Name: Yoga, Meditation, and Reiki: Retreat to Yosemite
Start: 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Midpines, CA, USA

Christie Pitko

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40 reviews

Oct 23 - 26, 2025

Group size: 10 - 20

Yoga, Meditation, and Reiki: Retreat to Yosemite

Midpines, CA, USA

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Christie Pitko

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40 reviews

$1,195

Deposit: $350

Oct 23 - 26, 2025

Group size: 10 - 20

Deepen your yoga and meditation practices. Learn about and receive hands-on reiki. Enjoy unlimited time in the resort spa, and visit the unforgettable Yosemite Valley. Savor delicious and hearty meals, relax in the hot tub or sauna, and experience the great outdoors.

This 4 day retreat takes place at the Yosemite Bug, a rustic resort in Midpines, California, 27 miles from Yosemite Valley that dates back to the 1930s. Freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at the June Bug Cafe. Practice yoga (vinyasa and restorative), meditation, and pranayama (breath work) with a dedicated and experienced teacher. Take part in a reiki experience of hands-on healing.

Visit the Yosemite Valley taking a scenic bus ride to and from the park, or driving your car on your own. You can request a packed lunch to bring with you on your visit to the park!

The spa is part of your retreat package with unlimited access to the hot tub and sauna. Leave our retreat blissed out and inspired.

Subject to Minor Changes

Day 1

Check in + Get Settled - 3:00pm

Dinner - 5:30pm. Aim to arrive 5 minutes early if possible

Opening Circle + Welcome - 7:00pm

Day 2

Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation - 7:00am

Breakfast - 8:30am

Free time - Visit Yosemite Valley, relax in spa, explore the Bug trails, etc.

Lunch can be packed to bring to Yosemite or eaten in the restaurant

Dinner - 6:00pm (order packed lunch for following day)

Reiki Workshop - 7:45pm

Day 3

Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation - 7:00am

Breakfast - 8:30am

Free time- Visit Yosemite Valley, relax in spa, explore, etc.

Lunch can be packed to bring to Yosemite or eaten in the restaurant

Dinner - 6:00pm (order packed lunch for following day)

Gentle Practice (eg. Yoga Nidra or Restorative) - 7:45pm

Day 4

Farewell Yoga and Meditation - 7:30am

Breakfast- 9:00am

Check Out - 10:00am

Lunch- anytime. You can even take it to go with you!

Christie Pitko, ERYT 500 is an expert at leading retreats both in the U.S. and abroad. She guides 5-6 retreats per year, and has been hosting retreats since 2014.

Christie is a dedicated student and full-time yoga and meditation teacher in San Francisco, California. She has taught over 3000 hours of yoga classes. She is part of the faculty at Folk SF (formerly Yoga Garden San Francisco) for their 200 and 300 hour teacher training programs. She teaches alignment-based yoga, restorative, as well as meditation. Her biggest influences are Annie Carpenter and Richard Rosen whom she studies with frequently.

Christie is also a Reiki Master Teacher.

Yoga mat (there are a few extra at the studio if needed)

Backpacks

Water bottle

Sunscreen and Hat

Comfortable shoes for walking and hiking

Bathing suit for hot tub

The transportation and the fee to enter the park is not included in this package. The Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort is 27 miles from Yosemite National Park. It will take about 45 minutes to an hour to get there by car.

Learn more about entry into the park

YARTS
Another way is to take the YARTS scenic bus, which picks up at the Bug and takes you directly to the park. I have personally done this, and really enjoyed it. The ride is about an hour and 20 minutes due to the stops the bus makes. Please visit the YARTS website for the schedule and to purchase tickets. We recommend purchasing YARTS tickets ahead of time. Note that the walk from your room at the Bug to the bus stop is about 15 minutes.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is included. We will do our best to accommodate special requests. The cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating. Beer, wine, and dessert can be purchased separately.

The June Bug Cafe is the only restaurant for miles, so dinner will get busy. Please do your best to get to dinner by 6pm. If you cannot make scheduled meal times, just let us know. Meals are still included, you might just miss the evening yoga session.

