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SUMMARY:Midwest Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/fall-midwest-yoga-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:Waycross Camp and Conference Center\, 879 Richards Rd\, Morgantown\, IN\, 46160\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Shakespeare":MAILTO:rob@shakespearelighting.com
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SUMMARY:Oaxaca Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/oaxaca-retreat-2025/
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SUMMARY:French Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you to a 6-day (5-night) yoga retreat with Thomas Fortel\, in Ardeche\, France. We will come back to the Le Moulin d’Ozon\, as it offers such a beautiful setting to practice yoga\, a  great environment to relax\, and the food\, cooked by Mary\, is simply delicious!   \nLe Moulin d’Ozon is located in Ardeche\, right above the Provence region.  The Moulin d’Ozon is a water mill dating back to the 15th century (see history page)\, and located in  Ardeche\, right above the Provence region. The Moulin was completely renovated 3 years ago into  a “gîtes” with facilities to practice yoga. The site extends over 5 acres and offers a forest along the river Auzon\, a large swimming pool\, gardens with trees and flowers\, orchards\, shared terraces by the river\, hundred-year-old trees\, and plenty of hiking trails all around.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n \nRetreat Details\n\nWhere/how to get there: Click here for map and options to travel.  2 hours from Lyon or Marseille.  \n# of sessions: 12+ 14 (1 on day 1\, 3 on day 2\, 3 on day 3\, 2 on day 4\, 3 on day 5\, 2 on day 6). On day 4\, we keep it to 2 sessions so that people have time to explore the region a bit. \n Dojos: see here. We plan to go for the bigger dojo to allow for additional capacity if needed. \nLodging: 2 different formats: bedrooms with shared bathroom (2 bedrooms for 1 bathroom)\, 5 rooms with a private bathroom (first come\, first serve).  “Gîtes”-like comfort (see pictures here).  \nThe food: Vegan based with cheese and eggs added in the morning and lunch menu. Mostly organic & local food. The feedback from all participants this year was excellent. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n \nPrice and Registration\n\nThe Price includes lodging\, 3 meals per day\, yoga equipment\, and towels. \n▪ Starts at 1050 euros /person for people sharing a room.  \n▪ Add 20 euros per day per person for single rooms.  \n▪ Add 20 euros per day for private bathroom (only 5 rooms available).   \nRegistration\nEmail FrenchYoganStuff@outlook.com. Reservation and 500 euros deposit per person by December 5\, 2024. The full amount to be paid by June 1st\, 2025.  \nCancellation Policy\nWe will keep the full deposits for cancellations after June 1st\, 2025. 
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/french-yoga-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:Moulin d’Ozon\, 175\, route de Gaude\, Saint-Etienne-de-Fontbellon\, 07200\, France
CATEGORIES:France
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pascale Queva":MAILTO:pascale_queva@hotmail.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
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SUMMARY:Italian 7 Day Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Italy for a 7 day yoga retreat. \nOur retreat will be at the Borgo della Marmotta in the village of Poreta\, a 20 minute drive to Spoleto and 40 minutes to Assisi. The old stone farm has been renovated masterfully and the yoga room is the Top Experience of all yoga rooms in my experience. The dining is indoor/outdoor\, beautiful as the grape arbor leads to the pool. The breakfasts are fabulous after pranayama and meditation and dinner a delight. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n \nPrice and Registration\n\nThe cost of the 6 days retreat is € 1650 (per person) for a double and € 1950 for a single. Price includes: 7 nights room accommodation\, 7 dinners and breakfasts\, 3 practices a day for 5 days in the week\, a day trip to Assissi\, and one morning active practice off. \nLunches will be on our own. \nRegistration\nEmail paolo.anselmi@waldenlab.it and tmfortel@gmail.com for registration and payment information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n \nTransportation\n\nTo arrive in Poreta these are the possible ways:\nFrom Rome \nBy car: 140 km – 1h 40’–1h 50’. \nBy train to Spoleto: 1h 20’ (20-25€) + taxi to Poreta: 12 km\, 15’ (25-30€) \nFrom Florence \nBy car: 204 km – 2h 30’-2h 40’ \nBy train to Foligno: 2h 30’ – 3h (40-50 €) + taxi to Poreta: 20 km\, 25’ (40-45 €). \nTo depart from Assisi:\nBy car: 175 km to Rome (2h 20’); 170 km to Florence (2h 15’) \nBy train: Bus (line C) from the center of the old city to the train station (there is a bus every 30 minutes) and then by train to Florence or Rome (about 2h 30’ – 3h). \n\n\n\n\n \nCancellation Policy (revised March 3\, 2022)\n\nContact Thomas directly if you need to cancel your registration for this event (tmfortel@gmail.com). We know that sometimes there are forces beyond our individual control which prevent participation as planned. However\, plans and reservations are made with all registrants’ full participation in mind\, and these require ample time for Thomas and other retreat organizers to adapt. \n6 calendar months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund. (e.g. for September 11\, cancel by March 11) \nLess than 6 months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund if your place is filled. Otherwise\, you will lose your deposit.
