Get Moving.
Our inner and outer worlds can both hold stuck energy. Sometimes breakthroughs happen when you’re breaking through waves, pedaling through a breeze, or exploring a nature trail along the water.
Reconnect to nature, to yourself, and be stronger for the people around you.
Kayaking & Paddleboarding
Confluence sits where the Youghiogheny River meets the Casselman, and Youghiogheny Lake is just a short drive from the farm. Whether you’re looking for a calm morning paddle or a full day on the water, you’re in the right place.
We provide kayaks and paddleboards for retreat guests and farm visitors. No rental shops, no hassle. Just you, the water, and the mountains. Contact us to plan your stay.
- Youghiogheny Lake: calm water, scenic shoreline
- Youghiogheny River: gentle stretches and whitewater sections
- Kayaks and paddleboards provided for farm guests
- Life jackets and paddles included
Cycling, Mountain Biking & Dirt Biking
The Great Allegheny Passage runs right through Confluence. 150 miles of crushed limestone trail connecting Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland. It’s one of the best long-distance bike trails in the country, and it’s practically in our backyard.
Bring your own bike. The GAP trail is perfect for all skill levels, and the surrounding hills have single-track and dirt biking for riders who want more of a challenge.
- Great Allegheny Passage (GAP): trailhead in Confluence
- Ohiopyle State Park: 20,500 acres of trails nearby
- Dirt bikes available for retreat guests
- Routes for every skill level
Hiking, Foraging & Wildlife
Ohiopyle State Park is just down the road. Waterfalls, overlooks, and miles of hiking trails through old-growth forest. Back on the farm, the land is alive with wildlife year-round. Walk the property and you’ll spot deer with their fawns, wild birds, rabbits, and more.
Not Every Adventure Happens Outside
Some people come to push their body on the trails. Some come to quiet the noise. Most people end up doing both. Reiki, coaching, red light therapy, Human Design readings, and more. We offer experiences that help you reconnect with yourself, with nature, and with what matters.
Explore Learn & Heal →Get Off the Screen. Get Into the Wild. Refuel.
The world runs you down. This is where you fill back up. Paddle the river, ride the GAP trail, or sit quietly and let the land do the healing. However you refuel, this is the place to do it.
You deserve to feel like yourself again.
What to Expect
When you come for a retreat, event, or farm stay, the Laurel Highlands become part of your experience. Here’s what to expect.
Enjoy the 4 Seasons
- Spring: morel hunting, fiddlehead foraging, wildflowers, baby wildlife
- Summer: kayaking, swimming, long trail days
- Fall: foliage, cooler rides, harvest season
- Winter: quiet trails, fireside rest
We Provide
- Kayaks, paddleboards, paddles, and life jackets
- Bring your own bike for the GAP trail
- Trail maps and local recommendations
- A place to stay: studio, yurt, or travel trailer
- We have a dog on the farm. The studio, travel trailer, and yurt are pet-free for guests with allergies
Nearby
- Ohiopyle State Park: waterfalls, rapids, trails
- Great Allegheny Passage: trailhead in town
- Youghiogheny Lake: minutes from the farm
- Fallingwater (Frank Lloyd Wright): 20 min drive
- Seven Springs Mountain Resort: skiing and snowboarding
- Wisp Ski Resort: skiing and snowboarding