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Retreats at Ripristinare

A private retreat experience held in extended time—where the body unwinds, reorganizes, and returns to its natural rhythm as the nervous system settles into coherence and restoration unfolds with quiet precision.

For those who feel called to go deeper, these immersive sessions create the space for something more to emerge—without interruption, without segmentation.

Over several hours, the body is given the opportunity to respond at its own pace, revealing what is ready to shift and allowing deeper patterns to come forward.

Rather than moving through separate services, the experience unfolds as a continuous, intuitively guided process—where facial somatics, therapeutic bodywork, restorative techniques, resonance layering, and subtle herbal fomations are woven together in real time, shaped by what your system communicates.

Holding patterns begin to surface.


Layers of tension—years of bracing—begin to soften.

The body is gently guided back toward awareness, regulation, and internal coherence.

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Half-Day Retreat

This is where the work begins to deepen.
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A private, one-to-one retreat experience designed to move beyond surface tension into deeper awareness and softening.

Through extended, uninterrupted time, the body begins to settle into a more receptive state—allowing patterns to unwind and subtle shifts to emerge. Facial somatics, therapeutic bodywork, and restorative techniques are intuitively woven together in a continuous, body-led process.

Working gently through the body’s deeper structural pathways, long-held patterns begin to soften and reorganize, while the nervous system settles into a more regulated rhythm.

Supporting the body at a cellular level—where energy, repair, and restoration begin to reestablish their natural flow.

An entry into the depth of the work.

Full-Day Retreat Immersion

This is where the work has time to become something else.
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A fully immersive, private retreat held exclusively for one—offering the time and space for deeper patterns to surface, unwind, and reorganize.

With time no longer guiding the experience, the body moves through natural cycles of softening and integration. Facial somatics, therapeutic bodywork, restorative techniques, and signature elements are woven together in a continuous, intuitively guided process.

Engaging the body’s deeper structural networks, long-held patterns begin to reorganize more fully—while the nervous system settles into sustained coherence and ease.

Supporting deeper restoration at a cellular level—where energy, repair, and internal rhythm are restored over time.

A complete immersion into the work.

Couples-Day Retreat

This is where time becomes a gift—for both of you
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Restore together.

 

While one guest enjoys an immersive three-hour restorative treatment, the other is guided through a carefully curated holistic experience before exchanging places.

 

The day unfolds at an unhurried pace, creating space for deep restoration, meaningful connection, and shared presence.

 

Thoughtfully designed for couples, partners, family, or close friends who wish to experience a unique way to restoration side by side.

Retreat Stay for Two

Where your individual restoration
becomes a shared memory.
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An invitation to slow down—together.

Arrive, settle into the Cozy Sanctuary, and allow the pace of everyday life to gently fall away.

Over two unhurried days, each guest will enjoy a dedicated four- or six-hour restorative retreat while the other embraces the freedom of quiet time—to rest, explore, reflect, or simply be.

 

Evenings are shared, creating space to reconnect, savor nourishing meals, and enjoy the gift of uninterrupted time together.

Thoughtfully designed for couples, partners, family, or close friends seeking a deeply restorative experience that honors both individual renewal and meaningful connection.

Half Day Retreat

Half-Day Retreat

Half-Day Retreat

A private, one-to-one retreat designed as an entry into deeper work—where the body begins to settle beyond surface tension and open into a more responsive state.

With extended, uninterrupted time, the system is given the space to shift out of its usual patterns and into something quieter, more receptive.

 

 

What first presents begins to soften, making way for subtler layers to emerge.

This is where awareness sharpens.

 


Where the body starts to listen differently.

Facial somatics, therapeutic bodywork, and restorative techniques are intuitively woven together—guided moment to moment by what your system reveals.

 

 

You may notice:

  • a release of held tension

  • a shift in breath and internal rhythm

  • a sense of space where there was once effort

 

This experience creates the conditions for deeper work to become possible—
a threshold into restoration, where the body begins to trust the process

enough to respond.

 

4 hour Half-Day Retreat — $800

A private retreat held for one—where the body is finally given the space to listen, and to be heard.

Full-Day Day Retreat

Full-Day Day Retreat

Full-Day Retreat

A fully immersive, private retreat held exclusively for one—where the body is given the rare opportunity to move through multiple layers of release, integration, and reorganization.

With time no longer guiding the experience, deeper patterns have the space to surface—patterns that are often held beneath awareness and maintained through years of adaptation.

As the nervous system settles further, the work shifts.

Less doing.

 


More allowing.

Cycles of release and integration begin to unfold naturally—supported through a continuous, intuitively guided process that meets the body as it changes.

There is space here for:

  • deeper unwinding of long-held tension

  • structural and postural shifts

  • moments of stillness where integration takes place

This is where the work becomes less about addressing what is present—
and more about reorganizing how the body holds, responds, and restores itself.

6 Hour Full-Day Retreat — $1,200

A full day, held entirely for you—where what has been carried can begin to release, and what has been waiting can begin to return.

The Cozy Sanctuary — Retreat Stay

For those who wish to remain within the experience, The Retreat at Ripristinare may be extended into a private overnight stay.

This is not simply a place to sleep—it is a continuation of the retreat, thoughtfully prepared to support the body in integrating what has shifted.

Held exclusively for retreat guests, the Sanctuary is designed as a quiet, contained environment where the nervous system can remain softened—without re-entry into the pace of daily life.

