Wonder in the Woods

May 15-17, 2026

Idyllwild, California

Come as you are

A Seasonal Women’s therapeautic retreat with Somatic Experiencing Retreat to unwind from daily life and experience deep healing.

This is a space where you can arrive exactly as you are, and know that you belong. Every age, every body, every story. We welcome them all. There are no prerequisites and no experience needed to join this therapeutic retreat, only an open heart.

Schedule

  • Friday

    3:00 PM Arrivals and Check-in

    5:30 PM Introductions and intentions

    6:30 PM Welcome Dinner

    8:00 PM Candlelit Meditation

  • Saturday

    8:00 AM Breakfast

    8:30 AM Yoga (75 min)

    11:00 AM Guided Nature Walk

    12:00 PM Lunch

    1:00 PM Creative Expression

    6:30 PM Dinner and Reflections

    8:00 PM Yoga Nidra (30m)

  • Sunday

    8:00 AM Breakfast

    9:00 AM Yoga on Strawberry Creek (75 min)

    10:30 AM Closing Ceremony (90 min)

Our lodging in the Silver Pines Lodge boasts individual private cabins and a main lodge with shared accommodations. Whether you are flying solo, partnered or visiting with a few close friends, we can find you the best cabin or shared option. Newly renovated and nestled next to Strawberry Creek.

Includes workshops, meals and lodging

  • King Cabin Suite $1500 1-2 guests (4/4 avail)

  • Cozy Cabin Suite $1300 1-2 guests (2/2 avail)

  • King Private Room $1200 1-2 guests (1/1 avail)

  • Queen Private Room $1000 1-2 guests (1/1 avail)

  • Twin Shared Room $750 1 guest (3/3 avail)

  • Futon Karma Yogi $600 1 guest (1/1 avail)

Deposit: $250 (Venmo: @SaraRuffin), balance due by 9/1

Accommodations

Additional services

Massage

$150 for 60 minute private massage with Beth Imai. We are honored to have Beth joining us to offer massage openings on Saturday and Sunday. Space is limited.

Fresh Cooked Meals

Freshly made in-house with locally sourced, organic ingredients by our private chef. Food will aid in our healing, and we can accomodate any unique allergies and dietary restrictions (survey will be sent prior to retreat).

Hosts

Cindy Brooks
Founder, Co-host

Sara Ruffin
Co-host, RYT-500

Our Intention

Provide women a safe place for healing, deep stillness and a connection to mother nature.