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About this trip
Meditation & Yoga Retreat: February 2 - 5, 2023
About the retreat -
I am thrilled to announce a new kind of yoga retreat that I will be offering in 2023 at the beautiful Bell Valley Retreat Center, located about 2.5 hours North of the Bay Area. This long weekend retreat is open to all levels of yoga practitioners. Students will have the opportunity for deep practice with meditation, guided classes, as well as specialized workshops designed to address students' individual needs. The retreat will include meditation, pranayama, deep stretch yoga practice, a hatha flow practice, and time for self-reflection. There will also be ample time to slow down, eat well, and restore.
This retreat will be a wonderful experience where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and enjoy wide open spaces.
To keep us all safe, you will need to be fully vaccinated with all boosters for Covid19 by January 1, 2023. You will also be required to take a PCR test within 72 hours of arrival and an at-home antigen test the morning of the retreat. You will be required to send a photo of your covid test results before arrival on-site. Please email Melanie with any questions.
Plan to arrive on Thursday afternoon at 4 pm to set up in your room and get acquainted with the property. We will begin with a short practice at 5:30, followed by dinner and an evening meditation after dinner. The retreat will end with a meditation and closing circle after Sunday's practice, followed by a simple breakfast. Departure is at 12 pm on Sunday. If you have questions about the schedule, please let me know.
Our group will have the exclusive use of the facilities and accommodations during our stay. You are sure to love the beauty of the accommodations and the natural surroundings.
Treat yourself! Register early as it will fill.
About Bell Valley-
Bell Valley offers a truly restorative setting for yoga retreats. It is a center for restoration—for people and land. By gathering in nature, people can access the sensitivity, courage and vision necessary to live in alignment with the earth and amplify positive social change.
You will have access to six miles of trails that weave through the beauty and solitude of rolling hills with old growth trees and open meadows. The owner of Bell Valley will be putting in a new hot tub this Fall that will be ready in time for the retreat. You can soak in the warm tub at the end of your day of yoga, hiking, relaxing, and restoring.
Refund policy -
At time of registration for the retreat, your $400 non-refundable deposit is due. If you cancel before November 1, and your spot can be filled, you will receive a partial refund. After Novebmer 1, there are no refunds.
What’s included
* 3 nights accommodations - Bell Valley has exquisite rooms available at all price levels. Let me know if you have questions about any of the rooms available.
* Delicious and nutritious meals with vegetarian, vegan & GF options (Thursday dinner thru Sunday breakfast). Lunches and dinners will be catered by Boontberry Farms and breakfast will be "do it yourself" style with organic granola, yogurt, berries, eggs, bread, nut butters, and oatmeal that can be made at your leisure. Boontberry is a local organic catering company that uses the freshest and most in season ingredients available.
* All yoga & meditation instruction.
* Hiking on nearby trails - Bell Valley offers over 6 miles of hiking trails that weave through rolling hills and forests. There is also a nearby lake that can be accessed. Various outdoor spaces were sculpted for gathering and contemplation beneath the old growth trees.
* Use of hot tub
Not included
* Transportation
* Massage (It may be possible to arrange on-site massage. Please let Melanie know if you are interested.)
Available Packages
Each tent cabin is simple and beautiful, allowing the true feel for being in nature. The tent cabins are located a short walk from the Barn House and have electricity and heat. Guests staying in a tent cabin would use the bathroom in the renovated barn house and have a beautiful and private outdoor shower to use behind the Toll House. Early Bird price is $925 per person; after September 1, the price goes up by $150
The Bunk House sits adjacent to the Toll House. This addition to the house has a separate entrance from the main building, with its own private deck, kitchen, and full bath (with claw-foot tub and shower). With four bunks, a queen-sized Murphy bed, and a full bed/couch, the Bunk House can comfortably accommodate five guests. The Murphy bed is in a semi-private sleeping space in the kitchen area, with a door separating it from the bunks. The Bunk House’s unique layout centers around an octagonal living room with an open kitchen, creating a space filled with natural light. Large windows lining the common space provide beautiful panoramic views of the garden and Valley. Early Bird price is $995 per person; after September 1, price goes up by $150.
The Porch Room is the Toll House’s ground floor room. This spacious room includes one king and one twin bed, an armoire and a separate seating area. This room is ideal for couples or friends that want to share double occupancy and also offers an en suite bathroom with claw-foot tub and shower. True to its name, the Porch Room includes an adjacent screened porch with a café table and chairs and ample extra seating. Early Bird price is $1025 per person; after July 1, price goes up by $150.
The Green Room, is a double occupancy accommodation. This spacious room includes one king and one twin bed, an armoire and a separate seating area. This room is ideal for couples or friends that want to share double occupancy. It shares a floor plan with the Porch Room below it. This sunny, warm room also includes a private en suite bathroom with a bath tub and shower. Early Bird price is $1025 per person; after September 1, price goes up by $150.
There are three Barn Rooms located in the upper floor of the 2300 square foot renovated barn, just a short walk from the Toll House and above the Yoga Studio. These are modest, yet comfortable rooms with a shared full bath and the use of a beautiful and private outdoor shower located behind the Toll House. Early Bird price is $1145; after September 1, price goes up by $150.
The Red Room sits upstairs at the front of the Toll House. This cozy spot has a queen bed, comfortable reading chair, and small en suite bathroom with shower. The view from the rear window opens onto the Toll House garden. If needed, you can add a cot to create an additional sleeping space. Early Bird price is $1375; after September 1, price goes up by $150.
The Blue Room is for double occupancy and has already been booked by one guest. There is still availability for 1 more guest. The room overlooks the Toll House garden from both windows. This comfortable, welcoming room has a queen bed and single bed (that can also serve as a seating area), full closet, and desk. Guests staying in the Blue Room have use of a charming hallway bathroom with shower. Early Bird price is $1175 per person; after September 1, price goes up by $150 per person.