“It is extremely tough to be present in today’s world. Heck, I email from my hand-held while walking through the vineyard all the while my cell phone is ringing. The yoga mat is the place where I go to practice living in the moment.” ~Jamey Whetstone, Owner & Winemaker, Whetstone Vineyards

Santa Cruz Retreats

Learn the essence of viticulture and wine tasting from one of the most renowned Sommeliers in the country. Attend educational presentations and discussions by industry leaders including yogic philosophy, healthy and nutrition, organic and biodynamic agriculture and viticulture, and eco-conscious living.

Yoga in the Vineyard at Big Basin Vineyards

Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz Mountains, California

Retreat Dates:

Saturday, Nov. 14th, 2009

Yoga in the Vineyard, Yoga in the trees, Yoga in the mountains!

Join Yoga in the Vineyard for one of our most incredible retreats! We will travel to the breath-taking Santa Cruz Mountains and visit exclusive Big Basin Vineyards. This remote estate is nestled in some of the oldest redwood forests in California. The landscape alone is a gift for the eyes.

Our day will begin with a yoga class led by celebrated teacher, Samantha Shakti Brown, founder of the Shakti Yoga Shala . We will enjoy an organic, locavore lunch. After lunch, we will participate in an interactive wine tasting of the fine wines from Big Basin Vineyard with owner and winemaker, Bradley Brown. We will wind down the day with optional activities and restorative yoga.   This magnificent retreat is founded on the finest yoga instruction, an educational wine seminar and tasting, and a fabulous meal in one of the most beautiful natural settings in California!

Retreat Price:

$325 per person

Price Includes: 

•    Round-Trip eco-conscious transportation from San Francisco
•    Accompanying expert local guides
•    Entry to an exclusive wine estate
•    All yoga classes and instruction by distinguished, certified teachers
•    Gourmet lunch and fine wines
•    Tour of vineyard and winery
•    Private wine-tasting seminar with winemaker
•    All refreshments, goodies, and gift bag
•    Renewed connection to self and nature

These retreats are limited to 14 guests. Please call 415.519.1150 to register.