Join Nicole for a luxurious week of exploring your body and mind through daily yoga and sensory explorations of Marrakesh. Experience all the sites and sounds of magical Morocco with luxurious day trips, spa days, tea time, souk tours, and more!

“And, when you want something, all of the universe conspires in helping you achieve it.”

Paulo Coehlo, The Alchemist

Daily excursions and activities that connect us with the soul of this culture.

I believe travel retreats are meant to be experienced through curiosity and exploration. This African retreat will be full of gorgeous experiences that engage all the senses. Find ways to really look and be mindful, and discover a new way of seeing!

This retreat includes a Moroccan cooking lesson, a guided tour of the historic sites and lively souks (markets) of Marrakesh, a relaxing spa day at a renowned hammam, an all-day trip to the charming coastal town of Essaouira with an optional camel ride on the beach, and an outing to the Atlas Mountains for a hike or mule ride… and more.

In the evenings, we will gather for delicious meals either at the Pavilions or in a Moroccan town. At least one night, we will wander the exotic, mystical market square of Marrakesh – home to snake charmers, fortune tellers, dancers, storytellers and more. At the Pavilions, our evening activities include henna tattoos and an outdoor movie night under the stars.

Our home for the week is Peacock Pavilions, http://www.peacockpavilions.com, an 8.5 acre private estate nestled in an olive grove on the outskirts of Marrakech, with views of the snow capped Atlas mountains.  The eco-friendly abode has been featured in worldwide publications, including National Geographic Traveler. Breathtakingly beautiful and luxuriously designed, the living quarters where we will stay during the retreat feature gorgeous fireplaces and a glamorous bathroom in each room. Each bedroom also has its own private terrace. The property features a pool, outdoor gym, outdoor cinema, yoga/activities pavilion, and a painted dining tent.  Peacock Pavilions was designed to promote wellbeing and fun!

We will be fed delicious organic meals at the Pavilions. Made fresh with local, seasonal farm-to-table resources and served either outdoors on the terrace or in the gorgeous Moroccan dining tent. Several evenings at the Pavilion will include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before dinner is served.

What is included:

• 8 days, 7 nights luxury shared accommodations

• Exclusive use of Peacock Pavilions (terraces, pool, grounds)

• Daily homemade, organic breakfast

• 2 hosted lunches + 5 hosted dinners @ the Pavilions

• 1 or 2 daily yoga sessions

• Daily meditation

• Day trips to Marrakesh, Essaouira, and the Atlas Mountains

• Cultural experiences such as a Moroccan cooking lesson

• Henna party with cocktails & hors d'oeuvres

• Visit to traditional hammam spa

• Visit to YSL Museum and Jardin Majorelle

• Movie night in an olive grove under the stars

• Final night dinner party in the exotic dining tent

• Transportation, guides, and entrance fees for day trips

• Group airport transfers to & from the Pavilions
  (within designated time frames)

• Daily gratuity for services at the Pavilions

* Subject to change based on weather and unforeseen circumstances

What’s not included:

• Airfare or other transportation to/from Morocco

• Transportation outside of retreat activities

• 3 lunches + 2 dinners, on excursion / free days ($20 or less per meal)

• Alcoholic beverages outside of hosted cocktail parties

• Optional activities on excursions, such as camel rides

• Trip insurance, which is strongly recommended https://www.worldnomads.com

$2950 double

$4200 single

Policies

• $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your space unless space can be filled by another registration.

• If paying by credit card/ paypal, a 3% transaction fee will be applied.

• Checks preferred method of payment. Checks payable to Nicole Perkins.

• Credit card use incurs a 3% surcharge.

• A $500 non-refundable deposit holds your space. Final payment is due 90 days prior to the retreat’s start date. Refunds – less deposit – are available 45 days prior to the retreat. Cancellations WITHIN 45 days of retreat will not receive a refund. We cannot compensate for unforeseen circumstances (injury, family emergency, inclement weather, etc.) since we have costs already incurred when reserving the retreat center. To be safe, we highly recommend travel insurance.

Join me for a week of yoga in the jungle! We will be staying at the beautiful Iguana Lodge & Spa, located on the Osa Peninsula. Described by National Geographic as "one of the most biologically intense places on earth", the peninsula offers the best of both worlds - lush tropical rainforest and beautiful wide beaches. I am so excited to visit this magical land and soak in the powerful energy of the virgin jungle and experience the wildlife that lives within it. 

This special property is nestled in the jungle on a private 6-mile beach and boasts a lap pool, jacuzzi, spa, two gourmet restaurants, and a bar and two beautiful yoga decks.  

