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Upcoming Retreats
Heal in Community: Women’s Grief Retreat
on the Shores of Lake Tahoe
November 12 - 14, 2024
Nestled in a cozy cabin right on the east shore of Lake Tahoe we are coming
together to find peace, solace and connection amidst nature’s tranquility.
Join us from Tuesday, November 12 to Thursday November 14, 2024. In Zephyr Cove, Nevada at Camp Galilee.
This retreat is for women who are grieving the loss of a loved one. You can be anywhere in your grief journey to join. The aim of the retreat is to provide a tranquil setting in which to come together as a small community of women to heal and grow.
The retreat is located at Galilee Episcopal Camp and Retreat Center. We will stay in the Derby-Talbot cabin which is rustic but with modern amenities including shared lodging in lower bunks with adjoining bathrooms. The cabin has a spacious living area where we will enjoy our yoga practice. Delicious meals are provided by Camp Galilee’s professional kitchen.
What’s Included:
• Guided Gentle Yoga: Embrace the healing power of movement with daily yoga sessions tailored to support emotional release and physical relaxation.
• Breathwork Workshops: Learn breathwork techniques to calm the nervous system and rejuvenate your spirit.
• Comfortable Accommodations: Stay in a charming cabin with breathtaking views and an opportunity to soak in the beauty and quiet charm of Lake Tahoe.
• Nutritious Meals: Starting with lunch on Tuesday and ending with lunch on
Thursday. Including coffee, tea and snacks. Enjoy nourishing, delicious meals
prepared to support your healing journey.
• Supportive Community: Connect with other women who are on their own grief journey fostering a sense of support and community.
Why Join?
• Take time for yourself: We go to retreat to take a break from our responsibilities in daily life so that we may focus on our grief journey.
• Expert Guidance: Nicole and Shannon believe deeply in the body’s role in
expressing emotions and processing trauma. They can guide you in techniques that will help you to process the often-overwhelming emotions of grief.
• Community: Grief can be isolating. We feel less alone when we can see that it is a universal human experience, and we can give ourselves the opportunity to feel the support of others who are also grieving.
Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate and personalized experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow and heal in the embrace of nature and community.
The Cost is $460 for two nights lodging plus all meals and activities.
You will need:
• Sleeping bag and pillow (these can be provided if you don’t have one)
• Yoga mat (can be provided if you don’t have your own)
• Comfortable clothes for yoga practice
• Warm layers for November in Lake Tahoe. A warm winter coat and beany are recommended for campfire time if weather permits.
• Sneakers or hiking shoes for short walks on the beach or dirt trails.
Email Nicole Gordon to register at: nicolebuelldds@gmail.com
Investment: $460/person
Meet your retreat facilitators:
SHANNON LIEBEL, E-RYT 500, MA
Shannon received her MA in Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado, and has since been working to improve the lives of others through movement and mindfulness.
Shannon strongly believes in the connection between the mind, body, and soul, and this reflects in her counseling style. She invites mindfulness and embodiment practices into her sessions, including meditation, breath work, visualizations, movement and body scans. She enjoys helping people find freedom from anxiety and depression that can develop from unresolved past traumas, and focuses on present moment awareness to ground her clients while processing difficult life events.
She meets people where they are in the moment and allows them to help guide the therapy sessions, understanding that each moment may have a different need. She views every individual as a gift to the world, and strives to help every person she works with find peace and clarity, feel their full potential, and heal from the difficult parts of life. Her true passion is working alongside individuals on their journey to wellbeing and living a fulfilled life.
She believes community and connection are vital in mental wellness, and provides group sessions that create a safe space for people to show up authentically, and remind us that we are all humans walking this journey of life together. She believes in the oneness of all that is in the universe, and welcomes all walks of life to her individual and group sessions.
As a part of her own healing journey, Shannon discovered yoga in 2005 and is an avid student and dedicated teacher. She has owned Still Water Yoga & Wellness since 2016, and recently relocated to Bend, OR to run her newest location full time. She enjoys finding peace in nature, snowboarding, and any and all health and wellness actives, and will forever be an eager student.
