When planning an individual retreat at Light on the Hill, you have several options from which to choose, including where you want to stay, how much (if any) guidance you would like, and whether you would like to have us provide your meals.

Our cottages and huts offer serenity, safety, and simplicity. Except for Pathlight Cottage, they have no electricity. They have propane heaters and battery-powered lighting. In Woods and Meadow Cottages, the stove and refrigerator are powered by propane, and the water pump is powered by a generator. These cottages both have bathrooms with showers, as well as wood stoves. The more rustic retreat huts have outhouses, but retreatants have access to a shower at a nearby cottage. Sheets and towels are provided.

Pathlight Cottage, near Inner Light Lodge, has more amenities: electricity and ceiling fans, along with a kitchen/dining/living area with a pull-out double sofa bed, a separate bedroom with a queen bed, and a spacious and well appointed bathroom. The in-floor radiant heat keeps the cottage cozy in the deepest of winter. Our newest cottage, Pathlight is perfect for anyone who might require a CPAP machine or electricity for their retreat practices.

You can choose to be on your own or receive guidance from a retreat guide. The types of retreat (partially guided, guided, and healing) are described on our Individual Retreats page.

Retreatants can decide to have all meals provided by Light on the Hill ($35/day), just dinners ($25/day), or they can bring their own food. [PLEASE NOTE: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Light on the Hill is not able to provide meals for individual retreatants. You will need to bring your own meals.]

The cottages are also available for small group retreats. All retreatants have access to Stillpoint Sanctuary, 2 labyrinths, and beautiful walking trails. Find more details about sleeping options and pictures of the cottages and huts and information about rates, meals, and what to bring elsewhere on our website. You may also want to visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Submit the form below to inquire about available dates. We require a $50 deposit to hold your reservation. You may pay the $50 deposit either with a credit card following the submission of this form (follow in the link on the next screen or in the confirmation email) or by mailing a check to Light on the Hill, 209 Blake Hill Rd, Van Etten NY 14889. Please note a $1.75 processing fee will be added to credit card payments.

Please note our COVID-19 Protocols:

For those who are fully vaccinated (at least two weeks after your second vaccine dose of Moderna or Pfizer, or at least two weeks after your single dose of J&J): If you are exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms, or if you are isolating or quarantining because you have tested positive for COVID-19 or are worried that you may be sick with COVID-19, do not come to Light on the Hill. Please seek proper medical care and contact your local health department for guidance on how to quarantine and/or isolate.

For those who have recovered from a documented COVID-19 infection in the last three months: If you are exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms, or if you are isolating or quarantining because you have tested positive for COVID-19 or are worried that you may be sick with COVID-19, do not come to Light on the Hill. Please seek proper medical care and contact your local health department for guidance on how to quarantine and/or isolate.

For all others:
If you are exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms, if you are isolating or quarantining because you have tested positive for COVID-19 or are worried that you may be sick with COVID-19, if you have been in close physical contact in the last 14 days with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has symptoms consistent with COVID-19, or if you are currently waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test, do not come to Light on the Hill. Please seek proper medical care and contact your local health department for guidance on how to quarantine and/or isolate.

If you need to submit an extra deposit for a longer retreat, click here.