3 Day Ritual Medicine Retreat: Cacao, Mushrooms & Kava in CA, US
3 Day Ritual Medicine Retreat: Cacao, Mushrooms & Kava in CA, US
Pollock Pines, CA, USA
Up to 10 in group
Open Dates
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
Retreat Highlights
- Meditation & Yoga
About this Retreat
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.
Dr. Sanderovsky is a professor of global philosophy, religion and psychology. She also holds a credential in Integral Therapies and Medicine. She teaches and designs courses at many colleges and universities, including her most popular classes on Death and Dying and World Religions.
She is a grief and trauma educator and a somatic practitioner with a non-dual emphasis. She has spent much of her adult life living in South East Asia and West Africa, studying a range of healing modalities, including yoga and energy medicine in India and Cambodia and sound healing in Nepal, Senegal and Mali.
She is the author of several publications on global spiritual beliefs, practices and rituals, with works featured in iUniverse, Lonely Planet and National Geographic.
Jack is a gifted healer, intuitive and Reiki master who brings authenticity and passion to his work. Guests are often inspired by his grounded presence and nurturing spirit.
Details of this retreat
Located in the Sierra Nevada mountains, an hour outside Lake Tahoe, this one-of-a-kind private retreat offers you three separate medicinal journeys in which to explore, heal, create, and play while intimately connecting to self and nature.
Nestled on twenty acres of lush forest, our eco-lodge and healing sanctuary offers a range of therapeutic venues to enjoy. At the same time, you cultivate a more intimate relationship with self and nature.
We will tailor your retreat schedule to your needs.
If you want to deepen your relationship with yourself and familiarize yourself with a range of healing medicinal plants, this is the retreat for you.
Enjoy a morning yoga class in a clear dome in the heart of the forest.
Indulge an evening cacao ritual to open the heart and sink into a somatically guided practice.
Experience an afternoon of micro dosing with a choice of either tea or chocolate and choose from many venues, healing practices, and artistic processes to tailor your journey to your specific needs.
Celebrate your weekend of transformation and inspiration with a morning Kava ceremony, integrating your insights and calming the nervous system before returning home.
Enjoy kayaking, swimming, or lounging at the lake or river (your choice!) with an accompanying walk to the waterfall (seasonal).
In addition to these wonderful experiences, you will have the opportunity to enjoy all of the property's amenities.
From the Himalayan salt cave to restore your sense of relaxation to the sensory deprivation float tank, we offer many opportunities to return home to yourself.
In addition, our yoga greenhouse dome provides a regenerative sanctuary for daily use.
The 40-foot crystal labyrinth invites you to a unique journey inward. The one-of-a-kind somatic space room, high-end massage chair, and crystal light bed offer a cosmic adventure, complementing the earthiness of the surrounding natural beauty.
This immersive experience in a range of nature's healing modalities will leave you grounded, rejuvenated, and inspired!
***What Makes This Retreat Special?
We offer you the opportunity to explore three powerful medicines for deep inner healing and transformation.
Whether you want to process unhealed grief or trauma, add to your well-being toolkit, access your creative potential or unwind in a magical forest, this is the retreat for you.
Unlike other medicine retreats, we offer a private, individualized retreat with three separate medicinal journeys for exploring your internal landscape.
With trusted, professional guides supporting you during your process, you have the safety and comfort of three gentle and inspiring ceremonies.
Rather than being confined to one building or space, we offer a wealth of powerful, healing venues for your sacred experience.
Additionally, you have the unique opportunity to connect with nature's elements, explore its many gifts, and reap therapeutic benefits.
The property also houses playful and creative environments to learn and deepen your connection with the earth through nature walks, an art cave, a crystal labyrinth and a tech-loaded space room.
Come as a solo traveler, with a friend or partner, or bring the whole family. We tailor our programs for all ages.
Nestled on twenty acres of lush forest, our eco-lodge and healing sanctuary offers a range of therapeutic venues to enjoy. At the same time, you cultivate a more intimate relationship with self and nature.
We will tailor your retreat schedule to your needs.
If you want to deepen your relationship with yourself and familiarize yourself with a range of healing medicinal plants, this is the retreat for you.
Enjoy a morning yoga class in a clear dome in the heart of the forest.
Indulge an evening cacao ritual to open the heart and sink into a somatically guided practice.
Experience an afternoon of micro dosing with a choice of either tea or chocolate and choose from many venues, healing practices, and artistic processes to tailor your journey to your specific needs.
Celebrate your weekend of transformation and inspiration with a morning Kava ceremony, integrating your insights and calming the nervous system before returning home.
