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Curated events selected by the BrightStar team — transformational gatherings worth your time.

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wellness retreat

Live Turned On & Lit Up

A weekend retreat for individuals and couples that weaves together science-based physical health, partner dynamics, and embodied spiritual practice. Led by health coach Hayley Foster and performance coach Brian Valenza, the program explores the relationship between self-awareness, hormonal vitality, and deep relational connection. Through group dialogue, movement practices, and somatic work, participants investigate how presence in the body relates to emotional intimacy, sexual energy, and long-term wellness. The retreat addresses masculine and feminine polarity, breathwork, journaling, and the integration of physical sensation with emotional and spiritual development. Attendees leave with practical frameworks for sustained vitality and a clearer sense of embodied presence. Solo participation is welcomed alongside couples.

Fri, Oct 2, 2026Omega Institute, Rhinebeck

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Women's Health & Wellness Summit

A three-day summit gathering seven faculty members to examine women's health across the lifespan. The program integrates clinical medicine, herbal wisdom, psychological depth work, and creative practice. Participants encounter longevity science tailored to women's physiology, bioregulator peptides, grief and burnout navigation through a hospice physician's lens, plant medicine protocols, dream analysis, and embodied resilience work. The curriculum balances rigorous scientific content with traditional knowledge, pairing intellectual understanding with somatic integration. Rather than offering prescriptive solutions, the summit equips attendees with evidence-informed strategies and practical tools for vitality through distinct life stages. The three-day immersion aims to honor the full spectrum of women's experience while fostering peer connection and ongoing accountability.

Fri, Oct 2, 2026Omega Institute, Rhinebeck

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wellness retreat

Fall Members Retreat

This weekend retreat at Omega Institute is reserved for members and designed around rest, renewal, and deepening connection within the Omega community. The program weaves together mindfulness, creative practice, breathwork, forest bathing, and movement across three nights on Omega's 250-acre Rhinebeck campus. Participants move at their own pace, choosing to engage with structured workshops or simply wander the gardens and trails as the season shifts. The retreat begins with a welcome celebration on Sunday evening, establishing community among members who share commitment to Omega's work. Eight experienced teachers—including mindfulness practitioners, breathwork facilitators, artists, and musicians—guide sessions throughout the stay. Morning and afternoon workshops offer structured exploration, while ample unstructured time allows for solitude, conversation, or spontaneous connection. Meals are shared, and the fall foliage provides a contemplative backdrop. This is an intimate gathering designed for those who sustain Omega's year-round mission to seek contemplative approaches to living.

Sun, Oct 18, 2026Omega Institute, Rhinebeck

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wellness retreat

The Resilient Leader

In a world designed to keep us perpetually switched on, this three-day retreat offers a counterbalance. With digital wellbeing expert Nina Hersher, participants explore evidence-based approaches to nervous system regulation and sustainable living. The program weaves together movement practices, restorative rituals, and seasonal guidance to help leaders and everyday practitioners alike reclaim their natural rhythms. Rather than escapism, attendees develop a practical toolkit of strategies they can integrate into their lives—methods drawn from contemporary neuroscience paired with contemplative practice. An optional guided digital detox runs throughout the weekend, offering participants the chance to step back from technology and return with clearer intention. The invitation is to restore clarity, reclaim creative capacity, and build the internal resilience needed to thrive in a high-speed world.

Thu, Oct 22, 2026Omega Institute, Rhinebeck

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Live Turned On & Lit Up

Fri, Oct 2, 2026Omega Institute, Rhinebeck

Women's Health & Wellness Summit

Fri, Oct 2, 2026Omega Institute, Rhinebeck

Fall Members Retreat

Sun, Oct 18, 2026Omega Institute, Rhinebeck

The Resilient Leader

Thu, Oct 22, 2026Omega Institute, Rhinebeck