Led by Ayurvedic Health Counselor + Yoga Instructor Gaby Colletta 500 E-RYT and Natural Dye +  Textiles Artist Kristin Arzt RYT 250

Journey to the Yuba River in the heart of Northern California for a 4-day wellness retreat and discover the art of creative living. Reconnect to body and soul through daily yoga practices rooted in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Discover self-care rituals that align with the rhythms of the Earth. Nourish your creative potential with the art of natural dyeing. Join for a gathering of connection, intuition and inspiration. 

Explore the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the sacred Yuba River. If you ask any local, they’ll tell you the Yuba is a place like no other. Come to be cleansed, inspired, or simply soak the crystal clear waters for rejuvenation. We believe Nature is medicine and beneath all our conditioning, it’s our inherent state of being. Through wilderness immersion, we reconnect with the land, the plants, the animals and the subtle rhythms of the river to strengthen our intuition, creative flow and connection to life. A return to nature is a way home to ourselves. 

• Afternoon excursion to the Yuba River 
• Workshop on Ancient Ayurvedic rituals of self-care + medicine making 
• Discover healing properties of local plants, ethical harvesting + wildcrafting
• Workshop Series on Natural Dyeing using healing plants such as Indigo, Turmeric, Eucalyptus

Enjoy two yoga classes daily, intended to inspire embodied awareness and personal expression. Each class is guided with mindfulness, alignment focus, and Ayurvedic principles to integrate body, mind and heart. Morning Asana is inspired by solar energy, a Vinyasa class unfolding consciousness through the dance of breath with movement. In the afternoon, we wind down the day with a lunar-inspired practice such as Restorative, Aromatherapy Grounding Flow, or Yoga Nidra. One can expect meditation, pranayama, breath awareness, mudra and mantra. Whether an seasoned practitioner or new yogi, instruction and modifications are given for each individual explore one’s potential. 

Enjoy a retreat menu intentionally crafted to nourish and heal. Each meal is made with Ayurvedic principles that align with the transition of seasons and the local harvest. We support our local farmers when possible. If you have any special dietary needs or restrictions, we can happily accommodate. 

Enjoy two thorough and fun natural dye classes! In our first workshop, we will dive into dyeing with natural indigo and clay paste resist. In our second workshop, we will explore the colors of medicinal plants through bundle dyeing and immersion dyeing. Using only organic plant matter, you will gain knowledge and experiment with the art of natural dyeing. You will take home samples in a variety of colors and fibers.

Our home away from home is nestled on 100 acres of forest-views, creek waterfalls and private trails with the beloved Yuba River a short meander away. 

With the backdrop of nature’s sounds, the aromas of old pine and oak trees, the medicinal plants that live in the winding trails, our weekend getaway is the ideal place for rejuvenation, rest and reconnection. 

Intentional in design, the home itself holds an artistic aesthetic. With a big sunny deck to overlooking the forest, it’s easy to bathe in the simple luxury of feeling the warmth on your skin and attuning to the subtle rhythms of nature around. Every bedroom is made up with organic linens. Each bathroom features organic towels with natural products. 

You may book a private king bedroom with your own bathroom, a private queen bedroom with shared bathrooms, a shared queen bedroom {ideal for couples or a friend} or pitch on one of our 4 camp sites. WiFi is available on property as needed.

If you have any questions about the accommodation, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 

Gaby Colletta 

Gaby is Berkeley-based Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Health Counselor who leads retreats, workshops and trainings worldwide. Her practice is steeped in 10 years of study, inspired by the Eastern philosophies of Tantra and Buddhism, modern psychology, the Ancient healing arts of India and varying traditions of folk medicine. When not in Berkeley, she is off rock climbing, trekking or sipping tea with a stranger in a far corner of the world. 

W: www.gabycollettayoga.com

IG: @wanderingvayu

Kristin Arzt 

Kristin is a textiles artist based in Oakland, CA, using natural dyes and textile arts as a form of collage to make one-of-a-kind quilts. The alchemy of natural indigo and medicinal plant dyes are particularly special art forms that she loves to share with others. 

W: www.kristinarzt.com

IG: @scramblesquilts

• Deposits are non-refundable. 
• If you cancel your booking more than 30 days prior to departure, the penalty is 50% of the trip price. 
• Within 30 days of departure, the penalty is 100%. 

Please note, this retreat is designed with health and safety in mind. We will review and follow CDC guidelines at the time of the retreat. We will have plenty of space, fresh air and open spaces to feel safe and secure during our time together.

Preparation: We ask that you prioritize self-care and health in the time leading up. We recommend to all participants to minimize potential exposure to COVID, especially within the 2 weeks prior to arrival. We understand that some folks will arrive vaccinated while others may not yet and are committed to keeping everyone safe. Further COVID-19 Protocols will be shared, but for now, all the morning yoga practice and natural dye workshops will be held in the fresh outdoors during the day.

The evening yoga practice and dinner will be indoors, with air purifiers and our intimate gathering limited to 16 participants maximum.

Required: In line with the CDC requirement for travel, we ask that you provide a negative covid test within 72 hours of coming or vaccination.