Retreats
Wildflower 2023: Yoga & More
Spring Retreat
April 28-30, 2023
Please join us for our first annual spring yoga retreat, Wildflower 2023: Yoga & More!, a restorative weekend of twice-daily yoga, guided meditation, journaling, reflective exercises, hiking, and healthy food! Our intention for the weekend is to provide the setting, structure and guidance for you to tune into your body and spirit and connect with nature. We look forward to bringing together like-hearted individuals in community to support growth and expansion in each of us. The event will be held at a regenerative farm in the beautiful hills of Northern California. Please see below for information about the schedule, your hosts, special guests, pricing and venue.
We can accomodate 25 attendees, so register now to secure your spot. Early Bird discount applies through March 15.
Schedule of Activities
Friday, April 28
4pm |
Arrival & Check-in
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5pm |
Gentle Yoga
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7:15pm |
Dinner
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8pm |
Intros & Intentions
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Saturday, April 29
7:30am |
Wake-up & Flow Yoga
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9am |
Breakfast
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10:30am |
Hike |
12:30pm |
Lunch
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2pm |
Guided Meditation & Reflection
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4:30pm |
Gentle Yoga
|
6:30pm |
Live Music, Dinner & Drinks
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Sunday, April 30
7:30am |
Wake-up & Flow Yoga
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9am |
Breakfast
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10:30am |
Guided Reflection with Horses
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1:30pm |
Lunch
|
2:30pm |
Closing Reflections
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3:30pm |
Departure |
Your Hosts
Margie Suozzo and Trina Currier
Margie Suozzo and Trina Currier will be your hosts and yoga teachers for the weekend. We love building community, particularly when it involves personal and spiritual development and the outdoors. We are registered yoga teachers with Yoga Alliance (RYT-200). We recently completed an alignment-based yoga teacher training and have been teaching yoga both in-person and online. We are thrilled to share our love of yoga with you and offer both strong and gentle-flow classes suitable for all levels, with a focus on grounding, centering, and connecting with your authentic self. For more information about us, visit our bios.
Special Guests
Carrie Contey, Ph.D.
Carrie is an internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator. Her work offers a new perspective on human development and conscious living. She guides, supports and inspires her clients to live with wide-open and courageous hearts so they can approach life with skill and spaciousness. Carrie received her doctorate in clinical psychology and is masterful at synthesizing and articulating the science, psychology and spirituality of humanhood. Carrie has appeared on NBC’s The Today Show, NPR, CBS radio and in many publications including Time, Parenting and The Boston Globe. You can learn more about Carrie at www.carriecontey.com
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Wendy Millet
Wendy Millet is co-founder of Gallop Ventures LLC an equine leadership program to facilitate human/nature connections. When she is not working with horses, she runs an educational ranch with a mission to raise healthy food on working lands in a way that regenerates the planet and inspires others to action. Wendy is a leader in many organizations that connect and inspire women care for land, animals, community, and the planet.
To get a sense of Wendy’s work with horses, watch this 4-minute video.
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The Song Gardeners
The Song Gardeners, founded in August 2019 by singer/songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Corrie Dunn and Mary Gospe, are at the forefront of the New Age Pop genre. Along with their producer, David Scheibner, they create well-crafted contemporary songs with positive, empowering messages and a chill, groove vibe.
The award-winning band performs regularly in the San Francisco Bay Area. View upcoming shows. Listen on Spotify.
Pricing
Wildflower 2023 is an all-inclusive retreat featuring yoga and reflective work, lodging, and healthy, delicious meals. Our venue, Paicines Ranch, has partnered with us to offer their lowest rates for food and lodging. Our retreat leaders and special guests are offering their services at low to no-cost, in the spirit of coming together in friendship and community!
Retreat pricing is per person and varies by lodging choice (e.g., private room, shared room, tent option). Rooms are simple, clean, and comfortable; think Grandma’s farm – not the Four Seasons. Transportation to and from the ranch is not included. Early birds receive a $50 discount if paid before Mar. 15!
• Private room, all inclusive retreat
$700 | $650 if paid by Mar. 15
• Shared room (double occupancy), all inclusive retreat
$600 | $550 if paid by Mar. 15
• Tent camping (BYO tent), all inclusive retreat
$500 | $450 if paid by Mar. 15
Cancellation Policy
• Payment is due upon registration
• 50% refund available if you cancel by 11pm on April 14
• No refund available if you cancel after April 14
Venue
Wildflower 2023 will be held at the beautiful Paicines Ranch, a regenerative farm in San Benito County, California.
FAQ
How do I get to Paicines Ranch, and when should I arrive?
Plan to arrive at Paicines at 4pm on Friday, April 28.