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/italy-yoga-retreat-june-2025/
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paolo Anselmi":MAILTO:paolo.anselmi@waldenlab.it
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
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SUMMARY:Midwest Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/spring-midwest-yoga-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:Waycross Camp and Conference Center\, 879 Richards Rd\, Morgantown\, IN\, 46160\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Shakespeare":MAILTO:rob@shakespearelighting.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230926
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SUMMARY:Italy Yoga and Hiking Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Italy for a 6 day yoga and hiking retreat. \nI have been to Assisi five times and can tell you it is a Very Special Environment on many levels\, and awesome that we arrive on Monday afternoon as most weekend tourists will be gone. This rocky hilltop town is throbbing with humanity in the summer time and on weekends’ generally. So we can call it a Sacred Pilgrimage too. \nPaolo has organized hikes on the St. Francis trails more than a dozen times. St. Francis lived in Assisi\, but did lots of hikes with his monks to surrounding villages and towns. He was in Love with God in Nature\, and in the Animals and All People. Walk his footsteps with this Itinerant Retreat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n \nAbout the yoga retreat\n\nOur Retreat Setting this September is in Umbria\, east and south of Tuscany\, the Heart and Soul of Central and Rural Italy. \nWe’ll be staying 6 nights in a fantastic hotel\, Borgo della Marmotta. Borgo is near the village of Poreta\, has an outdoor/covered patio dining room and Phenomenal Food. The dining area is interwoven in the garden setting with the great swimming pool. \nBorgo is equipped with a wood floor yoga room with yoga props included. \nWhen there\, we are about a 15 minute drive either way to the famous hilltop cities of Assisi and Spoleto and will have a tour to each town. \nWe’ll have daily yoga practice from 7:30-9:30 AM and from 5-6:30 PM\, and 3 led hikes and optional day-tours to Assisi and Spoleto. \nFor more information\, contact Paolo Anselmi: paolo.anselmi@waldenlab.it \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n \nCancellation Policy (revised March 3\, 2022)\n\nContact Thomas directly if you need to cancel your registration for this event (tmfortel@gmail.com). We know that sometimes there are forces beyond our individual control which prevent participation as planned. However\, plans and reservations are made with all registrants’ full participation in mind\, and these require ample time for Thomas and other retreat organizers to adapt. \n6 calendar months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund. (eg. for September 11\, cancel by March 11) \nLess than 6 months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund if your place is filled. Otherwise\, you will lose your deposit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nPrice and Registration\n\nThe cost of the 6 days retreat is € 1650 (per person) for a double and € 1950 for a single. Price includes: 7 nights room accommodation\, 7 dinners and breakfasts\, daily yoga\, active & restorative and pranayama practices\, 3 led hikes\, and optional day-tours \nLunches will be on our own. \nRegistration\nEmail paolo.anselmi@waldenlab.it for registration and payment information. \n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n \nTransportation\n\nTo arrive in Poreta these are the possible ways:\nFrom Rome \nBy car: 140 km – 1h 40’–1h 50’. \nBy train to Spoleto: 1h 20’ (20-25€) + taxi to Poreta: 12 km\, 15’ (25-30€) \nFrom Florence \nBy car: 204 km – 2h 30’-2h 40’ \nBy train to Foligno: 2h 30’ – 3h (40-50 €) + taxi to Poreta: 20 km\, 25’ (40-45 €). \nTo depart from Assisi:\nBy car: 175 km to Rome (2h 20’); 170 km to Florence (2h 15’) \nBy train: Bus (line C) from the center of the old city to the train station (there is a bus every 30 minutes) and then by train to Florence or Rome (about 2h 30’ – 3h). \n  \n 
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/yoga-hiking-retreat-september-2023/
CATEGORIES:Travel with Thomas,Tuscany
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paolo Anselmi":MAILTO:paolo.anselmi@waldenlab.it
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SUMMARY:Yoga Retreat in France
DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you to a 5-day yoga retreat with Thomas Fortel\, in Ardeche\, France.   \nWe selected a beautiful place for you\, called Le Moulin d’Ozon\, located in Ardeche\, right above the Provence region.  The Moulin d’Ozon is a water mill dating back to the 15th century (see history page)\, that was completely renovated 2 years ago into a gite and a place to practice yoga.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nRetreat Details\n\nWhen: September 2nd to September 6th\, 2023 (4 nights and five days). \nWhere/how to get there: Click here for map and options to travel.  2 hours from Lyon or Marseille.  \n# of sessions: 12+ (1 on day 1\, 3 on day 2\, 2 on day 3\, 3 on day 4\, 1 or 2 on day 5). See dojos here. \nLodging: 2 different formats; bedrooms with shared bathroom (2 bedrooms share 1 bathroom)\, 3 rooms with a private bathroom.  Gite-like comfort (see pictures here).  \nThe food: Offers vegetarian\, vegan and mix. Serve mostly organic & local food! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nPrice and Registration\n\nThe cost of the 5 day retreat is 800 euros per person.  Includes lodging\, 3 meals per day\, yoga equipment and the great energy you get from attending retreats with Thomas.   \nAdd 20 euros per day per person for single rooms and 5 euros per day for private bathroom (only 3 rooms available).  \nRegistration\nEmail danielqueva@live.com – Reservation and half of amount as deposit (400 Euros per person) is needed by February 15\, 2023.  The number of spaces on the retreat is 18.  
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/yoga-retreat-ardeche-france-september-2023/
CATEGORIES:France
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230528
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SUMMARY:Mallorca Retreat
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe island of Mallorca elicits an old memory from my first trip to Europe. I was 20 years old in 1978\, taking an overnight boat from Barcelona\, Spain to the Iberic islands on the Mediterranean sea. My destination was the island of Ibiza and the smallest island of Formentera. In the morning\, after a very rough journey on the sea\, we arrived in the port of Palma de Mallorca. Wow\, what a beautiful place and city. While I did not disembark on that April day in 1978\, I have returned these last 3 years to the city of Palma de Mallorca on the way to the retreat center\, la Serrania. You too will fly into this city on the way to our yoga retreat. \nPalma has the distinct feel of being in Spain as well as being on an island. The city is very European with an elegant old world architecture crossed with the tiles and gardened courtyards of Spain. As well\, there is a very hip\, cosmopolitan feel in this old world city. The islands are a major destination for the European sun lovers\, particularly the British and Germans. I have really\, really enjoyed my time in this city and am always left longing for more. \nJust outside the city\, on the 50 minute drive to the northern shore of Mallorca\, stretch many\, many miles of Olive and Almond orchards\, dotted with stunning colors of Bouganvilla and Oleanders. The landscape is filled with broad mountain vistas and long trails of ancient stone fences dividing the farmland and orchards. I get the feeling of abundance and a slower pace here in this arid\, island environment. The retreat center\, la Serrania (Serenity) is located on a mesa ridge overlooking a long and broad valley\, just 10 minutes outside the town of Pollenca. The only sound I hear is the wind and the clinking of the bells from the goat herds as they wander in the landscape. \nSo while there is the feeling of remoteness and peacefulness here\, we are indeed close to town and\nthe Mediterranean sea. \nAll are welcome… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n \nThe Basic Itinerary\n\nWe will arrive on Saturday afternoon\, get into our fantastic rooms\, and meet at 5 pm for a one and a half hour yoga practice\, welcome and introductions. The rooms themselves are large and spacious with lots of glass doors and windows opening out to terraced gardens. The rooms are stellar for sure and the bathroom/tubs are incredible. There are many patios around the main house as well as the awesome pool terrace and deck. (I did four weeks of painting workshops at la Serrania in 2002 and 2003\, so I’ve spent a lot of time working quietly in this Mediterranean garden). There is housing only for 16 people so the retreat is guaranteed to be intimate and special in this way. Our yoga room is the living room of the main house and we have plenty of space for our practice on a two-leveled surface. Again\, all the doors act as windows as well so everything reflects the light of this special environment.There seems to be a nice European custom to gather for wine\, olives and almonds before our gourmet dinner. The food at la Serrania is exquisite. The cook for breakfast and lunch is a native Mallorqean woman