Wisdom of The Heart Retreat
November 10th-14th, 2027
Boonville, CA
What is your heart calling for and calling forth?
When is the last time you really stopped to listen to it’s wisdom, and let it lead?
Leading from the heart takes courage, vulnerability, and strength.
It’s often easier said than done.
And yet, when we can get quiet enough to listen to the whispers of our heart, wisdom abounds, and the path forward becomes more clear.
It’s the getting quiet enough and setting it all down for long enough that’s the hard part.
Hence, this retreat.
You’re invited to set down the hustle and bustle and join me, Emily Fleming, ERYT-500, for this 4-night retreat in the beautiful Anderson Valley of California as we strip away the noise of the outside word and make space to move, breathe, and connect to the wisdom that lies within our hearts.
Our home for this retreat, WhisperTree Retreat Center, offers us the perfect setting to drop-in. Nestled on 600 acres, about 2 hours north of San Francisco in the beautiful Anderson Valley of Mendocino County. Anderson Valley is known for it's wines and picturesque scenery, including a beautiful redwood forest at Hendy Woods State Park, about 15-minutes from our retreat center. This is a truly magical area of the country, where nourishing your body, mind, and spirit with fresh and local food and taking in the stunning vistas is on the daily agenda.
Our retreat center boasts miles of walking trails through the relatively undisturbed land, an outdoor cedar hot tub perfect for unwinding at the end of the day, and beautifully appointed, rustic farmhouse style rooms.
What To Expect:
We'll begin each morning with an active yoga practice designed to help us peel away the layers so we can listen more clearly to what lies within our hearts. While this will be an active practice, it will be an accessible practice, with plenty of variations and moments to rest offered throughout.
A beautiful, locally sourced brunch (dietary restrictions will be accommodated) will follow, catered by a local chef.
From there, you'll have the freedom to feel into the day, and follow your heart's desire, whether that's walking the trails, sunbathing outside with a good book, explore the beautiful Anderson Valley, or simply just being.
A light snack will be available in the afternoons for those seeking nourishment before we meet again for either a late afternoon or evening restorative practice, designed to support us in getting quiet and still so we can hear the whispers our heart is sharing.
We'll enjoy dinner together each evening, as we break bread and connect, heart to heart with each other.
On our last evening together, we'll venture out into one of the surrounding towns for a final dinner out.
Take 4-nights before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to reset and recalibrate for the year ahead, as you quiet your mind, and tap into the wisdom of your heart.
What’s Included?
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Enjoy delicious, chef-prepared and locally sourced meals made by our private chef, Jes. Hearty brunch, a light afternoon snack, and dinner are provided each day, including dinner on arrival night and breakfast on departure morning.
Dietary restrictions and preferences can be accommodated by our chef, and there are fridges available for storing any refrigerated snack items you’d like to bring.
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4-nights lodging provided in well-appointed, rustic inspired rooms, spread throughout three building on the property.
Room Options:
bunk room (single bed in a shared room with 3 or 4 other guests of the same gender)
triple occupancy room with shared bath
double occupancy room with shared bath
single occupancy room with private bath
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Opening Circle to begin our 4-night adventure with connection, community, and conversation.
Closing circle to close the retreat container, and share our reflections, highs and lows, and heart commitments with each other.
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Morning active yoga classes suitable for all levels and afternoon / evening restorative yoga, and other contemplative sessions combining journaling, breathwork, and meditation.
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Interactive and educational hike on the property to learn more about the plants and animals that make up the ecosystem. Our retreat center is home to miles of hiking trails.
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A special curated gift for retreat participants! It's a surprise!
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On our final afternoon together, we’ll head to a local winery to learn more about the ecology of the area, the wine making process, and enjoy some snacks along the way.
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Our retreat center has plenty of yoga mats and props available for us to use. There is no need for you to bring your mat, though of course, you’re more than welcome to if you’d like.
What’s Not Included
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You are responsible for getting yourself to / from the retreat center.
If flying, the closest airports are Sonoma County (about 1-1.5 hours) or SFO (2-2.5 hour drive).
Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
There is plenty of free parking at the retreat center.
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Basic travel insurance is strongly suggested for all participants. This helps protect your investment in the trip in case you can no-longer attend or if you experience travel delays.
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Massage and body work sessions are entirely optional. You will pay your provider directly after scheduling your session.
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The Anderson Valley is a stunning area, and offers lots of options for afternoon excursions. Should you choose to explore in your free-time, all associated costs are not included in the retreat rate.
Meet Your Host
Emily Fleming
Emily Fleming (M.A.T., E-RYT500, RCYT, YACEP) is a dynamic educator and yoga practitioner whose sankalpa, “Soft Heart, Courageous Truth”, guides her daily interactions and sparks her motivation to offer yogic practices to students of all ages. Emily holds multiple certificates of completion including a 200-hour hatha yoga training through Earth Heart Yoga, a 300-hour training through Rasa Yoga with Sianna Sherman, a 95-hour kids yoga training with Little Flower Yoga, and an 85-hour prenatal yoga training completed with Lily Dwyer-Begg. Currently based in Las Vegas, Emily has taught yoga in various capacities for over a decade, and brings a wealth of knowledge, embodiment and authenticity to her offerings.
Testimonials
“Fantastic, magical, Emily led a fantastic retreat and we really built a wonderful community. Each moment from yoga, to nature walks and meditations, book nooks, laughs at the dinner table and fire pit was absolutely wonderful.”
“Emily conducts a yoga retreat like a symphony. Everyone knows where to be and when. There is always a smile and her practices are a blend of poses that harmonize into feelings of fullness. The body and mind are pushed to explore new depths but the final result is one of refreshment and the restoration of optimism. A+”
“Emily fostered such an intentional and magical space on this retreat. The themes of structure and ease were beautifully integrated into everything from practices to nourishing meals all set in the most beautiful Vermont backdrop. Yoga, breath work, and meditations exercises with Emily are my absolute favorite. Her knowledge, gentle adjustments, and soothing voice made this whole experience incredibly restorative and healing. She was a fantastic leader and fostered great connections with every participant in the group. This was my first yoga retreat, but it certainly won’t be my last with Emily! It was truly a life changing experience!”
“Emily leads you through just the right balance of invigorating and restorative yoga, and cultivates a full experience that nourishes the soul”
