Nicole has a near-mythical ability to make the practice simultaneously approachable and deep... not to mention a stellar instinct for pairing roommates :) so grateful for this magical weekend in this magical place. It felt like a spiritual camp in the best way.

I love yoga retreats, it’s a time to focus on yourself, nature, and your intentions. I have been going to the pad for yoga & really loving Nicole’s classes. Her class is so fluid, positive, and she speaks from her heart & soul. I also love hands on assist. When I heard there was a Santa cruz retreat, I was very interested. The place in Santa Cruz is magical. We are surrounded by redwood trees, fresh air, sunshine. The rooms are cozy, space is easy to get around. There is a pool & sauna. The food is all vegetarian so bring your own snacks & meat, it is a bit bland. There are condiments but bring your favorites. Coffee you can make yourself before class. We did 4 classes & had a welcome circle. Nicole feels out the energy of her class to see how it should flow. We had a few additions to the retreat like signing up for group acupuncture with her dad which was amazing. I was so relaxed, I slept for most of the session. Signing up for bodywork in a yurt. A cacao ceremony to examine your deepest thoughts. You leave with new friends and a feeling of returning back to you. I recommend this reset & Nicole is an amazing yoga teacher.

The whole retreat was absolutely lovely. I would sign up again in a heartbeat. I felt nourished in body, mind and community. Nichole is an incredible instructor with grounded style- drops a graceful F bomb every now and then just the way I like it.

Amazing yoga in a peaceful setting with wonderful people.

This was the best travel experience I've ever had and I will definitely be back for another. I went in with nerves and uncertainty as I have never done a women's/yoga retreat before, and I left with new friends, new people to inspire me. I got in touch with a fuller part of myself, picked up a new hobby in yoga, and left feeling so motivated to do the things that have been calling to me for some time now. Give yourself this experience; it'll be the best thing you ever do.