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Skirt SX Magick | Embodied Confidence Retreat — NY
October 15 – 18, 2026
AKERA, Catskills, New York
October 15 – 18, 2026
AKERA, Catskills, New York
There comes a moment when personal growth is no longer private. When what a woman has discovered inwardly asks to be lived outwardly.
Not in theory. Not in safety. But in the world.
Not in theory. Not in safety. But in the world.
New York is that moment.
The final chapter of the SX Magick series is not about stepping away from life, but about stepping into it differently.
Not softer, not louder, but clearer.
A confidence that does not depend on response.
A presence that does not require performance.
Not softer, not louder, but clearer.
A confidence that does not depend on response.
A presence that does not require performance.
Just two hours beyond the Manhattan skyline, AKERA offers a rare threshold. Forests, horizon skies and quiet design allow the nervous system to settle so something deeper than relaxation can occur.
Regulation. Orientation. Self-trust.
Regulation. Orientation. Self-trust.
Across 4 days and 3 nights, we refine the art of remaining fully yourself while being fully seen.
The ability to feel desire without performing it.
To receive attention without managing it.
To hold intimacy, opportunity and uncertainty without abandoning self.
The ability to feel desire without performing it.
To receive attention without managing it.
To hold intimacy, opportunity and uncertainty without abandoning self.
You do not leave as a different person. You leave as the same person who no longer edits herself.
Entertainment
WHAT TO EXPECT
This retreat is designed as a recalibration for women who live in high-stimulus environments and hold high levels of responsibility.
We do not dissolve identity here — we stabilise it.
We do not dissolve identity here — we stabilise it.
Practices across the weekend will explore:
- Nervous system grounding and regulated presence
- Sensual awareness without performance
- Boundaries that feel calm rather than defended
- Receiving attention without losing centre
- Communication that carries authority and softness together
- The psychology of magnetism and authentic attraction
- Integration rituals preparing you to return to daily life unchanged yet unmistakably different
Nature becomes the container.
Atmosphere becomes the teacher.
Embodiment becomes repeatable.
Full information about entertainment, workshops and guest facilitators will be released shortly.
Atmosphere becomes the teacher.
Embodiment becomes repeatable.
Full information about entertainment, workshops and guest facilitators will be released shortly.
Entry
Tickets & Room Options:
Private Room — Solo Guest | $3,200
Private Room — Solo Guest | $3,200
A peaceful private room just for you. Your own space to rest, integrate and retreat into stillness between the shared moments of the weekend.
Shared Room — Twin (2 Guests Sharing) | $2,800 per person
A comfortable twin room shared with one other guest. Perfect for those who enjoy a gentle balance of connection and personal space.
Shared Room — Dorm (4 Guests Sharing) | $2,200 per person
A cosy shared dorm for four guests. An intimate and friendly space for women who enjoy community, laughter and the simple joy of shared retreat living.
Your All-Inclusive Experience Encompasses
- 4 days and 3 nights immersed in AKERA’s refined Catskills sanctuary, where forests, horizon skies and thoughtful interiors create the perfect space to reset your senses
- Nourishing cuisine to support body and mind. 3 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 brunch and a selection of abundant snacks, with dietary needs warmly accommodated
- Premium beverages including welcome bubbles, curated wines, craft cocktails and elegant alcohol-free options
- A curated programme of workshops, embodiment sessions and intimate evening entertainment
- Admission to the Signature Temple Party on Saturday evening
- Unstructured integration time to rest, walk, journal, connect or simply exist without demand
Please note
Enchantress member discounts do not apply to retreat bookings
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable at all membership levels
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable at all membership levels
Location
AKERA sits within 123 acres of Catskills nature in Woodbourne, New York — a peaceful landscape of forest, meadow and open sky designed to invite stillness without isolation.
Though immersed in nature, the retreat remains highly accessible:
Approximately 2 hours by car from Manhattan
Accessible from NYC airports (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark)
Accessible from Albany International Airport
Accessible from NYC airports (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark)
Accessible from Albany International Airport
We recommend arriving Thursday afternoon to fully transition out of city pace before opening evening programming begins.
Timings
October 15-18 2026 | Check in 2pm on Thursday - Check out 11am Sunday
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Dress Code
October in upstate New York carries crisp air, golden light and cool evenings. The aesthetic is refined ease layered with sensual detail.
