Bell Valley Retreat Center, Boonville, CA
July 13-16, 2023
Join us in beautiful Northern California for our New Moon Retreat at Bell Valley. In the height of summer, under the northern California new moon, we will be planting the seeds for new beginnings, setting clear intentions, clarify our goals and taking time to acknowledge our growth. This 3 nights 4 day retreat will feature daily morning vinyasa yoga classes, afternoon restorative yoga or mat pilates classes with plenty of time to relax, hike, rest, mediate, learn about Ayurveda and enjoy tasty Ayurvedically inspired food. We will savor every restorative moment by soaking in the hot tub, swimming in the pond, hiking the trails around the hills and through the redwoods! We have tons of accommodations options and the whole center to ourselves. We truly can’t wait to see you this summer!
Your Teachers
Hannah Franco
Her classes are dynamic Vinyasa Flow integrating alignment, core work, mudra, kriya, and Pranayama techniques. Hannah is known for her inspirational storytelling, lighthearted nature and creative sequencing. Passionate about cultivating yoga for everyone her asana practice and spiritual teaching are routed in the ultimate foundation.. embracing your whole self.
Kameko Shibata
Kameko is passionate about bringing yoga and Ayurveda into all communities. She is also deeply influenced by aerial acrobatics, 5rhythms dance, Vipassana Meditation, Lakota sweat lodge, primitive skills, Vedic Chanting, Sanskrit, ecological and social justice, herbal medicine and has a deep devotion to spices. Born and raised in California she currently resides in Rural Coastal Oaxaca, Mexico.
What’s Included
3 nights & 4 day accommodations and use of Bell Valley retreat center
Delicious meals (vegan, veggie, gluten free options)
Vinyasa yoga, restorative and pilates classes with Hannah and Kameko
Ayurvedic self-care lecture and cooking demo
Ayurveda magazine and self-care oils to take home
Hikes and movement in nature refreshing dips in the pond and evening soaks in the hot tub
Our Retreat Location
This gorgous location is home to the historic Toll House of Boonville, CA. Nestled in a protected watershed, Bell Valley offers a refuge from the bustle of daily life with interwoven trails through the oak hills and expansive meadows. Guests can enjoy a spacious hot tub, beautifull natural pond, uniquely crafted accommodations.
We have several lodging options including: The Barn, The Cottage, The Tollhouse, The Bunkhouse, and “glamping” tents. Each of these can be reserved as a private or shared room. See details below.
Sample Retreat Schedule
Thursday 7/13
4:00pm check in
5:30-7:30pm Welcome + practice
7:30pm- Dinner
Friday 7/14
8:30-10:30am vinyasa yoga practice
11:00am- brunch
12:00-3:00pm free time
3:00-4:00pm- Ayurvedic lecture
4:30-6:30pm- afternoon yoga/pilates
6:30pm- Ayurvedic cooking demo + Dinner
Saturday 7/15
8:00-10:00am - morning practice
11:00am- brunch
optional hike to pond (meditation walk)
4:30-6:30pm - restorative practice
7:00pm - Dinner
8:00pm -Group event
Sunday 7/16
8:00-10:00am Morning practice
10:30-11:00am Closing
11:30am Brunch
Accommodations / Registration
The barn features a three-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen, dining table, living room with wood stove, and a full bathroom. Each room has two twin beds that can be connected as a king.
“Private” occupancy is for 1 person, and we will match a roommate. “Shared” occupancy price is for 2 people, and you bring your roommate! Price includes all accommodations, meals, and classes for 1 or 2 people respectively.
Adjacent to a tributary of Bell Valley creek is a secluded cottage built as two separate buildings connected by a screened-in breezeway. The Cottage has 2 separate rooms, which are available as private or shared rooms. One room of the cottage has a queen bed plus a full bathroom with a shower. The second room has a queen Murphy bed, space for an optional airbed, a kitchen, a dining table, and a half-bath. Both sides of the cottage open with French doors to a private patio next to the seasonal creek with an expansive view down the valley.
“Private” occupancy is for 1 person, and we will match a roommate. “Shared” occupancy price is for 2 people, and you bring your roommate! Price includes all accommodations, meals, and classes for 1 or 2 people respectively.
The Bunk House sits adjacent to the Toll House, connected via a large screened-in breezeway. With a private deck, kitchen, and full bath (with claw-foot tub and shower). With four built-in twin bunks and two twin beds that can be connected as a king. There is a living room with an open kitchen, creating a space filled with natural light.
2 separate rooms sleep up to 7.
Price includes all accommodations, meals, and classes
The historic Toll House was built in 1912 and has been thoughtfully updated with conventional comforts without losing its historical roadhouse charm. Each spacious bedroom has a private bathroom and queen beds. There is a large chef's kitchen, living room, dining room, and gorgeous backyard.
“private” occupancy is for 1 person, and we will match a roommate. “Shared” occupancy price is for 2 people, and you bring your roommate! Price includes all accommodations, meals, and classes for 1 or 2 people respectively.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions!
Cancellation policy: Refunds are not provided, but If you need to cancel for any reason and we are able to fill your spot we will provide a refund minus $100 registration fee. Thank you for understanding as we are a small business.
Anyone over the age of 13 is welcome, no children.