NICOLE GORDON:
Nicole Gordon is a solo mom of three, dentist and small business owner. Her love of the natural world started at a young age. As a child growing up in Lake Tahoe she could sense the magic of the outdoors, the inherent beauty of the natural world that feeds the human spirit.
Nicole completed her undergraduate degree at the University of San Francisco and her Doctor of Dental Surgery at New York University in Manhattan. She loved the busy and exciting energy of city life, but she knew that ultimately, she wanted to live in the mountains again. She was able to build a dental practice in Lake Tahoe and start a family with her partner and best friend. Nicole used fitness and yoga to balance stress and nourish her body and mind all through her adult life.
However, her relationship with yoga changed in 2020 when she lost her husband in a tragic accident. While trying to get her bearings in a storm of grief and solo parenting, she found somatic healing. She was fortunate to have somatic healers in her community to guide her through a painful and challenging time in her life. She became a student of yin yoga, guided meditation, breathwork and EFT tapping, all of which played a role in her healing process.
Nicole believes that grief is not a problem to be solved but an experience to be lived; somatic healing techniques can allow us to live the experience of grief with less suffering and more joy. Her hope is that she can guide other people living with grief in their healing journey.
Nicaragua High Vibrations Retreat
February 1 - 8, 2025
Yoga, Music, & Adventure
with Manas Itene of Michael Franti & Spearhead
Your Retreat includes:
7 nights accommodation at Verdad Nicaragua
Round trip Transfers from Airport to Verdad
Delicious and healthy daily meals from dinner on Day 1 until breakfast on Day 8
Your very own signed drum delivered to your home before the retreat
Daily Drum Classes and Circles
A private Drum Lesson
Daily Yoga classes in a shala looking out at the ocean
Some Yoga classes to the beat of Manas on the drum
Guided Meditations
Live music by Manas
Yoga mats & props are provided (and you are also welcome to bring your own!
Catamaran Sailing trip
Waterfall hike with meal with local family
Fire Ceremony
Massage
Free time to explore the grounds, beaches or local townships! (transportation costs will not be included if you want to travel away from our location during your free time)
*Please note - djembe will be delivered to your home and you will need to bring it with you. This will be able to fit in overhead luggage or you can check it
**Tours and schedule are subject to change**
High Vibrations is a unique retreat curated with the intention of supporting you in raising your vibration, returning to your most powerful self and having a damn good time. We welcome people of all ages or your whole family. We use music provided by Manas, with drum workshops, drum circles and daily yoga, meditation and mindfulness practice with Shannon to help you deeply reset and feel your capacity for your highest vibrations through music and drums!
Each day will include yoga and meditation, a group or private drum lesson or circle, we have some incredible activities planned, think sunset sailing on a catamaran, jungle and waterfall hike, meals with locals, live music by Manas, delicious food and time to explore and reset.
An example of a day with Manas and Shannon at High Vibrations begins with morning yoga and meditation, grounding you from the beginning. Breakfast is a vegetarian meal shared family style, followed by free time to lay by the beach, listen to the waves and remind yourself of the healing power of nature. You'll return to the yoga shale for a sunset drum circle help get stay in complete rhythm with our highest selves and Manas will close the night after dinner with a live concert!
This week long retreat is open to everyone no matter your yoga or drum experience level. Come as you are, and this retreat can help you find your rhythm and flow.
Early Bird Pricing from $2899
To reserve your spot, there is a $500 non-refundable deposit.
