I am thrilled to announce the details of my karma yoga retreat this June! I am beyond excited for this retreat as I believe that it includes all of the necessary elements to make it fun, meaningful, and memorable. We will all gather in the heart of Sonoma Valley, stay in a charming B&B, practice daily yoga, eat amazing food, sample a wide variety of Sonoma wines, and last but not least, offer our time, love and compassion at a special rescue for mistreated donkeys called Oscar’s Place. Oscar’s Place will be our karma service project and we will spend two days there offering them our love, scratching their ears, rubbing their faces, kissing their noses, brushing their backs and doing everything that we can to help them trust humans again.
Oscar’s Place is an adoption center and sanctuary for donkeys. The donkey population is at risk because of the high demand for donkey hides in the creation of a traditional Chinese medicine. Two years ago, Ron King, the founder of Oscar’s Place, heard the call for help and created this loving and beautiful haven for mistreated and abused donkeys. A place where they can receive much needed medical care, rehabilitation and well as love and compassion. I recently returned from Oscar’s Place and experienced for myself the scars of the abuse these gentle creatures have endured, but also their gentle and curious personalities. Needless to say, I fell in love with all of them and am confident that you will too.
Retreat dates are June 21st-25th, 2023. The price is $2495 (double occupancy) for the non-tower rooms and $2650 (double occupancy) for one of the three Tower rooms. The rooms are first come, first serve. Here is a link to the different rooms at the Pinschower Inn; please note that the Asti room is not available.
Tower Rooms ($2650 pp)
Marian Tower (Q Bed)
Jones Tower (K Bed)
Simon Tower (Q Bed)
Non-Tower Rooms ($2495 pp)
Preston Room (Q Bed)
Speranza Room (Q Bed)
Kleiser Room (K Bed)
Pinschower Inn Address: 302 North Main Street Cloverdale, CA 95425
Airports Close To Cloverdale:
San Francisco: 1 hr 31 min (86.6 mi) from San Francisco via US-101
Sacramento: 2 hr 10 min (129.1 mi) via I-80 W and US-101 N
3 – Catered dinners at Pinschower Inn by Epicurian Escape; this will also include 3-4 oz tastings of two different wines from the Wilson Winery group.
1 wine tasting dinner at Rustic, the restaurant of the Coppola Winery
Yoga Mat (yours to keep)
2 Yoga Blocks (yours to keep)
1 Yoga Blanket (yours to keep)
Beverages Included are coffee, tea, still and sparkling water, and wine at dinner (3-4oz pours)
Snacks
Retreat Price Does Not Include:
Alcohol outside of tastings.
Airport transfers
Travel to Sonoma Valley
Travel Insurance
What will we do during the retreat? I’m glad you asked because I have it all planned out! Below is an outline to give you an idea of how we will spend our days and schedule is subject to change.
Wednesday June 21st
Check into the Pinschower; Check-In is 3:00 on the 21st
Dinner
Discussion Circle–What is Karma Yoga and how does it relate to Ahimsa?
Thursday June 22nd
Morning vinyasa in the garden
Breakfast
Leave for Oscar’s Place (approx 20 min drive from the Inn)
Spend time with the donkeys
Have our lunch at Jaxson Keys Winery (approx 10 min drive from Oscar’s Place) Feel free to taste some wine during lunch!
Head back to Pinschower (approx 25-30 minute drive)
Free Time
Dinner
Evening Yoga
Friday June 23rd
Morning vinyasa in the garden
Breakfast
Leave for Saracina Vineyards (approx 20 min drive from the Inn)
Check out of the Inn and head home (I’m already sad)
I hope you can join me as I truly believe that it will be a special experience that you will carry home with you. If you would like to register, please submit the form below. To secure your spot, I’ll need a $300 non-refundable deposit. The balance is due by May 1st. There is no refund for cancellations after May 1st.
Once I receive the competed form below, I will reach out to you regarding payment details and room selection.
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