who fixes us delicious local dishes along with a host of Spanish cheeses and breads. Dinner is prepared by the owner\, Tim Pinnel and his assistants\, and is a great gourmet feast at the end of the day. We take our meals on the terrace or in the dining room. \nSunday will begin our yoga practice in earnest\, before and after our trip to the Pollenca farmers market. I love going to this market as there is a broad range of produce\, art objects\, flowers and everything else. We usually take Wednesday afternoon for an adventure day\, going on a trip to the sea and some fun tourists spots on the coast. \nI just love the feeling of being in Europe and watching how other people live and act. What a beautiful life and planet we have! \nWe will complete our practice on Friday late afternoon with six full days of practice\, and departure day will be Saturday. \nPlease bring your yoga props if you have them\, a sticky mat\, block\, yoga blanket and eye bag. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nPrice and Registration\n\n\n\n\nPrice\nEuro 1200 Double(two to a room)\nEuro 1700 Single (one to a room) \n\nPayment in full due the day of your trip. \nContact Thomas at tmfortel@gmail.com for more information and to reserve your space today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nCancellation Policy\n\n\nCancellation\nContact Thomas directly if you need to cancel your registration for this event (tmfortel@gmail.com). We know that sometimes there are forces beyond our individual control which prevent participation as planned. However\, plans and reservations are made with all registrants’ full participation in mind\, and these require ample time for Thomas and other retreat organizers to adapt. \n3 calendar months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund. (eg. for September 6\, cancel by June 6) \nLess than 3 months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund if your place is filled. Otherwise\, you will lose your deposit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n \nDaily Schedule\n\n	7:30 – 9:00 am: Stretch\, Meditation and Pranayama\n10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Active Morning Practice\n1:00 pm: Lunch/La Comida\n5:00 – 6:30 pm: Afternoon Restorative\, Forward Bends and Twists\n7:30 pm Dinner/Cena
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/mallorca-yoga-retreat-may-2023/
LOCATION:La Serrania Retreat Center\, Mallorca\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Mallorca,Travel with Thomas
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Fortel":MAILTO:tmfortel@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Spring 2023 Midwest Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Extended weekend of fun and reflection with yoga community at this bi-annual gathering of Midwest yoga practitioners.  \nTaking time for oneself to go on retreat is one of the many spiritual practices available to us. Often on retreat\, we enter into the cradle of nature where the pranic force (life energy) is magnified and completely available for anyone who comes. In a similar way\, the practitioners of yoga have journeyed for thousands of years to the ashram (yoga community) to engage the practices of meditation\, pranayama (conscious breathing)\, chanting and Hatha yoga. In Sanskrit\, the ancient language of India\, the word “shramas” literally means fatigue\, and “ashram” means removal of fatigue. \nFor registration and additional information\, visit the Midwest Yoga Retreat Website.
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/midwest-yoga-retreat-spring-2023/
LOCATION:Waycross Camp and Conference Center\, 879 Richards Rd\, Morgantown\, IN\, 46160\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Shakespeare":MAILTO:rob@shakespearelighting.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221107
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SUMMARY:Fall 2022 Midwest Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Extended weekend of fun and reflection with yoga community at this bi-annual gathering of Midwest yoga practitioners.  \nTaking time for oneself to go on retreat is one of the many spiritual practices available to us. Often on retreat\, we enter into the cradle of nature where the pranic force (life energy) is magnified and completely available for anyone who comes. In a similar way\, the practitioners of yoga have journeyed for thousands of years to the ashram (yoga community) to engage the practices of meditation\, pranayama (conscious breathing)\, chanting and Hatha yoga. In Sanskrit\, the ancient language of India\, the word “shramas” literally means fatigue\, and “ashram” means removal of fatigue. \nFor registration and additional information\, visit the Midwest Yoga Retreat Website.