By purchasing the Nicaragua High Vibrations Retreat, I understand that my $500 deposit is non-refundable. This deposit will reserve my spot and will be applied to the total cost of the Retreat. Under no circumstances will this amount be refunded including but not limited to sickness, weather, pandemic, natural disaster, change of schedule, cancelled flight. The remaining balance of the Retreat is due on or before October 1, 2024. After October 1, 2024, the entire cost of the Retreat is non-refundable under any circumstance including but not limited to sickness, weather, pandemic, natural disaster, change of schedule, cancelled flight. I understand that it is my responsibility to know and understand the current protocol in regards to COVID-19 during the time of travel for the Retreat. I agree to follow all regulations mandated and enforced in all venues, establishments, tours/excursions, airports, airlines, and other modes of transportation. I understand I will not receive any partial or full refund if I am unable to adhere to the regulations enforced at the time of the Retreat.
Machu Picchu Yoga & Hiking Retreat
May 8 - 14, 2025
Experience a transformative yoga retreat amidst the stunning landscapes of Peru. Begin with a city tour of Cusco, immersing yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the region. We will get to enjoy dinners together at incredible local cuisine in Cusco on our nights in town.
We will embark on a guided hike along the Lares trek to Machu Picchu, where breathtaking views and ancient ruins await. Practice yoga every morning in the majestic Andes, finding peace and serenity in this awe-inspiring setting. If our bodies are feeling up to it, we will finish every day with a relaxing flow to unwind our bodies from the days hike, and prepare us for the following day. Along the hike, we will get to meet the local people, enjoy a powerful cacao ceremony at the peak of our hike, and have time to connect with nature (and alpacas!). One of our stops will be a local school, where we will drop off supplies and spend time interacting and playing with the kids.
Join us on this unforgettable journey of self-discovery and connection with the beauty of nature.
Your Retreat includes:
All accommodations (hotels & tents)
Almost all meals (one breakfast, 2 lunches, and one dinner not included)
Welcome Dinner
Yoga in the Andes along the trek
Transportation to and from the airport
Cusco City Tour with experienced guide
Entrance ticket to Lares Hot Springs
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
Coca leaf ceremony at the peak of the hike
Thermarest mattress and pillow provided while camping
Duffle bag for personal gear during trek (limited to 7kg)
All transportation required for trek
Experienced tour guide, chefs, and porters for the duration of your trek
Closing Dinner
Pricing:
$1999 double occupancy
$2299 single occupancy
To reserve your spot, there is a $500 non-refundable deposit.
By purchasing the Machu Picchu Yoga & Adventure Retreat, I understand that my $500 deposit is non-refundable. This deposit will reserve my spot and will be applied to the total cost of the Retreat. Under no circumstances will this amount be refunded including but not limited to sickness, weather, pandemic, natural disaster, change of schedule, cancelled flight. The remaining balance of the Retreat is due on or before October 15, 2024. After October 15, 2024, the entire cost of the Retreat is non-refundable under any circumstance including but not limited to sickness, weather, pandemic, natural disaster, change of schedule, cancelled flight. I understand that it is my responsibility to know and understand the current protocol in regards to COVID-19 during the time of travel for the Retreat. I agree to follow all regulations mandated and enforced in all venues, establishments, tours/excursions, airports, airlines, and other modes of transportation. I understand I will not receive any partial or full refund if I am unable to adhere to the regulations enforced at the time of the Retreat.
Thailand Relax & Renew Retreat
November 29 - December 6, 2025
Escape to the serene paradise of Koh Samui, Thailand for a transformative retreat centered on calming the mind and revitalizing the spirit. During this retreat, we will immerse ourselves in the gentle presence of majestic elephants at a sanctuary, fostering a deep connection with these incredible creatures and learn about the work that is being done to protect these beautiful beings. We will also take part in a hands-on Thai cooking class, learning to craft traditional dishes for nourishment and well-being.
Included in this retreat are three self-care therapies tailored to promote relaxation and inner balance throughout the week, and we will cultivate a daily grounding practice every morning that includes meditation and breathwork practices to create mindfulness and peace within. We will finish our days with vinyasa practices in the evenings amidst the lush tropical surroundings.
This retreat offers a harmonious blend of activities to help you unwind, restore, and reconnect with your inner self.