The retreat includes two daily, outdoor yoga practices, morning practice on the ocean facing yoga deck and evening practice on the lofted treehouse-style deck nestled in the jungle . Morning practice will be a slow- flow vinyasa style, accompanied by the ocean waves. Evening practice will be yin/ restorative yoga  accompanied by the sounds of the Costa Rican Rainforest. All levels are welcome and individual goals and needs will be addressed. We aim to give you both the rigor of our practices and teaching as well as the freedom to make this week exactly what you want and need from a vacation!

Also included in the retreat is a day trip to the Corcovado National Park  (the “Jewel of Costa Rica”) considered one of the most spectacular national parks in the world. Located a few hours from Iguana Lodge,  this is one of the largest primary rainforests in the world. And it became in a national park specifically to protect the nature of its 13 ecosystems. Here, we can find mangroves, palm groves and marshes. It’s the habitat of quetzal, tapir, “sapo flecha”, crocodile, puma and jaguar, as well as four species of sea turtles. I can not wait to explore this magical park with you! It is a big bucket list item for me.

All meals are included at the Iguana Lodge's incredible two restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner made with the  freshest ingredients that Costa Rica has to offer. Choose between two different lodging options - stay in a Chic Club Room, ocean or jungle view, king, queen or two twin beds, with lofted ceilings, frosted glass french doors and an individual outdoor balcony. For more of a jungle experience stay in a private Casita, with both jungle and ocean views, this secluded two story treehouse is an airy, large space with a queen and daybed, a luxurious private deck with hammocks and chairs, a large bathing area (with the option of a private outdoor jungle shower) and a relaxing reading nook with a private library. 

Enjoy complimentary boogie boards and stand up paddle boards in the warm Pacific Ocean, take out a complementary kayak to explore the nearby reef, or head up the Platanares River and explore a gorgeous mangrove estuary.  

There are some great surf spots for all levels on the Osa, including the Matapalo area and Pavones (2nd largest left hand wave in the world).  Guided jungle hikes, horseback riding, zip lining, tree climbing and waterfall rappelling, bird and monkey watching with the Iguana Lodge in house naturalist, are just some of the many adventures the area has to offer.

What is included:

• Accommodations for 7 days/6 nights

• 3 Gourmet Meals Daily

• 2x Daily Yoga

• Guided Meditation

• Day hike in  Corcovado National Park

• Time for Relaxation, Beach & Surfing, Jungle Hiking & Exploration

• Complimentary paddle boards, kayaks & boogie boards

• On Site Assistance with Choosing and Booking Adventures

* Subject to change based on weather and unforeseen circumstances

What’s not included:

• International airfare to Costa Rica and domestic flight to local airport in Puerto Jimenez (PJM) 

• Additional excursions, besides hike in Corcovado Park

• Spa treatments

Accommodation Options:
Ocean or Jungle View Club Room with Double Occupancy:

$2195 per person double

$2790 single

Chic, air conditioned, modern rooms with lofted ceilings, marble bathrooms and in-house designed sustainable bamboo furnishings.

Luxury Secluded Jungle Casita with Double Occupancy - 

$2590 per person. Single $3700, triple $1995

Breezy, luxurious, private tree-house accommodation, private deck with hammocks and deck chairs, natural stone shower (some with outdoor shower), in-house designed sustainable bamboo furnishings.

$695 per person- shared accommodation

http://www.thewesterbekeranch.com

No singles, sorry!

Join me for a rejuvenating weekend during the gorgeous wine harvest time and in peak Fall season with yoga, wellness, mindfulness, hiking, nourishing and local food. There will be ample time for inner reflection and sweet rest.  Our home for 3 days is the beautiful retreat center, Westerbeke Ranch, just 1 hour drive north of San Francisco, and 5 mins drive from Sonoma town plaza.

• 4 yoga classes (all levels welcome)

• 2 nights shared cabin accommodation (linens and towels provided)

• 6 nourishing meals (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free options available)

• 1 evening of wine tasting by local Sonoma wineries

• Guided meditations

• Hiking in nature at nearby trails (10 min drive from retreat center)

• Outdoor pool and hot tub

• Scenic hiking trails and surrounding nature

• Free time to explore, relax and soak in the pool and hot tub

• Additional services: massage sessions can be booked during your free time for additional cost.

