Unwind and relax in the beautiful Yosemite Valley before the hustle of the holidays. Enjoy morning yoga classes, evening meditation and satya circles, and all day access to the spa for complete relaxation. Explore the magic of the park, eat delicious and healthy food, detox in the spa and rejuvenate your body, mind and soul through yoga.

 Retreat Sneak Peak:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt7JIdWkK_k

DAY 1 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018

• 16:00 Arrival. Check-in 3pm
• 17:00 Opening ceremony and restorative meditation
• 18:30 Dinner

DAY 2 - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2018

• Morning asana classes
• Evening meditation and Satya Circle

DAY 3 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018

• Morning asana class
• Evening meditation, Satya Circle with closing ceremony

DAY 4 - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018

• Morning asana class (optional)
• 11:00 Check out
• Departure

The Yosemite Bug Lodge attracts a down to earth crowd and has a camping feel but with the comforts of a resort .You will be spending your time in their beautiful yoga room surrounded by nature and relaxing in the spa equipped with a H2O2 UV spring fed stainless steel hot tub, cold-rain shower, cedar hot-rock sauna, and a seven jet shower in their deluxe changing rooms. This retreat will be an amazing opportunity to connect with nature, relax completely, and have some much needed you time.  There's an onsite restaurant that serves organic and fresh food from their garden! The Bug Cafe offers something for everyone and always has vegetarian/vegan options. The perfect way to detox before the holidays.

Food

The price includes breakfast, dinner, packed lunches, coffee, tea, water all day, and gratuity. There's an onsite restaurant that serves organic and fresh food from their garden! The restaurant will provide delicious breakfast and dinners and will provide a packed lunch to take with you on your hikes. The restaurant opens from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 am for breakfast, 11 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. for lunch, and 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. for dinner.

Spa

All day access to the Spa is included in your package (excluding departure day)

The spa is open from 10a - 10pm

Relax in the spa equipped with a H2O2 UV spring fed stainless steel hot tub, cold-rain shower, cedar hot-rock sauna, and a seven jet shower in their deluxe changing rooms. Guests can also receive massages, body scrubs, specialty baths in private tubs in between yoga classes. All spa rooms open out to large sunny decks with seating and scenic views of the Bear Creek Canyon for dining, sipping tea, or simply relaxing in the embrace of nature. 

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

Park Entrance

• Shuttle costs to park ($12 RT)
• Park Pass ($30 per car - 7 days)

Weather in November

Yosemite National Park is a beautiful and magical place, regardless of the time of year. If you're looking for a great fall getaway, visiting Yosemite in November is an excellent option. The tourist season has trickled off at this time, causing much thinner crowds and fewer lines at the local attractions. The weather is cool. but not freezing, winters are very mild and Yosemite see’s little snow but not until Jan or Feb generally, it does not stick around for too long. The park is so much quieter and you don't have the traffic you deal with in Spring & Summer. The Mariposa Groves will be open which is a great day hike plus there will be plenty of accessible hikes in the valley to explore. Low 60’s during the day, low 40’s at night. 

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SFO)

• Take 101 North towards Bay Bridge to 580 East (continue with directions from SF Bay Area)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

• Take 580 East to 205 East
• 5 North for a few miles to 120 East
• Take 99 South to Merced (rather than going through the park on 120)
• Then, take 140 East towards Yosemite
• The Yosemite Bug Lodge is 10 miles past the little town of Mariposa on the left side

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM FRESNO

• 99 North to 140 East towards Yosemite
• The Yosemite Bug is 10 miles past Mariposa on the left side

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM SACRAMENTO

• 99 South to Merced and the take 140 East towards Yosemite
• The Yosemite Bug is 10 miles past Mariposa

ARRIVAL BY TRAIN

FROM SF BAY AREA/ SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SFO)

• Go to BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)
• Ride BART from any station to the Richmond station (at the end of the Richmond line)
• At the Richmond BART station, cross over to the Amtrak side, and buy an Amtrak ticket to Merced
• Ride Amtrak to the Merced station
• Take Yarts bus toward Yosemite and tell them you are stopping at the Yosemite Bug

FROM MERCED/FRESNO

• Take Yarts toward Yosemite and tell them you are stopping at The Yosemite Bug
• Yarts has limited schedules but coordinate with the Amtrak so make sure to check times

Jenna Davi

Jenna is an international yoga teacher and retreat leader with over 1000HRS of certifications. She is an avid traveler and has taught classes, workshops and retreats in several different locations, studios and centers throughout the world. She’s proud to be a Chakra nerd and gives Chakra Numerology Readings. Due to her love of adrenaline sports she relates to the mental and physical restrictions of tight, hyper-mobile and injury prone bodies being able to give plenty of modifications and assistance to approaching difficult asanas yet can also challenge those who are well into their asana practice. She has received numerous certifications including Hatha, Restorative, Yoga Therapy, Tantra, Ascension Meditation, Life Coaching, Cardio Barre and Thai Yoga Massage. She has spent 4 months studying the Chakras and Chakra Therapy under David Goulet at Pyramid Yoga Center in Thailand, which upon completion received a 500HR Certificate. She is currently working on writing a workbook on the Chakras which she cannot wait to share with you. When she’s not adventuring and teaching around the globe she is an avid surfer who pursues an acting career and loves writing literature and  music  

www.JennasAdventures.com

@JennasAdventures

Your journey begins!

Arrive at the The Bug, Rustic Mountain Lodge & Spa! Check in anytime after 3pm.  Feel free to get comfortable and head to the Spa before our Opening Ceremony at 5pm!

Afterwards we'll enjoy a delicious dinner together :)

We will start off the morning early (7:30a) with a gentle but invigorating asana class and ending with a sweet meditation.  Head to the dining room for a delicious breakfast and order your desired packed lunch to take with you into the park.

This is the perfect day to take advantage of any of the longer hikes as we will start the day off early. If you are interested in hiking half dome please research the trail for availability and buy your pass early as there is only a limited amount.. But not to worry there are several beautiful hikes that range from leisurely short strolls to hours of energetic hiking!

Our evening Satya Circle and meditation will begin at 5pm. Afterwards we'll end the day with another delicious dinner! Feel free to hang out to play board games with your new friends or head to the Spa for some sauna time before lights out!

We'll start our day a little later in the morning to give your body some deserved  rest. After morning class you'll have the rest of the day for free time! Go back into the park, walk the trails around The Bug Lodge, book a massage, detox in the Spa or simply hang in your cabin and relax!

In the evening we will end our weekend together with a Satya Circle, Meditation and Closing Ceremony.

Our journey comes to a close!

Optional asana class in the morning, breakfast and then time to say goodbye! Check out is at 11a (Heated tents check out by 10a).

Until the next retreat... !