Equinox Renewal Retreat

Boonville, CA, USA

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Rasa & Sonya Dresser
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13 reviews
Sep 22 - 25, 2022
Group size: 18 - 35
Equinox Renewal Retreat
Boonville, CA, USA

Rasa & Sonya Dresser
  • Email address verified
13 reviews

Sep 22 - 25, 2022
Group size: 18 - 35

About this trip

Join us for a deeply restorative weekend at beautiful Bell Valley Retreat Center in Mendocino County, CA. The Autumnal Equinox is the perfect time of the year to slow down, invoke balance, and practice inward reflection. Come take a break from the stress of technology, work, media and politics by immersing yourself in the tranquility of nature. Enjoy yoga, meditation, music, and mindfulness practices for healing and revitalization. Delicious organic vegetarian meals will be served daily for your nourishment. There will be plenty of free time for hiking, swimming in the fresh-water pond, soaking in the hot tub, meditation, journaling, or booking a massage. 


The current consciousness shift on earth is creating deeply challenging times for us. But it is also making tremendous healing and awakening possible. Now is the time to do our practices, listen deeply to our inner knowing, courageously follow our hearts, and support each other in our collective evolution!


Retreat Location: Bell Valley Retreat Center is a purposeful 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. The yoga and meditation room is spacious and features a barn door allowing for ample fresh air circulation.


Early Bird Discount: Register before May 15th and get 10% OFF your booking with discount code: EARLYBIRD22


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. Learn more about Belle Valley's accommodations here.


Food: Daily organic vegetarian meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) are included in the retreat package. 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.


No Drug/Alcohol Policy: This is a drug and alcohol FREE program. Our intention for this retreat is to hold a safe and nourishing space for spiritual practice, healing, and detoxification. No drugs or alcohol are permitted.


COVID Protocol:  Proof of vaccination is not required, but all participants must provide a negative covid test administered within 72 of arrival regardless of vaccination status. This month Mendocino County has lifted all mask mandates, so masking is now optional in both indoor and outdoor settings.  


Refund Policy: A full refund is available until July 22nd after which a 50% refund is available until August 22nd. No refunds will be made available on cancelations less than 30 days before the retreat. For unavoidable last minute cancelations, your money maybe applied as credit towards future retreats.

Retreat Details:

Equinox Renewal Retreat

Sept 22-25, 2022

with Sonya & Rasa

BELL VALLEY RETREAT 

12378 Boonville Road

Boonville, CA 95415

Itinerary:

Check in is 4pm on Thursday Sept 22.


Retreat begins with yoga at 5:30pm on Thursday, Sept 22nd 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, Sept 25th followed by brunch at 10am. 

Check out time is 11am on Sunday Sept 25.

Pricing:

Shared indoor bunk room $795

Shared deluxe tent $815

Shared indoor bedroom $950

Single deluxe tent   $1,290  

Single indoor bed room $1,650  


Early Bird Discount: Register before May 15th and get 10% OFF your booking with discount code: EARLYBIRD22

Included:

– Accommodations

– Organic vegetarian meals

– Yoga / Meditation program

– Music / Sound healing

– Nature hikes

– Hot tub

Available at extra cost:

– Massage / Bodywork

Your Hosts:

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 young daughter.

Available Packages

Shared Indoor Bunk Room

A beautiful and spacious indoor suite shared by up to 4 guests. Please note the indoor bunk room is co-ed. People of all genders are welcome to share this suite. Each guest will have their own space and bed. The type of bed maybe a very nice bunk bed, a twin bed, or a murphy bed. Each room has an adjacent or nearby bathroom reserved for just its occupants. Get more information and see photos HERE.