Not Included

• Transport to and from the retreat and coordination of car pooling

• Travel Insurance (we strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance)

• Onsite massages (additional cost)

Friday Oct 24th

• 4.00pm Arrivals

• 5.00pm Vinyasa Yoga

• 6.30pm Dinner

• 7.30pm Opening Circle

Saturday Oct 25th

• 7.00am Vinyasa Yoga

• 8.30am Breakfast

• 10.00am Group Hike at nearby trail

• 12.30pm Lunch

• Free Time (pool, relax, massage, hike)

• 5pm Yin Yoga and Meditation

• 6.30pm Dinner

• 7.30pm Wine Tasting (hosted by local winery)

Sunday Oct 26th

• 7.30am - Labyrinth Walk and mindful walk around property (self-guided)

• 8.30am - Breakfast

• 10.00am - Vinyasa Yoga

• 11.30am - Closing Circle

• 12.30pm - Lunch

• Free Time (pool, relax, hike)

• 3.00pm - Departures

Desert retreat in Todos Santos with Nicole for 4 days/ 3 nights of yoga, healing, and adventure where the desert meets the ocean.

Just a few hours away from the bay area, Todos Santos, is often referred to as “the new Tulum,” located in Baja California Sur and known for its breathtaking coastline backed by the Sierra de la Laguna mountain range, world class surfing, art galleries and charming cobblestone streets. Pachamama is a magical small, secluded property on the ocean but just short drive into Todos Santos if you have the urge to explore.

Check out the website for more inspiration: http://pachamamamexico.com/

• 3 nights stay at Pachamama Mexico, a gorgeous beach-front boutique hotel and retreat center

• Round trip transport to and from Cabo San Lucas airport (SJD)

• All local taxes, fees, and staff gratuity

• 2 yoga classes a day with Nicole

• Private retreat Chef will cater all meals, can accommodate vegan, plant-based, dairy/gluten-free

• Organic breakfast + superfood smoothies, delicious lunch and dinner every day

• Free time to explore the charming bohemian village of Todos Santos and shop with local indigenous artists, go surfing, horseback riding, etc.

• What's not included? your flight; any additional excursions or spa treatments

• Payment Schedule: A $500 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot on the retreat. Balance due by Jan 15, 2019

Teepee double $1375

Single $1600

Double in Villa $1500- limited

• Policies

• $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your space unless space can be filled by another registration.

• If paying by credit card/ paypal, a 3% transaction fee will be applied.

• Checks preferred method of payment. Checks payable to Nicole Perkins.
  Credit card use incurs a 3% surcharge.

  A $500 non-refundable deposit holds your space. Final payment is due 90 days prior to the retreat’s start date. Refunds – less deposit – are available 45 days prior to the retreat. Cancellations WITHIN 45 days of retreat will not receive a refund. We cannot compensate for unforeseen circumstances (injury, family emergency, inclement weather, etc.) since we have costs already incurred when reserving the retreat center. To be safe, we highly recommend travel insurance.

Bali Retreat ~ Healing & Renewal         

April 15-22, 2018

Bali is one of the most magical healing places on earth!

Our home during the retreat is a luxurious boutique resort just outside of Ubud, the cultural center of Bali. We will practice vinyasa flow yoga in the morning and restorative/ yin in the afternoon. There will be time to explore Ubud and other areas of the island too.

Cost of $2350 – $2750 per person and includes:

• Luxury villa accommodations for 7 nights

• Delicious healthful meals; light morning snack, brunch and 4 dinners

• Daily Yoga & Meditation sessions (1-2x/day depending on other activities)

• 2 Massages

• Participation in Balinese ceremonies and rituals

• Balinese Dance Performance at our villa

• Individual session with an authentic Balinese healer

• Walking tour of the local village

• Airport Transfers / or transfer from other hotel

• Shuttle taxi into Ubud

Some optional excursions:

• Guided village and rice paddy walks, including visiting the family compound homes of the resorts staff

• Drive to see Kintamani volcano and lake and then bike ride (downhill) back to our village

• Sightseeing tour of temples, terraced rice paddies, local craftwork

• White water rafting

• Elephant Safari Park or the Bali Safari Park and Zoo

• Art galleries, Monkey Forest, Ubud markets, Ubud Palace, Water Temple/lotus pond

Does not include: airfare or gratuities.

To register, please contact me directly at nkperkins@gmail.com

Before the craziness of the holiday season, take time to pause, nourish and connect with yourself. A weekend of silence can have a profound effect on our bodies, minds and Being.

Deep, nourishing yoga, social silence and the practice of meditation have the power to bring us back home to ourselves, to calm our nervous systems, quiet our minds and open our hearts – reconnecting us to our deeper wisdom.