The space is prepared in advance to reflect the tone of your experience:

  • Beds layered with linen, eucalyptus, and organic cotton textiles

  • Access to sauna and spa bathing rituals for continued unwinding

  • A selection of botanical bathing elements and preparations

  • Thoughtfully arranged coffee, cream, and morning provisions

  • Light nourishment and grounding snacks

For those who choose, the experience may include a prepared evening meal and morning breakfast, selected in advance and waiting for you upon your return—allowing you to move directly from your session into rest, without interruption or decision-making.

 

 

There is nothing to prepare.
Nothing to coordinate.
Only space to soften, absorb, and restore.

Due to the level of preparation and care required, Retreat Stays are offered in limited availability and are scheduled in advance.

Guests are invited to reach out directly to arrange their stay

and personalize their experience.

 

 

$400

Available exclusively to retreat guests.

A gentle extension of the work—where the body is given the time and space to fully receive.

Retreat Stay

Availability

Couples Retreat Day

Couples Day Retreat

Couples Day Retreat

A private retreat designed for two—where restoration is shared, while each person is given the space to receive individually.

 

 

As one guest settles into an immersive restorative session, the other is gently guided through a thoughtfully curated holistic experience before exchanging places.

 

 

The day unfolds without hurry.

 

 

There is no schedule to chase.

No need to perform.

Only the quiet rhythm of slowing down together.

 

 

Throughout the experience, each guest is offered uninterrupted time to soften, reconnect, and return to themselves—held with the same presence, intention, and individualized care.

 

 

Facial somatics, therapeutic bodywork, and restorative techniques are intuitively woven together, responding to what each body reveals in the moment.

 

 

Between sessions, there is space to simply be.

To share quiet conversation.

To enjoy nourishing refreshments.

To witness one another becoming more at ease.

 

 

 

 

 

This is where individual restoration becomes something shared.

Where caring for yourself naturally enriches the experience of caring for one another.

 

 

Thoughtfully designed for couples, partners, family members, or close friends seeking a meaningful way to slow down, reconnect, and experience restoration side by side.

 

 

6-Hour Couples Day Retreat — $1,200

 

 

A private retreat for two—where each journey is honored individually, and the experience is remembered together.

You may notice:

  • a deeper sense of calm

  • greater ease within the body

  • a renewed feeling of connection

  • the quiet comfort of being fully present

Retreat Stay For Two

Retreat Stay for Two

 

A private, two-day retreat designed for two—where restoration unfolds at the pace it was always meant to.

 

 

Some experiences ask only for a day.

Others invite you to stay awhile.

 

 

Together, you'll arrive at the Cozy Sanctuary and settle into a space thoughtfully prepared for rest.

There is nowhere to rush.

Nothing to accomplish.

Only time to arrive.

 

 

Over two unhurried days, each guest is welcomed into their own immersive four- or six-hour restorative retreat while the other enjoys the quiet freedom of an unscheduled day.

 

 

Read.

Nap.

Explore the Finger Lakes.

Walk beneath the trees.

Journal.

 

 

Or simply enjoy the rare luxury of doing nothing at all.

 

 

Then, the following day, you exchange places.

 

 

Evenings are shared—filled with nourishing meals, meaningful conversation, and the gentle rhythm that naturally emerges when there is finally enough time.

 

 

Facial somatics, therapeutic bodywork, and restorative techniques are intuitively woven together during each private retreat, responding to what the body reveals in the moment rather than following a predetermined sequence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is where restoration is no longer measured by hours—

but by how deeply you are able to arrive.

 

   

 Thoughtfully designed for couples, partners, family members, or close friends who wish to experience the rare gift of individual restoration while sharing the beauty of time together.

 

 

• Two nights in the Cozy Sanctuary

• A dedicated 4- or 6-hour private retreat for each guest

• Thoughtfully prepared breakfasts, lunch, dinner, charcuterie, refreshments, coffee and tea

• Luxury spa amenities and carefully curated touches throughout your stay

• Time to simply rest, reconnect, and enjoy the surrounding beauty of the Finger Lakes

 

 

Retreat Stay for Two – 4-Hour Experience — $2,200

Two individual 4-hour Retreat Days with two nights of accommodations, meals, and retreat amenities.

 

 

Retreat Stay for Two – 6-Hour Experience — $3,000

Two individual 6-hour Retreat Days with two nights of accommodations, meals, and retreat amenities.

 

 

"This is where restoration has the time to become something more."

 

 

Every Retreat Stay for Two is thoughtfully personalized and offered on a limited basis to ensure each experience receives the presence, time, and care it deserves.

Your retreat begins with a conversation. Contact Ripristinare to explore availability and begin planning your private retreat experience.

Your Retreat Includes

You may notice:

  • a profound sense of ease

  • a quieter nervous system

  • greater presence within yourself

  • a deeper appreciation for one another

  • the feeling that time has finally slowed down

Christina M. Lower LMT, LE, CHHC

607.592.4847  |  Text/Call

  

Available Hours

Monday - Closed

Tuesday - 8am - 6pm

Wednesday - 8am - 6pm

Thursday 8am - 6pm

Friday - 8am - 6pm

Saturday - By appointment

Sunday -Closed

 

2685 State Route 79
Trumansburg, NY 14886


 

WALK-INS NOT ACCEPTED

Sessions must be booked in advance

Copyrite©2026 Rirpristinare Retreat, LLC  | Christina M. Lower 

Ripristinare was conceived, designed, and curated by Christina M. Lower, with the intention of creating a space where restoration is felt before it is explained — extending through its philosophy, physical space, and website.

The information and experiences offered through Ripristinare are intended to support awareness of the body and nervous system. They are not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.

For medical concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.

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