OMTober Vermont Yoga Hiking Retreat
The Most Magical Time of The Year
JOIN US FOR MAGIC IN VERMONT AT OMTOBER!
WHAT: OMTober
WHEN: Oct 3rd – Oct 5th 2025
WHERE: Vermont Leadership Center | Hidden Field | 167 Hillside Road Arlington, Vermont
GATES OPEN: October 3rd – Gates Open 3 PM | (Load In/Setup allowed) -Ecstatic Dance, FirePit, Smores and Cacao Opening Ceremony experiences kickoff on Friday!
Forest/Fairy/Witchy costumes encouraged all weekend! Bring on the glitter, boho festival hair, henna and more!
NOTE: Official event starts with classes on Saturday, Oct 4th at 8 AM.
COST:
$249 – 2 Day All Access Full Pass Includes Camping and Parking
$149 – 1 Day Pass for Sat, Oct 4th
$108 – 1 Day Pass for Sun, Oct 5th
$35 Kickoff Ceremony, Ecstatic Dance and Firepit Experience Fri, Oct 3rd 7:00 PM
Join us at The Vermont Leadership Center for two days of hiking, yoga and Magic!
Begin your journey with our opening Cacao Ceremony and sacred circle.
Discover the spiritual, health, and euphoric benefits of this unique elixir, crafted from ancient ingredients used for centuries by indigenous peoples. Then drop into a transformative sound healing session or Tribal YogaShape Class, allowing you to surrender to soothing vibrations and prepare your mind and spirit.
Conclude the evening with fire, good friends and a euphoria ecstatic dance led by guiding you to further connect with your inner ecstasy.
Explore the majestic grounds of Red Mountain and elevate your mind, body, and spirit at “OMTober” amidst the enchanting backdrop of this enchanted forest and mystical land.
Proposed Schedule:
SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE AND CAN CHANGE. OFFICIAL SCHEDULE WILL BE UP SOON
FRIDAY OCTOBER, 3rd:
3:00 PM – Fri Oct 4th Gates Open.
3 PM – Setup Tents, Explore the grounds and this Enchanted Forest.
Hike to Cedar Rock with Outdoor Guide
7:00 PM Cacao and Opening Ceremony
8:00-10:00 PM – Ecstatic Dance, FirePit and smores start. Costumes Encouraged.
QUIET HOURS 11 PM to 8 AM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4th:
THE OMTOBER TENT:
8:00-9:00 AM – Global YogaBeats meets YogaShape with Sam – Power Hatha Yoga to wake you up!
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM PADDLEBOARDING w/Bianca ** EXTRA FEE OFFSITE AT LAKE SHAFTSBURY ONLY 8 SPOTS
12 Noon – 2:00 PM – LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (LOCAL LIST OF STORES/RESTAURANTS HERE)
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Local Hike
6:00 – 8:00 PM – POTLUCK DINNER AT SAM’S HOUSE
8:00 PM- Sunset Sound Healing Experience with Cassie
8:00-10:00 PM – Firepit Singing, Dancing and Magic!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5th:
THE OMTOBER TENT:
8:30 9:30 AM – Group Cold Plunge on The Battenkill River (Bring your bathing suit and river shoes that can get wet!)
10:00-11:00 AM – YogaShape with Sam
12 Noon – 1:00 PM – POTLUCK LUNCH AT SAM’S HOUSE
1 PM-3:00 PM PADDLEBOARDING w/Bianca ** EXTRA FEE OFFSITE AT LAKE SHAFTSBURY ONLY 8 SPOTS
4:00 PM – Closing
Hiking, Walks and Talks
Intuitive Readings, Tarot Cards, Numerology, Glitter Zone and more!
IMPORTANT LINKS:
PLAN YOUR TRIP – Plan your trip to Vermont. We have curated a local list of links to local bed and breakfasts, ATM’s. local stores and airport info here.
LIKE our Instagram Pages- @theomfestival, @mountaingurllife @yogafunday
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
– Access for one person to all classes/workshops
– SUP – We will have a sign up book on site. If you have a SUP board bring it. Limited class sizes.
– Hiking
– Parking for one car.
– Primitive camping spot for one tent.
– Kids 12 and under are FREE!
CAMPING:
This event is rain or shine. Vermont weather could be sunny and in the 80’s or it could be quite chilly so please plan accordingly. There will be access to a couple outdoor outhouses on site in the field. You know the old fashioned kind with sawdust and lye and some toilet paper. We do NOT plan on having showers so plan accordingly and or bring your own makeshift shower if you need one. The Battenkill River is very close so you could also get yourself some eco friendly mountain suds and refresh your mind body and should with a quick cold plunge dip in the Battenkill.
