Autumn Escape: Maine Yoga & Hiking Retreat
Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park
October 3 - 7, 2026
We're excited to introduce a new retreat destination this Fall. Join us for a 5-day/4-night escape to Maine's coast to enjoy the autumn colors.
We’ll spend our mornings exploring the quiet side of Acadia National Park and our afternoons with guided meditation, yoga, and an optional kayaking tour. This retreat is about grounding ourselves as the seasons shift—balancing the rugged energy of the Maine coast with the stillness of the forest. As the maples turn fire-red and the air turns crisp, we invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your inner rhythm.
This retreat is intentionally small, limited to eight participants, to ensure a personalized experience and connection with your fellow travelers.
What to Expect
This week in Maine will include:
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Daily yoga classes appropriate for all levels, including energizing practices and yin yoga to recuperate and restore
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Nourishing meals beginning with dinner on Saturday evening and ending with breakfast on the last morning (lunches are not included)
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Four nights of lodging at the Orchard House
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Optional group activities such as a hike in Acadia National Park, a sunrise drive up Cadillac Mountain, and a coastal sunset kayaking tour
A full schedule of meals, yoga classes, and group activities will be provided closer to the retreat dates.
The Details
Retreat rate includes:
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4 nights' accommodations at The Orchard House
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Nourishing meals (breakfast and dinner) starting with dinner on arrival day and ending with breakfast on the departure day
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Daily yoga sessions and guided meditations
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Optional group outing (carpooling in one or two vehicles) to the top of Cadillac Mountain—the first place in the U.S. to see the sun rise
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An optional guided kayaking tour will take us out onto Frenchman Bay to witness the rugged coastline from the water
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A group hike in Acadia National Park on the famous Jordan Pond Path, a 3.3-mile loop that offers iconic views of "The Bubbles" mountains and the crystal-clear waters of the pond
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Retreat rate does not include:
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Airfare to/from Maine: We recommend flying into Bangor (BGR) (1-hour drive) or the Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) (15-minute drive). Other options include Portland (PWM) (3-hour drive) or Boston (BOS) (5-hour drive)
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Rental car (we can assist with booking and pairing people to share cars)
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If you enter the park outside of the group activities with your own car, it's $35/vehicle for a park pass
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Lunches
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Additional excursions that are not mentioned above
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Alcoholic drinks
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Trip insurance (we can provide you with a quote from Allianz Global Assistance upon request)
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Optional Carbon Offset
Our Host Location:
The Orchard House
Set on one and a half peaceful acres in the historic village of Hulls Cove, The Orchard House is a quintessential 19th-century Maine farmhouse. Graced by heirloom apple trees and fragrant white pines, the property offers a sense of history and stillness that is increasingly rare.
You can welcome the day’s glorious sunrise over the Porcupine Islands from the upstairs bedroom windows, or enjoy a quiet tea on the unique, grand-piano-shaped deck. A short, two-minute stroll down a quiet private lane brings you directly to the seashore—perfect for beachcombing for sea glass or simply listening to the rhythm of the tide.
Neighboring Acadia National Park’s scenic carriage roads are perfect for walking or biking. Bar Harbor's shops and restaurants are only a few minutes’ drive away. The free Island Explorer Shuttle bus stops in Hulls Cove and will take you into town, into Acadia, and all over the island.
Accommodation Options
The Orchard House has six bedrooms, three shared bathrooms, and a full kitchen. Outside, we'll enjoy the deck, garden, and orchard.
To maintain the intimacy of this experience, only eight spots are available.
Double Occupancy (One Queen Bed) - $1,900/person; $1,825/person if registered by May 1, 2026
This room has a queen-size bed for a couple.
Double Occupancy (One Queen and One Twin Bed) - $1,900/person; $1,825/person if registered by May 1, 2026
This room has one queen-size bed and one twin-size bed, with a privacy curtain between them.
Single Occupancy (Queen Bed) - $2,050/person; $1,975/person if registered by May 1, 2026
There are two rooms with one queen-size bed and one room with a full-sized bed.
Payment Details and Cancelation Policy
To secure your space on the retreat, a non-refundable deposit of US $250 is required. A payment schedule will be provided upon registration. However, you may pay in full at any time before August 4, 2026.
Anyone registering after August 4, 2026, will be expected to pay in full upon registration.
Should you need to cancel your reservation at least 60 days prior to the start of the retreat, you will receive a refund for payments made minus the $250 deposit. Should you need to cancel less than 60 days prior to the retreat, for any reason, we will not be able to provide a refund or credit. No refund or credit will be given for arriving late or departing early. Payments must be made in accordance with the payment schedule to secure your space. In the unlikely event that Firefly needs to cancel the retreat, a full refund will be given, less any processing fees.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance at the time of booking your retreat in case of any unexpected events or changes to your plans before or during your trip. For a quote for trip insurance, contact us at retreats@fireflycommunity.com.
Meet Your Guide: Carrie Lehtonen
Carrie Lehtonen's second chance at life came at 31 years old when a blood clot in her coronary artery resulted in a heart attack. As a healthy triathlete in the prime of her life, Carrie was the last person anyone would suspect of having heart disease.
After 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Carrie chose to change careers so she could help people find their path to better health and live inspired lives. Carrie is committed to reducing the impact of heart disease, and loves seeing people light up when they learn something new, challenge themselves beyond what they think they are capable of, and tap into their passion.
Carrie created Firefly because she believes that what the world needs most is for each person to uncover their passion and live an inspired life. We each have a unique gift, and it's Carrie's mission to help you ignite your inner light so that you can shine!
Carrie lives in Evergreen, CO with her husband and four fur-babies (two cats and two dogs). Carrie is a life-long learner, and loves to travel to experience different cultures and see diverse natural environments. She published her first book, Pawsitive Perspectives, in 2024. Carrie has been teaching yoga for over 13 years and leading retreats around the world for 11 years.
Carrie is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Educator (E-RYT500) with training from CorePower Yoga and Vessilify in Colorado, Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica, and Prajna Yoga in New Mexico. She has training in vinyasa yoga, yin yoga, anatomy, Self Awakening Yoga (SAY), Yoga Therapeutics and Stand Up Paddleboard yoga. Carrie is a Holistic Health Practitioner, and attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she was trained in more than one hundred dietary theories and studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods.