California 2024 -
Witch camp
October 24-29, 2024
at spirit camp retreat center
Join us at an enchanting Retreat Center in the Redwoods for a long weekend of community, connection, and magic.
Samhain is a magical time of year. in earth based spirituality (according to the Wheel of the Year) this celebration marks the New Year, a time where the work we have done is already sown. The natural world is preparing for the quiet and the dark that is coming.
In ritual we will review and bring awareness to what you have created and harvested since the springtime, and honor what has passed and is ready to be stored or let go.
We are sitting on the precipice of a massive social shift. In this in-between space we dig deep into the roots of our longing to co-create the world we want to live in, with the support of spiritual community and practice.
Welcome to Witch Camp!
We are so excited to have booked 5 nights in the Redwoods this fall to celebrate Samhain (pronounced SOW-WHEN) with our YF family. This will be an experience of magic making and play as we utilize Kundalini practices and the bounty of the natural world to invoke intention and change for ourselves.
Reconnect with Nature and the wisdom of the earth. We will explore the symbology of the season and how to utilize it to add intention and depth in our rituals.
The end of October marks a special time of year when the veil between the worlds is considered the thinnest. We will spend time honoring our ancestors and looking at how our individual histories have shaped who we are.
We will seek to heal collective ancestral wounds while we embrace and activate our ancestral gifts. Together, we will give thanks to the many generations who came before us, as we are always intricately connected to the energies of our pasts, and make vows to the generations that will come after us. We will utilize Kundalini practices that embrace the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
Make new friends and connect with old as we gather for full days of community and kinship.
Join us in a restorative communal and trauma-informed healing experience. All levels are welcome. No kundalini experience is necessary.
5 nights of shared or private accommodations in the heart of the Redwood forest
3 delicious prepared meals per day
Morning and afternoon workshops
Evening rituals in tune with the season
Transportation from SFO
DATES:
5 nights
October 24-29 2024
pricing:
Private rooms SOLD OUT
Shared Queen SOLD OUT
Shared Twin
SOLD OUT
Camping
SOLD OUT
Space is currently sold out - please email retreats@yogafarm.us to be put on the waitlist
*All accommodations utilize a shared bathhouse
**For shared private rooms or shared tent camping options please email: retreats@yogafarm.us
Please note - retreat payments are non-refundable.
confirm before purchase that you are able to attend.
ABOUT Spirit camp
A Sacred Healing Space in magical northern ca
Spirit Camp is nestled in the enchanting redwoods on the Mendocino coast of Northern California, unceded territory of the Pomo people.
We’re a beautiful 2-3 hour drive North of the San Francisco Bay Area, and 12 minutes to the town of Mendocino with organic grocery stores, shops, and restaurants.
Only a mile inland from the Pacific Ocean, you can enjoy bluff-lined beaches, hike through Redwood state parks, river canoe, and ocean kayak within minutes from camp.
The awe-inspiring Sanctuary is the gem of Spirit Camp. This serene space invites depth and deep exploration making it ideal for meditation, sound healing, small yoga groups, workshops, quiet reflection, tea, and tarot.
The Lodge truly is the heart of Spirit Camp. The homey warmth of its redwood interiors invites a sense of belonging and childlike magic, making it a playful space for dance, movement, yoga, breathwork, workshops, and indoor dining.
The owners and stewards of Spirit Camp, Nathaniel and Julian, live on the land full-time in the caretaker’s home with their friendly dog Disco, a big bernedoodle pup, and outdoor hunting cat, Cadabra.
Meals
We are thrilled to be working with local catering - YES, PLEASE!
Each menu is crafted specifically and curated with care to be filled with healthy, beautiful, and high-vibration foods. Every bite is created with love and the intention to keep our bodies and minds fueled as we delve into your work and joy together. These menus are designed to leave us feeling revitalized and nourished. While our work together will nourish the soul, our catering team’s work will nourish our bodies.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Gorgeous cabins nestled amidst the redwood forest
Each of the cabins has been tastefully designed with oakwood floors and redwood furnishings.