PARKING:
You will park your car in the parking lot in a big field and then carry your stuff to your camping spot in the field. Please bring a cart so you can carry your camping supplies over to your camping area.
Plan Your Trip
PRIMITIVE CAMPING – OmTober is primitive rustic camping and you will have to park. your car and carry your stuff over to set up your tent.
We recommend that you bring a small cart. Primitive camping means that there are no amenities other than rustic outhouses (Sawdust and Lye with Toilet Paper) that will be available directly on site at The Vermont Leadership Center Hidden Field. You bring in everything else.
On site primitive camping at “The Hidden Field” is included in your admission ticket price and is good for one person for each tent. Each person must purchase a ticket to attend October. Note, there are a limited number of tickets to this event and once it is sold out that is it! Hurry, don’t wait, purchase your tickets today. Kids under 12 are FREE.
Plan on carrying all items to the camping field. About a 5 min walk from your car to the camping site in Hidden Field. Propane tanks and small camper propane heaters are allowed, you are not allowed to have an open fire at your campsite. You can bring a portable propane cooking stove and use that in the field.
Sorry no pets.
If you have a service animal or emotional support animal please let us know if advance as we may put you in an area just for folks with Service Animals versus in the main large camping crowd.
NOTE ALL SERVICE ANIMALS AND ESA PETS MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES.
IF YOUR SERVICE ANIMAL OR ESA PET IS NOT ON A LEASH WE MAY ASK YOU TO LEAVE!
YOGA | DANCE | FLOW | PLAY
ATM’S: Here is a list of local ATM’s in town:
Stewarts Shops – Route 7 A Arlington
Berkshire Bank – Route 7 A Arlington
Bank of Bennington – Route 7 A Arlington
Paulins Variety Store – Route 7 A Arlington
LOCAL RESTAURANTS:
**The West Mountain Inn Restaurant – Arlington, VT
**Bonnie & Clydes Corner Store – Arlington, VT Best Breakfast Sandwiches!
Ramunto’s Brick Oven Pizza – Arlington, VT Amazing Eggplant Parm and Spinach Salad!
Bronwyn On The Battenkill German Restaurant, great food, huge patio in back – Arlington, VT
Depot 62 – Turkish food by Alp and family. Amazing hummus plants, eggplant, homemade pizza and more!
Hill Farm Inn Restaurant – Farm-To-Table Dining experience in a gorgeous post and beam barn. Sunderland, VT
Dina’s Bakery & Cafe – Fellow Yogi – Dina teaches Yoga in Manchester! Breakfast and Lunch, great latte, quiche and more!
The Copper Grouse – Manchester, VT
Taan Restaurant – TAAN serves an elevated rendition of classic Thai cuisine, paying homage to its rich heritage. Our commitment to authenticity shines through in every flavor profile, and our menu showcases the finest ingredients, prioritizing seasonality, and local sourcing whenever feasible.
Deming Tavern – Minutes from the festival at The Arlington Inn. Open Fri and Sat night.
LOCAL STORES:
Bonnie & Clydes Corner Store ** OM’S CHOICE! – Arlington, VT Super cute with hot coffee and breakfast sandwiches to go as well as lunch, gourmet food, milk, cheese, wine, WIFI and more! Bonnie has a huge porch to relax on while taking in the fresh Vermont country air!
Wayside Country Store ** OM’S CHOICE! Arlington, VT Old fashioned country store in West Arlington with everything you need for your The OM Festival! Definitely a must see is this is old Vermont and not many stores exist like this one say hi to Nancy and Doug or their kids who are old school Vermonters! Hang out like a local at the round table and talk small town politics in the morning with you coffee and muffins!
Clearbrook Farms ** OM’S CHOICE! – Organic Farm Stand with Berries, Fruits, Yogurt, Cheese and more! Sam can never go here without filling up her car with fresh veggies and more plants! Be sure to go see the folks at Clearbrook!
Arlington Dairy Bar – Arlington, VT Ice cream, smoothies, burgers, fries and more! A local hotspot!
Stewarts Shops – ATM, Gas, ice cream and convenience store food and supplies.
Dollar General – Arlington, VT – Supplies, food, water and ice.
Arlington Variety Store – Arlington, VT Deli, wine, beer, snacks and supplies.
Arlington Liquor Store – Arlington, VT
The Village Peddler – East Arlington, VT Amazing and cute little chocolate store with homemade fudge, truffles and chocolate galore! Tell em you are an OM’er!