$795
Shared Deluxe Tent

Large platform tent, heated and furnished with two separate twin beds, shelving, and lanterns. There is an indoor bath house with showers nearby. Each tent is occupied by 2 people. An awesome "Glamping" experience! Select this option and purchase for 2 participants if you are coming with a friend and would like to share a tent together. Select this option and purchase for 1 participant if you are coming alone but don't mind sharing a tent with one other participant. Do not select this option if you want to reserve a private tent for just 1 person, instead please choose "Single Deluxe Tent".  Get more information and see photos HERE.

$815
Shared Indoor Bed Room

A beautiful and spacious indoor bedroom shared by 2 guests. Most rooms offer a twin bed although some queen beds may available. Each room has a nearby bathroom for its occupants. Get more information on accommodations and see photos HERE.

$950
Single Deluxe Tent

Private large platform tent, heated and furnished with a bed, shelving, and a lantern. There is an indoor bath house with showers nearby. An awesome "Glamping" experience! Select this option if you want to reserve an entire private tent for just 1 person. If you are coming with a friend and would like to share a tent, please do not select this option. Instead please make 2 reservations of the "Shared Deluxe Tent". Get more information and see photos HERE.

$1,290
Single Indoor Bed Room

Private and spacious indoor room occupied by 1 guest. Includes a queen or king bed and a full bath either en suite or very nearby. Get more information on accommodations and see photos HERE.


* NOTE: If you are booking for a COUPLE do NOT select this option. Please reserve 2 spaces as "shared indoor bed room" OR "shared deluxe tent". Submit information for both participants. You can make a note at registration to tell us if you'd like to share a bed or not. 

$1,650


Your Organizer


R&
Rasa & Sonya Dresser
13 reviews
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 young daughter.

Reviews

We were very delighted to have been a part of this retreat. The accommodations were great, the land was open, the yoga was wonderful, the food was just amazing and healthy, and the massage was spectacular. We felt permission to go at our speed and to wander free when we desired. The other guests were so friendly. We were very impressed with the effort that obviously went into the preparation. Everything was just perfect. Thank you so much for your generous spirits.
By Linda E for Equinox Renewal Retreat on Oct 04, 2022
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I have a wonderful experience on Sonya and Rasa's Retreat. It was so peaceful and I left feeling heart opened. Everyone who attended was so kind and it felt like being with family. I had no expectations going into the retreat and left feeling so please and excited to have developed new friendships and connections. Everyone contributed to the experience. There was definitely magic present.
By Rahmat B for Equinox Renewal Retreat on Oct 04, 2022
Sonya & Rasa are truly masterful creators of community and sharing. Not only do they have such beautiful gifts--Sonya is an extraordinarily gifted conscious yoga teacher and Rasa is a superbly talented musician--but they also create the perfect container where others too can share their unique gifts. My partner & I were so touched to share our gifts of music and song with everyone, and to receive gifts from others in the community as well. The retreat center is beautiful, a truly "rustic chic" place full of magic and charm. We hope to be able to be back one day, and we are so grateful for this wonderful experience!
By Nina G for Equinox Renewal Retreat on Sep 27, 2022
The Equinox Retreat with Sonya and Rasa was amazing!!! More than I ever could have asked for. Sonya's yoga is always fantastic and healing, Rasa's music was amazing and really deepened the yoga experience, the additional options for meditation and massage were lovely additions. They created the perfect environment for inward reflection and building community -- you could take what you wanted from the experience. Finally, the food was fantastic! Every meal was delicious and healthy - can't rave enough about it. If you are considering going on a retreat with Sonya - do it! It will be an amazing, healing experience.
By Lindsey B for Equinox Renewal Retreat on Sep 27, 2022
RS
Oh where can I begin ? Amazing, Life Affirming, Love, Light, Stars, Rest, Woods. Yoga, Mediation, Rest. COMMUNITY... This is what I left with. This is my 3rd trip with Sonya and Rasa and now Polina.. I met like minded people who I hope I can stay connected with for life... LOVE AND LIGHT Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born. Anais Nin
By Robert S for Equinox Renewal Retreat on Sep 27, 2022
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