The beds are all adorned with soft cotton sheets, and linen duvets. Each residence has a space heater for added coziness on chilly fall nights.
Please note - this is a camp retreat center, most rooms are multiple occupancy and all accommodations will utilize a shared bathhouse.
Private Rooms - Twin
(QUEEN SOLD OUT)
There are only two private rooms available, a private Queen room, and a private Twin. Two people who don’t mind sharing a Queen bed can rent the ‘Queen’s Comb’ space. We expect these two rooms to go fast so don’t delay if you would like a private room!
Shared Cabins - Triples
The Fox Den, Raven’s Roost and Deer Haven all have two Queen beds and one Twin bed. These will be shared triple rooms and you can decide what size bed you would like to reserve. Each space is beautifully appointed and will be a great way to connect with your fellow travelers. Roommate requests will be honored, please let us know when booking who you would like to room with.
Bunk House
(CAMPING SOLD OUT)
There is a single bunkhouse, the Honey Hive, with 8 twins, our most affordable non-camping option. There will also be 5 on-site camping spots, these require you bring your own tent and camping gear, and will have a maximum of 2 guests per tent.
Yoga Farm will provide ground transportation from SFO on the first day, and a return to the SFO airport on the final day.
TRANSPORTATION
MEET Your RETREAT HOSTS
JEANNIE O'NEILL
M.ED, E-RYT500, YACEP:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT Yoga Farm Ithaca (YFI)
Jeannie has a masters degree in education specializing in contemplative pedagogy and transformative curriculum design.
She is a 500E-RYT Vinyasa and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness Meditation instructor, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider and an Ayurvedic health practitioner.
Jeannie has led thousands of students through Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) programs at the foundational and the Advanced level. She has created countless educational programs and CEUs for educators, as well as creating the ‘Radiant Warrior Yoga Teacher Training’, ‘Kundalini Warrior’ and ‘Spiritual Warrior 300YTT’. She also developed and guided a Kundalini Prenatal YTT and Rebirthing Certification Program.
Jeannie’s take on yoga is that there is a depth and breadth of information that can be experimented in order to find the perfect inner balance and alignment. Her teaching philosophy is based in experiential learning and teaching the path that you have walked.
JESSICA ENGLISH
RETREAT COORDINATOR, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AT YOGA FARM ITHACA
Jessica has spent her life crafting experiences and leading people on adventures.
She is thrilled that in her role at Yoga Farm she gets to continue to explore this passion, working alongside Jeannie to bring Yoga Farm out into the world via retreats.
Jessica’s passion for travel has been well honed over the years, and she has an eye for amazing spaces and unique opportunities, as well as a skill at making a retreat feel seamless and the participants feel welcomed and at home. She takes care of all the details so you can let yourself simply relax and enjoy the ride.
Jessica believes in the transformative power of coming together in community, in a space that is out of your element. She knows that the curriculum created for the retreats YFI holds will leave the participants feeling more centered, whole and aligned.
Student Reviews
The Yoga Farm retreat I went on was a life changing experience. I felt loved, accepted, cared for, and inspired the entire time. For me, it was the culmination of years of practice in self-healing, awareness and growth. It was a time and place which gave me the space to explore that growth in a loving, supportive, safe and BEAUTIFUL environment. It cultivated and inspired the motivation I needed in order to make significant life changes. The lessons I learned there helped to guide me on my path towards chasing my joy and trusting my deepest intuitions. Yoga Farm is a family and community unlike any other. I cannot wait for the next retreat!
Heather G
On my retreat with YFI, everything that I needed to support my journey of healing and growth was available: delicious, nourishing meals, wise and generous teachers and compassionate community. I gained clarity of purpose and am now able to embrace ALL of who I am and the incredible opportunities that await.
Deborah D
What I learned on retreat with Yoga Farm
Chanting is now an act of time travel.
A space I re-enter any time I'm in need.
Where I feel each of you in my bones, in my cells, in my soul.
You inspire laughter and tears and remind me of the full spectrum of this existence.
And I remember all the pieces that make me whole.
The pieces that were reflected back to me, gifted to me.
And I return home.
Symphony H