TAO DOG® Weekend Retreats
Weekend Retreat in Catskill Mountains: 5/30/25-6/1/25
Location: A Tiny House Resort, 2776 CR 23B, South Cairo NY 12482
Overview-Mission
Our mission with our retreats, is to focus on the incredible relationship you share with your dog and provide opportunities for you to deepen your connection, adventure together, learn new skills and get to know others who enjoy the same. We like to think of this retreat as a wellness retreat for us and our dogs, with a hint of tiny home life. Our retreat is designed to support you and your dog to create a transformative experience for you both.
Retreat Activities
Our retreats will be filled with fun but also activities to relax and restore for you and your dog. From dog yoga, meditation, training, group hiking, tubing with your dog, group swim time to campfires, community meals, wellness and dog themed crafts, seminars with experts including, traveling with your dog, canine conditioning and dog behavior. There’s so much we plan to do together during a retreat experience.
Meet Our Retreat Team
Stef Corbeil, Founder TAO DOG® Yoga, Training & Adventures, B.S Animal Science, Certified Dog Trainer, GDMI, Certified Canine Fitness Trainer, RYT200 Yoga Teacher
Chris Eastwood, Certified Guide Dog Mobility Instructor & National Placement Specialist, Dog Travel Expert
Sophia Donadio, B.S. Biology, Animal Science, Microbiology, Guide Dog Puppy/Breed Kennel Coordinator, Veterinary Technician
Sue Monroe, International Marketing & Event Director
Weekend Retreat Accommodations
Our weekend retreats offer tiny-house style accommodations at a dog-friendly resort. The location includes 45 acres with a mile of creek frontage, an onsite waterfall, a seasonal heated pool for humans, a dog park, hiking trails, water for tubing & swimming, a firepit at each house and located just 2 hours from NYC. You can choose from a single house, a shared double house or share a house with three people. Single houses are ideal for one person, or to stay with a spouse, partner or family member. Shared double houses can accommodate two people & two dogs, and shared three person houses are designed for the additional person and third dog. In shared house options, you can indicate who you would like to stay with or choose to have us match you with a new friend. Tiny-houses are offered on a first come first serve basis, we will be offering 2 single houses, 1 double shared house and 3 three person shared houses. Depending on your dog and budget, you can choose the house which works best for you. Accommodations vary slightly in location, so you’ll have the option of waterfront, partial waterview or resort view and specifics are listed below.
Waterfront Tiny House: Available as a Three Person Shared or Double Shared House. Features: Waterfront, large fenced in deck, private outdoor seating area for lounging and dining, 1 King bed upstairs, 1 queen bed up a ladder & 1 queen bed downstairs(linens & towels provided), full bathroom, stove, full fridge w/freezer, microwave, drip coffee maker, toaster, all utensils, cleaning products and paper supplies provided, wifi, 3 Smart TVs, air conditioning & heat.
Partial Waterview Tiny House: Available as a Three Person Shared House. Features: fenced in deck, 1 Queen bed on main floor, two lofted twin beds accessed by ladders (linens & towels provided), full bathroom, stove, full fridge w/freezer, microwave, drip coffee maker, toaster, all utensils, cleaning products and paper supplies provided, wifi, 1 Smart TVs, electric fireplace for ambiance, air conditioning & heat.
Partial Waterview Tiny House: Available as a double shared house. Features: fenced in deck, 1 Queen bed upstairs and 1 lofted twin bed accessed by ladder(linens and towels provided), full bathroom, stove, residential fridge w/freezer, microwave, drip coffee make, toaster, all utensils, cleaning products and paper supplies provided, wifi, 1 Smart TV, air conditioning and heat.
Waterfront Tiny House: Available as a single or shared house. Features: Waterfront, fenced in deck, 1 Queen walk around bed with privacy door (linens and towels provided), full bathroom, stove, full refrigerator w/freezer, microwave, drip coffee maker, toaster, all utensils, cleaning products and paper supplies provided, wifi, 2 Smart TVs, air conditioning and heat.
