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Do you need to escape your routine?
Do you need to find yourself again and connect with like-minded individuals in nature?
Do you need to find yourself again and connect with like-minded individuals in nature?
All-Inclusive Retreat Highlights
- 5 Yoga Sessions
- 4 Guided Meditation Sessions
- Painting Workshop
- Book Discussion
- Group Sharing Discussion (Optional)
- 2 Nights Accommodation
- 6 Meals (2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners)
- Hiking by Big Sur
We will practice through movement, stillness, silence, meditation, painting, walking, reading, and discussion. There are many opportunities for practice, but nothing is required. This is your retreat. Take this time to be with yourself and practice getting in touch with noticing your thoughts and aligning your dreams.
This retreat is appropriate for both beginning and experienced yoga and meditation students.
Further, the painting workshop allows you to explore balance, shape, line, color, value, form, unity, and texture.
Lets explore these transformative concepts together
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Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering.
She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the “strange jewels” that are hidden within each of us. Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.
Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering.
She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the “strange jewels” that are hidden within each of us. Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.
Property Description
Nestled between two canyons yet within walking distance of Point Lobos State Park, this architect's dream is a perfect get-away retreat for reflection and remembering what matters in life.
Spacious and clean, this 4000 square ft. house provides plenty of quiet private space as well as grand joining spaces. In the great room, the formal walnut hand crafted dining table can seat up to twelve for large dinner gatherings in the warmth of the fire place.
The large windows throughout bring nature inside, with magnificent scenic views that create the feeling that nature outside and inside are integrated.
Indulge yourself in the relaxing warmth of the hot tub or renew your spirit in the upstairs sauna. Revel in the true pleasure of being alive.
Watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean; then awake in the midst of a Monterey Pine Forest to birdsong and repose at night to the crashing sound of waves and the sea lions barking in the distance.
Hike the magnificent trails of Point Lobos State Park. Drive the spectacular coast highway south to the redwoods of Big Sur.
Walk the world famous Carmel beach. Stroll through downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Pacific View Retreat sleeps twelve in two kings, three queens and two twin beds.
Spacious and clean, this 4000 square ft. house provides plenty of quiet private space as well as grand joining spaces. In the great room, the formal walnut hand crafted dining table can seat up to twelve for large dinner gatherings in the warmth of the fire place.
The large windows throughout bring nature inside, with magnificent scenic views that create the feeling that nature outside and inside are integrated.
Indulge yourself in the relaxing warmth of the hot tub or renew your spirit in the upstairs sauna. Revel in the true pleasure of being alive.
Watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean; then awake in the midst of a Monterey Pine Forest to birdsong and repose at night to the crashing sound of waves and the sea lions barking in the distance.
Hike the magnificent trails of Point Lobos State Park. Drive the spectacular coast highway south to the redwoods of Big Sur.
Walk the world famous Carmel beach. Stroll through downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Pacific View Retreat sleeps twelve in two kings, three queens and two twin beds.
Retreat Booking Conditions
View the Contract with Rules and Regulations.
Cost & Registration
Tentative Schedule(Subject to change and leader's discretion)
Saturday 12-1pm Welcome- Introductions- 1-1:30 Yoga 2-4pm Hike 5-6pm Gentle Yoga 6:30-7:30pm Dinner 8:30-9:30pm Bonfire Book Discussion 9:30-10:30pm Restorative Yoga & Guided Meditation Sunday 7-8 am Coffee, Tea, and Light Breakfast 8-8:30am Guided Meditation 8:30-9:30am Power Yoga 9:30-10am Breakfast 10-12pm Painting Workshop 12-1pm Lunch 1-3pm Finish Painting 3-6pm Free time for reading, nap, exploring Carmel 6-7pm Gentle Yoga 7-8pm Dinner 8-9:30pm Bon Fire Book Discussion 9:30-10:30pm Guided Meditation Monday 7-8 am Coffee, Tea, and Light Breakfast 8-8:30am Guided Meditation 8:30-9:30am Yoga 9:30-10am Breakfast 10-11am Closing Circle 11-12pm Pack Up 12-4pm Optional Hike or explore area |
About Hannah
Hannah seeks to find and share connections between travel, cultures, nature, yoga philosophy, creativity and visual art through her teaching.
