We must risk delight. We must have the stubbornness to accept our gladness in the ruthless furnace of this world." -Jack Gilbert

Join Lila Heller and special guest teacher Katie Ybarra in beautiful Northern California for A Movement As Medicine Retreat. As summer begins, we will be bringing in joy, play and nurturing. This 3 nights and 4 day retreat will feature daily morning and afternoon Love of Movement Method classes and Breathwork sessions. The movement classes are a unique blend of Pilates, yoga, applied neurology, primal movement and Breathwork. Lila has coined her method, The Love of Movement Method.

You will have plenty of time to relax, hike, rest, and mediate. We will be fed by ALexandra Sargant of Wildhart Catering, who specilizes in Ayuvedic cooking.

We will savor every moment by soaking in the hot tub, swimming in the pond, hiking the trails around the hills and through the redwoods! We have tons of accommodations options and the whole center to ourselves.

WhisperTree Retreat Center is located just outside the town of Boonville. Nestled in a protected watershed, Bell Valley offers a refuge from the bustle of daily life and stress. There are six miles of trails that weave throughout the beauty and solitude of rolling oak hills and open meadows. The unique accommodations are thoughtfully integrated into the landscape some of which are located in the historic Toll House.

Cancellation Policy

Deposits are non-refundable

Final payment is due by April 24, 2024

There are no refunds if cancellation is 30 days prior to retreat.

Full Refund minus deposit if cancellation is on or before April 15, 2024

Please Read:

Cancellation Contract

Address: WhisperTree Retreat Center is located at 12378 Boonville Road, Boonville, CA 95415. NOTE: The iPhone navigation app will lead you to the wrong place! Use the directions and have them saved to your phone before you start your journey or print them.

What to bring: Please bring comfortable, casual clothing to wear. Since it is May plan to dress in layers and bring a warm light coat so that your body temperature is just right for you, remember to bring clothes to relax in when you are not in class.

• Reusable water bottle

• Clothing – t-shirts, shorts, long pants, long-sleeved shirts, socks, underwear, warm jacket, sweater/sweatshirt, warm hat

• Covered shoes (closed toes) and/or hiking boots

• Rain gear - raincoat, umbrella, extra shoes, extra layers (check whether)

• Flashlight/headlamp with extra batteries

• Bathroom kit, including sunscreen, first aid items, and any medications

• Journal & pens

• Swimsuit for pond swimming

• Hat for sun protection

• Reusable coffee mug

* Snacks and light breakfast items (brunch is provided post class)

The retreat center provides us with plenty of props for our movement classes, however we recommend bringing anything specific that you need as well as 1 yoga mat for maximum comfort.