Request a packed lunch to take with you to Yosemite. Orders for packed lunches must be placed at dinner the night before.

Balance Due

Balance for the retreat is due Monday, September 15th.

Early Bird Discount

Use code: REIKIYOSEMITE at check out.

3 nights accommodations
Single or shared rooms in the rustic Yosemite Bug Resort. Rooms come with mini fridges.
Freshly made meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at the June Bug Cafe. Packed lunches available by request when you are going to the Yosemite Valley!
Daily yoga
Mix of alignment-based vinyasa flow and restorative or yoga nidra in the evenings.
Daily meditation
Mindfully guided meditations
Reiki Workshop
Learn a bit about reiki, and receive hands-on healing .
Unlimited spa access
Enjoy the hot tub and sauna at the resort
Towels, linens, soap
Your room will have towels, linens, soap, shampoo, and conditioner..
Community kitchen
Separate from the dining room. Use this if you want to store snacks, or if you come early, stay late, etc.

Transportation to Bug
Fresno airport - 2 hours drive. Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose about 3 hours drive. We recommend renting a car to drive to the resort.
Travel Insurance
Required. There are no refunds if you need to cancel for any reason. We like World Nomads.
Transport to Yosemite
Our venue is 27 miles from the famous Yosemite Valley. You can drive (about 45 minute drive) or take the scenic YARTS shuttle.
Alcoholic beverages
The Cafe sells beer and wine.
Additional spa treatment
Book a massage or private salt and essential oil soak for an additional fee

Double Room, Private Bath For 2 People

Deposit:$350

Available until September 15, 20254 left

This is a shared room for 2 people, and price is per person.

This room also has a private bathroom.

**You must let us know if you require 1 or 2 beds in the notes when you register**

$1,195

Deposit:$350

Private Queen, Private Bath For 1 Person

Deposit:$350

Available until September 15, 20254 left

This room is for ONE person.This is a single queen room and private bathroom all to yourself. If you are bringing another person with you, you must book a double room. **If you are a couple sharing a bed, you must book a Double Room, with the price being per person.

$1,395

Deposit:$350

Triple Room, Private Bath

Deposit:$350

Available until September 15, 2025Only 3 left

Price is per person. This is a shared room for 3 people and a private bathroom. There is 1 queen bed, and 2 twin beds.

$995

Deposit:$350

Barbara B.

Tiffany W.

This is my *4th* retreat with Christie! Cannot say enough about how wonderful these retreats are! Christie is a wonderful host and fabulous yoga teacher and healer. The resort was rustic and comfortable. The food was incredible. Starting each day off with a yoga class, seeing Yosemite after that, and ending with reiki and restorative yoga… pure bliss! Thanks again Christie!

By Dan G for Yoga, Meditation, and Reiki: Retreat to Yosemite on Oct 15, 2024

My sister and i really enjoyed this yoga retreat.. we met new and old friends. Christi accommodated all levels of experience. The weather was fantastic and the hiking awesome.

By Susie S for 4 Day Yoga, Meditation, and Nature Retreat Near Yosemite Valley on Oct 25, 2022

The yosemite bug is close to Yosemite National Park and there was plenty of time during the yoga retreat to spend time in Yosemite National Park. There is a spa and sauna and some great hiking close to the Yosemite Bug. Great location. The restaurant onsite serves amazing food. The yoga every morning was as always invigorating to prepare for the busy day in Yosemite. Meditation or relaxation yoga at night helped to wind down for the night. Great Location and Great yoga instructor.

By Pamela M for 4 Days of Nature, Yoga, and Meditation Near Yosemite Valley on Apr 28, 2022

Yosemite is one of my favorite places in the world and April was the the perfect month for it. This was our 2nd yoga retreat with Christy Pitko and we look forward to more in the future!

By John B for 4 Days of Nature, Yoga, and Meditation Near Yosemite Valley on Apr 26, 2022

I'm not sure exactly what I was looking for, but I know my expectations were met and then exceeded. The location, the people, the food, everything was just incredible. I was ready to book my next trip before I left.