Her yoga classes consist of themed flowing sequences, linking movement with the breath, incorporating strengthening, stretching, pranayama and meditation, for a challenging, fun, balanced intellectual, and mindful practice.
All levels are welcome as modifications and options are provided.
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Her yoga classes consist of themed flowing sequences, linking movement with the breath, incorporating strengthening, stretching, pranayama and meditation, for a challenging, fun, balanced intellectual, and mindful practice.
All levels are welcome as modifications and options are provided.
Learn More...
Reviews of Julian Retreat with Hannah Faulkner:
Finding Balance Retreat⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This retreat was more fulfilling than expected. Activities were full of themes of self-love, unburdening addictions, maintaining a peaceful mindset that radiates positivity, and awareness of strengths and areas of self-growth. I especially appreciated the mantra shared and the morning meditation and yoga, as that was a new practice for me. The gentle yoga in the evening was original and creatively themed to match topics of discussion and Hannah has a beautiful calming presentation. The meals were also a highlight- healthy, hearty, and nutritious meals prepared by a private chef. I am thankful to have been a part of this weekend, as I have walked away in a better version of myself. I look forward to the opportunity to do this again.
-Monica Lane
-Monica Lane
Finding Balance Retreat ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I felt very well received and calm with this group of women. Any anxiety that I had quickly disappeared. Hannah is calm and a natural at guiding in yoga and meditation. The music was perfect, calming and well thought out. Sounds that evoked positive experiences and memories. The food was excellent, nourishing and tasty. I generally feel blessed and glad I decided on attending the retreat. I am able to go forth in life with healing and being more confident in decision making.
-Kelly Trifilo |
Finding Balance Retreat ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hannah, thank you for being an inspiration! You emanate such a radiance of joy, despite the weather being rainy and gloomy, representing all of the turmoil that we face in life. I loved your original yoga sequences and story telling. Thanks for introducing me to this book and to Dr. Wayne Dyer- lots of these positive messages really resonated with me. I thoroughly enjoyed the quality time with compassionate and intelligent women. This is just what I needed. I live with 3 boys and really benefited from this balance. The location was beatuiful and serene. I loved the frequency of yoga and meditation. I descovered a new hobby as I stretched out of my element with drawing succulants and painting them in watercolor. It really tested my self-esteem and patience, but I got great results. The food was definitely a highlight: colorful, tasty, healthy, and best of all- made with love <3.
-Maggie Calderon |
Finding Balance Retreat ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I want to extend my sincere thanks and admiration to Hannah for creating and organizing such a wonderful Art & Yoga retreat in Julian this April. I spent the weekend drawing and painting in a meditative way, doing yoga combined with travel and adventure themes drawn from Hannah's own travels across Europe, and participating in and listening to group discussion around the gem of a Wayne Dyer Book 'Being in Balance'. I connected with a beautifully positive and loving group; I learned many things from each person and all their wisdom and humility. We connected while walking and hiking in the Superb natural environment of Julian and over meals that were out of this world tasty and super nutritious, cooked by the very talented chef Katie. We meditated and followed guided visualizations that supported our dreams and potential with themes of inner peace and joy, Hannah's voice and spirit all the while soothing and uplifting. The weekend was seamless and so well organised. It was a weekend full of treasures and blessings that filled my heart; I made some wonderful connections and friends on this short retreat, and I also feel healthier and fitter!
-Irene Jones |
Finding Balance Retreat ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The retreat with Hannah from Half Moon Yoga and Art was such a nice time. Hannah's yoga was fun and the themes provided an interesting and entertaining time. the structured schedule was appropriate and worked well. The food was amazing- delicious and perfectly time! I felt taken care of and peaceful. I enjoyed the continuity of the balance theme throughout, using the book with the yoga, meditations, and circle discussion time all with the theme tied together. The painting and coloring added an additional fun and meditative element. the group of people were great too- friendly and open. Overall a great retreat!
-Rebekah Anderson |