Refuge at Pudding Creek
Yoga & dharma residential retreat with Ashley Sharp
Oct 19 - 22, 2023
Join us at Refuge at Pudding Creek, a retreat center in a redwood forest, for a special Fall harvest retreat. We will be a small group of people, no more than 10, practicing together to renew ourselves with nature, community, and the twin practices of yoga and meditation. Plan to spend lots of time outside, to laugh, and to eat wholesome delicious vegetarian food. There will be space for you to be alone and space for us to connect. We will stand still, reflect, and bathe in the natural world so that you can return to your life revitalized and inspired. Weather permitting, we will work together to make apple cider on Friday afternoon. Evenings and mornings will be in silence to deepen your retreat experience. Meal time conversation will be around topics related to the teachings. There will be an option to have meals in silence.
Food will be organic vegetarian prepared by Joe and we can accommodate gluten free and food allergies. Plan to completely unplug as there is no wifi or cell service here. There will be up to 8 yogis in attendance plus Joe and I. Arrive between 3 - 5pm on Thursday and leave on Sunday after brunch (by noon). Prices are from $650 - $750 for the 3 nights total, and includes all classes, meals and snacks.
You must be vaccinated, boosted, and have a negative COVID test to attend as we will be sharing indoor and outdoor space without masks and eating together in our home.
Accommodations are comfortable clean private or double rooms with shared bathrooms. Bedding is provided.
Let me know if I should hold a spot for you, if you are planning to room with someone, or if you have any other questions. ashleysharpyoga@gmail.com
I will help to organize carpools for those of you that want one. We are about 3.5 hours from the Bay Area just east of Fort Bragg, CA.
“The June 2021 retreat at Pudding Creek was amazing - restorative, educational, and life-affirming! Ashley and Joe were warm and welcoming, their property is gorgeous and soul-soothing (especially for an urban dweller), and the retreat was organized perfectly. Meditation/dharma/yoga sessions were balanced out with homemade meals, other activities, and time to enjoy the surroundings. I will definitely be back for more retreats at Pudding Creek!” Kate P
“This retreat provided much needed respite and comfort! The grounds are beautiful and the home is lovely. I enjoyed the walks in nature, the guided meditation and yoga, as well as the delicious vegetarian meals! What a wonderful place to relax and feel pampered! I feel really grateful for all the care and attention that went into making this retreat such a wonderful experience! Thank you, Ashley and Joe!” Jennifer T
Tentative Schedule
Thursday Oct 20
3 - 5pm Arrive
5:30pm Retreat opening and orientation to the land
6pm Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 Program opening
Friday Oct 21
7am Coffee, tea, and fruit
7:30am - 10:30am Practice period including yoga asana, meditation, and nature practices
11am Brunch
4pm - 6pm Practice period including yoga asana, meditation, and nature practices
6pm Dinner
8 - 830 Evening meditation
Saturday Oct 22
7am Coffee, tea, and fruit
7:30am - 10:30am Practice period including yoga asana, meditation, and nature practices
11am Brunch
2:30 - 5:30pm Apple Cider Pressing
6pm Dinner
8 - 830 Evening meditation
Sunday Oct 23
7am Coffee, tea, and fruit
7:30am - 9:30am Practice period including yoga asana, meditation, and nature practices
10am Brunch
11am - noon Pack up and leave