fear. Now, I look forward to kayaking on beautiful Lake Mattawamkeag. It has become a favorite of mine.
I wholeheartedly recommend this place. I feel lucky to have found Sewall House Yoga Retreat. I am now planning my Summer 2020 stay.
We thank you SO much and hope we CAN be open by at least JULY of 2020 due to the corona virus...right now I have time to answer reviews because we are all at home.. we do appreciate your wonderful review of all the things over the years you have experienced with us..including, I remember, your request to visit the home of one of the local Amish families, which we thoroughly enjoyed too! So beyond Yoga and Meditation, beginners (like yourself who came to yoga for bone health after a medical diagnosis) or more experienced yoga practitioners welcome, we have lots of other local cultural and nature experiences to complete your retreat!..including Strawberry picking in JULY and blueberry picking in AUG at two local farms!..Aroostook County is an unpopulated gem of natural beauty...we look forward to your next stay!
I love Sewall House. I have visited the yoga retreat for the last 3 years. Although, I have not stayed there, I attend yoga classes every morning with Donna at 8:00 and have enjoyed some wonderful dinners as well as afternoon Kundalini and Svaroopa Yoga classes. I find the classes there truly inspiring. Donna has a unique ability to teach a class full of students of all different levels and provide individualized instruction and inspiration to each and every student. Ajeet’s is also an inspiring teacher and her unique form of Svaroopa yoga provides a wonderful spiritual experience.