with Susan Chen & Emily McCarthy
Hudson Valley Rounding Retreat
with Susan Chen & Emily McCarthy
Wawarsing • New York
September 11–14, 2025
Dearest Meditator,
“I think I found the perfect place for us. It’s secluded, luxurious, and ideal for a getaway… and they can host us this fall!”
“Tell me more! I can hardly believe this is finally happening after all this time.”
For years now, we’ve been dreaming of this. Over chai and quiet chats in India, phone calls back in the States, and those soul-stirring moments on retreat, this vision kept returning.
To bring our communities together.
To create space for connection, expansion, and a reset that lasts far beyond the weekend.
And now, it’s happening.
This fall, we invite you to join us in the Hudson Valley for a long-weekend Rounding Retreat, designed to deliver exactly what your body, mind, and spirit have been craving: deep meditation, profound rest, and true relaxation.
When you step away from the demands of daily life and immerse yourself in your own inner wellspring, you begin to unwind layers of stress that would otherwise take six months of regular meditation at home to release.
The best part? It doesn’t feel like effort.
This is not a rigid detox. It is not a bootcamp.
It is deeply satisfying. Rich with presence, nourishment, and joy, you’ll savor each moment and wish it lasted longer.
Vacations are lovely, but they end. Monday morning rolls around, and it’s back to the same old grind.
This is different.
Rounding Retreats create real change.
They equip you with the internal upgrades that stay with you.
More capability. More clarity. More calm.
You return not only refreshed, but transformed.
More resilient. More present. More connected to your birthright of bliss.
So come with us.
Join us for a weekend of stillness, joy, and inner renewal.
Say yes to a reset that nourishes every part of you and carries you forward with strength and peace.
We can’t wait to welcome you.
Love and Jai Guru Deva,
Susan & Emily
Known as “industrial strength meditation,” Rounding is an enjoyable practice that prepares your mind and body for a profoundly deep meditation.
A ‘Round’ is a specific sequence of the following relaxing activities:
On a Rounding Retreat, we perform multiple Vedic Rounding sequences in a day for transformational stress release.
Rounding on retreat provides the equivalent stress release of 6 months of twice-daily meditation.
Lundy Farm is a lovingly restored luxury estate nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley, New York. Tucked away on 62 acres of lush meadows and ancient forest, our retreat center offers an elevated stay designed to nourish your senses and soften your system. Surrounded by 30,000 acres of state forest and traversed by the Vernooy Kill River, this secluded retreat provides unparalleled privacy and immersion in nature.
We’ll enjoy our Rounding Program in the charming, restored horse stable. Multiple fire pits throughout the property offer inviting spaces for evening gatherings under the stars. Every detail at Lundy Farm has been thoughtfully curated to support your restoration and well-being, inviting you to reconnect with nature and yourself in this serene Hudson Valley sanctuary.
REGISTER| 7 am – 8 am | Group Round | |
| 8 am – 9 am | Breakfast | |
| 10 am – 12 pm | Free Time / Rounding | |
| 12 pm – 1 pm | Lunch | |
| 1 pm – 2 pm | Afternoon Walk | |
| 2 pm – 5 pm | Free Time / Rounding | |
| 5 pm – 6 pm | Group Round | |
| 7 pm – 8 pm | Dinner | |
| 8 pm – 10 pm | Wisdom Chat | |
| 10 pm | Lights Out | |
I never knew a weekend retreat could feel like a six month sabbatical. My practice is reenergized and I feel ready to take on life again. Thank you!
Amanda G.
Emily was raised in the quintessential town of Westport, Connecticut. She went to Elon University and studied psychology and received a Master’s Degree in Industrial Psychology, by the age of 23.
She lived in Los Angeles and New York City as a young adult, managing the careers of artists, musicians and celebrity clientele while enjoying lots of yoga on the side.
Along the way, in her own search for truth and bliss, she discovered Vedic Meditation and soon began the path toward becoming a teacher.
Emily grew as a teacher after graduating from her training in India in 2018 and going from living in an apartment in New York City to traveling and teaching worldwide.
She’s taught everywhere from Canada, to the Netherlands, Australia, Israel, India and throughout the United States.
In October 2023, Emily Co-founded a non-profit with the initiative to bring the practice of meditation into conflict zones and spent two months teaching in the middle east during war time.
Today, Emily continues to teach Vedic Meditation and is based in Hudson, New York with her dog Lucy. She teaches throughout the Hudson Valley with frequent travels to Austin, Texas and around the world.
We’ve outlined below everything that’s included in your retreat package.
Luxurious accommodations provide the ideal environment for deep rest. Enjoy 100% organic accommodations, including mattress, bedding, and bath amenities. Each room has large windows that open to fresh air, and there are comfortable reading and journaling nooks throughout.
Lundy Farm is nestled in the picturesque Hudson Valley, in a small town called Wawarsing, about a 2-hour drive from New York City.
As we get closer to the retreat, we’ll happily help you explore transportation and carpool options, if you’re coming in from out of town or prefer not to drive.
REGISTERIt’s been three weeks since our retreat, I’m still feeling blissful in my everyday life, more than ever!
Sarah W.This retreat is open to all graduates of an in-person Vedic Meditation course.
You may register for the Rounding retreat now and make arrangements to learn Vedic Meditation before the start of the retreat.
If you’re used to having your own room, we understand it you might be curious about sharing a room on retreat.
Rest assured, room pairings are taken very seriously as we plan your experience on retreat. We take great care in understanding your sleeping patterns and preferences, and use all the information you provide to pair you up with the most compatible roommate for the retreat.
We should also mention that there is very little time spent in the rooms! Between Rounding, meals, wisdom sessions, and relaxation time on the expansive property, meditators find that they don’t spend much time in their rooms, except for sleeping at night.
There are plenty of tucked away, private nook and crannies all around the main house and property at large for you to luxuriate in, should you feel the need for more privacy.
We find that meditators who embrace adaptability and openness walk away with a lifelong friend in their roommate at the end of retreats.
Our retreat schedule for the first day and last day together is as follows:
First Day Schedule – Thursday, September 11, 2025
Last Day Schedule – Sunday, September 14, 2025
Our Rounding Retreat will feature gourmet farm-to-table, vegetarian meals prepared onsite. There will be gluten-free and dairy-free options at every meal; please let us know if you have any additional restrictions, preferences, or allergies.
Stress release is a normal and natural process of participating in a residential Rounding Retreat.
While most experiences on retreat are blissful and joyous, one may experience some temporary fatigue or emotional release as layers of stress are released from the physiology.
We will be personally overseeing the Vedic rounding experiences of all meditators on retreat and will gently guide you through the process of release.
Yes, this Rounding retreat satisfies the rounding pre-requisite for Thom Knoles’s Initiator Training program.
All payments are non-refundable. If you need to cancel your attendance for any reason, we will do our best to fill your space and refund you the retreat fee minus your initial $1,000.
We strongly encourage the purchase of trip cancellation insurance for protection against any potential loss of fees.
To secure your spot, click here to complete your registration.
Let us know if you have any questions – we look forward to retreating with you soon in Hudson Valley!
Return home feeling rested, energetic, and even more capable to handle life’s challenges. Join us for a transformational weekend!
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