Sacred Gates of Mystery: Finding Your Authentic Spiritual Path

Day 1 — Spiritual Seeker - Friday, August 29, 2025

• Arrival & Check-In, Sacred Libation pouring

• Opening Circle Ceremonies

  • Land Blessing & Introductions

  • Intention Setting & Letting Go Ceremony

  • Herbal Medicine Bath

• Activating Transmission: “Remember Who You Are: Self-Perception & Decolonizing the Mind”

• Traditional African Meal

• Fireside Storytelling & Sacred Fire Ceremony

Day 2 — Spiritual Pathfinder - Saturday, August 30, 2025

• Morning Medicine Experience (Dogon Herbs for Healing and Detox)

• Activating Transmission: “Eyes of the Ancestors: Harmonizing your Spirit with your Unique Cultural Legacy”

• Sacred Releasing & Cleansing Ceremony under the Alchemy Tree

• Chanting & Meditation Journey: Heart of Awakening

• River Purification Ceremony & Sacred Cleansing Baths

Day 3 — Spiritual Warrior - Sunday, August 31, 2025

• Morning Medicine Experience (Dogon Herbs for Healing and Detox)

• Activating Transmission: “Revolution of the Self: Becoming a Spiritual Warrior”

• Genie Tree “Calling in Abundance” Ceremony

• Activating Transmission: “Secrets of African Herbalism: Rare Herbs for Cleansing and Rebuilding”

• Closing Circle & Light Transmissions

(Optional) Bonus Day: Divine Portals

• Private Earth Energy readings and holistic health coaching

• Indigenous wellness workshop (make your own teas, salves, and tonics)

• Ancient teachings on Ancestral communication portals through libation

Pricing covers the 3-day retreat (Friday–Sunday) only. The Bonus Day – Divine Portals (Monday, Sept 1st) is an optional add-on experience for those who wish to stay an extra day for deeper spiritual immersion. Add it during registration to extend your journey.

All onsite options, including camping, have access to indoor bathrooms and showers.

3-DAY PRICING

Early Bird Ends July 15th, 2025

ADMISSION ONLY 

Secure your own accommodations or bring a tent and camp on the land.

$855 Full Price

$755 Early Bird

READY SET CAMP

No need to pack a tent—we’ll have a private tent (3-4 person size) ready with a sleeping bag and pillow provided. - access to bathrooms in main space

$905 Full Price + Ready Set Camp (per person)

$795 Early Bird + camping (per person)

INDOOR DOUBLE ROOM 

2-person shared room with mattress & bedding provided (only 2 available) - access to bathrooms in main space

$1055 Full Price (per person)

$955 Early Bird (per person)

PRIVATE GLAMPING DOUBLE ROOM

Private small room, external to retreat house, with full electricity and double bed for one-person, or couple (only 2 available) - access to bathrooms in main space

$1105 Full Price (per person)

$1005 Early Bird (per person)

ADD-ON BONUS DAY | DIVINE PORTALS | Monday Sept 1st, 2025

$125 - Full Price

$105 - Early Bird

OFFSITE STAY OPTIONS & TRAVEL

While we offer a range of beautiful on-site lodging and camping options, you're also welcome to attend the retreat daily while arranging your own accommodations off-site.

After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with important travel and planning details. As we get closer to the retreat, we’ll reach out to collect your meal preferences and any dietary restrictions.

Cancellation Policy:
If you're unable to attend, please notify us at least 60 days prior to the retreat start date to receive a full refund or credit toward a future event.

🛏 Local Accommodation Options

If you’re traveling from out of town or prefer to stay off-site, there are several comfortable and convenient lodging options within 10–20 minutes of the retreat center in Salt Point, NY. Below is a list of recommended accommodations, ranging from charming inns to full-service hotels and Airbnb stays.

✨ Boutique & Unique Stays

• Roosevelt Inn of Hyde Park (9.7 miles)
  Quaint and cozy inn located near historic Hyde Park.
  rooseveltinnofhydepark.com/accommodations
  

• The Millbrook Inn (15.2 miles)
  Elegant country inn offering peace and charm in a scenic setting.
  themillbrookinn.com
  
  

🏨 Hotels in Poughkeepsie Area

• Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel (12.3 miles)
  Downtown hotel with modern amenities and easy access to local spots.
  pokgrand.com
  

• Best Western Plus – The Inn & Suites at the Falls (13.9 miles)
  Comfortable riverside hotel with complimentary breakfast.
  bestwestern.com – Poughkeepsie
  

• Courtyard by Marriott Poughkeepsie (15.3 miles)
  Trusted comfort and convenience with on-site dining.
  marriott.com – Courtyard Poughkeepsie
  

🏡 Airbnb
Looking for a more personal or unique experience? Explore Airbnb options near Salt Point, NY: airbnb.com

🛣 Getting to the Retreat

Our retreat will be held at a private location in the peaceful, rural setting of Salt Point, NY—just north of Poughkeepsie in the Hudson Valley. While it’s tucked into the inspiring canopy of nature, it’s still accessible by car, train, or airport with a little planning.