Resort View, Woodsview or Waterview Tiny House: Available as a single or single shared house. Features: fenced in deck, 1 Queen bed(linens and towels provided), full bathroom, stove, residential fridge w/freezer, microwave, drip coffee maker, toaster, all utensils, cleaning products and paper supplies provided, wifi, 1 Smart TV, air conditioning and heat.
Community Meals & Food
Our focus for meals & food is around providing a variety of nutritious options and sharing this time as a community. We will be active in both our bodies and minds during our retreats and we want you to nourish yourself. For weekend retreats, we will be offering afternoon snacks and dinner Friday evening, three meals on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. In between meals we will provide access to snacks, drinks & water throughout the weekend. Meals included are for humans only, upon registration we will ask you about any dietary restrictions and allergies.
What you need to know?
Participants must be 21 years or older. Dogs must be social/neutral with other dogs and people. For our retreats, dogs will be on a 6 ft leash or long line. We ask that each person accompany one dog. If you have multiple dogs you would like to bring, please reach out individually to inquire about options. For weekend retreats, dogs may move freely about individual house space and fenced in deck, can be off leash at the dog park, however, dogs are not allowed to roam freely at the resort outside of these designated spaces. This is a rain or shine event, we have indoor space we can use and will adjust the schedule accordingly in case of rain. As we are focusing on wellness, ALL of our offerings including retreats are alcohol/substance free events. To register, please select “Retreat Application” below, Stef will then reach out to you to learn more about you and your dog. The next step is to finalize your registration and submit payment to secure your spot.
Registration Weekend Retreat
*1 Available* Waterfront Shared Three Person Tiny-House Experience (All Inclusive 3 days-2 nights, shared accommodations, meals, activities): $1,799+tx (each person/dog)
*1 Available* Waterfront Double Shared Tiny-House Experience (All Inclusive 3 days-2 nights, shared accommodations, meals, activities): $1,949+tx(each person/dog)
*SOLD OUT*Partial Waterview Shared Three Person Tiny-House Experience (All Inclusive 3 days-2 nights, shared accommodations, meals, activities): $1,699+tx (each person/dog)
*SOLD OUT*Partial Waterview Double Shared Tiny-House Experience (All Inclusive 3 days-2 nights, shared accommodations, meals, activities): $1,899+tx(each person/dog)
*SOLD OUT* Waterfront Single or Single Shared Tiny-House Experience (All Inclusive 3 days-2 nights, individual, private accommodations, meals, activities): $2,049+tx (1 person/1 dog), Shared with partner/spouse/family member: $1,749+tx (each person/dog, up to 2 people/2 dogs)
*SOLD OUT* Partial Waterview Single or Single Shared Tiny-House Experience (All Inclusive 3 days-2 nights, individual, private accommodations, meals, activities): $1,999+tx (1 person/1 dog), Shared with partner/spouse/family member: $1,699+tx(each person/dog, up to 2 people/2 dogs)
Resort View, Woodsview or Waterview Single or Single Shared Tiny-House Experience (All Inclusive 3 days-2 nights, individual, private accommodations, meals, activities): $1,999+tx (1 person/1 dog), Shared with partner/spouse/family member: $1,699+tx(each person/dog, up to 2 people/2 dogs). Only 1 Woodsview and 1 Waterview Available.
*Please reach out to Stef if you are interested in attending a Weekend Retreat without a dog.
Payment options: Registration is now open, and will close 03/01/2025 for this event. You can choose to pay in full or select our payment plan. Our payment plan consists of 2 payments, 1/2 of the full amount (1st payment) is due upon registration, the second 1/2 (2nd payment) is due on or before 03/15/2025.
Payment methods accepted: Check, Cash or Venmo. Address to send checks is provided upon completed registration.
Cancellation Policy
While we want everyone who registers to attend, we understand life happens. Our cancellation policy is as follows:
2 or more months in advance from 5/30/25 - all money is refunded.
1-2 months in advance from 5/30/25 - 50% total refunded.
Less than 1 month in advance from 5/30/25 - 50% total refunded ONLY IF we can fill your spot.
Money refunded does not include sales tax.