A weekend flute retreat in Beacon, New York · October 3 & 4, 2026

Hudson Valley
Flute Retreat

A day-long intensive with Keith Underwood, a candlelit recital Saturday night, and community time on Sunday. Open to all.

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Hi — I’m Ashley Mendeke. This fall I’m hosting a flute retreat in Beacon, New York. Come for the day on Saturday, or stay for the whole weekend — music, good food, and time together by the river.

— Ashley
The Programme

The weekend

Saturday is the intensive. Sunday is community time.
Saturday · October 3

The Intensive

work, lunch, and an evening by candlelight
7:00 – 8:30Morning walk at Long Dock Park (optional)
9:00 – 11:00Arrival, warm-up & morning session — coffee and light refreshments
11:00 – 12:30Lunch, catered from Hudson Valley farms
1:00 – 4:00Mastery class with Keith Underwood
4:00 – 7:00Break — explore Beacon
7:30The candlelit recital & reception
Sunday · October 4

Community Day

market morning, informal playing, Beacon at leisure
8:00Coffee (optional)
10:00Yoga (optional)
11:30Beacon Farmers Market
Early afternoonChamber music & informal playing, led by Suyeon Ko
AfternoonBeacon on your own

Dia:Beacon · trails · vintage shops · art galleries — all within a walk of the river.

Saturday evening · 7:30

One night only: a recital by candlelight

Saturday night: a recital of music I’ve put together, performed by candlelight, with a reception after. Everyone is welcome — no tickets, no registration.

About the evening
The Artists

Three flutists

Mastery Class

Keith Underwood

Bring a piece you’re working on and your questions — Saturday afternoon is the mastery class.

Chamber Music

Suyeon Ko

Sunday afternoon: chamber music and informal playing, led by Suyeon.

Host & Recitalist

Ashley Mendeke

I lead the morning warm-ups, host the weekend, and play Saturday night’s recital.

Admission

Two ways to come

Both include the full weekend and the recital.
Performer
$150
the whole weekend, flute in hand
  • Play in Keith Underwood’s mastery class
  • Morning warm-up & workshop with Ashley
  • Sunday chamber coaching with Suyeon Ko
  • Seat at the recital & reception
  • Walk, market & both days
Auditor
$50
the whole weekend, ears open
  • Observe the mastery class & every session
  • Seat at the recital & reception
  • Sunday community — market, yoga, chamber music
  • Morning walk at Long Dock Park
  • Everything a listener could want

Add-ons — catered Hudson Valley lunch $25  ·  mini portrait session, five headshots with or without your flute $150

Practical details

Getting to Beacon

Beacon sits on the Metro-North Hudson Line, about an hour and fifteen minutes from Grand Central. The river is out the windows for most of the ride.

Coming by car, Beacon is just off the river roads — parking is easy on a Sunday morning, and we’ll help you plan for Saturday.

Want lodging suggestions for the weekend? Say so when you register and a list will come with your confirmation.

N Beacon this is where we’ll be → the Hudson Line up the river… New York Grand Central the river, the whole way about an hour

Beacon — an hour up the river from New York, by rail or by road.

Open to all

Join us in Beacon

Registration takes a few minutes, and every registration is answered personally. Payment is by Venmo or Zelle once your place is confirmed.

Go to registration ashley@ashleymendeke.com

Can’t make it? Join the list for future Hudson Valley flute gatherings