from stillness
to emergence
A JOURNEY OF RENEWAL
IN VERDANT FOOTHILLS
& SNOW COVERED SEQUOIAS
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February 19–22
Inspiration • Renewal • Rebirth
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Three Rivers, CA
Gateway to Sequoia National Park
Winter in the Sequoias holds a quiet magic. Snow-dusted giants stand tall in the forest, while in the foothills tender leaves begin to unfurl and newts emerge from their hidden homes.
This retreat invites you to align with this moment of rebirth - this precipice of balancing the stillness of winter with the stirring of spring.
Over four days together we’ll honor the themes of stillness and emergence through practices of yoga and meditation, intention and ritual, and somatic movement and nature connection, while honoring ancient Ayurvedic guidance.
As you step out of routine and into the living forest, you’ll rediscover your innate sense of inspiration, remember what truly matters, and cultivate the atmosphere your soul longs for: innovation, impulse, imagination, and creation.
What Makes This Retreat Special?
This space of late winter and early spring is a threshold between endings and beginnings. Just as the buckeye pushes out tender new leaves and the newts stir awake in mountain creeks, we too are called toward emergence.
This retreat offers:
Rebirth & Renewal gently release stagnation and welcome fresh creative flow
Remembering the Essence return to what really matters, beyond routine and distraction
Inspiration & Imagination cultivate an atmosphere that feeds the soul and sparks innovation
Immersion in Nature allow the majestic landscapes to fill your spirit with wonder
Embodied Practices yoga, meditation, ritual, and elemental connection to root your intentions
Community & Belonging gather with kindred spirits in a supportive, heart-centered circle
Themes We’ll Explore
🌑 Lunar New Year | fresh beginnings, new cycles
🌱 Rebirth & regeneration in the forest and within
🔥 Getting unstuck and rekindling your inner fire
🌊 Flowing with inspiration, impulse, imagination, creation
🌲 Remembering simplicity and essence in the presence of the Sequoias
Our Practices Together
Daily yoga and meditation attuned to the season
Guided rituals for renewal and rebirth aligned with the lunar new year
Ayurvedic seasonal wisdom for balancing kapha
Plant-based meals designed to support clarity, energy, and warmth
Journeys into both the verdant foothills and the awe-filled sequoia groves
Time for journaling, reflection, and creative exploration
Connection in community and space for solitude
Bodywork - lymphatic, swedish, thai, sound massage
What’s Included
3 nights lodging in the foothills of the Sequoias - in beautiful lodge rooms and cabins on the banks of the wild Kaweah River
Daily yoga, meditation, and guided embodiment practices
Rituals for release and renewal
Guided nature walks and ecology teachings
Creative workshops for visioning and inspired living
Nourishing, Ayurvedic-inspired, seasonal meals, that will invite your system to gently detox and find balance
Gathering & Rooting Spaces
Several types of accommodations are available to choose from at the Buckeye Tree Lodge, located just a stone’s throw from the entrance to Sequoia National Park. Enjoy riverside lodge rooms, spacious shared cabins, or, opt-in at a local’s rate if you don’t need lodging.
How to Arrive
By car: Three Rivers is 1.5 hours from Fresno/Yosemite International Airport, 4.25 hours from San Francisco Airport, 3.5 hours from Los Angeles Airport and 4 hours from Sacramento Airport.
By train: Trains run from San Francisco, Los Angeles and Sacramento, but only to Hanford, 1 hour from Three Rivers. Rental cars are available in Hanford. Ubers, etc. may also be an option. Give yourself plenty of time, they can be slow.
By air: Fresno/Yosemite International Airport is the closest airport to Three Rivers.
By bus: Buses run from Fresno, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Sacramento, but only to Visalia, 35 minutes from Three Rivers. Rental Cars are available in Visalia. Ubers, etc. may also be an option. Give yourself plenty of time, they can be slow.
Three Rivers is the gateway to the Sequoia National Park
Your Guides
Alysia Schmidt & Natalie Pyrooz
both former Park employees who now bring together nature & healing
Alysia, of Divine by Nature Experiences is a seeker of wild places and quiet wonder. That dream took root in 2003 when she became a ranger in Sequoia National Park—a land of ancient giants and timeless beauty. As her spiritual path unfolded, she was drawn to meditation, energy work, and yoga. They became bridges between the inner and outer landscapes. Now she creates a space for others to experience wild places. A space that is both grounded and elevated, where nature becomes not only a destination, but a guide.
Natalie is a weaver of worlds, alchemizing the space where science meets spirit, where wilderness meets wisdom, and where your healing journey begins. With over 25 years of experience following what inspires her: from remote alpine meadows to Himalayan temples, Natalie created Wild Heart Wellness to offer others a space to root into deep listening: to the body, the land, and the soul’s call.
nourishment
You’ll be nourished with freshly prepared, Ayurvedic-inspired meals crafted from the finest seasonal ingredients, each dish infused with care and intention.
Our local chefs cook with an understanding of how food supports harmony through times of change, offering flavors that are both grounding and uplifting. Every meal is an act of love, and a chance to savor the gifts of the season to feel replenished from the inside out.
This Retreat is For You If…
You feel stuck in routine and crave fresh perspective
You’re longing to feel inspired and connected again
You want to honor the turning of the Lunar New Year with intention
You’re ready to reawaken your creativity and soul’s essence
You simply need spacious time in nature to remember yourself
On the Fence?
Book a call and let’s see if this experience is the right fit for you.