Your Retreat includes:
All accommodations
All meals at retreat center
Three 60 minute Total Self-Care Therapies throughout the week
Airport transfers
Herbal Steam Room
Guided walk to local temple**
A day at the elephant sanctuary**
90 minute morning grounding practice with breathwork and embodied meditation
Evening vinyasa practices
Thai Cooking Class & Organic Micro Farm Experience**
EFT Tapping Workshop
All transportation to and from excursions
Free time to explore the island
Pricing:
Exhale Gardenview Rooms:
Garden Shared Loft double occupancy(Two-bedroom two-story loft open plan shared room and bathroom) : $2299/person
Garden Semi Private room double occupancy (Two private bedrooms + a shared bathroom): $2399
Single Occupancy Garden Private Room: $2599/person
Double Occupancy Garden Private Room (shared bed, best for couples): $2299/person
Inhale Beachfront Rooms:
Single Occupancy Beachfront: $3299/person
Double Occupancy Beachfront (shared bed, best for couples): $2999/person
To reserve your spot, there is a $500 non-refundable deposit.
By purchasing the Thailand Relax & Renew Retreat, I understand that my $500 deposit is non-refundable. This deposit will reserve my spot and will be applied to the total cost of the Retreat. Under no circumstances will this amount be refunded including but not limited to sickness, weather, pandemic, natural disaster, change of schedule, cancelled flight. The remaining balance of the Retreat is due on or before February 28, 2025. After February 28, 2025, the entire cost of the Retreat is non-refundable under any circumstance including but not limited to sickness, weather, pandemic, natural disaster, change of schedule, cancelled flight. I understand that it is my responsibility to know and understand the current protocol in regards to COVID-19 during the time of travel for the Retreat. I agree to follow all regulations mandated and enforced in all venues, establishments, tours/excursions, airports, airlines, and other modes of transportation. I understand I will not receive any partial or full refund if I am unable to adhere to the regulations enforced at the time of the Retreat.
Bhutan Yoga & Spiritual Retreat
September 2026
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Bhutan in the Himalayas on a transformative yoga retreat. Enjoy the breathtaking hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest, perched high on a cliffside, and experience a traditional blessing ceremony led by monks and lamas, deepening your spiritual connection. Witness the vibrant colors and rhythmic dances of the Thimpu Festival, a celebration of Bhutanese culture. Throughout your journey, indulge in daily yoga sessions that will rejuvenate your body and mind, creating a truly unforgettable retreat experience. This is a retreat you don’t want to miss!
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Your Retreat includes:
Flight into and out of Paro (Bhutan’s airport. We will announce what airport we will be flying out of as the retreat gets closer.)
All accommodations
3 meals per day
Daily Yoga
Professional Guide and Driver
Transportation to and from the airport
Transportation to and from all excursions
Hike to Tiger’s Nest
Thimpu Festival
Blessing Ceremony
Visit to Punakha Dzong
Visit memorial chorten, Takin Zoo and Buddha point.
**Excursions are subject to change
Pricing: $3499
Price is per person for double occupancy room. If you are interested in a single occupancy reservation, please email us for more information. To reserve your spot, there is a $1000 non-refundable deposit.
By purchasing the Bhutan Yoga & Spiritual Retreat, I understand that my $1000 deposit is non-refundable. This deposit will reserve my spot and will be applied to the total cost of the Retreat. Under no circumstances will this amount be refunded including but not limited to sickness, weather, pandemic, natural disaster, change of schedule, cancelled flight. The remaining balance of the Retreat is due on or before November 1, 2024. After November 1, 2024, the entire cost of the Retreat is non-refundable under any circumstance including but not limited to sickness, weather, pandemic, natural disaster, change of schedule, cancelled flight. I understand that it is my responsibility to know and understand the current protocol in regards to COVID-19 during the time of travel for the Retreat. I agree to follow all regulations mandated and enforced in all venues, establishments, tours/excursions, airports, airlines, and other modes of transportation. I understand I will not receive any partial or full refund if I am unable to adhere to the regulations enforced at the time of the Retreat.