Weekend Yoga Retreat

Calistoga, CA, United States

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Margi Young
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23 reviews
Feb 24 - 26, 2017
Group size: 15 - 42
Weekend Yoga Retreat
Calistoga, CA, United States

Margi Young
  • Email address verified
23 reviews

Feb 24 - 26, 2017
Group size: 15 - 42

About this trip

Join the senior teaching faculty formerly from NYC's OM Yoga Center for a weekend of deep yoga designed to wake your body and calm your soul. Christie, Margi, and Sarah teach breath centered yoga that is alignment based and philosophy rich. With three teachers present you are sure to get personal attention and ideas for any modifications you need for your practice. All levels of yoga experience are welcome to join us for this exciting reunion.


Margi Young: www.margiyoung.com

Sarah Trelease:  www.sarahtrelease.com

Christie Clark: www.nowyogany.com/teachers


Specifics for the weekend:


After checking in to Mayacamas around 4pm on Friday we will delve into a calming welcome practice to begin retreating. This will be followed by our first delicious healthy meal, with veggies plucked from the organic garden. All dietary restrictions will be honored.


Saturday will begin with meditation and pranayama (breath work) followed by a continental breakfast and then an active yoga practice. After lunch there will be ample time to hang out in the gorgeous jacuzzi, swim in the salt-water pool, take a hike, canoe on the lake, play horseshoe, croquet, read or nap! For those of you who wish to do an intense physical practice, there will be an early afternoon intermediate/advanced class. Late afternoon we will come together for a soothing restorative class followed by dinner and a campfire.


On Sunday after practice the retreat will culminate with a 12pm brunch. Everything is optional, and you will be encouraged to do what you need to restore and refresh yourself.


Room choices & prices:


Mayacamas Ranch has guest units and cottages situated in various buildings on the property. All beds at Mayacamas have 100% organic mattress and sheets. Each unit has its own temperature control system for your comfort.


Quad: $500 (sold out as of 9/28/16)

Dorm: $550 (double room with bathroom across the hall)

Double: $650 (If you are coming alone and want a dorm or double room, we will pair you with a like minded roommate)

Single: $900 


Meals & snacks:


Coffee and tea will be available every morning starting at 6:30am. Mayacamas serves fresh and local food, even some from the garden outside of the yoga studio. Here are some sample menus:


Breakfast

Fresh squeezed orange juice

Fresh seasonal fruit

Organic hard boiled eggs

Homemade granola with milk, soy milk, or almond milk

Organic yogurt

Toasting station: sliced breads, gluten free bread, butter & Jam


Lunch

Nicoise salad with hard boiled eggs, kalamata olives, baby potatoes, green beans, fresh tomatoes, and herb vinaigrette

Grilled vegetables

Mixed wild rice

Fresh baked rolls

Homemade cookies 


Dinner

Spinach salad with red & golden beets, goat cheese, and balsamic dressing

Homemade corn chowder

Baked wild salmon on a bed of quinoa

Grilled asparagus

Fresh baked bread

Berry crisp



What’s included

-Two nights lodging

-All meals (excluding alcohol)

-Unlimited tea & coffee

-Yoga instruction

-All related taxes and fees

Not included

-Transportation to the ranch

-WIne (you can bring your own!)

Before You Go

Location


Mayacamas Ranch is located at 3975 Mountain Home Ranch Road in Calistoga, CA 94515. Your GPS should work but in case you need directions, click here. Once you park in the designated guest parking, make your way to the "check in" and there you will receive information on your accommodations. 


Please consider putting an outgoing messages on your email and phone so that you can unplug. For emergencies, you can have your people call Mayacamas at 707-494-2770. If this is not possible, we understand…but I can assure you your retreat will be a deeper experience if you are able to let go of your exterior responsibilities for the 44 hours we are together!


Packing 


Mats will be supplied, as well as other props, but if you tend to get cold, perhaps throw in a blanket to snuggle with in savasana. Also, there are towels for the pool as well as in the room as well as EO shampoo and conditioner so no need to pack those. A suggested packing list includes:


-Yoga clothes

-Slip on shoes to get from room to studio to pool to nap

-Walking shoes if you are inclined to hike- there is a beautiful loop from the property

-Sunscreen and a hat- it is going to be beautiful and sunny if all goes as we envision

-Swim suit

-Medications and toiletries

-Sweatshirt or shawl

-Comfy clothes for meals…you are welcome to wear your yoga clothes or fancy yourself up

Available Packages

Trip Price
$550
Deposit: $250

Available options

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Margi Young
23 reviews
Besides teaching weekly classes at Namaste and You and the Mat in the East Bay and at the Jewish Community Center in San Francisco, I teach privately and lead annual retreats locally and around the world. Come to class or sign up for a retreat or training. I will share my limitless joy for yoga!

Reviews

EM
I always enjoy Margi's class, so spending a whole day under her care and instruction is special. Her approach to yoga is playful and encourages an exploration of movement and her adjustments, whether physical/hands-on adjustments or verbal cues, always help to get me a little deeper into a pose. Green Gluch is also an amazing place to get to spend the day, the people at the Zen Center are beautiful hosts.
By Ellen M for Daylong retreat in Marin. Yoga and meditation with Margi Young (copy) on Sep 12, 2023
AH
Delightfully carefree, comfortable and thoughtfully put together. Appropriately challenging for a broad level of abilities. Setting was very special and food hit the spot.
By Arvel H for Daylong retreat in Marin. Yoga and meditation with Margi Young (copy) on Sep 12, 2023
Only wish I could have come earlier, stayed later: I didn't want it to end. Lovely environs, yoga room, delicious lunch. Margi is worth following anywhere but it was a delight to follow her to Green Gulch.
By Melissa A for Daylong retreat in Marin. Yoga and meditation with Margi Young on Apr 24, 2023
Aw, Melissa. Very sweet to see you ALWAYS!
By Margi Young on Apr 26, 2023
MY
Awesome day, as always, when taking a retreat with Margi. A treat to the nervous system and a lovely way to spend a Sunday.
By Elise N for Daylong retreat in Marin. Yoga and meditation with Margi Young on Nov 15, 2022
CM
Margi's retreats are perfectly balanced with all the elements to support my journey toward spiritual enlightenment and well-being. I always mindfully walk away with a full spirit, enriched, nourished and loved. Green Gulch is a beautiful foundation to practice wellness. Thank you for your teachings, Margi
By Carrie M for Daylong retreat in Marin. Yoga and meditation with Margi Young on Nov 08, 2022
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