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/midwest-yoga-retreat-fall-2022/
LOCATION:Waycross Camp and Conference Center\, 879 Richards Rd\, Morgantown\, IN\, 46160\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Shakespeare":MAILTO:rob@shakespearelighting.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029
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SUMMARY:Oaxaca\, Mexico Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Oaxaca is a special city – I am very excited to welcome you to this yoga retreat in southern Mexico. And this retreat is only one week before the Day of the Dead\, and I imagine the artistic and creative crescendo will be rising during our week there. \nI have travelled to Oaxaca city 12 times since the year 2000… I really love Oaxaca so much! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary\n\n\n\nWe’ll meet on Friday early evening\, at 6ish\, for a meet and greet and will start our practice on Saturday morning. And our last yoga practice will be on Thursday late afternoon with most friends departing on early Friday morning. \nDaily Schedule\nSchedule of retreat\n7:00am fruit and fresh juice\n7:30–9:30 am Pranayama\, Meditation and Active practice\n4-6pm Twists\, Forward bends and Restorative poses \nWhat to Bring\nWe have no yoga props available to us. I will bring yoga straps\, and we all will need to bring our own mats and blocks if they are a good tool for you. There are blankets at the hotel which we will use. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice and Registration\n\n\n\nPrice\nPrivate: $1000 total cost for single \nDouble: $850 total cost per person for a double (two to a room) \nCost of retreat includes:\n 4 hours yoga practices each day\, lodging\, and a fruit platter and fresh juice each morning. Food is not included as part of the cost of the retreat. \nEach of us will be staying in rooms that have a kitchenette\, including a refrigerator\, sink and stovetop\, and a few dishes. It’s unusual in a yoga retreat not to offer the food as part of the cost of the retreat. While our hotel does not have its own restaurant\, Oaxaca state and city is well known for its culinary diversity and delicious cuisine; Tamales and Moles are from this region of Mexico. We’ll be free to have our lunches and dinners in the city as we please. I am aware of some great restaurants\, and have had some great experiences at a few restaurants in the close environs near the area of our hotel. \nPlease let me know if you are committed to coming by email at tmfortel@gmail.com and then send your $500 deposit per person to: \nThomas Fortel \n6100 Heege Rd. \nSt. Louis\, Mo 63123 \nWe’ll pay the remainder in Mexican pesos when we arrive at the retreat. \nI’ll be sending an information letter after your registration to review all the fine details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (revised May 1\, 2021)\n\n\nContact Thomas directly if you need to cancel your registration for this event (tmfortel@gmail.com). We know that sometimes there are forces beyond our individual control which prevent participation as planned. However\, plans and reservations are made with all registrants’ full participation in mind\, and these require ample time for Thomas and other retreat organizers to adapt. \n3 calendar months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund. (eg. for September 6\, cancel by June 6) \nLess than 3 months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund if your place is filled. Otherwise\, you will lose your deposit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\n\nOur hotel is on the main walking street of downtown Oaxaca\, 10 minutes down to the cathedral de Santo Domingo and another 10 minute walk to the central Zocolo\, (central square)\, and another 10–15 minutes to this enormous market\, mercado…..I will lead a walk to this market during the week. I’m very happy to organize a group excursion to the pyramid site of Monte Alban. Whoever goes will pay for the cost of the transport\, this will be an extra cost. \nRecommended Travel Dates\nYou can plan your flight for arriving on Friday and departing the next Friday morning. The flights are normally quite early for going north\, usually around 6am.
