fall recharge
soulful nature camp for women
a yoga + singing retreat, immersed in nature WITH JULIANNE AIELLO and kayla diana
nevada city, CA
OCTOBER 18-20, 2024
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
“I got way more out of it than I was expecting. What would I tell a friend? Do it!! Make it happen! It is truly one of the most amazing things I have done for myself. I am still bathing in the afterglow.”
— Dana
“A retreat lead by Julie is a gift - she curates an experience that is playful, spiritual, and nourishing for body, mind and spirit.
This was my third retreat, and each retreat has been opportunity to connect with an incredible group of women and to step back from the fullness of everyday life. We were guided through powerful meditation sessions, treated to nourishing meals, and lead on beautiful hikes around Tahoe.
I feel incredibly fortunate to have said yes to these retreats - they are such a wonderful gift and I always walk away inspired to pay it forward and to share this amazing energy with my friends and family. I step away recharged, mentally clear, and feeling so much lighter.”
— Emily
SOULFUL Nature Camp IS for women of all ages to come practice yoga, restore and reconnect to beauty within and all around.
THE PLACE AND THE PRACTICES:
Fall in Nevada City: Warm days and cool nights. Nevada City typically has very beautiful weather in late October and is a sweet spot to catch the last summer rays.
Slowing down, together. An opportunity to slow down as and reconnect at this late Fall time. To feel the earth in its end of year harvest and starting to grow quiet, and tune into our bodies and intuition. I have hosted retreats at this time of year for many years, and the Fall retreats have a special flavor of savoring, slowing, deepening.
Peaceful, powerful mornings. Beautiful meditations in nature, soulful, strong yoga and barre classes in the big cathedral space. Guided practices with strengthening, liberating movement so you can breathe and move intuitively, gracefully, powerfully.
Afternoons in the wild. Recharging with beach hangs by the river, and swimming in the waters which will still be warm from summer.
Sunset Practices. Late afternoon slow flow and restorative yoga, meditation, and vocal activation. We will tap into the power of our voices through toning and sharing in song.
Beautiful evenings: Mouthwatering meals, enjoyed slowly. Conscious conversations and collective gathering. Campfire songs, followed by reaming under the stars...
Get a taste of this retreat - See photos from the spring retreat here.
Nature, embodied yoga and movement practices, breath, song and sisterhood are the medicine for this weekend retreat. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with questions: julie@outdooryogasf.com
More details on the retreat booking page - link below.
the Property:
We have an epicurean, peaceful, partially permaculture backyard garden orchard and entertaining event center. We are nestled in the sierra foothills 5 minutes from the middle fork of the yuba river and Bullards Bar Resivoir either direction from Old Toll Rd.
The hub of the outdoor entertaining area is the kitchen and large surrounding patio. There are many seating nooks to kick back in!
There is also a spacious, new outdoor deck for yoga and lounging.
The sauna and outdoor tubs are dreamy. The hand-built sauna is wood-fired and roomy, holds up to 12 people. Additionally, there are 3 outdoor showers and 2 outdoor composting toilets for all guests to share. Those staying in the main cabin can utilize the indoor bathroom facilities.
In every dwelling we provide 1-2 beds clean sheets and warm blankets, pillows, table and chairs at least one outlet and solar lights for the canvas tents. Our extra communal space we call the cathedral it has been used as a yoga shala, workout space or late night dance area.
More Details:
I've held many retreats over the years, and the coming together of kind-hearted, creative people has resulted in so many beautiful friendships and circles of friends. if you're looking to build community, it's here, and we're here for you.
All meals will be plant-based, gluten and dairy free. One of the dinners will include an option for chicken or fish.
Alcohol will not be served. If you'd like to enjoy a beer or a glass of wine, you're welcome to bring and enjoy with dinner. It is expected that you will enjoy a small, responsible amount, if you choose.
If you don't have a car, there will be a spreadsheet where you can ask for a ride. This is typically an easy solution, as people are open to driving and carpooling.
The retreat includes lodging, 6 meals and snacks, all classes, and our coordination of this experience to make it really special for you!!
Have you read the Red Tent? Women have been retreating together since Biblical times, from gathering to commune during our moon cycles to retreating annually to break from busyness of our daily lives and all we hold, and come home to be held by the earth and each other.
We believe every woman deserves time and space to retreat.. to reconnect to source, to the flow of life force moving through us, and to remember, we can express our life force in our own powerful, gentle, silly, RAWR, perfect way. The world is asking for us in our authentic expression more than ever, and for us to be attuned to what is authentic for us now.
