What to Pack - Catskills Edition

Our first retreat in 2018: Don’t be like us and pack high heels. We wore them once for this picture, then never again.

The Catskill Mountains offer a lovely escape from the business of everyday life. Whether it’s your first time going to the Catskills, or your fifth - you can never be too prepared. Our annual Catskills retreat is held in early fall, when the leaves are changing — and so is the weather.

Typically, when I go to the Catskills I end up overpacking, rotating the same few comfortable outfits throughout the week. Cozy is key in the Catskills. We suggest packing layers to ensure you’re not too hot, or too cold. The weather in early October can get brisk as the foliage changes into stunning shades of yellow, orange and crimson red, but you also don’t want to be stuck overheating on a hike in a turtleneck — I know this from personal experience, hehe. Fall here calls for a staple sweater and trusty boot. Because we specialize in yoga and wellness retreats, we’ve added what to pack for a yogi weekend away in the Catskill Mountains.

Boots and layers get the most use - and smiles :)

Packing List - Catskills Edition

Clothes & Apparel

  • Yoga Pants + Tops

  • Sports Bra

  • Leggings

  • Tops for Layering

  • Pajamas

  • Robe for Lounging

  • House Slippers - a must!

  • Socks and Underwear

  • Hiking Boots (sneakers tend to slip on wet ground/leaves)

  • Muck boots / Uggs - something easy to slip on and off easily from indoor to outdoor spaces

  • Warm Outerwear (gloves, hat, jacket)

  • An outfit you don’t feel like a schmuck in

  • Sauna Clothes / Bathing Suit - things you don’t mind sweating in

Yoga Equipment

  • Yoga mat

  • Yoga props - blocks/strap/blanket

Toiletries

  • Skin Care Regimen

  • Chapstick - Mountain air can be drying

  • Hair Care & Tools (I never do my hair on vacay - time is MONEY - but you might!)

  • Medications - OTC & Prescription

Miscellaneous

  • Reusable Water Bottle

  • Journal

  • Snacks

  • Chargers

  • A good attitude - no one likes a retreat complainer, trust us

Don’t forget to pack your favorite yoga clothes.

Chelsea Fleming