PESCADERO, CA
FRIENDSGIVING RETREAT
NOVEMBER 5TH-7TH 2022
Women's Retreat
Celebrating Friendship
Getaway with your closest friends and enjoy a weekend of fun, relaxation, connection and creative workshops on the coast of California. November is the perfect fall month to reunite and connect with the friends you hold dear before the busyness of the holidays. We have put together a fun weekend of relaxing festivities, so you don't have to do the planning. Join us Sunday only, the main retreat day or take advantage of weekend accommodations and added events on Saturday.
Sunday Main Event Schedule
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8:30am Yoga
11am Mimosa's & Candle Workshop
12:30pm Lunch
2pm Fall Wreath Workshop
4pm Wine Tasting
Sunset Stroll
See FULL Details below.
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Costanoa Lodge
We are excited to be hosting this retreat at Costanoa Lodge in Pescadero, CA. Pescadero is located between Half Moon Bay, CA and Santa Cruz, CA. Costanoa has a gorgeous property along the coast of California within walking distance of the beach. The grounds at Costanoa are absolutely breathtaking, just being on the property is a retreat in itself! In addition to the beautiful grounds, Costanoa has a plenty to enjoy. Including two restaurants and a gift shop. You can spend part of your day exploring the scenic hiking and biking trails and relaxing on the beach.
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We are excited to be offering 1-3 night accommodations as well as one day "Retreat only" tickets on Sunday November 6th.
Available Leisure Activities
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Enjoy the grounds, take a walk to the beach, bike ride, enjoy a communal fire, dine at The Pine Tent or Cascades.
Sunday
Main Event Schedule
Sunday tickets are available with and without accommodations.
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11am Mimosa's Meet & Greet
11:30am Candle Workshop
1pm Lunch
2pm Wine Tasting
2:30pm Fall Wreath Workshop
5pm Sunset Sound Bowl Experience
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Dinner available at Cascades
See FULL Details for Sunday below.
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RETREAT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5TH to MONDAY NOVEMBER 7TH
Sunday Retreat
We will begin with a Meet & Greet over Mimosas. Guests will gather for a short introduction and welcome. We will then head over to the workshop area for our first workshop. Coffee and additional beverages will be available during the workshop.
Candle Workshop
In this workshop attendees will be learning the candle making process. Each participant will choose from a variety of candle vessels and scents to create two hand poured natural soy wax candles.
LUNCH
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Lunch is included and will be prepared by Costanoa, it will include a variety of options including salads and sandwiches. Costanoa utilizes their own organic garden for many of their menu items. Participants will be emailed a menu to make their selections prior to the retreat. A beverage is included and additional beverages can be purchased.
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Wine Tasting
After lunch we will experience a taste of 5-6 wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains and northern coastal wines which are featured at Costanoa.
Fall Wreath Workshop
Create your own FRESH Fall Wreath. We will be utilizing a variety of fall florals including olive branches, eucalyptus, magnolia leaves, flora pods, dried oranges and more on a grapevine wreath! You will be guided on how to create your wreath with a variety of materials.
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ACCOMMODATIONS CHECK IN
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For those who are only staying Sunday night, we will break for an hour for you to check into your bungalow.
Retreat only guests can explore the grounds.
Sunset Sound Bowl Experience
The perfect way to end the evening, with a sunset crystal sound bowl experience. Please dress cozy and warm for this or bring an extra cozy set of clothes to change into. We will be laying down on yoga mats for this experience. Please bring a blanket or two for an extra relaxing experience.
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WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US!
WE DO ANTICIPATE THIS RETREAT TO SELL OUT, GET YOUR TICKETS WHILE THEY ARE STILL AVAILABLE.
Your Host Meleya
Owner of Gather Studio and Events. Meleya unites women through creative art workshops throughout Northern California. She teaches a variety of mediums. Her workshops provide a creative outlet for women of all ages and experience levels.
