Educators’ Escape: Recharge in the Vines is a 4-day, luxury retreat designed exclusively for educators, school counselors, and teaching professionals. Set among the vineyards and gardens of the Appellation Hotel at Wine & Roses Resort & Spa in Lodi, California, this restorative experience invites you to release the school year, reconnect with yourself, and step into summer renewed.
Enjoy chef-prepared meals, yoga and mindful movement, resort amenities, creative reflection, a guided wine tour, and thoughtfully curated wellness experiences—all alongside a supportive community of educators who truly understand your work. Come solo or with a colleague and leave feeling rested, inspired, and deeply cared for.
Your retreat experience has been thoughtfully designed to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Your registration includes:
3-night luxury stay at Appellation Hotel, Wine & Roses Resort & Spa (Lodi, CA)
Resort fee inclusive of self-parking, Wi-Fi, in-room robes, and boxed water
Chef-prepared meals throughout the retreat as indicated in itinerary
Daily yoga and mindful movement sessions
Guided tour of four local wineries with tastings and vineyard picnic lunch
Welcome Circle and “Let It Go” release ritual
Vision & Manifestation workshop with creative reflection activities
Sound bath and closing integration ceremony
Wellness experiences including mindfulness lounge, creative corner, and gratitude practices
Pool relaxation and resort amenities like fitness center and hot tub
Evening gatherings and live music experiences
Facilitator-led circles and guided reflection sessions
Curated retreat gift to support your continued wellness journey
All experiences, sessions, and amenities listed above are included—allowing you to fully relax, restore, and enjoy every moment without additional planning or decision-making. NOTE: An optional spa service at the award-winning Wine & Roses Spa can be scheduled during the free-flow wellness day if purchased as an add-on.
To help you plan, please note that the following are not included in your retreat investment:
Transportation to and from Lodi, California
Airport transfers and local transportation outside of scheduled retreat activities
One dinner on Tuesday evening (dine on your own or explore local restaurants)
Alcoholic beverages outside of scheduled wine tastings
Spa services (available as an add-on)
Optional activities, excursions, or purchases not listed under “What’s Included”
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
We recommend arranging travel early and reviewing personal needs to ensure a smooth, stress-free retreat experience.
Guests arrive at Appellation Wine & Roses Resort and Spa Hotel in Lodi and check in beginning mid-afternoon. The remainder of the afternoon is free to settle in, explore the gardens, enjoy the pool or spa, or simply rest after travel.
In the early evening, we’ll come together for a Welcome Circle and “Let It Go” Ritual, offering a guided opportunity to reflect, ground, and transition out of the school year and into retreat space.
The evening concludes with a chef-prepared welcome dinner and live music, creating space for relaxed connection and community.
The morning begins with a light breakfast followed by gentle yoga and mindful movement in the gardens. After movement, guests will take part in a guided reflection walk through the resort gardens, using the complimentary gift journal to pause at intentional stations focused on grounding, sensory awareness, gratitude, and intention-setting. The walk may be experienced individually or alongside a partner.
In the afternoon, we’ll head off-site for a guided vineyard tour of four local wineries, including transportation, tastings, and a picnic lunch. This experience is designed to invite joy, ease, and connection — offering time to unwind in the vines, connect with one another, and soak in the energy of the region.
The evening concludes with a celebration dinner and live music, allowing space to relax, reflect, and enjoy community in a vibrant yet unhurried atmosphere.
Day 3 is intentionally spacious and restorative. After a nourishing breakfast, guests will participate in a Vision & Manifestation Workshop, using guided reflection and creative practices to clarify intentions and capture what they want to carry into the next season.
The remainder of the day is self-paced, with access to curated wellness stations including creative reflection, journaling, mindfulness practices, nature connection, and pool relaxation. Guests who opted to include a signature spa facial or massage at the resort spa in their registration will enjoy their session during this time.
A casual poolside lunch is provided midday. In the late afternoon, we’ll reconvene for a guided closing meditation and manifestation practice to gently integrate the day’s experiences.
The evening is left open for personal meaning, with dinner on your own or with new friends and optional time to rest, explore Lodi, and connect.
Our final morning begins with a farewell breakfast, offering time to reflect and connect before departure. We’ll then gather for a sound bath and integration ceremony, designed to help anchor the calm, clarity, and renewal cultivated throughout the retreat.
The experience concludes with a closing circle, creating space to share reflections, express gratitude, and set intentions for carrying retreat insights forward into daily life. Departures follow late morning.
