Ojai New Years Retreat
I
In Person Retreat in Ojai, CA
​December 27 5pm Diner, 6pm Opening session
New Years Eve 9pm Closing Fire
​
Ojai, California
Dedicate the turn of the new year to deepening in the experience of embodied awakening in beautiful Ojai, Ca. Let's welcome true forgiveness for where we miss the mark and mine our hidden gems.
What is most often called "Retreat" we call an "Advance" or an "Intensive" to emphasize the intent of spiritual evolution. Loving Ground Church is based in Ojai, CA and is nested in oak trees. There is a picturesque mountain valley and the ocean is a 20 minute drive away. Come join us for this opportunity to immerse in spiritual company with a heart full of what matters most. Priority will be given to those who have attended Chesaray's online retreats.
About
Chesaray is a gifted healer that is filled with down-to-earth wisdom and loving presence. For over 15 years she has studied and practiced ancient spiritual traditions, somatic psychology, conscious movement, holistic health, and bodywork. Because she faced tremendous difficulties during a dark night of the Soul, she has a gift for meeting people where they're at and supporting their awakening.
Local Beauty
Program Activities
-
Guided Healing Meditations
-
Somatic Self inquiry Sessions
-
Movement and Nature exploring
-
A non-shaming space that is trauma informed
-
Explore your experience and heartfelt questions
-
Learn how to be with all aspects of yourself
-
Grow in self care and love
Retreat Details
Opening Day: Friday 4pm-5pm check-in
5pm Dinner and 6pm Evening Session
Completing Day: Sunday 10am-1pm session and closing circle
CONFIDENTIALITY
Confidentiality is essential to the healing strength of the retreat. This event will be recorded and no recording will be used without a participant's permission. What is shared in retreat is a spiritual practice in itself. We have found people can go deeper if their personal content is only theirs to bring up. We ask that only the person who shares speak about their experience, and that others keep any advice, cross talk, or discussion of other peoples content to themselves. If something is evoked, you're welcome to express what is alive for you without referring to other people's shares.
Nervous System Friendly
There is a strict no cell phone policy at this retreat during and after meeting times to support the privacy of the attendants and dopamine regulation of our healing and expanding bodies. Books, and journals are welcome.
​
Community Effort
There will be a sign up list requesting clean up and drying of dishes after 2 meals a day. Everyone pitching in is much appreciated and helps us to practice ordinary tasks while integration is happening.
​
COST
Early Bird Discount $485 before November 20 (Does not include food and lodging)
After November 20 $565
​
Financial Support: A few work-trade opportunities are available and much needed. Please include a request for work trade in the interest email. Possible Work trade positions: Retreat Organizer (work online before retreat), Sound Operator, Cleanliness monitor, On site host...
​
LODGING:
​
- Glamping, camping, or homey couch conditions available on site for $20-$40 a night.
- If you require more than community glamping conditions, there may be a collective Airbnb rented locally with rooms available. We will see based on interest if one will be rented.
- There are beautiful private Airbnb's available locally you may find on your own. If you'd like to book your own accommodations please ask for our address so you can find an Airbnb close by.
​- Another option is the Krishnamurti Retreat Center nearby. It is a small retreat and we have permission to occupy 2 rooms. https://krishnamurtiretreat.org/
​
FOOD:
​
To support the containment of our retreat, a hearty meal will be brought to our site for lunch and dinner. Meals will be $20 to $25 each, totaling 9 meals (on your own for breakfast). We have a wonderful local Tibetan restaurant catering meals for us with a lot of love so we can stay in our process of deepening. Some examples of the food are veggie momos, veggie sushi, chicken stir fry, salad, and various Indian dishes.
​
Getting Here: Local Airports are LAX (2 hours), Burbank (1.5 hours), Santa Barbara (1 hour) from site.
​
We always attempt to make these events affordable and to cover our organizational and operational costs.
​
To sign up or for more information please contact: chesaray.assistant@gmail.com