Miles Lumber – Arlington, VT Local hardware store with tools, supplies and more!
NEARBY BED AND BREAKFAST’S, INNS AND HOTELS:
Rockwells Retreat – Minutes away from the festival on River Road in West Arlington. This is super close and you could bike on over to the festival each day. Tube from West Mountain Inn on the Battenkill right to Rockwells Retreat. How cool is that? This is a stunning property right in West Arlington and so pretty!
The Inn at Ormbsy Hill – Luxurious Vermont country inn located in Manchester, Vermont. Minutes away from our festival. This is one of Sam’s favorite places to stay and the breakfast served to guests is amazing!
South Shire Inn – Offering discerning guests stylishly appointed accommodations in a picturesque rural New England setting, this stately Queen Anne Victorian mansion, dating back to 1887, provides an elegant yet unpretentious retreat. Each room is tastefully decorated with period antiques, many featuring working fireplaces and canopy or four-poster beds. After a day of exploring southern Vermont, guests can relax by the grand fireplace in the rich mahogany-paneled parlor library. The charming village of Bennington, with its array of shops and restaurants along Main Street, is just a short stroll away.
The Hill Farm Inn – A stunning local Inn with gorgeous rooms and amenities, restaurant and more. About 7 minutes from the festival. Sam and her team love this place for farm-to-table dinners, gorgeous lawns and gardens and breathtaking views! They even have a yoga platform outside!
Arcady Motor Lodge – Only 5 min from the festival located in Sunderland, Vermont. Newly renovated on 15 acres in the Green Mountains. Free home cooked full breakfast, swimming pool & walking trails with covid-friendly private entrances. A lot of our teachers stayed here last year and LOVED it! Highly recommend.
The Equinox Resort & Spa – Four Star Resort and Spa located in nearby Manchester, Vermont. Only 10 minutes away.
The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant– Beautiful Inn with restaurant with lovely rooms and amenities located in Manchester, Vermont.
The Taconic Hotel – Gorgeous property with a huge porch, restaurant on site and nice amenities located in Manchester, Vermont.
The Arlington Inn – Lovely Inn minutes from the festival in Arlington, Vermont.
FLYING – If you are flying from Florida we recommend flying direct flight Jet Blue (Jet Blue has a direct flight from Florida every single day that is only 3 hours) and get a direct flight from Orlando, Fort Lauderdale or Miami directly to Albany International Airport. Airport Code ALB
CAMPING:
West Mountain Inn – Camp directly on site at the festival! The Other Land directly on site. We recommend camping with us at the festival for the best transformational festival experience. We recommend that you camp on site and truly enjoy OM. There are on site bathroom and showers. This is NOT included in your general admission ticket price and is an add on ticket. Note, limited spots available. Book directly through the OM Festival website. Sorry no pets.
Car Camping directly on the Battenkill River at the West Mountain Inn . – Upgraded ticket option. Limited spots. Book directly through The OM Festival website. No pets.
Howells Pond Campground – Walk directly to the festival about a 10 min walk through the fields and near the Battenkill River in Arlington, VT. Field camping options with primitive base camping and full campsite with RV hookups up to 30 amps, showers and bath house.
Camping on the Battenkill – Located in Arlington. Camp sites and RV hookups minutes to the festival.
Roaring Branch Camping – Located in Arlington. Rustic cabins. Minutes to the festival.
Battenkill Glamping – Wonderful facility for all of your Glamping needs. Close to the festival in nearby Cambridge, NY.
VACATION HOME RENTALS:
Traveling with a group? Looking for “like home” accommodations in Arlington, Vermont? Try VRBO or Air BnB (Search West Arlington, Arlington, Sunderland, Manchester, Dorset, Shaftsbury for nearby towns)
Nearby Attractions: Lake Shaftsbury State Park, Battenkill River, Mount Equinox Skyline Drive, Grout Pond, Stratton, Stratton Mountain Resort, Covered Bridges, Lye Brook Wilderness, Merck Forest, Lincoln House, Robert Frost Stone House Museum, Orvis Flagship Store, Manchester Designer Outlets, Norman Rockwell Art Museum and Sugar Shack, Christmas Day Shop, Shaftsbury Alpaca Farm, Manchester VT for world class shopping, and many other local attractions.
Nearby Cities / Towns: Arlington, Shaftsbury, Bennington, Manchester, Sandgate, Stratton, Winhall, Sunderland, Pownal, Dorset, Jamaica, Rutland