Paicines Ranch is nestled in the heart of San Benito County, CA, among the sweeping oak-studded hills, about 1 hour south of San Jose and 2 hours south of San Francisco. We are happy to connect people flying in, if you’d like to arrange for ride sharing to Paicines. The entire retreat will take place at Paicines, so no cars will be necessary during the retreat.
Please enter “Paicines Ranch” into Google Maps for the most accurate directions, or follow along below:
- If driving from San Francisco or San Jose, follow 101 South through Gilroy. Exit onto Highway 25 toward Hollister – approx 12 miles to Hollister.
- Continue past the towns of Hollister, Tres Pinos, and Paicines. One half mile past the Paicines General Store, turn right onto the next available road, Cienega. Look straight and turn into the big green gate (DO NOT GO left onto Cienega Rd.)
- Once through the gate, drive down the road and follow signs toward the Office and continue past the Office to the Event Center Barn. Parking will be on your left. Follow signs to Check-in.
Please note: You will likely not have cell phone reception during the last 5 minutes of the drive so please plan ahead!
What should I pack?
April is a lovely time of year in the San Benito Hills! As always in Northern California, temperatures vary greatly throughout the day, so plan for layers.
- Yoga/activewear for most of the daytime activities
- Sneakers for hiking on smooth dirt trail/road
- Something “festive casual” for Saturday night dinner
- Jacket for cool evenings
- Water bottle
- Sun hat, sun screen, sun glasses
- A journal and pen
- Yoga props (mat, strap, blanket, blocks). If you don’t have yoga equipment, or if you’re flying in for the retreat, we’ll take care of you! Please indicate on the registration form which props you will bring.
What will we eat?
We will feature vegetarian and vegan dishes at all meals. For those who eat meat, we will offer humanely raised options. Paicines Ranch is a model of sustainable ranching, a healthy place for animals, plants, humans, and for the planet. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions and food preferences on your registration form.
What type of yoga will we practice, and is it okay if I don’t have much experience?
We’ll practice yoga together morning and evening during the retreat. In our morning Wake Up and Flow practices, we’ll take the time to break down and practice each pose, and as the class progresses, we’ll link the poses together into flowing vinyasa sequences. Prepare for deep relaxation and a greater emphasis on restorative poses in our evening Gentle Yoga practices. We’ll teach to all levels in the room and encourage students to use props and tune-in to your unique needs.
Will we be riding horses?
Not this time. But we will participate in a special afternoon with horses, guided by Wendy Millet of Gallop Ventures. Wendy will lead us in on-the-ground interactions where we can learn about ourselves based on reflection from the horses. Watch this 4-minute video for a preview of the type of work we’ll do with Wendy.
What am I paying for?
Wildflower 2023 is an all-inclusive retreat featuring yoga, meditation, guided journaling, reflective work with horses, lodging, and healthy, delicious meals. Paicines Ranch has partnered with us to offer us their lowest rates for food and lodging. Our retreat leaders and special guests are offering their services at low to no-cost, in the spirit of coming together in friendship and community for this, our first of hopefully many future Wildflower Retreats!
How much does this retreat cost, and what is the cancellation policy?
Cost: In order to hold your place, full payment is due upon registration. Payment ranges from $450 to $700, depending on timing and lodging options. Receive an Early Bird discount ($50 off) if you register by March 15!
Cancellation:
- 50% refund available if you cancel by 11pm on April 14.
- No refund available if you cancel after April 14.
Who are your hosts?
Trina Currier and Margie Suozzo love building community, particularly when it involves personal and spiritual development and the outdoors. This retreat is a natural continuation of many years of organizing group excursions, meditation classes, yoga classes, hikes, and other experiences for friends. Both have recently completed their Yoga Teacher Training in Alignment-Based Vinyasa (RYT 200) and have been team-teaching yoga in-person and online since December. You can read more about them in their bios here.
Who are our special guests?
We are very excited to bring together an amazing team of special guests for Wildflower 2023!
- Carrie Contey, Ph.D. is a renowned psychologist and teacher, traveling to us from Maine, where she guides, supports, and inspires her clients to live with wide-open and courageous hearts. Carrie masterfully synthesizes and articulates the science, psychology, and spirituality of humanhood. You can read more about Carrie here.
- Wendy Millet, when she’s not directing operations at TomKat Ranch in Pescadero, California, leads workshops with Gallop Ventures in personal and team growth and development using the wisdom of horses as spiritual, reflective guides. You can read more about her here.
- “The Song Gardeners,” Mary Gospe and Corrie Dunn, create and perform New Age Pop with positive, empowering messages and a chill, toe-tapping vibe. The award-winning duo performs regularly in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can learn more and view their upcoming shows here and listen to their music here.
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