[FLASH SALE] 5 Day 'Why We Need to be Wild' Private Rewilding Retreat, CA, US
Pollock Pines, CA, USA
Up to 10 in group
Open Dates
Retreat Highlights
- Meditation & Yoga
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Jessica Carew Kraft is a California naturalist instructor, wilderness adventurer, and the author of Why We Need to Be Wild: One Woman’s Quest for Ancient Human Answers to 21st Century Questions (Sourcebooks, 2023), which introduces the benefits of rewilding, foraging, and deep nature immersion.
She is a writer and editor in the wellness space who has worked with Qigong master Robert Peng, Wim Hof the Iceman, Olympic speed skater Apolo Ohno, and energy healer Donna Eden, among others.
Her background is in anthropology, and she holds degrees from Swarthmore College, Yale University, and the University of London.
She has trained in Forrest yoga, Ashtanga, and Bikram, and maintains a daily long-distance running practice. She lives with her two daughters in the Sierra foothills.
Details of this retreat
Get $500 discount on all accommodations for a limited amount of time!
If you are in need of a digital detox and want to develop new routines and practices that call upon your inner wildness, this is the retreat for you.
In the context of a wellness getaway, we will explore our connection to the wild through various forms of nature connection.
Enjoy this opportunity to disengage from technology, screens, and the stress of daily life.
First, we will learn about the Sierra Foothills ecosystem through observation and journaling.
We will also explore nature immersion through barefoot walking, natural movement, sensory awareness exercises, and sit-spot meditation.
Connecting to circadian, lunar, and seasonal rhythms, we will begin to awaken our wild biology.
Finally, we’ll explore our ancestral heritage as hunter-gatherers, practicing several ancestral skills such as friction fire, foraging, wildcrafting, and natural navigation.
This one-of-a-kind, private retreat is designed to offer you the opportunity to explore several pathways of rewilding, or re-aligning your lifestyle to nature and evolution.
We’ll look at eating, moving, sleeping, posture, nature connection, and spiritual connection to the more-than-human world.
In our pre-session call, we will tailor your retreat schedule, according to your needs.
If you are in need of a digital detox and want to develop new routines and practices that call upon your inner wildness, this is the retreat for you.
In the context of a wellness getaway, we will explore our connection to the wild through various forms of nature connection.
Enjoy this opportunity to disengage from technology, screens, and the stress of daily life.
First, we will learn about the Sierra Foothills ecosystem through observation and journaling.
We will also explore nature immersion through barefoot walking, natural movement, sensory awareness exercises, and sit-spot meditation.
Connecting to circadian, lunar, and seasonal rhythms, we will begin to awaken our wild biology.
Finally, we’ll explore our ancestral heritage as hunter-gatherers, practicing several ancestral skills such as friction fire, foraging, wildcrafting, and natural navigation.
This one-of-a-kind, private retreat is designed to offer you the opportunity to explore several pathways of rewilding, or re-aligning your lifestyle to nature and evolution.
We’ll look at eating, moving, sleeping, posture, nature connection, and spiritual connection to the more-than-human world.
In our pre-session call, we will tailor your retreat schedule, according to your needs.
Schedule
Meditation & yoga
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Wisteria Wellness Retreat, Pollock Pines, CA, USA
Directions
Located in the Sierra Nevada mountains, in between Lake Tahoe and Sacramento, CA. We are 2+ hours north of the SF Bay Area.
Accommodation
There are five types of accommodations: Two Bedroom Guest Suite: The spacious, two-bedroom studio has a private entrance and all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay, including central heat and air, laundry and free, fast WiFi. This charming, rustic space is fully equipped with a well-stocked kitchen, a full bathroom with a tub and a private deck overlooking a canyon of wooded forest and spectacular sunset views. Charming Tiny Home: This converted two-bedroom trailer has been revamped into a comfortable tiny home with two separate rooms, a full kitchen and a dining/living room space. It includes a microwave, oven, a.c., an electric fireplace, and all the kitchen amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Private Room & Bath w/Jacuzzi Tub: Our spacious, comfortable room, tucked away on the top floor of the main lodge offers tranquility and privacy. The adjoining full bathroom includes a jacuzzi tub to enjoy after a day long retreat. The room has a television with cable and high-speed wifi internet. The king sized bed sports a firm eco-friendly mattress. A ceiling fan, large windows and air-conditioning all ensure a comfortable stay during warmer days. Treehouse Dome: Have you always wanted to sleep up in the treetops under the dark velvet sky? This treehouse dome (about 8 feet off the ground) is a cozy, rustic option for those who want to be out in the middle of nature with only the sound of the birds to wake up to each morning. The bed is a firm queen mattress and takes up the entirety of the dome. It is equipped with lanterns and a little deck to enjoy for meals or meditation. There is an outdoor bathroom with a compostable toilet, camping sink and hot shower. Silent meals will be offered up at the lodge (a few minute walk up the hill), three times a day. Gypsy Wagon: This darling, private tiny-tiny home has everything you need for an overnight stay, and a little breakfast in the morning. The comfortable bed will accommodate someone 5\'6 or shorter.
Private Room in Two-Bedroom Guest Suite
Shared Room in Two-Bedroom Guest Suite
Private Primary Room in Tiny Home
Private Second Room in Tiny Home
Private Treehouse Dome
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Our forest mountain retreat is in Sierra Springs. There are opportunities to hike around the property and enjoy the plentiful wildlife surrounding the property. The lodge has an acre garden with organic vegetables and fifteen mature fruit trees, along with a greenhouse full of medicinal herbs, all accessible to our guests. The lodge runs on delicious well-water that can be drunk from any tap on the property. There is also a whole home generator for unexpected power outages.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Vegetarian meals are provided for the entire retreat.
What's Included
- 4 Nights accommodation
- Welcome drink
- Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Daily Yoga classes
- Daily Meditation classes
- Biofeedback, Virtual Reality, and Sound Healing Sessions
- Specialized workshops
- Free excursions to sites of interest
- Group excursions/activities
- Nature hikes with a trusted guide
- Course Manual
- Pre and post retreat support from our team
- Parking
- Luggage storage
- Wifi connection
What's Not Included
- Airfare, Transportation, Visas, Trip Insurance
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