Yoga and Meditation Retreat Northern California

Earthrise Retreat Center

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Christie Pitko
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39 reviews
Feb 9 - 11, 2018
Group size: 16 - 20
Yoga and Meditation Retreat Northern California
Earthrise Retreat Center

Christie Pitko
  • Email address verified
39 reviews

Feb 9 - 11, 2018
Group size: 16 - 20

About this trip

Take time to reflect and connect, away from the hustle of life. Nourish your mind, body, and soul with a retreat surrounded by the beauty of nature at Earthrise Retreat Center.


Feast on some of the best food, stay in lovely accommodations, and explore the surrounding lands and labyrinth. Each morning begins with meditation and mindful yoga, led by an experienced teacher. Learn to create and use a mala, during our afternoon workshop event. Malas are used for keeping count while repeating a mantra during meditation. Experience this meditation as a community. Leave our retreat feeling nourished, recharged, and blissed out.


Find out more about your instructor: Christie Pitko


What’s included

2 nights accommodations at Earthrise Retreat Center


Delicious meals - 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free request ahead of time)


Daily guided meditations


4 all levels yoga classes


Mala meditation workshop: Learn how to make and use a mala for meditation practice, and take your creation home with you. All materials included.


Use of outdoor hot tub with incredible view of Sonoma County, California


Yoga mats and props


Sample Schedule


Friday, February 9th

4:30pm Arrival

6:00pm - Dinner

7:15pm - Welcoming circle 

7:30pm - Therapeutic Yoga


Saturday, February 10th

8:00am - Breakfast

9:30am - Meditation and Yoga

*Free time to walk the laybrinth, use the hot tub, relax, etc.

12:30pm - Lunch

*Free time after lunch 

4:30pm - Mala meditation workshop (learn to create and use your own mala)

6:00pm - Dinner

7:15pm - Yoga


Sunday, February 11th

8:00am - Breakfast

9:00am - Check out of room

9:30am - Closing Yoga and Meditation

11:00am - Departure


Single rooms have queen beds, and shared rooms have twin beds.

All rooms will share bathrooms dorm-style. Each floor has two bathrooms. There is a communal kitchenette with water and tea available at all times. You may use the fridge to store personal snacks. Delicious meals are served in the dining room in a separate building.


Not included

Transportation to the venue. (The nearest airports are Sand Francisco and Oakland. It is recommended that you rent a car from the airport, and drive to the venue.)



Before You Go

What to bring:


Comfortable shoes for walking/hiking 

Bathing suit and robe (if using hot tub)

Water bottle

Flashlight

Sunscreen





Available Packages

Shared Room

This room has twin beds. The bathrooms in each building are located in the hallway and shared with other guests. Bedding, linens and towels provided.

In the lodging area is a common outdoor deck area with tables and chairs. An equipped kitchen in one of the buildings is accessible to all guests for tea and coffee and includes a full-size refrigerator for guest use.

$549
Single Room

This room is for you to enjoy on your own! Your single room is furnished with a queen-sized bed.

The bathrooms in each building are located in the hallway and shared with other guests. Bedding, linens and towels provided.

In the lodging area is a common outdoor deck area with tables and chairs. An equipped kitchen in one of the buildings is accessible to all guests for tea and coffee and includes a full-size refrigerator for guest use.


$649

Your Organizer


CP
Christie Pitko
39 reviews
Christie Pitko, E RYT-500, began practicing yoga in 2001, and since then, it has healed her spirit, ignited creativity, and encouraged her to take her time. She enjoys helping students stay curious about the inner landscape of their bodies and minds through yoga and meditation. Christie is grateful for all that she has learned from her teachers, Annie Carpenter, Richard Rosen, and Leah Gillman. Christie hosts multiple yoga retreats per year.

Reviews

My sister and i really enjoyed this yoga retreat.. we met new and old friends. Christi accommodated all levels of experience. The weather was fantastic and the hiking awesome.
By Susie S for 4 Day Yoga, Meditation, and Nature Retreat Near Yosemite Valley on Oct 25, 2022
The yosemite bug is close to Yosemite National Park and there was plenty of time during the yoga retreat to spend time in Yosemite National Park. There is a spa and sauna and some great hiking close to the Yosemite Bug. Great location. The restaurant onsite serves amazing food. The yoga every morning was as always invigorating to prepare for the busy day in Yosemite. Meditation or relaxation yoga at night helped to wind down for the night. Great Location and Great yoga instructor.
By Pamela M for 4 Days of Nature, Yoga, and Meditation Near Yosemite Valley on Apr 28, 2022
Yosemite is one of my favorite places in the world and April was the the perfect month for it. This was our 2nd yoga retreat with Christy Pitko and we look forward to more in the future!
By John B for 4 Days of Nature, Yoga, and Meditation Near Yosemite Valley on Apr 26, 2022
I'm not sure exactly what I was looking for, but I know my expectations were met and then exceeded. The location, the people, the food, everything was just incredible. I was ready to book my next trip before I left.
By Dacia W for Yoga On and Off the Mat: A Costa Rica Retreat on Mar 10, 2022
DC
This yoga retreat was fabulous. Christie provides excellent yoga instruction. She always gives suggestions for modifications and the use of blocks so that all participants can safely practice. We learned more about the history of yoga and had some group discussion and meditation practices. The large windows in the yoga room allowed us to enjoy the outdoors and even watch a family of monkeys during one of our practices. RipJack Inn is an excellent location for this type of retreat. The grounds are lovely and the yoga studio is spacious and comfortable. The restaurant is lovely and the food amazing! The staff at RipJack are a wonderful group of people who served our high energy group with kindness and professionalism. The beach is just a short stroll away and there are beautiful shells to check. The sunsets are amazing! RipJack provided boogie boards and beach chairs at no charge. I have already put next year’s retreat on my calendar.
By Deborah C for Yoga On and Off the Mat: A Costa Rica Retreat on Mar 09, 2022
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