Let the small things shift everything
Join us in Napa for a restorative women's yoga retreat. October 3-5
For a gentle pause from the pressure to always do more, so you can gather the fruits of your growth, feel gratitude for what is, and remember how enough you already are.
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This Grain Fall Harvest Retreat is not a bootcamp or spiritual deep-dive.
It’s a restorative weekend in Northern California designed to help you feel present again.You’ll step into nature. Move your body slowly. Share nourishing meals. Laugh. Reflect. Rest.
It’s a space to honor how far you’ve come, reconnect with what matters, and remember how the smallest act like a single breath, a quiet walk, or a spark of gratitude can shift everything.
Just like a single grain of sand becomes a beach, or a single seed becomes a harvest, the smallest moments can create a whole new season.
This women’s fall yoga retreat in Napa will help you feel rested andmore connected to your body
more rooted in your joy
and, more open to what’s next without rushing to get there.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about celebrating yourself. It’s a yoga and wellness retreat in NorCal designed for women who are ready to:Let go of burnout and rediscover joy
Reflect and reset through gentle yoga, forest bathing, sound baths, and seasonal rituals
Connect with like-minded women in a meaningful, intimate setting in Napa Valley
Hosted at Enchanted Hills Retreat
Our retreat sanctuary spans 311 acres of private forest trails, sunlit clearings, and quiet corners to reconnect with nature and with yourself.
But this space is more than beautiful. It’s meaningfully operated by a nonprofit that supports the blind and visually impaired. Joining the Grain Harvest Fall retreat directly uplifts the Lighthouse’s mission of accessibility, empowerment, and inclusion. Every moment here supports something greater.
You’ll rest in cozy two-bedroom cabins with:
🏡 private showers and views of the forest or lake
🏡 shared swimming pool and bathhouse for sun-drenched dips
🏡 Redwood trees, open skies, and vineyard stillness all around.
And throughout the weekend, you’ll be lovingly nourished by a team of talented visually impaired chefs, including a head chef who also teaches culinary arts at a local college.
Each meal is rooted in the rhythm of the land and prepared with seasonal ingredients to support your body, your energy, and journey inward.
A delicious reminder that growth doesn’t need to be loud and real. Like nature, you’re allowed to be exactly where you are.
I created the GRAIN Retreat because I know what it’s like to be doing all the “right” things but still feel like it’s not enough. Like there’s always one more thing you need to fix or figure out before you can finally feel at peace and truly content with who you are and where you are.
GRAIN is a pause from that pressure. A place to come back to yourself through nature, presence, and deep gratitude. So you can return to your life with confidence, enoughness, and joy coursing through your veins.
IS THIS RETREAT fOR ME?
You don’t need to be super “into yoga.”
You don’t need to be in crisis.
You don’t need to know anyone else.
You only need to be open to slowness, to presence, and to intentional connection.
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want to experience a weekend designed to be slow, beautiful, and deeply nourishing
you’re doing all the right things, but it still doesn’t feel like enough
want to feel joy, gratitude, and peace in your body not just in your head
want a weekend that honors all the versions you’ve been and the one you’re becoming
feel stretched thin or stuck in “in-between” spaces
want to connect & share space with other women who value intentional living, more presence than performance, and more meaning than noise
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party all weekend with alcohol as the centerpiece
dive into intensive inner healing or heavy emotional processing
skip group practices or reflection altogether
This isn’t a retreat where you’re expected to follow a rigid schedule or “perform wellness.” Everything is lovingly curated to support your reset and you’re always invited to take it at your own pace. Participation is encouraged (because that’s where transformation happens), but never forced.
Throughout the weekend, you’ll be held by nature, community, and thoughtful practices that invite you to soften, reconnect, and come home to yourself.
You’ll experience:
Daily yoga and guided mindfulness to ground your energy and reconnect with your body
Sound bath meditation
Reflective coaching prompts and journaling to help you slow down and listen for what’s ready to shift
A cozy bonfire gathering and s’mores
Mindful wine tasting featuring curated non-alcoholic and alcoholic wines that invite presence and pleasure without the pressure
Unhurried conversations and genuine connection with like-hearted women (the kind that remind you you're not alone)
Open time for you to rest, nap, read, journal, or simply be
Access to a peaceful lake for kayaking or paddle boarding
Optional dips in the swimming pool for play, movement, or ease
Private trails and redwood groves to wander through at your own pace
Quiet pockets of nature perfect for solo reflection, stillness, or stargazing
This is your invitation to move slowly, reconnect with what matters, and return home rested and transformed.
What You’ll Gain (Beyond the Itinerary)
This retreat isn’t about changing who you are. You may arrive feeling stretched thin, in-between seasons, or unsure what’s next.
But you’ll return home feeling present, replenished, and rooted in your enough-ness.
It’s about returning to the version of you that’s been waiting beneath the noise.
