PYC Summer Camp

at Flagstaff Lake Hut

August 7-10 | Carabassett Valley, Maine

This summer, we’re taking a very special PYC adventure into the Western Mountains of Maine!

If you love exploring, nature walks, hiking, water activities, chef-prepared meals, and of course, yoga, you will feel right at home at our Flagstaff Lake Hut Retreat! The Flagstaff Lake Hut cozy eco-lodge is part of the Maine Huts and Trails network of backcountry hiking trails and hike-in huts located in Carabassett Valley, Maine.

Your adventure begins with an accessible 2.2-mile hike along Flagstaff Lake to get to your huts located on the east shore. Each day, you’ll enjoy two yoga classes guided by retreat co-leads Kat Englishman & Casey Ricci, in addition to meals prepared by our very own PYC Fitness Manager and private chef, Jennifer Nale. There will be activity options for all sorts of interests — if your thing is a challenging hike, a gentle nature walk, a paddle in a kayak or an opportunity to lounge and read by the lake, we’ve got you covered!

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What’s Included

Twice-daily yoga classes tailored to suit group preferences (ex. Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin)
Off-grid eco lodge accommodations at Flagstaff Lake Hut
- (Yes, with private hot showers and modern composting toilets)
All meals prepared by a private chef, in addition to snacks, coffee and tea
Optional group excursions (hiking, watercrafts, nature exploration)
Optional relaxing activities (walking meditation, stargazing, nature journaling)
Bag transport to and from the trailhead

Rates (per person)

Single room $1,000 (SOLD OUT)
Shared bunk-style room $800 per person (Rooms may be shared with 2-8 other pals. Want a shared room but traveling alone? We will thoughtfully curate shared rooms with single beds and bunk beds!)

A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. Final payment is due in full by June 23. Following June 23, all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. We highly encourage you to review the FAQ titled “What is your payment and refund policy?” for more info.

Payment plans are available—just ask! Questions? Reach out to Jess@portlandyogacollective.com

Retreat Co-Leads

Casey Ricci

With a deep appreciation for intuitive movement and how it's supported me throughout different chapters of my life, my classes empower you to make choices that feel good. Expect a balance of sweet and spicy as we move through playful sequences curated to open the body and guide you inward. My classes are infused with Reiki as my intention is to create a nurturing space for self-care. In 2017, I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training. I have Reiki Level 2 and am certified in yin yoga, yoga nidra and meditation.

Kat Englishman

Yoga is where my love for learning and teaching dovetails with my passion for creative and physical expression. After a decade of practice, I have 1,000 hours worth of training and 7+ years of teaching experience under my belt. In my classes, you can expect a fun and fresh practice designed to teach you about your body, heart, and mind with respect and reverence for yoga's long lineage. As a lover of the outdoors, I also offer tailor-made practices that complement an active lifestyle.

FAQs

The trailhead to the hut is located a 2.5 hour drive from Portland, Maine. You’ll drive 22 miles down Long Falls Dam road from Route 16 (easily located on Google Maps). The trailhead offers a privy, ample parking, and a bag drop at the gear shuttle shed. We will do our best to organize car-pools to the trailhead!
Once you park at the trailhead, you’ll drop your bags at the gear shuttle shed & walk the gorgeous 2.2 miles along the Shore Trail to the hut.
Driving Directions
We require a non-refundable $250 deposit to reserve your spot.
Final payment is due in full by June 23. Following June 23, all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If final payment is not received by June 23, your spot may be forfeited. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Our payment and refund policy is important. It allows us to excellently compensate our instructors for the time and preparation they dedicate, while also supporting our staff, studio, and the collaborators we partner with to help bring our offerings to life. This structure also allows us to keep our offerings reasonably priced and provide scholarship opportunities, making our programs more accessible to a wider community. We truly appreciate your understanding and thank you for honoring the policies that make all of this possible.
A gear shuttle shed is provided for guests using the shuttle to/from Flagstaff Lake Hut. You’ll drop your bags in the gear shed and they’ll be shuttled to the hut by the Flagstaff staff!
Flagstaff rooms offer a variety of solo or group options. We have limited solo rooms for $1,000 — most of the room options are shared rooms with single beds or bunk beds for $800. Retreating with your sweetie or bestie? We have rooms perfect for a duo. Traveling with a crew or excited about sharing with fellow retreaters? We have ample rooms perfect for bunking with pals.
Jennifer, PYC Fitness Manager and private chef owner of butter + kale, will prepare all meals with dietary restrictions in mind — upon signup we will gather dietary restriction information and plan meals around these needs!
Along with all meals provided, there will be snacks available as well as coffee and tea. You’re encouraged to bring anything special that you like for yourself!
While you can certainly drive yourself to the trailhead, we encourage carpooling! We will arrange a carpooling signup sheet that we will share ahead of the retreat so folks can drive together!
In addition to your fav yoga outfits, preferred outdoor and swim gear, we recommend checking out this packing list supplied by our friends at the huts!
We highly encourage anyone retreating with us to invest in travel insurance. A quick Google search will show many different travel insurance options. Please do your own research and choose one that best covers your specific needs.