Energy Yoga Retreat
Wilbur Hot Springs
Facility:
Wilbur Hot Springs
Location: Wilbur Springs, California
Leaders:
Thomas Fortel
Dates:
May 1-4, 2008
About This Retreat
Welcome to our 8th annual Mayday Wilbur Hot Springs retreat, here in the northern reaches of the bay area, two hours from San Francisco. Welcome to Wilbur, to peace and quiet, to a soupy and potent mineral bath, to great food from Charlie and Marion, and beautiful yoga up on the deck above the bathhouse.
Wilbur definitely has a mother-earth feel to it. The qualities of nature are significantly expressed here through the seeping mineral waters and creek, the gentle rolling green hills and wildflowers like mad. Like at many other retreat sites, the sound of flowing water is quite prevalent here. This sound of rushing water holds a resonance as a backdrop to our practice and group field; it's really something. If you haven't been to Wilbur, you will turn off California Highway 16 and drive for 20 minutes on a leveled gravel road. Already feeling quite remote, you drive across the bridge and through the gate and happen upon a three story, old Victorian house, out in the middle of nowhere. Amazing! Across the road to the left are the mineral baths, swimming pool, and sauna.
Parking here briefly, you will register, take your things indoors and move your car. This is an important step in arriving at Wilbur, taking your car somewhere else and walking back to the hotel and bath site. Already dropping into the visuals, the smells, and timelessness of nature, the retreat begins. The food, yoga and mineral water combo is great for dropping some baggage and hanging out with wonderful people. I look forward to seeing you there. This is a fun retreat. Our great friend, Kathleen de Wilbur handles the registrations as well as much of the ambience and playfulness. My Big Thanks to you, Kathleen.
Itinerary
You are welcome to arrive at Wilbur after 2 pm on Thursday. We'll begin our retreat with a 5:00-7:00 pm practice on Thursday late afternoon. It is totally a magical place for us and will prove to be quite special I'm sure.
Daily Schedule
- 7:00 am pranayama, chanting and meditation
- 8:30 am breakfast
- 10:00 am - 12:30 pm active morning practice
- 1:00 pm lunch
- 5:00-6:30 pm restorative practice
- 7:30 pm dinner
Cost
- Per Person Camping (2 campsites are available): $525
- Per Person Group Room: $575
- Shared Private : $680
How to Register
Please contact Kathleen de Wilbur at 510-525-3447 or by email. You can also register using the the yoga retreat registration page, by printing the form and mailing it to Kathleen at: 211 Colusa, El Cerritto, CA 94530. Please include a $400.00 deposit with your registration to reserve your place.
