Refuge at Pudding Creek

Yoga & dharma residential retreat with Ashley Sharp

Friday April 19 - Sunday April 21, 2024

Join us at Refuge at Pudding Creek, a retreat center in a redwood forest, for a spring retreat. Contribute your energy to this beautiful refuge by helping us work on the walking trails. We will be a small group of people 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 spend time outdoors, clearing an existing hiking trail and creating new trails. The work will be easy but does include walking uphill on uneven terrain. Please bring sturdy work shoes, work gloves, and rain gear.

We require a negative COVID test to attend as we will be eating together and sharing indoor and outdoor space without masks. Food will be organic vegetarian 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 9 yogis in attendance. Arrive between 3 - 5pm on Friday and leave on Sunday after brunch (by noon).  Prices are from $450 (shared room) - $525 (private room) for the 2 nights total, and includes all classes, meals and snacks. 

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

Friday April 19

3 - 5pm Arrive 

5:30pm Retreat opening and orientation to the land

6pm Dinner

7:30 - 8:30 Unwind Yoga Asana Practice

Saturday April 20

7 - 7:30am Guided Mindfulness Meditation

7:30am Breakfast

8:30am - 12:30 Work Period

12:30 Lunch

4:30 - 6pm Practice period including yoga asana and meditation

6:30pm Dinner 

8 - 8:30pm Evening Meditation

Sunday April 2

7:30 - 9:30 Practice period including yoga asana and meditation

9:30 Brunch

11am - noon Pack up and leave