Please join us for our Spring Equinox Retreat from Thursday, March 20 - Sunday March 23, 2025 at Whispertree, (formerly called Bell Valley Retreat Center) in Boonville CA, located in the Anderson Valley, approximately 100 miles north of San Francisco.
Throughout this 3 night retreat, there will be various offerings to nourish you from daily classes, healthy meals, hikes and optional massage bookings. There will be daily Pilates and Yoga classes offered. A dynamic morning practice that is a 2 hour class, and an afternoon class that is more restorative and gentle. An optional guided morning meditation will be held at the yurt. up on the hill. Nourishing meals are lovingly prepared by our beloved chef, Carin McKay. Immerse yourself in serene surroundings at Whispertree. At the end of the day, relax in the outdoor hot tub underneath the stars.
Whether you have been on retreat with us before, or if you've been curious to join a retreat, please know that all are welcome. We would love to have you there, and trust that you will leave the weekend feeling nourished, centered and rejuvenated.
See details below about the weekend and the various accommodation options are below. Please note that all prices listed are per person.
Questions about the retreat or the various accommodation options?
Email Janine with any questions: janine.fondiller@gmail.com
*Cancellation Policy : If for any reason you need to cancel your reservation, we will work with you to try and fill your spot. If we are mutually unable to find someone to take your place, you will receive a refund, minus the $350 non-refundable deposit. No refunds will be given after February 15, 2025. We recommend you purchase Travel Insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances.
3 nights accommodation. All accommodations are thoughtfully designed to inspire rest, inspiration and reconnection. Choose from a variety of options, including private or shared accommodations.
Classes will be thoughtfully crafted with intention, ensuring a dynamic and invigorating morning session and a more gentle, restorative afternoon practice. There will be optional morning meditation.
There will be a light pre-practice self serve breakfast. Coffee, tea, granola and yogurt. Lunch and dinner will be served by our awesome Chef Carin McKay. Her cooking is true culinary magic
The hot tub is available from morning to night, and is located in the Toll House garden
Over 6 miles of hiking trails with extensive ridge-top views, including trails to a nearby swimming pond with a floating deck.
Option to book massages with a wonderful onsite massage therapist, during the retreat weekend. This is an add on option..
Gratuity to the retreat chefs not included.
General Itinerary for the weekend:
(may be subject to change)
Thursday, March 20
(4:00 pm) : Arrival, Check-in to rooms
(5:00 pm) : Orientation
(6:00 pm) : Dinner (Tollhouse)
(7:30 - 9:00 pm) : Welcome + Candlelight Restorative Practice (Barn)
Friday, March 21
(7:00 - 8:45 am) : Self-serve light breakfast, coffee and tea available
(7:30 - 8:00 am) : Morning Meditation (at the Yurt)
(9:00 - 11:00 am) : Yoga (at the Barn)
(11:30 am) : Brunch (Toll House)
(12:30 - 4:30 pm) : Free time / massage / hike / read / relax
(5:00 - 6:30 pm) : Restorative Pilates + Yoga (at the Barn)
(7:00 pm) : Dinner (Toll House)
Saturday, March 22
(7:00 - 8:45 am) : Self serve light breakfast, coffee and tea available
(7:30 - 8:00 am) : Morning Meditation (at the Yurt)
(9:00 - 11:00 am) : Pilates + Yoga (at the Barn)
(11:30 am) : Brunch (Toll House )
(12:00 - 4:30 pm) : Free time / massage / hike / read / relax
(5:00 - 6:30 pm) : Gentle Yoga (at the Barn)
(7:00 pm) : Dinner (Toll House)
Sunday, March 23
(7:30 - 8:30 am) : Self serve light breakfast, coffee and tea. Check out of rooms.
(8:30 - 9:30 am) : Yoga (at the Barn)
(9:45 am) : Brunch : (Toll House)
(11:00 am) : Departure
