Late October is the perfect time of the year to slow down and reconnect with the magic of life. Come take a break from the ordinary world and immerse yourself in a personal metamorphosis. Join us for a deeply restorative weekend at beautiful Whispertree Retreat Center in Mendocino County, CA.

This retreat is an invitation to step away for a few days and truly rest and reset. Whether you're navigating a major life transition or simply feeling the effects of a busy world, you'll return home with renewed energy and simple practices to support your everyday life.

On this retreat you can expect to:

• slow down + rest deeply

• regulate your nervous system

• spend time in nature

• have authentic human connection

• recover from burnout

• find meaning during life transitions

• experience beauty + magic

• enjoy yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and live music

• share delicious organic vegetarian meals

• hike the surrounding trails and/or swim in the freshwater pond

• soak in the cedar hot tub

• book an optional massage

• enjoy plenty of free time for contemplation+ journaling

• leave with practices you can actually continue at home

There is something especially meaningful about gathering at the end of October. Long before it became associated with Halloween, this time of year was celebrated as a sacred liminal space for honoring transitions. As the earth sheds its leaves and begins to grow quiet, we're invited to do the same. It's a time to reflect on what has shaped us, acknowledge what we're ready to release, and step into the next chapter of life with greater intention.

• Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this page to view photos of our beautiful retreat center and accommodations!

Your Retreat Hosts:

Sonya and Rasa have been leading transformative retreats together for more than 10 years. Their intention is to create environments where people experience community, vitality and magic.

Retreat Location: Whispertree Retreat Center is an ideal place to reconnect with yourself, nature, and like-hearted community. Six miles of trails weave through the beauty and solitude of rolling oak hills and open meadows. The property provides ample opportunities for intentional gathering as well as space for private contemplation beneath the old growth trees. 

Accommodations: Accommodations range from luxurious tents and dorm style rooms to private suites. All spaces were designed with attention to aesthetic beauty and connection to the natural environment.

Food: Daily organic vegetarian meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) are included. All meals will be provided starting with dinner on arrival day and concluding with breakfast on departure day. Please tell us if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions upon registration.

Early Bird Discount: Register before August 15th and get 10% OFF your booking with discount code: EARLYBIRD26

Drug & Alcohol Free Retreat: This is a drug and alcohol free retreat. Our intention is to create a safe, nourishing environment that supports presence, rest, healing, and genuine connection.

Refund Policy: A full refund is available through August 29. A 50% refund is available through September 29. No refunds are available within 30 days of the retreat. In the case of unavoidable last-minute cancellations, payments may be applied as a credit toward a future retreat.

Crossing the Threshold: A Restorative Autumn Retreat

Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2026

with Sonya & Rasa

Whispertree Retreat Center 

12378 Boonville Road

Boonville, CA 95415

Check in is 4pm on Thursday Oct 29.

Retreat begins with yoga at 5:30pm on Thursday, Oct 29 followed by dinner and free time.

Daily Schedule will include:

• Breakfast

• Morning Yoga (Dynamic / Vigorous)

• Lunch

• Afternoon Guided Practice (Breath work / Meditation / Nature)

• Dinner

• Evening Yoga (Restorative / Gentle)

We will complete our time together with morning yoga on Sunday, Nov 1st followed by brunch at 10am. 

Check out time is 11am on Sunday Nov 1.

Accomodations range: $1100 - $2450

• Please see packages for full list of options.

Early Bird Discount: Register before Sept 15th and get 10% OFF your booking with discount code: EARLYBIRD26

– Accommodations

– Organic vegetarian meals

– Yoga / Meditation program

– Music / Sound healing

– Hot tub

– Nature hikes

– Swimming pond

– Massage / Bodywork

Sonya is an artist and yoga teacher. Rasa is a musician, poet, and chef. Together they offer programs involving yoga, meditation, intuitive movement, music, sound healing, nature communion, mindful eating, ritual, and other spiritual practices. While Sonya and Rasa love creating intentional transformative gatherings for the community, they are also married and enjoy a mindful family life together with their two young daughters in Berkeley CA.