A lakeside scene with calm water in the foreground, surrounded by lush green trees and a hillside with a white house and a red barn in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

VERMONT MOUNTAIN HARMONY YOGA RETREAT

Common Grounds Vermont Yoga Retreat

May 1-4, 2025 with Sharon Esker and Erin McKay

A true retreat from the outside world, our Vermont yoga experience offers a perfect balance of structured practice and personal freedom, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Green Mountains. This serene escape is designed to nurture your body, calm your mind, and reconnect you with yourself and the surrounding landscape.

Nestled in the lush, rolling hills of the Green Mountains between Okemo and Killington, this quaint and historic building is the perfect low key getaway. Choose to hike and explore the local attractions, or relax on site with a massage, steam shower, or next to the fire pit.

White two-story building with green trim, a porch with a sign that reads 'GIED COMMONS,' and hanging flower baskets on the porch
Group of women participating in a yoga class in a bright studio with wooden floors, large windows, and ceiling fans.
An empty yoga studio with wooden floors, yoga props on a mat, and wall decorations including a large black Ganesha face wall decal, Indian-style lamps, and decorative lights.
Calm lake reflecting a tree on a small island, surrounded by colorful autumn trees and mountains under a blue sky with some clouds.
Autumn forest with a flowing river, colorful fall leaves on trees, sunny sky.
A campfire with burning logs surrounded by rocks on a gravel patio, with greenery and large rocks in the background.
Living room with a beige sofa, green armchair, wood coffee table, side table with a lamp, and various other chairs. There are pillows on the sofa, a rug under the coffee table, and a window with curtains. A wooden framed mirror is on the wall.
Two twin beds with white metal frames in a cozy bedroom, each with pastel pillows and colorful patchwork quilts, a nightstand with a lamp between them, a window with beige curtains, and framed artwork on the walls.
Aerial view of a cozy attic bedroom with wooden beams, seven beds with colorful quilts, and ceiling fans.
Living room with a brown sofa, a green armchair, a blue couch, a wooden coffee table, side tables with lamps, an armchair with patterned fabric, a ceiling fan, and various decorative elements.
A cozy bedroom with a sloped wooden ceiling, a floral sofa with pillows, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, a fan, and a bed with pillows, a red quilt, and plaid blanket near a window with red curtains.
A restaurant dining room decorated for a special occasion with several tables set with glasses, plates, silverware, red napkins, and candles. The room features a wall decal of Lord Ganesha and decorative lighting with garland on the ceiling.
Living room with various chairs and sofas, a fireplace with TV above, a wooden coffee table, windows with brown curtains, a small table with a lamp, and multiple lamps providing warm lighting.
A wooden cabinet filled with colorful yoga blocks, blankets, and rolled-up mats, with additional mats and blankets stacked nearby.
A white outdoor hot tub filled with water, equipped with multiple jets and controls, situated against an exterior wall with a grassy and wooded area visible nearby.
Group of nine women standing and sitting in front of a white building with a sign that reads 'Good Commons'.
Group of women and children smiling and posing together in a room with wooden floors and a white wall, some sitting on the floor and others standing.
Group of people practicing yoga in a studio with wooden floors, some in poses on the floor and others doing balancing and stretching poses, smiling and enjoying the activity.
A woman doing a handstand against a wall with a child kneeling on a yoga mat nearby in a bright room with a window and potted plants.
Group of seven women hiking in a forest during autumn, surrounded by trees with green and yellow leaves.
Two people sitting on red Adirondack chairs near a lake with trees in fall foliage and a clear blue sky.

Connect with nature

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Disconnect from technology

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A taste of living with a purpose

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Surround yourself with positive energy it

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Embrace fear it

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Discover new perspectives

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Refresh

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Deepen your yoga practice

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Improve your health

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Connect with nature 〰️ Disconnect from technology 〰️ A taste of living with a purpose 〰️ Surround yourself with positive energy it 〰️ Embrace fear it 〰️ Discover new perspectives 〰️ Refresh 〰️ Deepen your yoga practice 〰️ Improve your health 〰️

WHAT OUR TRAVELERS HAVE TO SAY

“Erin is someone you’re blessed to have on your side. Having never done a yoga retreat I didn’t know what to expect. Erin is a true leader who gave us a schedule and options. She is kind and caring and fun to be around. I’m ready for the next trip before I finished the first one!”
“This experience far exceeded my expectations. Erin made this such an amazing retreat. There was something for everyone from meditation to fun! Great yoga, activities and community service. Life changing! Erin also set the bar high for my first yoga retreat experience.”
“This is my second retreat with Erin and it will not be my last. Erin is amazing! She puts so much time and effort into finding the perfect retreat locations. The planned activities are always fun and interesting. Erin is a phenomenal yoga instructor. I get so much out of her classes and meditations. She puts the extra effort in to make sure everyone is getting what they need from the retreats. If you go on a retreat knowing no one, at the end you have a whole new community of friends. I highly recommend treating yourself to a retreat with Treetop Yoga!”