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/oaxaca-yoga-retreat-2022/
CATEGORIES:Oaxaca,Travel with Thomas
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Fortel":MAILTO:tmfortel@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220919
DTSTAMP:20260517T082430
CREATED:20160609T171858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T144840Z
UID:983-1662854400-1663545599@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Italy Yoga and Hiking Retreat - FULL
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Italy for a 6 day yoga and hiking retreat. \nI have been to Assisi three times and can tell you it is a Very Special Environment on many levels\, and awesome that we arrive on Monday afternoon as most weekend tourists will be gone. This rocky hilltop town is throbbing with humanity in the summer time and on weekends’ generally. So we can call it a Sacred Pilgrimage too. \nPaolo has organized hikes on the St. Francis trails about 9 or 10 times. St. Francis lived in Assisi\, but did lots of hikes with his monks to surrounding villages and towns. He was in Love with God in Nature\, and in the Animals and All People. Walk his footsteps with this Itinerant Retreat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\nAbout the yoga retreat\n\n\n\nOur Retreat Setting this September is in Umbria\, east and south of Tuscany\, the Heart and Soul of Central and Rural Italy. \nWe’ll be staying 6 nights in a fantastic hotel\, Borgo della Marmotta. Borgo is near the village of Poreta\, has an outdoor/covered patio dining room and Phenomenal Food. The dining area is interwoven in the garden setting with the great swimming pool. \nBorgo is equipped with a wood floor yoga room with yoga props included. \nWhen there\, we are about a 15 minute drive either way to the famous hilltop cities of Assisi and Spoleto and will have a tour to each town. \nWe’ll have daily yoga practice from 7:30-9:30 AM and from 5-6:30 PM\, and 3 led hikes and optional day-tours to Assisi and Spoleto. \nFor more information\, contact Paolo Anselmi: paolo.anselmi@waldenlab.it \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (revised March 3\, 2022)\n\n\nContact Thomas directly if you need to cancel your registration for this event (tmfortel@gmail.com). We know that sometimes there are forces beyond our individual control which prevent participation as planned. However\, plans and reservations are made with all registrants’ full participation in mind\, and these require ample time for Thomas and other retreat organizers to adapt. \n6 calendar months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund. (eg. for September 11\, cancel by March 11) \nLess than 6 months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund if your place is filled. Otherwise\, you will lose your deposit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice and Registration\n\n\n\nThe cost of the 6 days retreat is € 1650 (per person) for a double and € 1950 for a single. Price includes: 7 nights room accommodation\, 7 dinners and breakfasts\, daily yoga\, active & restorative and pranayama practices\, 3 led hikes\, and optional day-tours \nLunches will be on our own. \nRegistration\nEmail paolo.anselmi@waldenlab.it for registration and payment information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\nTransportation\n\n\n\nTo arrive in Poreta these are the possible ways:\nFrom Rome \nBy car: 140 km – 1h 40’–1h 50’. \nBy train to Spoleto: 1h 20’ (20-25€) + taxi to Poreta: 12 km\, 15’ (25-30€) \nFrom Florence \nBy car: 204 km – 2h 30’-2h 40’ \nBy train to Foligno: 2h 30’ – 3h (40-50 €) + taxi to Poreta: 20 km\, 25’ (40-45 €). \nTo depart from Assisi:\nBy car: 175 km to Rome (2h 20’); 170 km to Florence (2h 15’) \nBy train: Bus (line C) from the center of the old city to the train station (there is a bus every 30 minutes) and then by train to Florence or Rome (about 2h 30’ – 3h). \n  \n 
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/yoga-hiking-retreat-italy-september-2022/
CATEGORIES:Travel with Thomas,Tuscany
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paolo Anselmi":MAILTO:paolo.anselmi@waldenlab.it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220830
DTSTAMP:20260517T082430
CREATED:20170103T145524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220226T173516Z
UID:981-1661385600-1661817599@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Provence Extended Weekend Retreat (FILLED)
DESCRIPTION:This retreat is full. \nExtended weekend retreat with Thomas Fortel in Provence\, France.
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/provence-yoga-retreat-2022/
LOCATION:Provence\, Riez\, France
CATEGORIES:Provence,Weekend Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220605
DTSTAMP:20260517T082430
CREATED:20210601T155033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T181859Z
UID:921-1653696000-1654387199@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Mallorca Retreat - Filled
DESCRIPTION:This Retreat is Filled \nThe island of Mallorca elicits an old memory from my first trip to Europe. I was 20 years old in 1978\, taking an overnight boat from Barcelona\, Spain to the Iberic islands on the Mediterranean sea. My destination was the island of Ibiza and the smallest island of Formentera. In the morning\, after a very rough journey on the sea\, we arrived in the port of Palma de Mallorca. Wow\, what a beautiful place and city. While I did not disembark on that April day in 1978\, I have returned these last 3 years to the city of Palma de Mallorca on the way to the retreat center\, la Serrania. You too will fly into this city on the way to our yoga retreat. \nPalma has the distinct feel of being in Spain as well as being on an island. The city is very European with an elegant old world architecture crossed with the tiles and gardened courtyards of Spain. As well\, there is a very