Daytime
Soft knitwear, long sleeves, flowing trousers, boots, cashmere, natural fibres, textures you want to live in
Soft knitwear, long sleeves, flowing trousers, boots, cashmere, natural fibres, textures you want to live in
Workshops
Comfortable clothing you can move and relax in — think elevated lounge rather than gymwear
Comfortable clothing you can move and relax in — think elevated lounge rather than gymwear
Evenings
Quiet glamour. Silk, tailoring, sculpted silhouettes, rich autumn tones, elegant blacks and creams
Quiet glamour. Silk, tailoring, sculpted silhouettes, rich autumn tones, elegant blacks and creams
Signature Temple Party — Saturday
Your most self-possessed expression of sensual sophistication
Velvet, sheer layers, statement pieces, refined lingerie, tailored sensuality
Less costume, more presence
Your most self-possessed expression of sensual sophistication
Velvet, sheer layers, statement pieces, refined lingerie, tailored sensuality
Less costume, more presence
Bring layers. The nights are cool and the air is part of the atmosphere.
The Skirt Club Experience
Skirt SX Magick exists as a collection of destination retreats, each shaped by the character of its location and the women it calls to.
You do not need to attend another edition to understand this one. Each retreat is complete in itself — a fully held experience with its own atmosphere, rhythm and transformation.
The New York edition centres on embodied presence in real life:
- How to remain yourself while visible.
- How to hold confidence without armour.
- How to move through attention, intimacy and opportunity without losing inner ground.
Nothing new is added to you here. Instead, what already exists becomes steadier, clearer and easier to live.
You return to the same relationships, the same work and the same city — yet meet them from a different place within yourself.
Not heightened.
Not performative.
Simply unmistakable.
Not performative.
Simply unmistakable.
Notes
This retreat is a safe and sacred space for women to explore and express their sensuality free from judgement.
All attendees are Skirt members, creating a container of shared values, discretion and mutual respect.
All attendees are Skirt members, creating a container of shared values, discretion and mutual respect.
Strictly no photography permitted.
No refunds or transfers.
Your commitment supports the integrity of the container.
Skirt Travel Concierge
Your commitment supports the integrity of the container.
Skirt Travel Concierge
We are delighted to introduce ByEssae, Skirt’s private travel concierge, supporting members with seamless, end-to-end travel planning around their retreat experience.
Whether you are flying internationally, extending your stay before or after the retreat, arranging private transfers, sourcing a villa, or designing a multi-destination journey, ByEssae handles the logistics discreetly and effortlessly so you can arrive grounded and leave inspired.
When might you use this service?
• Arriving early for a private villa stay
• Extending your retreat into a longer escape
• Turning your trip into a multi-country journey
• Coordinating travel with other members
• Travelling with a partner or companion
• Booking long-haul business class routes optimised for comfort
• Securing private guides or curated local experiences
• Managing complex itineraries or last-minute changes
• Arranging private transfers beyond those included
• Extending your retreat into a longer escape
• Turning your trip into a multi-country journey
• Coordinating travel with other members
• Travelling with a partner or companion
• Booking long-haul business class routes optimised for comfort
• Securing private guides or curated local experiences
• Managing complex itineraries or last-minute changes
• Arranging private transfers beyond those included
Beyond the Retreat
Members also gain access to:
• Preferred rates and VIP benefits at 5,000+ global luxury properties
• Private villa sourcing worldwide
• Ticketing for major sporting events, fashion weeks, concerts and cultural programming
• Private aviation, yachts, cruises and ground transfers
• Bespoke multi-destination itinerary design
• Executive and corporate travel planning
• Private villa sourcing worldwide
• Ticketing for major sporting events, fashion weeks, concerts and cultural programming
• Private aviation, yachts, cruises and ground transfers
• Bespoke multi-destination itinerary design
• Executive and corporate travel planning
Hotel and villa bookings are arranged at no additional charge. Complex itinerary design and full travel coordination are quoted with a flat planning fee based on scope.
ByEssae manages the operational side of travel so you can design the experience you truly want.
Tickets are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable. Please see our Etiquette Guide and Event Policy prior to purchasing a ticket.