Two and three-night wellbeing programs on the Hudson, led by teachers at the top of their fields.

Relax & Write with Maia Danzinger

April 16-18

  • Maia Danziger is a certified professional coach who helps artists develop creatively and fulfill their careers. Author of Relax & Write: Tapping Your Unconscious for Life and Art, she is also an Emmy Award-winning actress and founder of the Actors Company Theatre in New York.  She has taught regularly at the Omega Institute, Blue Spirit Costa Rica and the NY Open Center as well as leading retreats all over the world. 

  • Most of us write using only a small part of our resources—intuition, creativity, and deeper knowing—the foundations of good writing, and a fully realized life.

    Created by Maia Danziger, the Relax & Write method unlocks our unconscious, using the rich material found there to develop our passion for writing and living. In a safe and nonjudgmental setting, we practice deep relaxation, guided meditation, sensory awareness, and tapping into the "observer self" to awaken the inner voice we've always wanted to hear, and put that voice to paper.

    Maia skillfully builds our writing into a practice while playfully and poetically demystifying the process, sharing insights and anecdotes from her experiences and those of her students. We leave with a repeatable path, a clear and easily accessible way to get deep writing done.

  • Hutton Brickyards & Edgewood Hotel- Kingston, New York.

    Luxury riverfront cabins

    100 protected acres of nature and trails

    A historic mansion at the top of a hill

    2 restaurants, fantastic food, craft cocktails

    90 minutes north of New York City

A woman with curly hair sitting outside in a modern glass cottage, reading a book with a cup of coffee on her lap, surrounded by lush green trees.
A bright bedroom with a large sliding glass door opening to a grassy yard and trees outside. The room has a bed with white linens, a bedside table with a small plant, and a chair with books on it.

ACCOMMODATIONS

We’re staying either in private luxury riverfront cabins or in Edgewood mansion. 

All rooms have free wi-fi, coffee machine, apothecary bath amenities, mini-fridge, wine opener, and in-room safe.

A large historic Victorian house with a tower, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn, under a partly cloudy sky.
A historic hotel suite with white walls, a bed with white bedding, and a window letting in natural light. There are framed pictures on the wall, a small side table, an antique chair, a chandelier, and a decorative fireplace.

WHAT TO PACK

Spring

Spring on the Hudson can bring warm sunshine one moment and cool river breezes the next, so packing layers—and footwear that can handle a little mud—is always a good idea.

    • Light jacket or windbreaker

    • Sweater, sweatshirt, or fleece for cooler mornings and evenings

    • Long-sleeve shirts

    • T-shirts or casual tops

    • Comfortable pants or jeans

    • Leggings or athleisure

    • Light scarf

    • Sleepwear

    • Optional: casual dinner outfit

    • Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers

    • Waterproof boots or shoes (spring trails can be muddy)

    • Extra socks

      Note: cabin slippers are provided in each room

    • Sunglasses

    • Baseball cap or sun hat

    • Small backpack or tote

    • Water bottle

    • Portable phone charger

    • Camera

    • Binoculars for spotting birds along the river

    • Light blanket for sitting outdoors

    • Sunscreen

    • Lip balm with SPF

    • Moisturizer

    • Personal toiletries

    • Hand sanitizer

    • Personal medications

    • Pain relievers

    • Allergy medicine (spring pollen can be strong)

    • Insect repellent

    • Snacks for hangry hikers

ITINERARY

FRIDAY NIGHT

Gather, connect, and get an overview of the Relax & Write process—plus time for questions. Then we begin: a guided meditation to open the creative unconscious, followed by a writing session. This first piece is just for you, with no obligation to share (though you're welcome to later in the weekend).

SATURDAY MORNING

Guided meditation and writing, followed by group sharing. Maia responds to each piece, drawing out the strength already present in the work so you can build from there. Reading aloud is optional but encouraged.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

We finish any remaining readings from the morning, take a short break, then repeat the cycle: meditation, writing, and sharing.

SUNDAY MORNING

Remaining pieces from Saturday are read, followed by one more round of writing and sharing. Anything left unheard by the group can be shared privately with Maia—every piece gets heard, if you want it to.

THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND

Maia is available for questions, support, and the connection that comes with creating alongside others.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Map of Hutton Brickyards featuring various landmarks such as the entrance, parking areas, walking paths, cabins, outdoor gym, and recreational facilities, with a pond and a dog kayaking.
Travel + Leisure logo in black text on a light beige background.

“Like summer camp for adults.”

— Travel & Leisure

Gold background with white letters spelling TZR

“Exactly what I needed to disconnect and unwind.”

— The Zoe Report

The title 'Condé Nast Traveller' in bold black letters on a white background.

“Possibly my favorite of the hotels in the region.”

— Gary Shteyngart, Conde Nast Traveler

JOIN US!

We have a limited number of spots available. Reserve yours now.

$1875

starting price per person,
plus tax & fees

SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOM

$1600

starting price per person,
plus tax & fees

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ROOM
2 guests required

BOOK PROGRAM

TERMS + POLICIES

Commuter Rate

This includes everything — meals and full access to the Hutton Brickyards grounds — but excludes accommodations.

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GIVE THE GIFT OF WELLBEING

Imagine your loved one escaping to our Hudson Valley oasis, indulging in an all-inclusive package of nutritious meals, invigorating movement, and soothing spa treatments.

Space is limited, so don't miss out! Contact us to purchase a Hutton Health gift certificate. Click the contact button below or email us at info@huttonbrickyards.com.

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GALLERY

Small modern cabins with black exteriors and metal roofs, surrounded by dried plants dusted with snow, with leafless trees in the background under a clear blue sky.
A small potted succulent plant, a black container labeled 'CULTIVATE ART & ARTS', and an empty ceramic bowl with a wooden spoon inside, placed on a distressed red and gray surface.
Grilled eggplant boat filled with a spicy mixture of chopped vegetables and herbs, garnished with microgreens, served on a white plate with a side salad of mixed greens and edible flower petals.
Bedroom with a part of a bed, nightstand, and decor including a framed photo, a radio, and a vase with flowers.
Empty industrial-style brick building with large windows, exposed ceiling beams, string lights, and sunlight streaming through the doorway.
An aerial view of a large historic Edgewood mansion surrounded by green trees and a well-manicured lawn under a clear blue sky. The Carriage House is nearby.
Snow-covered lakeshore viewed through a large, rounded window with a wooden frame, with two wooden benches on either side.
A bowl of shakshuka topped with fresh herbs and a white bowl of mixed salad on a wooden table. This is food served for the Hutton Health program, prepared by Executive Chef, Ed Harder.
A group of women enjoying a meal together at the Edgewood Restaurant, near large windows with greenery outside. There are bowls of pasta and a skillet of sauce on the table.
Two rounded wooden saunas overlooking the Hudson River with a clear sky, trees, and grassy area around.
Elegant living room in the Edgewood Mansion, with large windows, a grand crystal chandelier, green upholstered sofas, a round dining table with chairs, a striped rug, and decorative vases on a mantelpiece.
An old wooden barn with rusted metal roof panels, surrounded by trees and tall grass, under a blue sky with wispy clouds. They are historical Kilns on the property.

CONTACT US

Got questions? Contact us at info@huttonbrickyards.com