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Redwoods Meditation Retreat 2026
Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel CA
Aug 27 - 30, 2026
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Megan McCarver
$108

About your trip

Come with us to a remarkable and transformational experience surrounded by the magical Redwood Forest, located near the coast, at a working Buddhist Monastery called Land of Medicine Buddha (LMB). Average temperatures during August are highs often in the mid-70s to low-80s °F (24-28°C) and lows in the mid-50s to low-60s °F (13-16°C).

Reserve your entire weekend for uninterrupted Self-Loving Care (SLC), going deeper to understand and integrate self-nourishment, empathy, and love. 

My retreats always promise growth into your higher states of consciousness, revealing your mind’s personal processes to freely express your creative and joyful spirit in everyday actions!

Land of Medicine Buddha’s sacred energy, nestled in the majestic Redwood Forest, offers many beautiful experiences to contemplate and recognise your wisdom, inspired by our rich itinerary of activities. While we’ll explore advanced Yoga and Buddhist teachings: Dharma, subtle breath techniques, and tools rarely found in studio classes, this retreat is not about performance. It’s about presence.

All levels of yoga and meditation experience are welcome here, always. Everything we offer is an invitation, not an expectation. You’re free to participate at your own pace and listen to your own inner rhythm. This is your time to rest, reconnect, and rise.

Each Day Includes:

  • AM and PM Yoga and Breathing Lesson

  • 3x warm vegetarian meals

  • Afternoon Creative Expressions

  • Hikes

  • Roaminmg Pathways to Stroll with the Redwoods

  • Sitting Areas to Contemplate with the Redwoods

  • Dharma Talks

  • Optional Silence

  • Meditations

  • A Sound Bath

  • Sauna and pool access

  • Deep Rest

Guests will receive a take-home journal to enhance their Retreat experience. 

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Please contact  Megan McCarver to inquire about our need-based partial scholarships.


REFUND POLICY: Refunds offered if canceled before 07/22/2026, not including the Non-Refundable Deposit.


What's included

4 days & 3 nights

Comfortable accommodations (rooms with private bathrooms, Yurts with shared bathrooms or camping

Mindful Dining

3 sumptuous organic vegetarian meals per day.

Gentle Yoga Lessons

Yoga postures and shapes paired with breath awareness

Breathing Lessons

Practice guided breathing experiences for postitve attitude and actions.

Creative Expression

Opportunity for self reflection, to journal, to water color, to read and to write poetry

Meditation Lessons

Daily meditation instruction

Dharma Talks

Conversations about living Yoga, and Self Loving Care (SLC)

A Sound Bath

A sound bath to ease you into a restful state.

Private Conversations

One-on-one private conversations

Uplifting Relationships

We arrive alone and like the Redwoods in the forest, return with a deep knowing of unity

Hiking or Strolling

108 miles of hiking trails in the Redwood Forest

Optional Silence

We will honor your choice to participate in silence or not.

Power to be Free

Everything is an invitation, not an expectation. You’re free to participate at your own pace.

What's not included

Transportation

All transportation, to and from Land of Medicine Buddha, is not included in your payment

Massages

Local practioners for healing treatments

Shopping

A unique assortment of secular, spiritual and Buddhist LMB gifts and books.

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1. Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel CA

Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel CA

About your organizer

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Megan McCarver
Megan, M.A., C-IAYT, IYA is an expert in teaching wholesome lifestyles to reduce stress and increase mindfulness. In addition to her M. F. C. studies, she has over 1208 hours of formal yoga and meditation training. Megan also is a Co-Director, a faculty member, Practicum Supervisor at AlcheMe Yoga Therapy School in Irvine, CA, and has an online Mentor Program with Tess O'Hern called YES!, Yoga Expansion Series.

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