This retreat is a time to refresh, renew, and to soften. Old grooves and patterns (we will be off-grid, mostly off phone). To move in new and familiar ways, to receive guidance and inspiration from us, your guides, and from each other. To rewild our souls in nature. How we inhabit our bodies, express our voice, and connect to what matters to us.
Read more about Julianne and Kayla at the bottom of this page.
THE itinerary
Friday
12pm - Retreat begins. Meet for beautiful 3 mile hike and optional dip in the river.
3-4pm: Arrive to property. If you can’t make the afternoon hike, you can meet us at the retreat space.
4pm - Opening Ceremony. Connection to land, intentions, voice, community.
5pm - Continuing the embodied ceremony with a flow and restore yoga session.
6:30pm: Dinner
8pm - Evening circle + songs
Saturday
Quiet mornings until 8am. Coffee, Tea + light breakfast available.
8:00-8:30am: Guided Meditation
9:00am - 10:30am: Mindful Strength / Barre. You will work! :) Accessible for all levels.
11:00am: Brunch
Afternoon - Hang at the beach by the river
2:30pm - 3:30pm - Meditation, communing with the waters, at the River. (optional, you can also do your own thing by the river)
4pm - 6pm - Vocal Expression Workshop
6:30pm - Dinner
8pm - Evening circle + songs
Sunday
Quiet mornings until 8am. Coffee, Tea + light breakfast available
8:00-8:30am: Guided Meditation
8:30am - 10:15am: Bhakti Yoga. Strong, stretchy, uplifting flow.
10:30am - Brunch
12pm - 1pm - Closing Ceremony, Shares, Songs!
1pm - 3pm - Sauna and Cold Plunge hang if you can stay!
We will begin each day with silent mornings and meditation at 8am.
The retreat center is immersed in an absolutely stunning property of redwoods, with sweet clearings for sunshine, a spa deck and central gathering place, and just 5 minutes from the Yuba, where you can soak in the cleansing river vibes. You will have time in the morning and throughout the day to lounge and enjoy the spa deck.
8:30am We will move into a movement practice. including yoga, chi gong, and mindful strength (barre inspired) and each morning practice will include chanting, and playing with the voice and the body, yes!
11am - We will enjoy seasonal, beautiful, tasty meals for a simple breakfast, brunch, snack and dinner.
Afternoon - Nature play, make art (we will have supplies), hang by the river.
3:30pm - In the afternoons we will explore signing workshops, tools, techniques, and play together!
6pm - In the evenings we will come into a brief ceremony before dinner, to offer gratitude and reflection, and enjoy dinner together.
7pm - After dinner we will sing some more! around the fire, and bask in the beauty of our voices harmonizing to songs from around the world. You are welcome to bring songs to share with the group.
summary..
- An INTIMATE group, many returners who value this time and space we create. Many momas and women of all ages, and many different backgrounds and life paths.
- NATURE HOME: at home with nature in this glorious space.
- EXQUISITE DESIGN: Absolutely gorgeous practice spaces, gathering spaces, lounge spaces, sleeping spaces.
- SOUND: morning time for silence, time for literally the most gorgeous music in your ears of women singing together.
- CONSCIOUS LEADERSHIP: Julie and Kayla are devoted to living in alignment with ourselves, in harmony with the earth and each other. We are committed to practices that help us know peace, and inspire us to meet our edge of expansion and expression, for the liberation, freedom and joy of all beings.
- SEASONAL, INTENTIONAL DESIGN: Nourishing gourmet meals. Time to
- CEREMONY: Every aspect of the weekend designed to be a ceremony where you can land again and again in the present moment, meet yourself as you are, honor this precious life, and fill your cup with inspiration and beauty.
"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." - Maya Angelou
Come sing with us. We are so looking forward to this time together.
OPTION FOR 3 NIGHT RETREAT:
This retreat is set up for 2 nights currently. If you would like to join for 3 nights, there will be an option as we get closer to join us on Thursday evening. It will be approximately $250 additional for the extra night and meals.
We are offering the retreat this way, instead of a 3 night retreat, because we know for some of our mamas, it’s hard to be away for 3 nights. And we also know, some of you want to be away longer. So we are creating BOTH options. The retreat will officially start Friday, however we will have a meal Thursday even and movement class Friday morning for those who join early.
