retreats
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Women's Yoga Retreat
Salamander Camp, Los Gatos Mountains
The intention of this weekend is to enliven and celebrate our Divine Femininity. We will connect with the gifts of nature and the practices of yoga, meditation, intuition and ceremonial sweatlodge to honor both our individual and collective strength and beauty on this female planet. Join Matece and her mentor, Laughing Womyn Ashonosheni, for this empowering and uplifting weekend and be delightfully immersed in connection with self, nature and community.
Salamander Camp is a small private retreat located just 4 miles south of Los Gatos. This beautiful yurt camp is surrounded by acres of undeveloped forested slopes which offer a remarkable campfire in the redwoods and a stunning view of the stars from the open meadow. The gifts of nature are many at Camp Salamander!
Retreat Includes:
2 nights/ 3 days shared yurt accommodations or tent camping
6 Gourmet vegetarian meals
Morning Meditation and Yoga Classes with Matece
Sweatlodge Ceremony (optional)
Ample time to hike the beautiful trails, soak in the pool or hot tub, journal, contemplate, unwind, relax and make new friends!
Cost per person:
$400 early-bird discount ends March 31st
$450 after March 31st
$215 Saturday Day Rate (single day registration opens April 1st)
To register or for more info, please contact Matece.
a YOGA & Meditation RETREAT
May 17-19 2013
Quail Lodge & Spa
Co-Ed Summer Solstice Retreat 
June 21 - 23, 2013Yin Yoga and Inner Alchemy Retreat
with Matece and Tatyanna Teeuwisse
at Camp Double Bear in the Los Gatos Mountains
Join Matece and Tatyann for a weekend of yoga, meditation and healing practices. With thorough self-investigation of Yin yoga, the meridians and connection with the elements of nature, we will learn how to gather, nurture and circulate our internal Chi - our vital energy to promote health and longevity.
Camp Double Bear is a private camp just minutes away from downtown Los Gatos. Situated on 100 acres in the rugged Santa Cruz Mountains, the land extends from lovely Bear Creek up the hill to the campsite forested with madrones, firs, oaks, bays, and redwoods. It is very quiet and peaceful, and feels miles away from the hustle and bustle; the perfect escape!
About Tatyanna: Tatyanna is a licensed acupuncturist, gifted healer and dedicated yogi whose practice is informed by in-depth training and 22 years' experience in herbal medicine, nutrition, cleansing, massage and yoga. Learn more about Tatyanna.
Retreat Includes:
2 nights/ 3 days shared yurt accommodations or tent camping
6 Gourmet vegetarian meals by Nourishing Provisions
Twice daily Meditation and Yoga
Workshops on Meridian Theory, Elemental Chi and more
Ample time to hike the beautiful trails, soak in the hot tub, journal, contemplate, unwind, relax and make new friends!
Cost per person:
$400 early-bird discount ends May 31st
$450 after May 31st
$215 Saturday Day Rate (single day registration opens June 1st)
To register, please visit Matece's website
Feedback from friends who have
joined us on retreat in the past:
“Thank you so much for all your work in putting together THE perfect vacation! Sign me up for the next one!”
“I’ll always remember the morning practices, looking over the never-ending rice fields with the rain thundering down and how it stopped perfectly in time for us to come out of savasana and enjoy the sun…”
“I don’t know where to start – the resort, the food, the people, the YOGA! This was one of the best trips I’ve ever done!”
“I’ve been to other yoga retreats with different groups and this was by far the best one. You obviously thought of all the details and I still can’t believe you found this place. The pictures definitely did not do it justice…”