This retreat was focused on actionable love, a concept that I did not truely grasp until a few days following the retreat and reflecting back. The outreach program touched me deeply in my soul. Truely blessed to have been a participant with three amazing leaders, and to observe first hand their incredible skills and love. When we arrived at the children’s cancer center, it was heart wrenching to observe how exhausted, hopeless and weary the mom’s (none spoke English) appeared to be while they deep dove to try and care for their kids and show them love from the little bits of capacity they still had available, and observe the metamorphosis occur as Meg, Kelly and Greg gathered them in a group and had them laughing and full of joy and making life long friends with the other moms in the wing that they never had even spoke with and now have a friend going through exactly the same thing and the same time and together they learned self regulation tools that they desperately need but would never have had a clue about or how to obtain- all while having fun for the first time in a long time, evidenced by the loud laughter and utter joy etched on thier faces, while at the same time I sat masked up on the floor playing with a non-verbal 2yr old with Down Syndrome and terminal cancer and finding a way to reach him and see his joy . None of this I would thought possible for me to ever be involved in, it was truely a gift from the Divine, as spirit of the universe flowed through Meg, Kelly and Greg. That experience alone was worth all I have in this world, but for my own kids. As far as the rest of the retreat, it was very well organized with three of the most skilled leaders (each with different specialties) who seamlessly wove the 4 elements together, truely live Actionable Love, and I learned and further developed my understanding of yoga concepts and useful tools for everyday living in my real world in South Florida. If your looking for a party disguised as yoga retreat, go elsewhere, if instead you are looking for something that will positively impact the world and touch your soul deeply while learning and embodying the spiritual aspects of yourself - which is what yoga is truly about, next year’s event is something you simply can not miss as does not exist elsewhere. Finally, the leaders were very careful and clear that our visit and time at the children’s’ cancer center was about connecting to them through our hearts and soul, embodying love in action and that we are not the wealthy (to them at least) interlopers there to make us look and feel good (like look at me on social media see how cool I am helping these people) and using them for that purpose; instead, very intentionally it was the exact opposite and warmly received as it was clear to all- this was the divine / love in action- giving everyone in that room an indescribably wonderful and profound experience that touched our souls deeply and will never be forgotten. To that end, I feel weird writing this, am not a participant of social media and never write review, but doing so simply so that others may read and understand such an incredible life experience exists if they want it.

Thoughtful retreat, gracious hosts. Beautiful center and surroundings

Outstanding community and experience. Thank you for trusting my guidance, and I'm excited for next year's adventures with you and more new friends!

Delicious food, very comfortable beds, calming yoga, life changing hour long pranayama teachings, and practices like walks in the lavender maze, the agni practice, reiki, ayuvedic massage, and art, all made this retreat led by Megan perfection. The hiking through the blooming and humming spring meadows with the snow clad distant Sierra Nevada Mountains, plus a walk to a neighboring goat farm across a stream gushing with snow melt, showcased nature at its best with the goat cheese available for purchase being the cherry on the top. Thank you to Megan for leading/organizing and Deepak for creating your beautiful retreat venue for us all to experience!

This was my first yoga retreat and it was beyond anything I could have hoped for! Meg is an incredibly kind, warm-hearted person who went above & beyond to make this experience the best it could be for us as individuals and as a community, from helping us be prepared, to arranging carpools and room-sharing, to planning and leading lots of fun and meaningful activities. The love and care Meg put into this retreat was evident and much appreciated. I will always cherish the wisdom Deepak shared with us, and enjoyed learning various pranayama practices. His retreat center is amazing; it's warm, inviting, well-equipped, and simply beautiful. The views the location offers cannot be beat, and there are many opportunities for outdoor activities of varying levels- there are options for all, from hiking hills to vistas overlooking the massive Sierra Nevada mountains and wildflower-speckled foothills, to walks down to the gorgeous creek. And then there was the food- absolutely delicious, vegetarian meals, some of the best I've had, all homemade fresh with local, organic ingredients, many of which are grown right on the property. This retreat truly was a transformative experience. For the past few months, before the retreat, I was in a rough place. I found such a sense of inner peace while there, and since returning, my mindset has been more positive and I've found myself truly finding joy and wonder in the little things like the squirrels and birds that visit my yard and the flowers I see on my walks. Even others in my life have commented on how much happier and at ease I seem these days, and I can feel it. I'm already looking forward to more life-changing experiences like this! Thank you Meg, Deepak, Jocelyn (super-talented chef!) and everyone who has made the Vedanta Retreat Center the wholesome and life-changing place that it is.