You’ll gain:
✨ A deep sense of enoughness and gratitude for your path, your growth, your body
✨ A clearer connection to what matters and where you want to go next
✨ Practices and perspectives you can return to long after the weekend ends
✨ A softness in your nervous system, and a quiet strength in your spirit
✨ New friendships that feel like coming home
✨ joy coursing through your veins
This is more than a yoga retreat in Northern California. It’s a turning point in how you relate to your life. This is the kind of transformation that lingers. It’s about returning home to yourself with peace, contentment, and a sense of enoughness that runs deep.
💛 Investment
You’re not just paying for lodging or activities at this weekend yoga retreat in Napa, California. You’re saying yes —
Yes to pausing the pressure to perform.
Yes to joy and deep gratitude.
Yes to remembering that you are already enough.
This retreat is intentionally intimate and thoughtfully curated. Our stay at Enchanted Hills Napa also supports their nonprofit mission to serve the visually impaired and blind community which makes this weekend restorative for more than just us.
🧺 Your All-Inclusive Weekend Includes:
2 nights and 3 days in a serene, nature-immersed cabin
All meals prepared by the in-house chef team (seasonal, nourishing, delicious, and garden grown)
Yoga, sound bath, and all guided retreat experiences
Reflective workshops and creative crafting with all materials included
Access to private trails, redwood groves, lake + paddle boards, swimming pool, and more
Mindful wine tasting (alcohol removed wine options available)
free EV charging for electric cars
& Intentional surprises we can’t wait for you to discover ✨
Choose Your Room
Each shared cabin includes two bedrooms and one shared bathroom. If coming solo, you’ll be paired with another like-hearted guest.
🌲 forest View Room – $1,500
Queen bed with peaceful views of the forest. Perfect if you’re craving stillness, rest, and a grounding reset.
🛌 Lakeside Room with Balcony Access – $1,600
Queen bed with a private balcony and views to the lake. Ideal if you’re drawn to gentle mornings by the water and space to exhale under the sky.
Payment plans available. A non-refundable $500 deposit reserves your spot
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This retreat is for women craving a reset. Whether you're navigating burnout, life transitions, or simply seeking spaciousness, this is for you. You don’t need to be “good at yoga” or have it all together — just come as you are.
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Check-in begins at 1:00PM on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Guests are welcome to arrive earlier to settle in, explore the land, or enjoy retreat amenities like the swimming pool, lake, meditation yurt, forest trails, and play areas.The Welcome Circle and official programming starts promptly at 1:30 PM, so we recommend arriving on time or a little early to ground and settle in.
Retreat ends at 12:00 PM on Sunday, October 5, 2025
We’ll close with a grounding session and brunch before departure. Guests are welcome to linger a bit afterward if needed. -
Not at all. This is a restorative weekend. The yoga is gentle, beginner-friendly, and entirely optional. You may sweat from the nature walks but not because the trails are extreme. The sun will give you sweet kisses and sweat may be a side effect. Every experience is invitation-based.
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Yes, absolutely! Many women attend solo and leave with beautiful new connections. Whether you come alone or with a friend, you’ll feel held here.
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Your investment covers your accommodation, all meals, daily yoga and mindfulness sessions, coaching circles, creative workshops, access to trails, pool, kayaking, and more — plus your curated materials, and a few heartfelt surprises.
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Transportation to and from the retreat venue isn’t included, but we’re happy to help coordinate carpooling and airport transfers. Pickups are available from San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, and Santa Rosa airports, as well as locations around the Bay Area.
Additional costs apply. For support, please email retreats@wellwithavril.com. -
Yes! We offer flexible payment plans. If you’d like to split your final balance into smaller payments, just email retreats@wellwithavril.com with the subject line:
"GRAIN Retreat Payment Plan Request"
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Deposits are non-refundable
Cancel 30+ days before the retreat start date: You’ll receive a refund for any payments beyond the deposit, minus non-recoverable costs (e.g., pre-paid items or fees).
Cancel within 30 days of the retreat: No refunds will be issued.
You may transfer your spot to someone else. If a replacement is found and fully booked, we’ll refund your deposit.
If Well With Avril cancels the retreat due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund or a credit toward a future retreat.
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You’ll receive a confirmation email with next steps, retreat prep info, and your payment details. We’ll also be in touch closer to the retreat with packing tips, arrival info, and everything else you need.
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We’ll have optional mindful wine tastings (not centered on drinking). Everything is designed with intention, not indulgence.
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Not at all. Participation is always encouraged. The more you engage, the more meaningful the experience becomes. This is your time, your pace. Every workshop and offering is an invitation, not a requirement.
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A full packing list will be shared closer to the retreat, but think comfy clothes, layers, yoga mat, and your open heart.
For more questions and concerns, please email retreats@wellwithavril.com