Yosemite Spa & Yoga Retreat

Yosemite Valley, CA, USA

JA
Jenna's Adventures
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11 reviews
Nov 9 - 12, 2018
Group size: 5 - 15
Yosemite Spa & Yoga Retreat
Yosemite Valley, CA, USA

Jenna's Adventures
  • Email address verified
11 reviews

Nov 9 - 12, 2018
Group size: 5 - 15

About this trip

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

Sample Schedule

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

About the Lodge

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

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. 

How to get there

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

About Jenna

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

What’s included

  • 3 nights accomodation
  • food
    breakfast, dinner and packed lunches to take with you on your hike
  • coffee, tea, water
    Available all day
  • Daily yoga & meditation
    from arrival to departure
  • Spa Access
    Access to the beautiful spa with a hot tub, sauna, and rainwater shower (excluding departure day)

What’s not included

  • Transportation
  • specialty drinks & Alcoh
  • Spa Access
    not included on departure day
  • Additional Spa Treatment
  • Park Fees
  • Park Transportation

Available Packages

Female Dorm Bed

Female Dorm has 4 bunk beds. No bed assignments. New white steel beds, lockers, shower amenities and linens are included. Very nice and very clean, these are usually two rooms
sharing a two baths, two showers and a sink bank. Decks outside with
tables and chairs!

$585
Shared Cabin w/ shared bath (2-3 beds)

Room has 1 Queen and 1 Bunk Bed with a shared bath.  There are no bed assignments.  Shared Bath. These cabins all have forest views and decks with tables and chairs. This booking is for 1 bed in this cabin to be shared with 1-2 other people.

$665
Heated Tent (Single)

1 Full Bed. Shared Bath. Please inquire if you'd like to add a second person to this reservation. Imagine a rough wood frame with a rubberized cotton canvas shell on
it and you have a historic Yosemite style tent cabin. They have
electricity for lighting and fans, screen doors, linens, decks and log
furniture or antiques. The glamping style heated insulated tent cabins
have interior walls, heaters and decks. The new tiled restroom complex
has a sink bank, a laundromat, private showers and toilets. Some tent
cabins are closer than others to bathrooms.

$715
Heated Tent (2 Twin Beds)

Imagine a rough wood frame with a rubberized cotton canvas shell on
it and you have a historic Yosemite style tent cabin. They have
electricity for lighting and fans, screen doors, linens, decks and log
furniture or antiques. The glamping style heated insulated tent cabins
have interior walls, heaters and decks. The new tiled restroom complex
has a sink bank, a laundromat, private showers and toilets. Some tent
cabins are closer than others to bathrooms.

$1,185
Private Cabin with shared bath (single)

These cabins all have forest views and decks with tables and chairs.

$825
Private Cabin with private bath (single)

1 Queen

$1,015
Private Cabin with Private Bath (2 ppl)

2 Queen Beds with private bath

$1,485


Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival

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 :)

Your Organizer


JA
Jenna's Adventures
11 reviews
Jenna is a retreat leader specializing in the Chakras and surf/yoga retreats. She is the creator of Chakra Codes, is a retreat consultant/coordinator and coaches yoga teachers on the retreat business and how to lead successful and transformational experiences for their clients. She is happily addicted to surfing and when she's not chasing waves she writes literature and music and pursues an acting career. Stay connected on Instagram @JennasAdventures | @Chakra.Codes ChakraCodes.com | JennasAdventures.com

