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Retreat & Event Updates

Wisdom Talks & Healing Justice Retreats in Mendocino’s Redwoods
If you’ve been looking for a social justice healing retreat that honors both your call to activism and your need for holistic care, the Original Medicine Earth-Based Intensive Immersion Retreat (details here) awaits. Hosted at Spirit Camp near the town of Mendocino, this program is among the leading Healing Justice Retreats in Northern California. Check out this transformative retreat and browse the Spirit Camp retreat schedule to explore the synergy of Redwood forest energy, Wisdom Talks, and communal healing.
Running from July 22–28, 2025, the retreat merges daily meditation and mindful movement with earth-based activism immersion and in-depth dialogues on social transformation. Whether you identify as an organizer, educator, healer, or simply someone seeking a just world, your presence is welcomed and needed.

Transformational Somatic Retreat in Northern California: Rituals & Narrative Myth-Making Among the Redwoods
Are you standing at a threshold in your life—feeling the pull toward something deeper, yet unsure how to cross? This transformational retreat in Northern California offers a mythic, soul-sparking immersion where personal growth meets creative ritual. Symposium: The First Gathering takes place from November 4–9, 2025, a six-day sanctuary for seekers 18 and older ready to explore their stories through somatic healing, sacred council, and symbolic expression.
Designed for those facing creative pivots, spiritual longing, or personal change, this retreat for personal growth in California invites participants to access emotional clarity, intuitive wisdom, and inspired vision. Guided by a circle of expert facilitators, the week includes immersive practices like guided visualization, storytelling yoga, womb ritual, ecstatic dance, and narrative "side quests."
Set within the lush redwood forest of Spirit Camp, the experience delivers not only transformation—but deep reconnection to your essential self.
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Redwood Yoga Retreat for Deep-Rest Yoga Nidra in Spirit Camp’s Magic Meadow
Between Thursday and Sunday, Nov 13-16 2025, Whole Hearted You invites you to horizontal healing: two Yoga Nidra immersions daily plus forest-bathing strolls and campfire lullabies. Reserve your cocoon on the retreat page and survey other deep-rest options on the calendar. Whether you commute from Contra Costa County or further afield, this Northern California deep rest weekend promises profound reset.
Redwood Yoga Retreat with Disco-Ball Vinyasa Nights near Santa Rosa Airport
Jump a 40-minute flight to STS, rent a hybrid, and arrive at Spirit Camp in under two hours. From Nov 13-16 2025 Whole Hearted You blends sweaty flow, Yin wind-down, and evening Vinyasa lit by rainbows from the Lodge disco ball. Reserve on the retreat page; browse all retreats. This dance therapy redwood retreat transforms motion into emotion, beat into bliss.

Northern California Yoga Retreat Uniting Yin & Sound Bath in Coastal Redwoods
Pack cozy layers and curiosity: Whole Hearted You returns Nov 13-16 2025 with nightly crystal-bowl concerts, sunrise chanting, and afternoon Yin melts amid blooming lavender. Reserve on the retreat page; browse the calendar for all yoga holidays Northern California coast.

Redwood Yoga Retreat for Deep-Rest Yoga Nidra in Spirit Camp’s Magic Meadow
From Thursday–Sunday, November 13-16, 2025, Whole Hearted You invites you to lounge on bolster nests, soak in singing-bowl overtones, and gaze skyward through a copper-roof skylight. Reserve on the retreat page and meet every Spirit Camp offering on the calendar. This sanctuary yoga Mendocino immersion centers slow Restorative shapes, mantra lullabies, and circle storytelling—all curated by Rebecca Rogers’ golden voice.
Northern California Yoga Retreat Blending Vinyasa & Breathwork near Sonoma County
From Thursday–Sunday, November 13-16, 2025, Whole Hearted You transforms Spirit Camp into a sanctuary of breath, sweat, and stillness. Secure a mat on the retreat page and skim every upcoming journey on the Spirit Camp calendar →. Expect sunrise Vinyasa beneath cathedral-high trunks, midday pranayama labs inside sun-striped Redwood Lodge, and silent hikes where every inhalation syncs with birdsong. This redwood breathwork weekend welcomes beginners who know a Sun Salutation and veterans chasing nuanced edge—no competition, only curiosity.
Redwood Yoga Retreat Celebrating Gratitude & Journaling near the Bay Area
Your gratitude list is about to get longer. From Thursday to Sunday, November 13-16, 2025 Whole Hearted You spreads pens, mats, and picnic blankets across Spirit Camp’s 27 acres, inviting you to marry mindful movement with reflective writing. Save your spot on the Whole Hearted You retreat page and browse every transformational option on the Spirit Camp calendar →.
Imagine sunrise cat-cows facing dew-bright ferns, then cozying into a cedar nook to script morning pages. Add Yin in the Sanctuary, forest-bathing meditations among towering trunks, and sunset drum circles under a peach-gold sky. This Northern California gratitude retreat is open to seasoned scribes and “I-only-journal-on-vacation” newbies alike.

