Let’s Get Out of Town

The countdown is on!

We can’t wait to be together Friday 3/10 - Sunday 3/12 in the beautiful Hudson Valley for a weekend full of exploring, centering, and restoring. The Purple Thread believes in a relaxed, balanced, and light-hearted approach to well-being. One that involves plenty of joy, community, and playfulness. Good for the body, great for the soul.

43 Hours — Hudson Valley, NY

See you soon!

The Experience

Is this a retreat? Sure, it can be, if you want to call it that. But we like to think that any experience, such as a trip like this, is really what you make it.

You’re READY! For a relaxed, balanced, and light-hearted approach to well-being. One that is more than health as we know it, but also joy, community, playfulness — and the inspiration that comes from having a new experience in a new environment. You’ve been looking for a pause — a chance to get away without all the planning and nitty-gritty details falling on your shoulders. You could use a breath of fresh air — good food, kind company, a chance to explore, and alone time when needed. You need a gentle reminder to “be where your feet are,” and get grounded in the present moment. You’re curious about better connecting to yourself and eager to have fun along the way.

Let’s do it xx

Danielle & Kate

The House

Located within the heart of the Hudson Valley, just under two hours from the NYC area, this cozy and welcoming property is beautifully designed for peace, relaxation, and reconnection. The house is fully equipped for convenience and comfort, including a private sauna! We’ll be surrounded by 7 sprawling acres of nature and only a short drive from the center of charming Rhinebeck and historic settings.


173 Spruce Lane
Clinton Corners, NY 12514

The Itinerary

Friday, March 10th

  • 3:00 PM - Arrivals to the house begin

  • Pick-up from Rhinecliff Station available if needed

  • Free time (to relax, explore grounds, sauna, etc.)

  • 5:30 PM - Welcome! Option for group guided meditation/reiki (time dependent on arrivals)

  • 6:00 - 6:30 PM - Open-level yoga flow

  • 7:00 PM - Cocktails/Mocktails & Bites

  • 7:45 PM - Dinner Party

Saturday, March 11th

  • 8:30 - 10:00 AM - Breakfast buffet

  • 9:00 - 9:30 AM - Open-level yoga flow

  • Free time at home

  • 11:30 AM - Group outing to nature walk*

  • 2:00 PM - Lunch

  • Free time at home/group guided meditation/reiki

  • 5:00 PM - Group outing to local vineyard for sunset*

  • 6:45 PM - Free time at home/get ready for dinner

  • 8:00 PM - Leave house for Rhinebeck

  • 8:30 PM - Dinner at Market St.*

Sunday, March 12th

  • 8:30 - 10:00 AM - Breakfast buffet

  • 9:00 - 9:30 AM - Open-level yoga flow

  • Free time at home

  • 10:30 - 11:00 AM - Closing guided meditation/reiki

  • 12:00 PM - Check-out/drop-offs in town or at train

  • Option for free time/shopping/lunch in Rhinebeck

Itinerary timing and details are flexible and dependent on guest arrivals and weather — they are subject to change.

All meals/snacks will have gluten/dairy-free options.

*Notes activities that are happening off-property. Everything else — home!

The Magic of March

March represents new growth. Its flower, the trumpet-like daffodil announces spring’s arrival. As one of the first to bloom, daffodils are seen as a representation of rebirth and new beginnings. They also represent inspiration, forgiveness, and creativity.

The spiritual symbolism of the daffodil is so clear, so bright, that it blasts away illusion with simple, childlike honesty and love. What better time than the oncoming spring to be reminded of this?

Simply put, March reignites the heart.

I'm ready to restore

I'm ready to restore

We all know the basic rules of respect when sharing a space! Just one reminder:

We can’t control the amount of time we have, but we can kind of control how quickly or slowly it passes.

Maybe, for you, slowing down time during this weekend means flipping through a coffee table book, coloring at the kitchen table, letting your creativity wander, taking a walk outside. Maybe it means capturing the moments you want to remember and then giving your phone a rest. Maybe it’s connecting with nature in a way you don’t typically get the chance to do very often. The entire itinerary is optional. It’s an offering of what is available to you. This time is yours. Use the space. Explore the grounds. Nourish your body and nurture your heart. Connect with others.. and yourself. Ask questions. Listen. Breathe deeper.

You’ve given yourself this gift of time — to be where your feet are. Dance slowly with it.

Packing & Amenities

Packing Suggestions (in addition to itinerary guidance):

  • Something to write in/with

  • Something to read (some great books in the house too!)

  • Cozy socks/slippers (owner requests no shoes indoors)

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

  • Bathing suit for sauna (towels available, but just a thought!)

  • Yoga mat if you have one, only if driving! We have extras.

  • The weather is looking like mid-40’s, hopefully sun!

Basic Amenities Provided:

  • All bedding, linens, towels

  • Shower product basics/hair dryers

  • Washer/dryer/iron if needed

  • Wifi (PW: 874-teal-189)

find your center

Getting to Clinton Corners, NY

House Address
173 Spruce Lane
Clinton Corners, NY 12514

Why 43 Hours?
43 is a special number that has always found its way to me. Signaling curiosity, creativity, and spirituality, it’s just the right amount of time to reset.

Tunes for Your Travels

Wilderado Mix, Caamp Radio, Leon Mix, Andrew McMahon Radio, Fleetwood Mac Radio, 90’s Favorites, Wanderlust

By car — the house is 100 miles and just about 2 hours from the NYC area.

By train — Amtrak runs from Moynihan Station NYC to Rhinecliff, NY. This 1.5-hour ride up the Hudson River is an efficient and relaxing way to travel. We recommend booking your ride sooner than later as tickets increase in price and the trains fill up. Rhinecliff train station is about a 20-minute drive from the house.

Based on the needs, carpooling and also group shuttles to/from the train may be arranged.

The house is conveniently near the charming town of Rhinebeck and other noteworthy gems! A complete itinerary, house address, and any other important details will be shared in the weeks prior to the trip.

 

“You must not ever stop being whimsical. And you must not, ever, give anyone else the responsibility for your life.”

Mary Oliver

See you at home!

Danielle DeZao is a storyteller and well-being coach. She founded The Purple Thread as an on-campus club at Marist College to heal and love life again after an abusive relationship. The Hudson Valley feels like home, holding both educational and ancestral roots. Today, The Purple Thread is dedicated to connecting to ourselves — together. Since college, Danielle has gained a decade of experience in live events, and certifications in holistic health/integrative nutrition and Reiki Level 3/Master. She believes in the never-ending practice of noticing the light inside, out, and mostly: in between.

Joining and supporting us on this trip is Kate Wall, fellow Marist graduate, and Reiki Level 3/Master, who is eager to bring her positive energy, eye for detail, and love for travel (+ a gorgeous charcuterie board) to this special weekend.