November 10-12, 2017 Friday 3 PM - Sunday 2 PM

At Green Gulch Zen Center, Muir Beach, Marin County

Cost • $595 double and $745 for a single

Limited space- $300 non-refundable deposit required to hold your space

• ACCOMMODATIONS… in the octagonal Green Gulch guest house constructed with traditional Japanese joinery methods.

• MEALS… delicious natural food… vegetarian including dairy and eggs, ingredients mostly grown on the farm will be mindfully prepared by Zen Center residents.

• MORNING HIKES… Mt. Tamalpais is a source of re-creation in the most literal sense of health, clarity, stillness and beauty.

• The forces of nature are powerfully magnetic in this private place and this experience in nature will be deeply spiritual.

• Retreat starts Friday at 4pm and ends Sunday at 1pm.

Tropical Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat January 30-February 5, 2017. 

Revitalize and renew through a rhythm of yoga practices, meditation, nourishment and connection with nature. As we slow down, we will look at aspects of ourselves that prevent us from living from our fullest expression. At the end of the week you will have a basic knowledge of mindfulness, explored self tolerance and renewed contact with your inner radiant being.

During your free time, you are sure to find exactly what you need, whether it be relaxing by the pool, taking a beach walk, a zip line tour or river stand up-paddle excursion, a bodywork treatment, exploring the unique shops in Nosara, or just simply the sunset. Come and create your perfect escape!

Villa Casa De Alces is a 2 minute walk to one of the best surfing beaches in the world and to several restaurants and boutique shops. Nosara Beach is rated one of the top 10 beaches in Central America and located in the Nicoya Peninsula where locals are known for their longevity and happiness in life. This private villa, newly built in 2016, has all the amenities you will need for a restful and adventure filled week.

Visit www.casadealces.com for more information.

King Master Suites with Private Bathroom

Can accommodate 1-2 people in shared bed.

Single $3450; Double $2450 per person

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Queen Master Suite with Private Bathroom

Can accommodate 2 people in separate beds. 

Double $2350 per person

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Queen Rooms with Private Bathroom

Can accommodate 1-2 people in shared bed.

Single $3150; Double $2250 per person

INCLUDES:

• 6 nights accommodations

• 3 vegetarian meals per day

• 2 daily yoga and meditation classes per day- morning flow/ evening yin

• nutritional counseling

• R/T transfers to/from Liberia Int. Airport

• plenty of time to relax and rejuvenate

... and a few surprises

Single $4250 (airfare not included)

Double $2250 (airfare not included)

Non refundable deposit of $500 is due by June 1, 2016 to secure your spot.

Please contact Nicole to register at 415-640-6220 or nkperkins@gmail.com

A perfect spring getaway weekend in hills above beautiful Calistoga. Strengthen your practice while relaxing and rejuvenating your body and mind. We’ll step back from our daily routines and retreat to a special place, Mayacamas Ranch, just a couple hours from the Silicon Valley grind but a world away in spaciousness and ease. Mayacamas is in the middle of wine country, nestled deep in the Sonoma County hills, so lush and serene you’ll feel like you were miles from civilization.  

I hope you’ll join me for this yoga getaway up at Mayacamas Ranch in Calistoga, April 15-17, 2016.

We’ll meditate, we’ll practice (4 Yoga classes), we’ll eat amazing organic food grown on the ranch, we’ll soak in the pool and the hot tub, we’ll sip wine by the fire and the moonlight.  There will be plenty of personal time to go wine tasting, hiking, wander into town or simply relax by the pool with a book or friend.

All meals included. BYO wine

Spring Retreat  2016 Rates:

• Shared dorm: $525

• Double room/private bath: $625

• Single room/private bath: $775

Revitalize and renew through a rhythm of yoga practices, meditation, nourishment and connection with nature. As we slow down, we will look at aspects of ourselves that prevent us from living from our fullest expression. At the end of the week you will have a basic knowledge of mindfulness, explored self tolerance and renewed contact with your inner radiant being.

During your free time, you are sure to find exactly what you need, whether it be relaxing by the pool, taking a beach walk, a zip line tour or river stand up-paddle excursion, a bodywork treatment, exploring the unique shops in Nosara, or just simply the sunset. Come and create your perfect escape!

One room is still available, please email Nicole if interested.

http://www.ahkiretreat.com

INCLUDES:

• 7 nights accommodations

• 3 vegetarian meals per day

• 2 daily yoga and meditation classes per day- morning flow/ evening yin

• 2 surf sessions/board rentals

• nutritional counseling

• R/T transfers to/from Liberia Int. Airport

• all local ground transportation during the week

• plenty of time to relax and rejuvenate

... and a few surprises