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California RETREAT |
Tuesday, June 16th — Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
Mendocino, California
Meditation + Yoga + Peace + Nature
WITH MIRA SHANI & JARRET LEVINE
Join us for eight days and seven nights at Spirit Camp in Mendocino, California, just a mile from the stunning Pacific coast, nestled in the glorious Redwoods. We will take a much-needed and deep dive into the daily practices of yoga, meditation and contemplation, as we immerse in a magical natural world.
You’ll fly into either Santa Rosa or San Francisco, and transportation will be organized for you to our retreat center. Our transportation to Spirit Camp is 2 from Santa Rosa or 3 hours from San Francisco. Retreat begins early evening on the 16th. Fly in a day early if you imagine wanting some transition time.
Join us for what will be an incredible and incredibly deep adventure. Be open, and expect the extraordinary.
Ready to sign up? fill out this registration form.
purpose of retreat
What longs to be seen and known from deep within, remains hidden and elusive to the busy mind. Because of this, we take regular retreat to find stillness, quietude and depth. Time away from our daily lives and devices, for the sole purpose of turning inward. Our retreat program is stacked with opportunities to quiet the mind, engage with the depths of the body, and commune with the most mysterious heart of hearts. Our retreats are not a vacation, although you will feel a kind of deep rest you perhaps have never known, and we commune in a stunning location that genuinely feeds the soul. Our retreats are not about entertainment, although you will be engaged with yourself and each other in a way that is utterly captivating. This is a unique experience and one you might treasure for your whole life.
Our daily schedule is comprised of five sessions of practice to help you be in deep, contemplative retreat. We encourage you to take the opportunity to settle in and see what majesty is available to you when you still your mind and truly direct all of your energy toward your own inner domain. Our mornings are spent in silence and we’ll explore even more expansive mauna throughout the retreat. Of course, the entire program is elective and you opt into the kind of retreat you want. In off hours, you may want to jump on a trail hike or have some beach or river time. Settling into the natural world is a significant aspect of the retreat experience.
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IMPORTANT BITS
This is a substance-free retreat
The menu will be vegetarian. We will be asking for your dietary restrictions so that we can plan your menu accordingly. If you know you’ll need animal protein while you’re there, please bring appropriate non-perishable snacks.
All yoga mats, meditation cushions and additional props will be provided.
Retreat begins in the early evening on June 16th. The provided transportation will be collecting you from appointed locations in either Santa Rosa or San Francisco midday. Please plan your travel accordingly. For a bit of breathing room, fly in on the 15th.
At the end of retreat, our vans will transport us back to either Santa Rosa or San Francisco mid-late morning on the 23rd. Again, please plan your travel accordingly.
If your travel requires you to arrive later or leave earlier, you will be responsible for your own transportation although we can direct you to a good service.
What’s included
Two daily yoga practices
Two daily guided meditation / contemplative practices
Evening satsang / kirtan sessions
Three healthy, plant-based meals per day
Van transfer to and from center +$70 if you need transport from San Francisco
Sauna, beach, river and hiking time
Spirit Camp sits on 27 acres with endless secret spaces for your personal quiet time. We’ll have our run of the entire property.
*Optional group and solo adventures include the mobile sauna we’re bringing in, the Redwoods hiking trails, ocean kayaking, river canoeing and more.
What's Included
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your investment
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$500 non-refundable deposit to register and secure your spot
50% of balance due by FEBRUARY 1ST
Remaining balance due by APRIL 10TH
DISCOUNTS
$100 early bird discount if you register AND pay in full by February 15th.
$100 discount for folks who’ve been on retreat with us previously.
PAYMENTS
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Your deposit for retreat is non-refundable, so please consider your registration carefully.
Refunds upon cancellation, for the remainder of your payment will be calculated as follows:
Up to 60 days (April 17th) before start of event, 75% of your payment, excluding the deposit and minus a $50 admin fee.
Up to 59-45 days (April 18th-May 2nd) before start of event, 50% of your payment, excluding deposit and minus $50 admin fee.
Within 45 days (May 3rd on) of the retreat, there will be no refunds.
Cancellation
Ready to sign up? fill out this registration form.
Lodging Options
LODGING options
So many Accommodation options at Spirit Camp! First come, first serve. availability updated regularly.
No attached bathrooms — Every accommodation is steps away from the communal bathrooms.All cabins have lighting, heating, and outlets.All Luxe Tents’ have electricity and overhead lighting.All Bell Tents have lanterns, but no electricity.
A. Queen’s Comb Cabin - Sold out
SINGLE OR DOUBLE OCCUPANCY | $2,800 PER PERSON OR $3,400 SINGLE
Private cozy room with 1 queen bed and desk.
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B. Nectar Nook - sold out
SINGLE OCCUPANCY | $3,200 PER PERSON
Private cozy room with 1 single bed and desk.
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C. GROUP CABINS - 17 SPOTS AVAILABLE
GROUP OCCUPANCY | $2,500 PER PERSON
DEER HAVEN - 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Up to 5 people. Shared cabin with 2 queen beds 1 twin bed and a sunny deck with adirondack chairs.
FOX DEN - 6 SPOTS AVAILABLE
With accommodation of up to 6 people, the Fox Den has vaulted ceilings with sky lights. Also closest cabin to the bathrooms. 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds.
RAVEN ROOST - 6 SPOTS AVAILABLE
For up to 6 people, this cabin has garden views and is closest to the Lodge. 2 queen and 2 twin beds.
*You’re welcome to make your cabin preference known. However, once all registrations are in, we might move people around to optimize space. Please do let us know how strong your preference is.
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d. Bumble Bunkhouse - 9 Spots AVAILABLE
GROUP OCCUPANCY | $2,200 PER PERSON
Largest cabin with 2 bunks and 5 twin beds.
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e. single Luxe tent - SOLD OUT
SINGLE OCCUPANCY | $2,800 PER PERSON
Single luxe tent with 1 king bed, electric blanket, overhead lighting and electricity.
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F. SINGLE Bell TenT - 6 AVAILABLE
SINGLE OCCUPANCY | $2,400 PER PERSON
Single luxe glamping tent with 1 king bed, wool blanket, camping chair, luggage rack, bedside table and lantern. **no electricity.
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Retreat - diving deep, inward and outward; being present, inward and outward; experiencing your reflection, inward and outward. Repeat, moment and moment again. The community during the retreat in Guatemala was absolutely soulful and soul-fulfilling. There is something about connecting with yourself and with your surroundings in community with others. The beauty of it is amplified, and the weight of it all is that much greater. - JW
Testimonials
If you go on vacation, you come back refreshed. Then the work/kids/dishes/bills/groceries/etc bullshit grab you and after a few weeks you're worn out again. If you go on retreat with the Shala community, you come back and the work/kids/dishes/bills/groceries/etc bullshit... isn't even bullshit anymore. Really! - EW
I am grateful for the vulnerable, safe, open space created by every person who attended. Being able to break open and pour out all of me, fully and honestly, in the embrace of my retreat family was truly special. - Anonymous
Mira and Jarret offer space in retreat for the underlying simplicity and awe of life to surface. With their thoughtful guidance, I discovered a path that refined my orientation toward life, allowing me to connect more fully and embody love in a deeper way. Their dedication and caring approach made for a truly transformative experience, for which I'm endlessly grateful. - RR