Enliven your body and rejuvenate your spirit with 4 days and 3 nights of embodied presence at the Mount Madonna Retreat Center in the majestic redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Cultivate authentic movement and freedom in your practice with daily yoga, dance, breathwork and meditation. Create space for freedom, spontaneity and self healing through somatic awareness. Explore connection while staying fully yourself through partner yoga, contact improvisation and Thai massage. Above all, embody the knowledge that you are whole exactly as you are, playing and practicing for the joy of experiencing your vitality.

Enjoy free time soaking in the hot tub, swimming in the pond or strolling along the 355 acres of lush forest. Nourish your body-temple with delicious organic, vegetarian meals, and engage with your soul through time in nature and space for quiet stillness. Find your level of comfort with multiple accommodation options: bring your own tent, stay in your vehicle, bunk with a friend or take solace in a private room.  Invite inspiration, joy and light in your life by allowing movement, music and community to move you, and embracing the natural transformative rhythm of springtime! 

• Daily yoga, dance & meditation 
• Partner yoga, contact improv & Thai massage
• Intuitive movement & somatic awareness training 
• Authentic communication & consent practices
• Sound healing, live music & song circle
• Hiking, swimming & hot tub available
• Free time for reflection & relaxation
• Opportunity for private somatic movement therapy & Thai yoga massage
• 355 acres of beautiful redwood forest & trails 
• Organic vegetarian meals
• Multiple accommodations options 

• Check in is at 4 pm on Thursday.
• Check out is at 1 pm on Sunday.
• Join our Retreat FB group to stay connected and consider carpooling to the venue. Connect with a friend and help us be more sustainable: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RestRenewRetreat/
• Be prepared to leave your cell phone OFF for the entirety of your stay, give yourself a digital detox!
• If possible, arrange your schedule so arrival back home on Sunday is gentle and smooth. Perhaps schedule less the first few days of the week after returning to allow integration. 
• San Jose (SJC) is the closest airport which is about a one-hour drive from the center (49 miles). San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK) are both about 1.5 hours away (70 miles).

• Any personal yoga props: mat, block, blanket, meditation cushion, strap, etc.
• A reusable water bottle ideally stainless steel (no glass by the spa). Please no plastic water bottles.
• Any regular medications and toiletries.
• Clothing for all types of weather: rain coat, comfortable hiking shoes, sun hat, extra layers, comfy clothes for movement, dance and yoga.
• Swimsuit, as the hot tub and pond require clothing.
• A tarp if you are camping in a tent, for the ground and in case of rain.
• Earplugs to ensure you sleep soundly.
• Spending money for the Ocean View Bookstore or the Āñjaneya's World Cafe (serves hot and cold drinks).
• Double and Single rooms include linens; if you camp in your own tent or vehicle you provide your own bedding

• Outside food. All our meals are vegetarian prepared by the Center's chefs, fruit and tea are available 24/7.
• Drugs, alcohol, pets, incense, candles or other flammables.
• Scented body products, as these cause severe toxic reactions in some people.

Mount Madonna Center provides delicious and nourishing 100% vegetarian meals. They use organic ingredients as much as possible, and always provide a vegan and gluten-free option. Their food is high vibe, nutritious and phenomenally delicious!