“River of Bliss” Labor Day Weekend River Retreat

RiverGuidess Adventures offers an upscale riverfront retreat with a transformational twist, just 90 minutes east of Oakland and the San Francisco Bay. Tailored to a health-conscious lifestyle, we’ll unplug cell phones and recharge spirits with gourmet organic catered meals, yoga, meditation, conscious dance, inspirational playshops, live & DJ’d music, and supervised kids’ camp. Riverfront swimming, luxury “glamping” on manicured lawns, hot showers, real bathrooms and warm community vibes.

Reconnect with your inner child, with bonfires, watermelon, super-soaker splash fights, bubble blowing, barbecue on the grill, hula hoops, swimming, rope swings, tree houses. Add Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork, Mindfulness, Organic Food, Conscious Dance, 5Rhythms, Biodanza. Then mix it up at an off-the-hook, beautiful, art-filled fantasy playground that has been described as "Burning Man without the Dust" or where "Disneyland meets Fantasy Island."

Unplug, recharge, reconnect with yourself, and with old and new friends. Celebrate the end of summer in a place that’s always warm and sunny, just a stone’s throw away from the Bay Area’s cool, foggy days.

A typical day might include:

- Sunrise organic fruit, home-made granola, yogurt and coffee by the river. (Gluten free and vegan options always)
- Hot showers in sparkly bathrooms
- Yoga, meditation & mindfulness class
- 5Rhythms Class and/or Ecstatic, Conscious Dance with DJs.
- Hearty, healthy buffet organic brunch in cliff-hanging riverfront dining terrace. Could be house-smoked salmon, home-made gluten free breads, frittata, seasonal fruit compote, berry pancakes.
- Inspirational workshops and playshops -- such as Breathwork, Conscious Communication, Rock Stacking, Art Making, 5Rhythms, Biodanza.
- Gentle river rafting (beginners welcome) with snacks served riverside, and all equipment provided
- Supervised Part-time Kids Camp (for ages 7–12)
- Free time to swim in a pristine river and lounge with feet in the water, in the shade from a hanging tree swing, or a hammock on our sandy beach, all while drinking iced tea or picking ripe figs that are dangling from a nearby tree.
- Optional bodywork sessions beside the river with our team of professional healers
- Juicy organic watermelon (while dipping your toes in the river)
- Bubble blowing, ice cream making and other surprises
- Scrumptious all-you-can-eat dinner
- More dancing with the Bay Area's best "ecstatic dance" or "5Rhythms" DJs under the trees and stars on grassy dance "floor" with fantasy lighting all around
- Live acoustic music with world class musicians, Kirtan or sound healing
- Talent shows, fire dancing, hooping, juggling
- Late night snacks or home-made birthday cakes, with candles, and a big assortment of herb teas
- Bonfire music jam sessions into the night
- Sweet, deep connections with an open-hearted, creative, conscious community.
- Sleeping soundly in your tent with crickets providing the background music

On a private riverfront oasis is just 90 minutes east of the San Francisco Bay Area (Oakland Airport), on the road to Yosemite National Park.

ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING: $295–$595, with work exchange discounts available.

• DELICIOUS ORGANIC MEALS, beverages and snacks served in riverside dining terrace. (Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and Paleo omnivores alike will be well fed.) Healthy delectable food, artistically presented, served with love.

- "GLAMPING," NOT CAMPING: 4 days and 3 nights of comfortable luxury camping on immaculate dust-free manicured grassy lawns with shade trees and river views, hot showers, impeccable bathrooms with granite counter-tops.

• RIVER RAFTING with Gail the RiverGuidess and River Journey Adventures -- all equipment included! (Bring your super soakers for the splash fights.)

• ALL WORKSHOPS & PLAYSHOPS

• KIDS CAMP for ages 7-12

We offer exclusive access to a stunning, sustainably developed, private 13-acre riverfront estate, with hammocks & rope swings galore, "Burning Man" inspired sculpture and art installations, topiary trees, spectacular evening laser and LED lighting, a vintage car and motorcycle collection, Balinese statues and temple carvings, waterfalls, a temple made of living redwood trees, and more surprises at every turn.

Described as "Disneyland Meets Burning Man" — this artistic retreat property never fails to amaze even seasoned world travelers.

Gail the RiverGuidess has been leading unique transformational river adventures for over 20 years, and is pulling out all the stops for a weekend you won't soon forget.

No rafting or dance experience necessary! You can just hang out in a hammock beside the river, eat, drink iced tea, enjoy the balmy breezes and watch the flow go by.

Or you can enjoy every activity offered. It's the ultimate weekend getaway that will leave you feeling happy, rejuvenated, and creatively inspired.

Connections made at the river will be lasting and genuine. We strive to cultivate an open-hearted space where you feel safe to reconnect with your innocence and joy.

Nurture your body. Open your heart. Come down to the river and play!

"Exquisite opportunities to live in conscious community that is playful, joyous, fulfilling, and delightful. Seems like you've reached perfection!" ~ Evalena Rose, Sebastopol, 2012

Info, images, testimonials, and more:
http://RiverGuidess.com