Upcoming Events

Light up your life in the center of the Redwoods at our Northern Californian wellness destination. Choose wonder and find the magic of life as you explore self-compassion and joy. Writer and retreat leader Jeannie DuBose will lead the group in three days of engaging talks aimed at cultivating resilience and making life shine. Go boldly toward meaning as you return to your most authentic self when you join us in our wooded wonderland for this restorative retreat.

In addition to this event, you can enjoy all of the daily activities that Woodside, CA offers. Explore our sample schedule.

Jeannie DuBose, M.S. is the author and illustrator of the award-winning Tending the Fire: The Story of a Marriage and The Mother Daughter Dance. An experienced facilitator and retreat leader, Jeannie works with a variety of clients, including Young President’s Organization (YPO), The Haden Institute, The United Way, and a host of women’s groups and faith communities.

A graduate of Vanderbilt University, she received a Masters’ degree in counseling psychology from Georgia State University and a certificate in spiritual formation from Columbia Theological Seminary. Jeannie and her husband raised their three children in Atlanta, and they currently make their home in Montreat, NC.

Friday, October 6

The Interior Journey: Listening to Your Life

How can you live from the center of who you have been born to be, instead of what you've been told to be? Jeannie DuBose explores this and other questions to invite you to live your life with expanded authenticity.

Saturday, October 7

Portals to Wonder & Awe

What are your portals into wonder and awe? Gain clarity about the circumstances, habits, and activities which usher you to the threshold of the numinous. Jeannie explores these topics playfully through images, music, and reflection.

Sunday, October 8

Cultivating Grit & Grace

Any life cycle includes interludes of loss and grief in addition to satisfaction and joy. Jeannie shares signposts of healthy strategies for navigating the inevitable ups and downs of the human journey and invites you to dig into the rich soil of your own personal experience as a guiding light for moving forwar