ACT 2
A Winter Women's Yoga & Wellness Weekend
Yoga · Mindfulness · Vitality

January 22 to 24, 2027
Richmond, Massachusetts

Hosted by Betty Riaz, Lisa Pierpont & Jenny Johnson
Yoga & meditation with Betty Riaz & Jen Frey
Live tunes by Carla Ryder


THE INVITATION
Slow down. Tune in. Come back stronger.

There is a story women are told about age: that it is something to outrun. This retreat tells a different one. From January 22 to 24, 2027, we gather for two winter nights at a historic 1792 estate on 47 private acres in the Berkshires to explore the power that arrives with age, through mindful movement, meditation, quiet reflection, and the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda shared by Ayurvedic Practitioner Jenny Johnson. Between sessions: fireside tea, snow hushed walks, live music, deep rest, and the rare pleasure of being in good company.


HOW THE DAYS UNFOLD

01 Mindful Movement
Morning yoga and guided meditation led by Betty Riaz and guest teacher Jen Frey. Practices designed for strength, balance, and bone and joint health, building the body you'll live in for decades to come.

02 Ayurveda & Seasonal Living
Sessions with Ayurvedic Practitioner Jenny Johnson on aligning with the rhythms of winter and harnessing the healing power of food for energy, sleep, mood, and long term vitality.

03 Nourishment
Warming, seasonal meals inspired by Ayurvedic principles and composed to sustain energy through winter. Food as a daily act of longevity.

04 Rest, Music & Reflection
Fireside evenings with live tunes by special guest musician Carla Ryder, winter walks across 47 quiet acres, journaling, and true stillness.


OUR RETREAT HOME

Our home for the weekend is a historic 1792 estate set on 47 private acres in Richmond, Massachusetts, with sweeping views of the Berkshire hills. In deep winter the landscape turns inward, with snow quieted fields, bare woods, and long views, and the house answers with firelight, warm gathering rooms, and generous space to retreat.

The estate holds both togetherness and solitude: room to practice, to talk late by the fire, and to disappear with a book and a cup of tea. It is a place built for exactly this kind of pause.

47 Private Acres · 1792 Historic Estate · 2 Winter Nights

"Come exactly as you are. Leave stronger, clearer, and more alive."


MEET YOUR HOSTS & GUESTS

Lisa Pierpont
Host
Lisa is an award winning journalist, editor, and producer, and the founder and editor in chief of Boldfacers.com, a multimedia publication spotlighting Boston's most compelling talent. A three time Emmy Award winning producer for WCVB-TV's Chronicle and former editor in chief of Boston Common magazine, she is a graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and teaches broadcast journalism at Emerson College.

Jenny Johnson
Host · Ayurvedic Practitioner
Jenny Johnson is a three-time Emmy Award-winning executive producer and on-air personality. Alongside her longtime partner, Billy Costa, she co-hosts NESN's Dining Playbook, Meet Boston with Billy & Jenny, and WBZ's weekly radio program Food for Thought.

A passionate advocate for Boston, New England, and its hospitality community, Jenny has become a trusted voice for the industry, using her platforms to champion chefs, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, and the many nonprofits and organizations that strengthen the community.

Jenny recently returned to school to become an Ayurvedic Practitioner and is passionate about the healing power of food. She is married to author Rob Cocuzzo, and together they are raising their two daughters.

Betty Riaz
Host · Stil Studio · Yoga & Meditation
Betty is co-owner of Stil Studio in historic downtown Dedham, Massachusetts, which she co-founded in 2009, and the creator of the beloved candlelit SPA yoga style. An E-RYT 500 Fluid Yoga teacher, educator, and Tibetan Medicine practitioner, she has spent more than fifteen years sharing yoga, mindfulness, and healing bodywork, and leading retreats around the world.

Jen Frey
Guest Yoga Teacher · Village Yoga
Jen is the owner and lead teacher of Village Yoga in Newfane, Vermont, and a lead instructor of the Fluid Yoga School's 200 hour teacher training. An E-RYT 500 known for weaving mindfulness, breathwork, and good humor into a practice for every body, she believes yoga should be accessible to all.

Carla Ryder
Special Guest Musician
Carla is a Boston singer songwriter whose sound ranges from front porch folk to country tinged rock and roll. She first made her name fronting the beloved '90s band the Mudhens, Boston Music Award nominees who shared stages with Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Beck, and Paul Simon, and went on to lead the Carla Ryder Band, whose songs have appeared in television and film and earned honors in international songwriting competitions. Her most recent album is Unguarded Heart, recorded with Boston favorites The Blue Ribbons.


THE PARTICULARS

When
Friday, January 22 to Sunday, January 24, 2027
Two nights · arrival Friday afternoon, departure Sunday at noon

Where
A historic private estate · Richmond, Massachusetts
In the heart of the Berkshires

Investment (per person)
Single Room: $1,250
Shared Room: $1,000
Shared Bunk Room: $850

Space is intentionally limited to keep the circle small. Reservations are confirmed in the order received.

Reserve your place: stilstudio.com/om/retreats