🚗 Driving

Driving is the most direct way to arrive. We’ll provide the exact address upon registration. If using GPS, search for Salt Point, NY as your destination.

🚆 By Train

The closest train station is Poughkeepsie (POU), which is served by Amtrak and Metro-North from NYC. From there, you can take a taxi or rideshare (approx. 20 minutes) to the retreat site.

✈️ Closest Airports

• Stewart International Airport (SWF) – 45 min

• Westchester County Airport (HPN) – 1 hr

• Albany International Airport (ALB) – 1.5 hrs

• LaGuardia (LGA) / JFK / Newark (EWR) – ~2 hrs

🚌 Need a Ride?

We’ll have a $50 shuttle service each way available from Manhattan on opening day (with advance RSVP) and back to Manhattan on Monday evening, after Bonus Day. Taxis and rideshares are also available from nearby airports or train stations—just be sure to book in advance where possible.

🧭 Need Help?

If you're unsure how to get to Salt Point or want help coordinating your travel, don’t hesitate to reach out to support@anhlife.org. We’re happy to help!

HOLISTIC NOURISHMENT

Every meal at our retreat is prepared with care and intention—crafted not only to nourish the body, but to elevate the spirit and energize the soul. From the first sip to the final bite, each offering supports your inner journey.

WEEKEND CULINARY OFFERINGS (Fresh, vibrant meals prepared on-site with love and intention)

• Friday - Light Lunch/Snacks and Traditional African Dinner

• Saturday - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

• Sunday - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

• Monday (Bonus Day) - Breakfast and Lunch

• Beverages Throughout the Weekend
  Fresh spring water, homemade fruit juices, herbal teas, and coffee available all day

MEAL SERVICE
Breakfast and lunch are served daily in a relaxed, buffet-style format. Enjoy a variety of wholesome, freshly prepared options made to nourish you on every level. Dinners are thoughtfully curated and shared in community, offering space for reflection, connection, and rest.

MEET YOUR CHEF
Kagzrimen Saikaptah

Born and raised in the lush countryside of Jamaica, Kagzrimen grew up immersed in a lifestyle where food came directly from the Earth—rivers, mountains, gardens, and plains. Every meal was fresh, intentional, and filled with spirit. As the son of two exceptional cooks—his father a professional chef—he was introduced to the sacred rhythms of the kitchen from a young age.

Kagzrimen began his formal culinary journey in New York City through the STAGE program, which provided apprenticeship opportunities for inner-city youth. He trained at the International Culinary Institute and gained hands-on experience in a variety of restaurants across the city.

With over eight years of experience in kitchen management and exclusive catering, Kagzrimen brings not only skill but heart to every plate. Having completed his personal rites of passage, he now devotes his gifts to those on the path of self-discovery—offering meals that truly nourish body, mind, and spirit.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

Please take a moment to complete our dietary survey to share your preferences and any food allergies. This helps us ensure your meals are aligned with your needs throughout the weekend.

"Being able to participate in the New York Dogan Retreat last year was a gift of everlasting life changes. The knowledge and understanding of being able to heal from within in the west is a game changer in how I now function. It brought peace on earth and allowed one to even see nature differently."

-Zeticia Gill

"I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Dogon retreat last year that felt like a quiet miracle. Deeply grateful to my ancestors

It was truly a sanctuary. Everything - from the warm welcome to the teachings, the food and the peaceful surroundings- was designed for renewal.

And the nature...When I left, I carried the rhythm of that water within me. A deeper peace, a stronger presence and understanding that transformation is not always loud - it can be quiet and steady as a river carving it way forward.

That weekend wasn't just a retreat, it was a reset."

-Joelle Georges

“It was a great retreat. 

Just going for this type of healing and how we were guided through it was so special, and I know it carried on for the rest of the year. 

Everyone was supportive and there for us in terms of experiencing this transformation. Like someone who travels and is received. To be in such a beautiful space, the timing, the weather, everything had an alignment. I didn’t know what to expect, I just knew I had to go and I am so happy that I followed that. 

If you feel you have to go, don’t second guess it. If you’re searching for healing there will be something there for you.”  

 -Leon Liberman