A curated, experiential DvT gathering

November 8-11  |  Owls Hoot Barn  Catskill Mountains, Hudson Valley NY

Curious Rebels: Autumn Immersion

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For those of us who live in big cities or even small towns with the same daily tasks, we can easily lose sight of what naturally grounds us. The 2026 Curious Rebels Autumn Immersion taps into the need to creatively express while being surrounded by nature. Located in Upper Hudson Valley at Owl’s Hoot Barn in Coxsackie, NY, this will be Curious Rebels’ second annual Fabul’ish retreat.

Enjoy an intimate tailored experience that combines a rustic boutique feel with the mindful practice of Developmental Transformations.

Where We'll Be:

Owls’ Hoot Barn is located about 2.5. hours north of NYC. The property is vast and includes beautifully restored historic homes for our accommodations, rustic spaces with modern amenities for play, open fields, wildflowers, and a Finnish Spa with a natural cold plunge pool to be enjoyed before a relaxing evening at the fire pit.

What's Included:

  • 16 hours of CEs for Drama Therapists, NY LCATS and Social Workers

  • All meals and snacks

  • Access to 10 acres of property, with a hot tub, refreshing creek and swimming hole

  • LOADS of Creative Arts Therapy and self-care activities with a strong focus on drama therapy (Developmental Transformations), appropriate for everyone from the inquisitive novice to the expert looking to reconnect

  • Plenty of love, space, and fresh air for your canine kiddos

  • An automatic donation to Pooches out of Puerto Rico animal rescue, to feed your soul

Add On Options:

  • Roundtrip shuttle transportation between a set location in NYC and our retreat location

  • Single rooms, air streams, or shared cottages

  • Finnish sauna experience with plunge pool

  • Bring-a-pooch along package (to cover any cleaning fees!)

Our team of artists, clinicians, and educators proudly embraces EVERY BODY. We celebrate guests with all different types of lived experience, body shape and size, mobility, race, religion, belief system, gender, educational background and sexuality. Whoever you are, and however you show up, Curious Rebels is excited to meet you.

Unique heritage accommodations and glamping options

Nestled in the beautiful Hudson Valley Region of the Catskill Mountains the old farmstead lays along the base of the Kalkberg Trail, a towering cliff of limestone that served as the pathway for the old Indian trading passage up to Albany.

Accommodations on the property complete the experience with antique-styled comfort and romance. The Owl’s Nest Cabin features period furnishings, a clawfoot tub, a Vermont Castings fireplace, and a private courtyard with hot tub and pergola for starlit evenings. Meanwhile, the Circa 1804 farmhouse boasts a chef’s kitchen, original brick hearth, curated antiques, and a bluestone garden patio—inviting guests to slow down, connect, and savor the timeless magic of this place.

Enjoy “on your own” breaks peppered throughout the weekend. Take advantage of the grounds. Journal with a cup of tea in an indoor seating area. Meditate in the shade. Practice yoga in an open field. If you wish, add on a session in the Owls Hoot Finnish Sauna.

Curious Rebels understands the bond between you and your furry friend, and so does Owls Hoot! That's why our retreat is dog-friendly, allowing you to share this enriching experience with your beloved companion. Plus, a portion of your payment goes directly to Pooches out of Puerto Rico, the animal rescue run by Owls Hoot.

Warning, you just may stumble upon another precious pup destined to join your family!!

Throughout the Curious Rebels Autumn Immersion, we look to incorporate the themes of DvT into intentional group and private sessions, while also weaving them into the entire experience.

Here is a look at what to expect:

Sample Itinerary

Leisurely breakfast including yogurt, granola, fruit, bread, and nut butter

9:00am - 9:45am

Morning check-in and reflection. Group DvT/Drama Therapy Session

10:00am - 11:30am

Snack & Stretch

Bedtime Wind-Down: Sound Bath and Meditation

11:30am - 12pm

Individual DvT/Drama Therapy Sessions

12pm - 1:30pm

Hearty Soups & Sandwiches from farm-to-table luncheonette

On Your Own

1:30pm - 2:30pm

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Seminar and Discussion: Embodying Mindfulness

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Make-your-own Mediterranean bowls

6:00pm - 7:00pm

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Join us! We’d love to have you.

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