Coastal Redwoods Yoga Retreat Pairing Cold-Water Courage & Campfire Kirtan in Northern California
If plunging into crisp Pacific surf at dawn, wringing out your spine under 200-foot giants, then chanting mantra around an ember-bright fire sounds electric, keep reading. Whole Hearted You lights up Spirit Camp Thursday–Sunday, November 13-16, 2025, uniting Vinyasa vitality with restorative Yin, daily cold plunges, and night-time kirtan beneath redwood crowns. Reserve your berth on the Whole Hearted You retreat page; check all future adventures on the Spirit Camp calendar →.
Designed for intrepid hearts (and toes!), this ocean plunge retreat marries thrill with therapy: cold water sparks endorphins; ecstatic dance frees fascia; chanting threads community. No prior experience—just a willingness to feel fully alive.

Rebecca Rogers Yoga Retreat Uniting Yin Yoga & Sound Healing in Mendocino County
How would it feel to trade city sirens for wind in the redwoods, fluorescent screens for candle-lit savasana, and hurry for hush? From Thursday to Sunday, November 13-16, 2025, Whole Hearted You returns to Spirit Camp—a boutique haven nestled in Mendocino, California on the West Coast—for a soul-soothing intensive of Yin Yoga, restorative flow, and nightly crystal-bowl serenades. Claim your space on the Whole Hearted You retreat page; browse more upcoming journeys on the full Spirit Camp calendar →.
Each dawn you’ll unroll your mat beneath 200-foot giants; each dusk you’ll settle into blankets while live harmonium and bowls ripple through the Sanctuary rafters. Whether you’re a longtime Yin devotee or a first-timer courting stillness, this gentle yoga vacation near SF welcomes every body and every backstory.
Northern California Yoga Retreat for Mindful Movement & Sound Healing near Mendocino
From Thursday to Sunday, November 13-16, 2025, Whole Hearted You returns to Spirit Camp’s redwood campus for a soul-soothing escape. Reserve your spot on the Whole Hearted You retreat page to blend vigorous Vinyasa, restorative Yin, and transformational Yoga Nidra—all wrapped in live sound-bath journeys. First-time movers and long-time yogis alike are welcome; this mindful movement getaway champions inclusivity and joyful experimentation. Discover more retreats on the full Spirit Camp calendar →.
Expect sunrise stretches beneath 200-foot redwoods, afternoon Sanctuary siestas, and sunset gongs that melt muscles into gratitude. By day four you’ll head home lighter, clearer, and carrying forest stillness in your cells—proof that a Northern California coast wellness reset is only a scenic drive away.
Redwood Yoga Retreat with Soulful Sound Baths in Mendocino’s Ancient Forests
Picture yourself stepping out of the car and into a cathedral of towering redwoods, the scent of earth and coastal fog mingling in the air. From Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, Whole Hearted You invites you to slow your pace, deepen your breath, and rediscover your natural rhythm at Spirit Camp’s newly renovated haven. Whole Hearted You blends sweat-inducing Vinyasa, serenity-rich Yin and Restorative sessions, nightly sound-bath journeys, campfire storytelling, redwood hikes, and daily Pacific-Ocean plunges—all curated by Bay-Area luminary Rebecca Rogers. First-time yogis and seasoned practitioners alike will find a place at the circle; this open-to-all sanctuary champions diverse bodies, identities, and experience levels. To explore other transformational gatherings at Spirit Camp, browse the full retreat calendar →.
By sunrise on day one you’ll be moving and breathing beneath 200-foot giants; by sunset you’ll be sipping herbal tea while crystal bowls hum around you and sparks crackle skyward. It’s a forest yoga getaway designed for balance—vigorous flow meets deep rest, community laughter meets silent awe, and tangible practice meets the intangible magic of Mendocino’s ancient groves.

Self-Care Retreats California: Solo Wilderness Time & Mindful Movement in Mendocino
Seeking holistic self-care near Bay Area? The Original Medicine Earth-Based Intensive Immersion Retreat (learn more) offers one of the most rejuvenating Self-Care Retreats California has to offer, taking place in Mendocino from July 22–28, 2025. Hosted at Spirit Camp, the retreat highlights solo wilderness time and mindful movement, inviting you to experience a redwood forest relaxation retreat that truly honors your body, mind, and spirit. Check out this transformative retreat or browse Spirit Camp’s full event listing.
In a world where stress and screen-time dominate, a California self-care getaway can feel like a lifeline. This retreat immerses you in Redwood hush, blends wise teachings with playful “campy” energy, and provides daily nourishment from nature’s abundance. By the week’s conclusion, you may find yourself rested, inspired, and open to new possibilities.

