All-Levels Yoga & Sound Healing Retreat on the Mendocino Coast
October 9–12, 2025 | Weekend Retreat | 4 Days | Thursday to Sunday
A four-day gathering at Spirit Camp invites participants to slow down, reconnect, and rekindle an inner radiance. Set among coastal redwoods and near the Pacific, the retreat blends energizing movement with restorative stillness. Designed for ages 16+ and welcoming all, it offers nature, community, and thoughtful practices that restore balance and joy.
Retreat Modalities Included
All Levels Vinyasa Yoga
Restorative Yoga
Breathwork
Sound Healing
Reiki
Forest Healing Walk
Sunrise Beach Sauna
Who the Retreat Is For
This retreat is ideal for ages 16+ seeking a nourishing long weekend of movement and renewal in nature. It welcomes those who wish to deepen presence, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with community through All Levels Vinyasa Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Breathwork, Sound Healing, Reiki, Forest Healing Walk, and the signature Sunrise Beach Sauna ritual.
Retreat Description
A Northern California Yoga Retreat on the Mendocino Coast
Ground & Glow unfolds at Spirit Camp, a redwood sanctuary in Mendocino County—just a short drive from the historic town of Mendocino and within easy reach of the greater Bay Area. Over four autumn days, the land’s quiet wisdom meets a thoughtfully paced program that helps participants arrive, exhale, and reset. Mornings open with All Levels Vinyasa Yoga to awaken strength and mobility; afternoons invite softer practices—Restorative Yoga, Breathwork, Forest Healing Walk, and spacious time for reflection.
Daily Rhythm: Movement, Stillness, & Community
Each day balances enlivening asana with restorative stillness. Participants might greet the forest light with All Levels Vinyasa Yoga, then settle into slower practices—Restorative Yoga to soothe the body, Breathwork to steady the mind, and Forest Healing Walk to attune to the living rhythm of the redwoods. Unstructured time encourages wandering the trails, journaling in sunlit meadows, or sharing conversation by the campfire. Evenings gather in the Sanctuary for Sound Healing and Reiki, weaving vibrational journeys and gentle energy work that support deep release and recalibration—an intimate thread reminiscent of a Sound Healing Retreat.
Signature Ritual: Sunrise Beach Sauna & Ocean Plunge
One of Ground & Glow’s highlights is the Sunrise Beach Sauna on the coast—with the option of an invigorating ocean cold plunge. This elemental ritual awakens the senses and grounds the nervous system, leaving participants both calm and clear. Paired with Breathwork and reflective practices, it becomes a touchstone for resilience long after the weekend ends.
Nourishment & Rest in the Redwoods
Spirit Camp offers cozy lodging—heated cabins, private glamping tents (seasonal), and communal spaces that keep everyone close to nature. Shared, recently renovated bathrooms and welcoming gathering areas—the Lodge, Sanctuary, meadows, and forest paths—make connection effortless. Meals by Simone’s Kitchen are fresh, seasonal, and crafted to nourish body and spirit; mealtimes become a continuation of community, where stories and insights are shared around the table. Check-in begins Thursday, October 9 at 3:00 PM; check-out is Sunday, October 12 at 11:00 AM.
Purpose & Benefits: Grounding, Renewal, Belonging
Ground & Glow honors autumn’s inward turn—an invitation to release, reflect, and re-ignite vitality. Participants can expect a deeper connection to body, breath, and spirit; practical tools to ground during stress and transition; renewal through time in nature and community; restored energy supported by wholesome meals, restful sleep, and mindful practices; and lasting memories born of shared laughter, meaningful conversation, and transformative experiences.
Why Spirit Camp
Spirit Camp is located within Mendocino, Northern California, near the Pacific Ocean and about ten minutes from the town of Mendocino. It’s an accessible alternative to international travel—approximately two to three hours from major Bay Area hubs and airports—offering redwood immersion, communal warmth, and soulful gathering spaces that make practice feel both intimate and expansive.
This experience is perfect for those searching for: Beach Yoga Retreat, Reiki Yoga Retreat, Northern California Yoga Retreat, YogaSix Retreat, Sound Healing Retreat
About The Retreat Facilitators: Aubrey Romero & Jenn Nelson
Aubrey Romero is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor, wilderness explorer, and rafting guide. She teaches Power Vinyasa, Slow Flow Vinyasa, Restorative, and Sculpt & Flow, blending playfulness and compassion in classes that treat movement as a language of connection. As retreat lead and organizer, Aubrey brings a gift for community-building and a deep love of nature, shaping experiences where participants feel welcomed, held, and inspired.
Jenn Nelson is a heart-centered yoga teacher, sound healer, and Reiki practitioner. With over a decade of practice and years of teaching experience, she guides all levels through Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Restorative, Yin, and meditation. Jenn’s grounding presence helps participants feel safe, seen, and supported; her integration of Sound Healing and Reiki amplifies the power of communal healing and renewal.
Spirit Camp Retreat Center
Within the gentle embrace of Northern California’s coastal woodlands, the Northern California Retreat Center at Spirit Camp stands as a dynamic portal to healing and self-discovery. Here, emerald ferns catch the morning light, and redwoods whisper old stories into the soft coastal wind. Just a short distance from Mendocino’s artisan shops and only a few hours from the Bay Area, this center merges accessibility and remoteness, granting each visitor the chance to activate their magic and align with nature’s primordial rhythm. You’ll find that even the simple act of wandering through quiet trails or settling before a campfire inspires a sense of reverence and grounded presence.
Spirit Camp curates a multitude of transformative experiences, offering spiritual retreats in Northern California for those seeking inner alignment, dance and embodiment retreats for those craving deeper bodily wisdom, and yoga retreat Mendocino immersions for anyone longing to harmonize breath, movement, and soul. Owned by a queer couple dedicated to inclusivity and authentic community, the center welcomes all who step onto its land. Whether you arrive for a men’s retreat, a women’s weekend, or a fully inclusive circle of seekers, you’ll find an atmosphere that respects diversity, encourages open dialogue, and honors each individual’s unique path.
The accommodations themselves reflect a spectrum of comfort and intimacy. Private cabins offer year-round coziness, while camping and glamping allow you to witness the forest’s nocturnal rhythms firsthand. Each season brings its own flavor of beauty: the hush of winter rains nurturing quiet reflection, the warmth of spring and summer evenings fueling communal connection. And throughout the year, moments of forest bathing, breathwork, and ancestral reconnection emerge as catalysts for meaningful healing, bridging the gap between who you’ve been and who you are becoming.
At Spirit Camp, you learn to unplug, not just from technology, but from the pressures and patterns that limit your growth. Here, you may rediscover your voice, tap into your inner wellspring of creativity, or simply rest in the company of towering trees that have stood watch for centuries. As you depart, carry with you the subtle lessons learned—an imprint of land, community, and spirit that continues to shape your journey long after you’ve returned home.