Reviews

SK
Jenna planned the most amazing trip. She is so organized, provided very detailed instructions, and handled every detail so that all I had to do was follow her instructions in order to have an the most amazing vacation. Also, she was extremely accommodating, helpful, and kind. Jenna is the best and I recommend her services to everyone and anyone!
By Sai K for SURF ATL ESCAPE on Jun 06, 2023
Our trip to Nicaragua was fantastic which wasn't surprising at all because Jenna put it together. She is detailed, organized, and thoughtful in not only her trip planning but also her interaction with people. She truly cares that everyone has an amazing experience and that shines through and, ultimately, creates an incredible end result for those attending. I am thankful I met Jenna as a person and as a trip planner. Thank you, Jenna!
By Spencer B for SURF ATL ESCAPE on May 29, 2023
I don’t know if I can properly put into words how amazing this trip was. Jenna is such a lovely human, she thinks of everything, prepares participants for everything and communicates everything well and clearly. I’ve never been on a trip that was this well organized. It was perfect, I can’t imagine it being better and Jenna is why it went so well. If she is your planner, you will enjoy the trip, stop reading this and go sign up for something she’s put together.
By Tyler B for SURF ATL ESCAPE on May 29, 2023
Heart-opening, tons of fun, relaxing, great instruction, great people, all around terrific.
By Joe D for Yosemite Spa & Yoga Retreat on Nov 27, 2018
The food was amazing along with the accommodations. Jenna's yoga flow and relaxing words made my experience so much more meaningful. Thank you Jenna for being such a radiant light for me on my retreat!
By Amanda A for Yosemite Spa & Yoga Retreat on Nov 17, 2018
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YT
Jenna has so much heart and soul it's incredible! She has a super fun energy and is a delight to be around. Her extensive travel experience and knowledge enables her to lead retreats at amazing locations. When Jenna coordinates a trip you can be sure it will be an adventure but so much more! She is able to make people feel comfortable and holds space for transformational experiences. It is highly recommended to experience a retreat with this human. So much love!
By Yoga T on 17 Sep, 2018
LT
It’s been two months since my Bachelorette Yoga Retreat and I’m still in awe of what happened in the Costa Rica jungle with Jenna as our Bride Tribe Leader! I met Jenna earlier last year in a very different setting and was instantly drawn in by her light and energy. Immediately, I thought she was THE ONE to lead my retreat that I’ve dreamt of! It just felt so right and we both went with it. Lucky me, she was totally down and got right to planning. She put in so much work into every detail and was enthusiastic to make this happen for me. It made me feel so special! Planning for 12 girls cannot be easy but Jenna took it upon herself to create the most amazing experience for us. When we arrived, she far exceeded our expectations with so many fun and enchanting surprises! We had an amazing stay and delicious meals at Encanta La Vida. Yoga, meditation, and chakra workshop with Jenna on the deck was absolutely breathtaking. Best yoga and experience in my life. No one compares, JENNA IS THE BEST. She took us to secret spots and we had a blast everywhere we went. Party at Martina’s will always be a night to remember! We overcame fears and did things we’ve never done before. Jumping off a waterfall and going on a trust hike through the jungle in the night were only a couple of the many adventures which were very exhilarating for us city girls! With Jenna’s presence and spiritual guidance, we fully embraced jungle life and the experience was magnified 1000x. Missing the jungle life, animals and creatures, the sound of nature, and Jenna’s teachings. No one could have been more perfect for this and all the girls were just as enamored. It was truly an experience of a lifetime, life-changing for some! More to come with this talented and beautiful soul. Forever grateful for this goddess, Jenna Davi. She has followers for life! We love you, Jenna!!!
By Lily T on 22 Jul, 2018
Sometimes when you meet a person you can feel a connection right away, and that is what I felt upon meeting Jenna -- I felt that comfortable connection that is experienced between long-term, trusted friends. Jenna is truly one of those special people. This was the first retreat that I have ever been a part of, and I absolutely loved it, and it was largely due to the type of experience that Jenna created. Jenna's teaching style and her overall style of leading is so natural and genuine, you could really tell that she loved what she was doing and she cared that all of us were having a positive experience. The retreat was paced perfectly, starting with morning asana, a group breakfast, free time to explore the rainforest and eat lunch, an afternoon satya circle, and guided meditation session followed by a group dinner. I felt the perfect balance of being challenged both mentally and physically while also coming out of each activity feeling completely restored and relaxed. Jenna connected all of the elements of the retreat with the theme of the first two chakras which I loved, this added a spiritual element and offered the opportunity to learn something new throughout the retreat. In short, participating in this retreat was so refreshing and just what I needed to rebalance and realign myself with my wellness. I cannot wait to participate in my retreats with Jenna, and would highly, highly recommend her retreats to anyone reading this or considering participation --- sign up and have fun, Jenna will take care of you every step of the way and you will LOVE the experience!
By Amy M on 05 Jul, 2018