Deeply Connected Mind Body Soul Retreat with Community Meals Near Sonoma
Few things bring people together like gathering around a table for a meal—especially when that table is set in a Redwood clearing. If you’re seeking a mind body soul retreat that places communal dining at its heart, consider Beyond the Noise: a retreat or check out this transformative retreat from August 13–18 at Spirit Camp. Situated in Northern California, close to Sonoma, this unique experience will have you breaking bread with kindred spirits, practicing mindfulness in Redwood groves, and nurturing every layer of your being. Explore our full retreat calendar for more opportunities to deepen your holistic path.

Mindful Movement & Buddhist Mindfulness Retreats in Northern California’s Redwood Forest
Immerse yourself in the serenity of the Redwood Forest during our Buddhist Mindfulness Retreats in Northern California. From July 22–28, 2025, the Original Medicine Earth-Based Intensive Immersion Retreat (details here) unfolds at Spirit Camp, a redwood-based Buddhist retreat dedicated to synergy between mindful movement and Vipassanā-style meditation. Explore this transformative retreat, or view Spirit Camp’s full event calendar for more ways to deepen your mindfulness practice in nature.
Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or new to contemplative Buddhist practice outdoors, you’ll discover that Redwood synergy and guided movement sessions amplify inner awareness. Prepare to unplug from daily demands and reconnect with the still, wise presence that animates each breath and step.

Awaken Your Potential Mind Body Soul Retreat with Movement in Mendocino
What if you could break free from limiting patterns through dance, breathwork, and Redwood-infused quietude—all in one place? Beyond the Noise, a retreat or see this transformative retreat happening August 13–18, offers exactly that. Hosted at Spirit Camp in Mendocino, this mind body soul retreat seamlessly weaves yoga, breathwork, and movement practices to inspire authentic self-expression. Browse our full retreat calendar for more immersive programs in Northern California.

Revitalizing Mind Body Soul Retreat with Breathwork on the Northern California Coast
Ever wondered how it would feel to combine forest therapy, ocean breezes, and transformative breathwork transformation all in one journey? Look no further than Beyond the Noise, an upcoming retreat or check out this transformative retreat from August 13–18, held at Spirit Camp on Northern California’s Redwood-lined coast. Perfect for anyone yearning for a mind body soul retreat, this five-night immersion taps into deep emotional release, guided meditation, and Redwood synergy for a holistic reset. Explore our full retreat calendar for more ways to awaken your potential.

Ceremony & Ritual: Earth-Based Community Retreats in Mendocino’s Redwood Haven
Ready to rekindle your bond with nature through indigenous-inspired earth practices and nature-anchored ceremonies? The Original Medicine Earth-Based Intensive Immersion Retreat (more info) awaits at Spirit Camp—your Redwood Haven in Mendocino. Held from July 22–28, 2025, this retreat stands among the most immersive Earth-Based Community Retreats in Northern California. Check out this transformative retreat and explore Spirit Camp’s entire event calendar.
In this group ritual retreat experience, you’ll be guided through days filled with mindful movement, silent mornings, community council, and ceremony & ritual that deepen your connection to land and lineage. If you’ve been craving a sense of sacred belonging, Redwood forests, communal fires, and guided rites may be just what your spirit needs.

Holistic Mind Body Soul Retreat with Yoga Near Oakland
Life can feel like a perpetual to-do list—especially for those balancing professional demands in the Oakland area or the broader Bay. If you’re craving a pause button, consider the Beyond the Noise retreat or learn more about this transformative retreat taking place August 13–18. Designed as a mind body soul retreat, it invites you to connect with your deeper self through yoga, breathwork, and nature immersion in Northern California’s majestic Redwood forests. You can also explore our full retreat calendar for a variety of upcoming programs at Spirit Camp.

Time for Rest & Self-Care: BIPOC Wellness Retreat 2025 in Northern California
If you’re looking ahead to your 2025 mindfulness getaways, consider the Original Medicine Earth-Based Intensive Immersion Retreat (details here)—a BIPOC Wellness Retreat 2025 scheduled for July 22–28. Taking place at Spirit Camp in Northern California, this program offers a refreshing blend of rest & self-care, mindful movement, and Redwood forest serenity. Learn more about this transformative experience, and browse the Spirit Camp retreat calendar for more upcoming sessions designed to nurture your body, mind, and spirit.
This retreat is a healing retreat for communities of color, featuring BIPOC self-care immersion that encourages you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your cultural, ancestral, and inner wisdom. Whether you’re longing for a break from city life or eager to deepen your spiritual practice, the Redwood forest awaits with open arms.