Winter Solstice · Day Retreat

Solstice
Slow Down

A nourishing winter day retreat at Graycliff

With Sara Rodriguez & Megan Callahan, and WNY Heat Retreat

Saturday, December 19, 2026
12:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Graycliff Estate, 6472 Old Lake Shore Rd, Derby, NY 14047
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The Retreat

A sacred pause from the holiday bustle

The winter solstice is an invitation to slow down and lean into cozy practices that nurture your inner light. Join us for a deeply nourishing day retreat on the banks of Lake Erie at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff Estate, the summer home of the Martin Family.

Led by Sara Rodriguez (Saranaide) and Megan Callahan of Heart Song Healing, this carefully curated container is designed to leave you feeling rested, connected and refreshed — with heat, cold, sound, movement, food and company woven through the day.

What the Day Holds

Everything Is Included

Intentional Movement & Yoga

Gentle, grounding movement led by Sara Rodriguez and Megan Callahan.

Sound Healing

Live soundscapes and a guided sound bath to settle the body.

Solstice Ritual

A candlelit winter solstice ritual to mark the turning of the season.

Reflective Writing & Art

Guided self-reflection and artistic exercises — journaling for the season ahead.

Graycliff Tour with Sound

A meditative tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff Estate, accompanied by healing soundscapes.

Sauna & Cold Plunge

Wood-burning sauna and cold plunge by WNY Heat Retreat, out on the Lake Erie grounds.

Plus a slow-cooked homemade lunch, tea, snacks, treats and a few other surprises.

Sauna & Cold Plunge on the Lake

WNY Heat Retreat will have our mobile wood-burning Finnish sauna and cold plunge set up on the Graycliff grounds. Step out of the winter air into the heat, then take the plunge — or just sit by the fire. Bring a swimsuit and a towel if you plan to join in.

Your Hosts

Who You’ll Be With

Movement, voice & ritual

Sara Rodriguez

Saranaide

Sara Rodriguez (Saranaide) brings intentional movement, sound and ritual to the day.

Sound healing & retreat host

Megan Callahan

Heart Song Healing

Megan Callahan, founder of Heart Song Healing, holds the container for the retreat.

Sauna & cold plunge

WNY Heat Retreat

@wnyheatretreat

Our mobile wood-burning Finnish sauna and cold plunge will be set up on the grounds.

What to Bring

Come Cozy

Yoga mat & comfortable layers
Swimsuit and a towel for the sauna and cold plunge
Warm clothes for time outdoors by the lake
A journal if you like to write by hand

General Admission

$197

Includes the full retreat day, access to sauna and cold plunge, a homemade slow-cooked lunch, tea, snacks and other surprises. Tickets are sold through Heart Song Healing.

Saturday, December 19, 2026
12:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Graycliff Estate
6472 Old Lake Shore Rd, Derby, NY 14047 Directions

See You at the Solstice

One afternoon to slow down before the holidays — heat, cold, sound and good food by the lake.