About The Collective, Cold Spring
Ascend Center + Collective, located in Cold Spring, New York, is a business that offers a variety of movement classes such as Yoga, Pilates, Barre, 5 Rhythms Dance, and more, both online and in-person. The studio is known for its iconic location and beautiful space, which also includes a cafe and boutique. The instructors, such as Melia and Dani, are knowledgeable, welcoming, and skilled at accommodating different abilities and needs. Healing practitioners and modalities, including Acupuncture, Energy Healing, Herbal Medicine, Massage Therapy, Reiki, and Psychotherapy, are also available at Ascend. The business is host to a First Floor Maker's Marketplace, which offers a curated shopping experience of goods from an all-female (and mostly local) pantheon of women-owned businesses. The owners are described as extremely caring and invested in the community. A cafe is coming soon.
One of the most spacious and beautiful studios I've ever practiced in. The vibe is so welcoming too! This is a special place. I'm also obsessed with the boutique on the first floor. I can't wait to come back go for a hike and take another class here. Coming here feels like a mini-retreat!
We came here for a quick coffee at Kape Mo before our photoshoot on our wedding day. While waiting for our latte the owner of Ascend Melia realized we just got married. She was so sweet! She gave us a pin to fix my husband’s Boutonniere. Took a video of us by the beautiful swing and even gifted us a rose quartz!! We loved place before when we visited cold springs just because of how beautiful it is and how delicious the coffee is but now it’s definitely my favorite establishment in CS. I will definitely come back and attend one of her pilates classes :)
Melia is one of the best Pilates teachers I’ve ever had. As a former contemporary dancer who now spends a lot of time in front of the computer, Melia’s classes help me feel strong again and prepared to do more. She is excellent at tailoring exercises to different bodily aches and needs and always fills the beautiful space with positive energy.