A SUMMER SOLSTICE RETREAT

Celebrate the longest days of the year beneath a canopy of majestic redwoods and the healing power of nature by joining us for a body, mind, soul-nourishing Summer Solstice Retreat in the mountains of beautiful Cazadero. Held at a private and elegant estate compound (formerly a summer camp), with three separate cabins, a main house, and multiple outdoor lounge areas and decks, the location feels remote but is within minutes of Sonoma Coast beaches and Russian River Valley vineyards. This three-night gift to yourself will include daily morning meditation, invigorating but gentle Slow Flow Vinyasa, restorative afternoon Yin Yoga combined with healing hands-on adjustments, hiking, and ample free time to soak in the jetted hot tub nestled within an ancient fairy ring of redwoods, breathe in the native plant landscaping, visit the magical “runt” redwood that’s over 500 years old, swim in Austin Creek, hike at the coast or in the mountains, rest in the hammock, read, write, make art, or indulge in spa treatments.

The gluten-free, dairy-free, low glycemic, low salt, nutritional detox menu will consist of a colorful organic array of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables and other nutrient-dense whole foods that support the body's natural detoxification, including protein-rich, environmentally sustainable, carbon sequestering nuts and ancient heirloom grains, seeds, and legumes—crafted and arranged with love by Christy—into delicious and nourishing meals that we’ll enjoy together surrounded by natural beauty in outdoor dining areas.

This is an invitation to pause, rest, reset, and nourish ourselves in body, mind and spirit.

Join us to honor and celebrate the light within ourselves and within all beings.

PRICING & REGISTRATION

Non-Residential (Saturday and/or Sunday): $225/day

Sleeping Bag Budget Option: $895/person

Guest House Queen Room (queen bed, private entrance from the Guest House's secluded outdoor lounge/sitting area, oversized "spa" bathroom shared with one other room):

Double-Occupancy: $1295/person; Single-Occupancy: $1750

Guest House King Room (king bed, private entrance from the Guest House's secluded outdoor lounge/sitting area, private in-room coffee bar, oversized "spa" bathroom shared with one other room):

Double-Occupancy: $1395/person; Single-Occupancy: $1850

Main House "Lodge" Master Bedroom (king bed, en suite bathroom with oversized soaking tub overlooking a private Zen garden, walk-in closet)

Double-Occupancy: $1495/person; Single-Occupancy: $1995

"Pine Cabin" Private Suite (pine-paneled private cabin with ensuite bathroom, luxurious king bed, heated outdoor shower, private sitting area and large deck with views of the redwoods and gardens)

Double-Occupancy: $1695/person; Single-Occupancy: $2195

A complimentary Level 2 EV charger is available

Included: Accommodations, all meals, daily yoga and other sessions with Christy

Not included: Transportation, massage and other spa treatments

A non-refundable $550 deposit will hold your space. Subsequent payments are also non-refundable unless we're able to fill the space. Payment schedule: 50% of the remaining balance due two months prior to the start of the retreat; final payment due one month prior to the start of the retreat.

TO REGISTER, or for questions, please email Christy at christybrownyoga@gmail.com.

SCHEDULE

Friday ~ June 19

4pm: Arrive, get settled

4:30-5:45pm: Slow Flow Yoga with Christy (on the yoga deck in the redwoods)

6:30-7:45pm: Welcome Dinner in the "Outdoor Lounge Living Room” + Opening Circle

8-8:30pm: Outdoor forest bathing meditation

8:30pm-8am: Noble silence from bedtime till breakfast

Saturday ~ June 20

7-7:30am: Morning meditation

8-9am: Light breakfast + vitality tonics

10am-noon: Outdoor Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga (on the yoga deck in the redwoods)

12:30-2pm: Leisurely lunch amidst the redwood groves and gardens

2:30pm: Depart for hike (park at Christy’s tiny house cabin + yurt in Duncans Mills)

3-5pm: Hike the world-class Islands in the Sky loop trail

5-6pm: Optional stop in historic Duncans Mills

6:30-7:45pm: Solstice Dinner Celebration in the redwoods

8-8:30pm: Outdoor forest stillness meditation

8:30pm-8am: Noble silence from bedtime till breakfast

Sunday Summer Solstice Spa Day ~ June 21

7-7:30am: Morning meditation

8-9am: Light breakfast and radiance elixirs 

10am-noon: Outdoor Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga (on the yoga deck in the redwoods)

12:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch with herbal ambrosias

1:30-4pm: Free time or spa treatments

4:30-6pm: Restorative Yin Yoga with healing hands-on adjustments (on the yoga deck)

6:30pm: Outdoor Dining & Poetry in the Redwoods (please bring a poem to share)

8-8:30pm: Summer Solstice Vigil Peace & Prayer Meditation

8:30pm-8am: Noble silence from bedtime till breakfast

Monday ~ June 22

7:30-8:30am: Yoga (on the yoga deck in the redwoods)

8:45-9:45am: Light breakfast

10:30am: Departure and farethewells