Elk Mountain Ranch
YOGA & AYURVEDA
RETREAT
April 24-27, 2024 | Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
“The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness.”
~ Sakyong Mipham
Immerse yourself in the springtime beauty of the inland Pacific Northwest for a weekend of Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda. You will be surrounded with streams, vibrant green pastures, abundant wildflowers, fresh air and beautiful forests.
YOGA & MEDITATION
Each day you will be led through slow, carefully planned Yoga sequences, with the goal of easing tightness in the hips, strengthening core muscles, improving postural alignment, slowing down the breath, calming the mind. Each full day of the retreat will begin with a three-hour morning workshop that will include discussion, meditation and Yoga. Workshop content is designed to help you recognize and overcome common obstacles encountered during meditation and Yoga practices. All levels of practice will be considered in planning. Props such as blocks, chairs, blankets and straps will be available for use and will incorporated in each practice session. In addition to the two morning workshops, we will have late afternoon and evening, candlelit, gentle and restorative Yoga sessions.
AYURVEDA
Learn about the doshas and determine your own personal dosha ratio. We will have discussions on Auryvedic cooking, daily routines, yoga asana and breathing techniques for each dosha. Particular attention will be paid to the three gunas and Ayurvedic routines for the Spring season.
“The goal of meditation isn’t to control your thoughts, it’s to stop letting them control you.”
~ Anonymous
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LOCATION
This magnificent property is on a 150 acre ranch located 15 minutes east of Coeur d' Alene in Northern Idaho. The 4000 sf house is a spacious, comfortable home built with love by the owners. The heart of the home is the original 1908 homestead cabin, whose original deed was signed by President Theodore Roosevelt.
The unique setting of this home is at the confluence of two streams and surrounded by pristine natural beauty to stir your heart. Like a painting come to life with romantic rock bridges, quaint stone steps and walls, lush pastures, fruit trees, flowers and two jade-green ponds filled with trout that guests are encouraged to feed with food provided. This enchanting home is surrounded on three sides by 2.5 million acres of U.S. Forest land extending into Montana and Canada. The property has been maintained as a wildlife preserve with deer, elk, moose, bear, wolves, bald eagles and wild turkeys visiting the ranch. There are no visible neighbors.
TRAVEL
Travel expenses are not included in registration costs.
The nearest major airport is in Spokane, Washington; it is a 45 minute drive to Coeur d' Alene from the Spokane airport.
The Missoula, Montana airport is a 2.5 hour drive to Coeur d' Alene. Ride sharing may be able to be arranged with other participants.
Each participant will receive a map with detailed driving and arrival instructions before the retreat.
Arrive at the ranch anytime after 1:00 PM on Day 1. Relax and explore the property before a stress relieving, hip opening Yoga session from 4:00-6:00 PM. You will be treated to a welcome dinner at 6:30 PM followed by a candlelit, Yoga nidra (guided meditation). Day 4 check-out is 1 PM.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Six bedrooms are dispersed on both the ground and the second floors with comfortable beds, plenty of space and privacy each upstairs room has a private stair case to the room. The two large main floor bathrooms are located at the front and rear of the home. A well stocked laundry room is available for use. Bathrooms have hairdryers.
Wifi is available throughout the house, but cell phone signals are 'spotty' at best. There is a land line for local (208) calls and emergencies. What'sApp works well for phone calls outside of the local area code.
MEALS
Wholesome, vegetarian/vegan meals will be prepared for you. All meals prepared by an in-house cook (Barbara RK), will be cooked the Ayurvedic traditions and made with fresh, local and organic ingredients when possible. Guests' special dietary needs can be accommodated (gluten free, vegan, allergies).
MEAL TIMESCoffee, tea and light self-serve breakfast foods will be available before the morning Yoga session. A hot lunch will be served at noon, dinner at 6:30 PM and 10:30 brunch on the final retreat day.
FREE TIME
Afternoons are left open to relax or explore. You can stay at the ranch or explore the Coeur d'Alene area. Downtown Coeur d' Alene and Lake Coeur d' Alene are a 15 minute drive from the ranch. Bicycles, kayaks and paddle boards can be rented near the lake. An abundance of hiking and biking trails are in and around Coeur d'Alene. A welcome packet with trails, maps and town information upon arrival may help plan your free time.
Registration April 24-27, 2024
PLEASE NOTE: I have always found it important to offer quality Yoga experiences at the most affordable prices I can. This year's Elk Mountain Ranch retreat has new prices that reflect a 40% rent increase for the ranch, higher food costs and a fair wage to the chef.
This year's cook will be Barbara RK from Portland, Oregon. She specializes in Ayurvedic cooking and Vedic chanting. She will be a lovely addition to the retreat!
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Accommodations for three nights
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Daily Yoga classes
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Wholesome vegetarian meals cooked in the Ayurvedic tradition
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Candlelit & fireside Yoga sessions
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Handouts on Yoga & meditation
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Group hikes/bike rides
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Small group instruction (maximum of 8 students)
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Access to the 150 acre ranch to hike and explore
ROOM CHOICES
Please send a reservation request, indicating the room you are interested in here
1) Balcony Room:
Large room with queen bed, private full bath with shower and private patio/terrace. Located on the second floor, private staircase leads to the room. Stunning views of the forest through large glass windows at front of house can be seen from the bed. This is a loft type of room with an open railing above the Yoga room. People cannot see into the Balcony room from the lower level. The Yoga room is closed to the rest of the house between 10 PM and 8 AM to ensure complete privacy to those in the Balcony room.
Single Occupancy: 1575.00, one person
Double Occupancy: 2575.00 total for two people
2) Silver Room:
Large room on main floor, queen bed and views of the fruit tree orchard and small pasture. Shared bath located across hallway from room. Bathroom shower is shared with the Bear's Den.
Single Occupancy: 1575.00 one person
Double Occupancy: 2575.00 total for two people
3) Bear's Den:
Part of the original 1908 log cabin. One double bed, two twin beds. Private half bath (no shower). Located on second floor, private stair case leads to room. Full bathroom located at the base of stairs and shared with the Silver Room.
Single Occupancy: 1575.00
Double Occupancy: 2575.00 two people
4) Moose Room:
Queen bed. Located on the main floor at the back of the house. Large bath shared with Wolf and Native American rooms.
Single Occupancy: 1575.00 one person
5) Wolf Room:
A cozy room with a twin bed, a private exterior door and lots of natural light. Located on main floor at rear of house. Large shared bath with Moose and Native American rooms.
Single Occupancy: 1575.00
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Reserve your room with a non-refundable 500.00 deposit per room.
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Registration Opens April 1, 2023
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No refunds within 60 days of the retreat.
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Cancellation 61 days or more prior to the retreat will be refunded, minus 500.00 deposit
“I have lived with many Zen masters, all of them cats. ”
~ Ekhart Tolle