You know that moment when planning a getaway begins to feel less like a luxury and more like a necessity? When you find yourself researching retreats instead of answering emails? If you need a reason for a getaway, remember that all care starts with self care. Whether you’re seeking a solo nature immersion, a culture-infused yoga retreat, or a transformational guided experience, here are the retreats our team is eyeing this season. These are ones we’d happily pack a bag (and rearrange our calendars) to go on! Let us know if you agree.
Ojai Sacred Pause Wellness Retreat with Horses & Breathwork
Location: Ojai, California, USA
Teachers: Hillary Power, Paige Appel & more
Dates: April 10–12, 2026
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Held on a private 50-acre estate in the serene valley of Ojai, the Sacred Pause Retreat is an invitation to step away from the pace of everyday life and reconnect with your inner knowing. Guided by Hillary Power and Paige Appel, with additional facilitators including Cait Macken, this intimate weekend immersion blends reflective practices, somatic movement, meditation, and community ritual in a thoughtfully curated container designed to help participants embody their highest self.
Over the course of the weekend, participants can expect intention-setting circles, gentle breathwork, guided meditation, reflection practices, and experiential workshops such as native plant and folk herbalism medicine-making, healing with horses, group Reiki, and tea ceremony. Fresh organic meals, seasonal snacks, and herbal teas are included to support nourishment and integration throughout the experience.
Meeting the Queen: Transformational Bowen Island Retreat
Location: Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada
Teacher: Angela Prider
Dates: April 17–20, 2026
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Meeting the Queen is a women’s retreat designed for women (47+) who are ready to embody their sovereignty, wisdom, and creative authority. Held in the lush forest landscape of Bowen Island, this intimate gathering invites women into ceremony, somatic embodiment, ritual practice, and connection. Expect deep ceremonial evenings, sound medicine, animist ritual, integration circles, and space for rest and reflection. Accommodations and nourishing meals are provided to support a full immersion into meeting your innate Queen. Registration is limited and application-based; visit the booking link to apply and secure your place.
Mysticism Weekend Retreat with Mirabai Starr at Esalen
Location: Esalen Institute — Big Sur, California, USA
Teacher: Mirabai Starr
Dates: May 8–11, 2026
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In this intentional and experiential workshop at the iconic Esalen Institute – perched on the dramatic Pacific cliffs of Big Sur – Ordinary Mysticism invites you to rediscover the sacredness woven throughout everyday life. Led by award‑winning author and interspiritual teacher Mirabai Starr, the retreat gently dismantles the notion that mystical experience is reserved for elite or religious contexts. Instead, you’ll explore awe, wonder, and divine presence through the ordinary moments of your relationships, work, food, pleasure, loss, and grief, learning to see your life itself as sacred ground.
The Soul Alchemy Costa Rica Wellness Retreat
Location: Nosara, Costa Rica
Teachers: Amber Tande & Melissa Lundsgaard
Dates: May 16–23, 2026
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Set above the Pacific coastline in the Blue Zone region of Nosara, The Soul Alchemy Retreat is a week-long immersion into mantra, Bhakti yoga, sacred sound, meditation, ritual, and creative expression. Led by two renowned ceremonialists and teachers, this experience invites you to reconnect with your inner radiance while being held in a vibrant and supportive community. Expect daily devotional practices, Yoga Nidra, nourishing organic meals, free time to explore the jungle and sea, and spacious integration. Connect with Amber or Melissa if you have questions and reserve your space here.
Traditional Yoga Retreat to India with Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu
Location: Rishikesh, India
Teacher: Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu & Kal Prakashini Ji
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Hosted in the sacred city of Rishikesh, known as the birthplace of yoga, this immersive retreat offers authentic Himalayan yoga teachings with renowned master Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu and his partner Kal Prakashini, who teaches the Yoga of Sound (she’s incredible). Located within walking distance of the Ganga River, participants experience traditional yoga practices including asana, pranayama, meditation, and yogic philosophy. Your stay includes three vegetarian meals daily, with Ayurvedic treatments available to support physical and energetic balance. Visit the Akhanda Yoga retreat page for current dates, accommodations, and registration details.
