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I just spent the past 5 days at Vedanta, and I am truly sad to have left!
Kristen was extremely helpful, from booking, to knowing what to pack, to feeling comfortable navigating the roads to make it to the fairly remote location.
Accommodations: I arrived a day early because I was flying in from the east coast, and Kristen and Deepak made me feel welcomed immediately. They had prepared a delicious dinner and showed me to my accommodation, which was in "The Dreamer", one of the tiny houses on the property that was separate from the main house. My room was private, warm and cozy, with amazing views of the hills. The decor was very pretty, from the soft cotton bedspreads to the beautiful marble/stone shower. The shower had a heater that immediately heated the water to provide a wonderful hot shower at the end of each day. The tiny house was just a short walk from the main house, where the yoga room was located and the meals were served.
The main house was absolutely gorgeous. The kitchen was a chef's dream, with its gorgeous appliances, island with the most decadent wood countertop infused with gold, and a giant tabletop made from the giant trees that we later had the luxury to sit among.
Food: There are not enough positive words in our language to comment on my experience with the food. I was initially worried that I might not like the food...I'm not a vegan and don't traditionally have a very varied diet. The meals were mind-blowing. The ancient grain porridge with fresh fruits, nuts, cacao and granola, as well as the kitchari, green soup, lentils, and coconut curry will never leave my memory. I would love to return to attend an Ayurvedic cooking retreat in the future...we'll see what the universe has planned. I am also going to an Indian grocery store today.
Grounds: It is such an amazing place...the property itself is vast, with many trails to wander so you can take in the beautiful hillsides and feel the sun on your skin. The forest bathing experience among the giant Sequoia trees was inspirational, emotional, and life-changing.
Retreat Experience: This was the best investment in myself that I have ever done!. I believe everything happens for a reason, and I am truly changed having spent five days at Vedanta. I got so much out of Dr. Alice's sessions on experiencing Calm, Resilience, and my Wild...I have already begun incorporating the tools that I learned.
I will definitely be returning!
Kristen was extremely helpful, from booking, to knowing what to pack, to feeling comfortable navigating the roads to make it to the fairly remote location.
Accommodations: I arrived a day early because I was flying in from the east coast, and Kristen and Deepak made me feel welcomed immediately. They had prepared a delicious dinner and showed me to my accommodation, which was in "The Dreamer", one of the tiny houses on the property that was separate from the main house. My room was private, warm and cozy, with amazing views of the hills. The decor was very pretty, from the soft cotton bedspreads to the beautiful marble/stone shower. The shower had a heater that immediately heated the water to provide a wonderful hot shower at the end of each day. The tiny house was just a short walk from the main house, where the yoga room was located and the meals were served.
The main house was absolutely gorgeous. The kitchen was a chef's dream, with its gorgeous appliances, island with the most decadent wood countertop infused with gold, and a giant tabletop made from the giant trees that we later had the luxury to sit among.
Food: There are not enough positive words in our language to comment on my experience with the food. I was initially worried that I might not like the food...I'm not a vegan and don't traditionally have a very varied diet. The meals were mind-blowing. The ancient grain porridge with fresh fruits, nuts, cacao and granola, as well as the kitchari, green soup, lentils, and coconut curry will never leave my memory. I would love to return to attend an Ayurvedic cooking retreat in the future...we'll see what the universe has planned. I am also going to an Indian grocery store today.
Grounds: It is such an amazing place...the property itself is vast, with many trails to wander so you can take in the beautiful hillsides and feel the sun on your skin. The forest bathing experience among the giant Sequoia trees was inspirational, emotional, and life-changing.
Retreat Experience: This was the best investment in myself that I have ever done!. I believe everything happens for a reason, and I am truly changed having spent five days at Vedanta. I got so much out of Dr. Alice's sessions on experiencing Calm, Resilience, and my Wild...I have already begun incorporating the tools that I learned.
I will definitely be returning!
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