Enjoy kayaking, swimming, or lounging at the lake or river (your choice!) with an accompanying walk to the waterfall (seasonal).
In addition to these wonderful experiences, you will have the opportunity to enjoy all of the property's amenities.
From the Himalayan salt cave to restore your sense of relaxation to the sensory deprivation float tank, we offer many opportunities to return home to yourself.
In addition, our yoga greenhouse dome provides a regenerative sanctuary for daily use.
The 40-foot crystal labyrinth invites you to a unique journey inward. The one-of-a-kind somatic space room, high-end massage chair, and crystal light bed offer a cosmic adventure, complementing the earthiness of the surrounding natural beauty.
This immersive experience in a range of nature's healing modalities will leave you grounded, rejuvenated, and inspired!
***What Makes This Retreat Special?
We offer you the opportunity to explore three powerful medicines for deep inner healing and transformation.
Whether you want to process unhealed grief or trauma, add to your well-being toolkit, access your creative potential or unwind in a magical forest, this is the retreat for you.
Unlike other medicine retreats, we offer a private, individualized retreat with three separate medicinal journeys for exploring your internal landscape.
With trusted, professional guides supporting you during your process, you have the safety and comfort of three gentle and inspiring ceremonies.
Rather than being confined to one building or space, we offer a wealth of powerful, healing venues for your sacred experience.
Additionally, you have the unique opportunity to connect with nature's elements, explore its many gifts, and reap therapeutic benefits.
The property also houses playful and creative environments to learn and deepen your connection with the earth through nature walks, an art cave, a crystal labyrinth and a tech-loaded space room.
Come as a solo traveler, with a friend or partner, or bring the whole family. We tailor our programs for all ages.
Schedule
***Prior to your retreat, we will have a Zoom call to cover the following:
Conduct a pre-screening process: ensuring there are no contraindicated medical conditions, psychological vulnerabilities, or incompatible medications.
Provide guidelines on the diet and lifestyle preparations required by participants before the retreat.
Introduce you to your facilitators and ensure there is a compatible and comfortable rapport, as well as answer any questions or concerns you migth have.
Explain how and where the plant medicine is sourced.
Day 1: Guests are invited to arrive by mid-afternoon to settle in and explore the grounds.
Evening Cacao Ceremony
Sunset gazing
Day 2:
Meditation & Yoga
Microdosing Guided Journey
Swim/lounge time at River or Lake
Day 3:
Morning meditation
Kava Ceremony
Opportunities to explore salt cave, labyrinth, float tank, and other wellness amenities til the end of the day
Optional trip to the lake for swimming and hiking
Within 24-72 hours after the retreat, we will conduct a post-retreat check in via Zoom or phone to ensure healthy integration of the weekend.
Come as a solo traveler, with a friend or partner, or bring the whole family.
Conduct a pre-screening process: ensuring there are no contraindicated medical conditions, psychological vulnerabilities, or incompatible medications.
Provide guidelines on the diet and lifestyle preparations required by participants before the retreat.
Introduce you to your facilitators and ensure there is a compatible and comfortable rapport, as well as answer any questions or concerns you migth have.
Explain how and where the plant medicine is sourced.
Day 1: Guests are invited to arrive by mid-afternoon to settle in and explore the grounds.
Evening Cacao Ceremony
Sunset gazing
Day 2:
Meditation & Yoga
Microdosing Guided Journey
Swim/lounge time at River or Lake
Day 3:
Morning meditation
Kava Ceremony
Opportunities to explore salt cave, labyrinth, float tank, and other wellness amenities til the end of the day
Optional trip to the lake for swimming and hiking
Within 24-72 hours after the retreat, we will conduct a post-retreat check in via Zoom or phone to ensure healthy integration of the weekend.
Come as a solo traveler, with a friend or partner, or bring the whole family.
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 Two-Bedroom Guest Suite
Private Charming Tiny Home
Private Treehouse Dome
Private Garden Cottage
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 an option for additional costs. All accomodations include access to a kitchen, so you are able to bring your own food and cook. We will have water, tea and some snacks on hand, ot
What's Included
- 2 nights accommodation
- Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
- Welcome drink
- Specialized workshops
- Nature hikes with a trusted guide
- Free excursions to sites of interest
- Course Manual
- Pre and post retreat support from our team
- Transportation during the retreat
- Luggage storage
- Parking
- Wifi connection
What's Not Included
- Flights costs
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfer
- Visa fee
- Meals
- Additional treatments
- Additional activities not included in the itinerary
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