9-Day Alchemical Dance Retreat on Salt Spring Island
Location: Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada
Teacher: Martine Kleissen & Lila Sofiyah
Dates: July 3–11, 2026
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The Alchemical Woman Retreat is held as a full-circle transformational experience, offering seven full days of daily alchemical ceremony, Kundalini Dance, breathwork, vocal expression, sensory exploration, presence practices, connection to land and nature, and deep inner inquiry. Rooted in decades of lived devotion, facilitators Martine and Lila offer steady mentorship throughout. Expect honest sharing, sacred witnessing, and the power of collective feminine presence. You’ll leave nourished and embodied, with integration support to carry you forward. Important: This retreat is a stand-alone experience and also serves as the prerequisite for Level 1 Kundalini Dance Certification and serves as the essential first step in the full professional training pathway. To secure your place, early registration is recommended.
The Aligned Within Wellness Retreat with Dr. Sukhi
Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Teachers: Dr. Sukhi & Thomas Deschutter
Dates: June 11–14, 2026
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Held at the serene Bethlehem Centre in Nanaimo, this three-day renewal retreat, led by the renowned Dr. Sukhi and Rev Thomas DeSchutter, is an invitation to slow down, ground your nervous system, and return to yourself. Through reflective practices, guided nervous system restoration sessions, and supportive community, you’ll be held in a gentle container of renewal. This retreat offers an invitation to step out of the pace of everyday life and into a space where something essential within you can be felt again. Expect grounding and renewal. Explore the details.
Mary Magdalene Transformational Retreat to Omega
Location: Rhinebeck, New York, USA
Teacher: Meggan Watterson
Dates: August 21–23, 2026
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Hosted at the renowned Omega Institute (photo credit above) in Rhinebeck NY, this immersive weekend retreat with Meggan Watterson invites participants into a transformative exploration of The Gospel of Mary Magdalene, a sacred text that challenges traditional narratives of spiritual authority. Through a mix of lecture, lively discussion, and the practice of “soul‑voice meditation,” you’ll be guided into the contemplative inner landscape described as the “eye of the heart”. This is a form of spiritual perception that helps you see past ego and into what is real, lasting, and already present within you. Expect to uncover hidden teachings Christ gave to Mary, understand why these texts were excluded from mainstream scripture, and experience direct, embodied practices that deepen self‑knowledge and spiritual insight rather than merely academic understanding. Learn more.
Evolve Portugal Yoga & Culture Wellness Retreat
Location: Portugal
Teacher: Mikaela Millington
Dates: September 25-30, 2026
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Hosted by Mikaela Millington of Evolve Yoga Retreats, this Portugal experience blends mindful movement, yoga practice, and soulful connection in a stunning European setting. Participants will enjoy daily yoga sessions, nourishing meals, and opportunities for cultural immersion. Mikaela’s teaching weaves together intelligent vinyasa flow, grounding practices, breathwork, and meditation, offering both strength and restoration.
Expect morning practices to energize and awaken, with slower, more restorative or yin-inspired sessions in the evenings to integrate and unwind. Between sessions, you’ll enjoy nourishing meals, time to rest by the pool or explore the coastline, and opportunities for cultural immersion. This retreat is ideal for students seeking depth without intensity – visit the retreat page above for room options!
Desa Seni Village Resort Wellness Retreat
Location: Bali, Indonesia
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Desa Seni is a beloved eco-village retreat center on Bali’s southwest coast offering year-round yoga, holistic wellness, and cultural immersion. Designed as a restorative sanctuary, Desa Seni blends traditional Balinese charm with world-class yoga programming, farm-to-table cuisine, and creative workshops. Expect daily yoga classes in open-air shalas, spa treatments, cycling through rice fields, nourishing meals sourced from their organic farm, and optional wellness workshops. You can book your stay directly through their website and customize your retreat experience based on availability and offerings.
Personal Retreat to Kitoki Inn on Bowen Island
Location: Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada
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Kitoki Inn is a charming boutique inn on Bowen Island offering a peaceful base for a personal retreat. With limited availability and high demand, this intimate inn is perfect for a quiet reset, romantic escape, or solo creative getaway. Expect very stylish Scandinavian decor, thoughtful hospitality, and close proximity to forest trails and ocean views. Plan ahead and reserve early via the Kitoki Inn website.