hip\, cosmopolitan feel in this old world city. The islands are a major destination for the European sun lovers\, particularly the British and Germans. I have really\, really enjoyed my time in this city and am always left longing for more. \nJust outside the city\, on the 50 minute drive to the northern shore of Mallorca\, stretch many\, many miles of Olive and Almond orchards\, dotted with stunning colors of Bouganvilla and Oleanders. The landscape is filled with broad mountain vistas and long trails of ancient stone fences dividing the farmland and orchards. I get the feeling of abundance and a slower pace here in this arid\, island environment. The retreat center\, la Serrania (Serenity) is located on a mesa ridge overlooking a long and broad valley\, just 10 minutes outside the town of Pollenca. The only sound I hear is the wind and the clinking of the bells from the goat herds as they wander in the landscape. \nSo while there is the feeling of remoteness and peacefulness here\, we are indeed close to town and\nthe Mediterranean sea. \nAll are welcome… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\nThe Basic Itinerary\n\n\n\n\n	We will arrive on Saturday afternoon\, get into our fantastic rooms\, and meet at 5 pm for a one and a half hour yoga practice\, welcome and introductions. The rooms themselves are large and spacious with lots of glass doors and windows opening out to terraced gardens. The rooms are stellar for sure and the bathroom/tubs are incredible. There are many patios around the main house as well as the awesome pool terrace and deck. (I did four weeks of painting workshops at la Serrania in 2002 and 2003\, so I’ve spent a lot of time working quietly in this Mediterranean garden). There is housing only for 16 people so the retreat is guaranteed to be intimate and special in this way. Our yoga room is the living room of the main house and we have plenty of space for our practice on a two-leveled surface. Again\, all the doors act as windows as well so everything reflects the light of this special environment. \nThere seems to be a nice European custom to gather for wine\, olives and almonds before our gourmet dinner. The food at la Serrania is exquisite. The cook for breakfast and lunch is a native Mallorqean woman who fixes us delicious local dishes along with a host of Spanish cheeses and breads. Dinner is prepared by the owner\, Tim Pinnel and his assistants\, and is a great gourmet feast at the end of the day. We take our meals on the terrace or in the dining room. \nSunday will begin our yoga practice in earnest\, before and after our trip to the Pollenca farmers market. I love going to this market as there is a broad range of produce\, art objects\, flowers and everything else. We usually take Wednesday afternoon for an adventure day\, going on a trip to the sea and some fun tourists spots on the coast. \nI just love the feeling of being in Europe and watching how other people live and act. What a beautiful life and planet we have! \nWe will complete our practice on Friday late afternoon with six full days of practice\, and departure day will be Saturday.  \nPlease bring your yoga props if you have them\, a sticky mat\, block\, yoga blanket and eye bag. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice and Registration\n\n\n\nPrice\nEuro 1200 Double(two to a room)\nEuro 1700 Single (one to a room) \n\nPayment in full due the day of your trip. \nContact Thomas at tmfortel@gmail.com for more information and to reserve your space today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy\n\nCancellation\nContact Thomas directly if you need to cancel your registration for this event (tmfortel@gmail.com). We know that sometimes there are forces beyond our individual control which prevent participation as planned. However\, plans and reservations are made with all registrants’ full participation in mind\, and these require ample time for Thomas and other retreat organizers to adapt. \n3 calendar months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund. (eg. for September 6\, cancel by June 6) \nLess than 3 months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund if your place is filled. Otherwise\, you will lose your deposit. \n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\nDaily Schedule\n\n\n\n\n	7:30 – 9:00 am: Stretch\, Meditation and Pranayama\n10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Active Morning Practice\n1:00 pm: Lunch/La Comida\n5:00 – 6:30 pm: Afternoon Restorative\, Forward Bends and Twists\n7:30 pm Dinner/Cena
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/mallorca-yoga-retreat-may-2022-2/
LOCATION:La Serrania Retreat Center\, Mallorca\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Mallorca,Travel with Thomas
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Fortel":MAILTO:tmfortel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220404
DTSTAMP:20260517T082430
CREATED:20160801T153049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211114T193541Z
UID:992-1648684800-1649030399@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Spring 2022 Midwest Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Extended weekend of fun and reflection with yoga community at this bi-annual gathering of Midwest yoga practitioners.  \nTaking time for oneself to go on retreat is one of the many spiritual practices available to us. Often on retreat\, we enter into the cradle of nature where the pranic force (life energy) is magnified and completely available for anyone who comes. In a similar way\, the practitioners of yoga have journeyed for thousands of years to the ashram (yoga community) to engage the practices of meditation\, pranayama (conscious breathing)\, chanting and Hatha yoga. In Sanskrit\, the ancient language of India\, the word “shramas” literally means fatigue\, and “ashram” means removal of fatigue. \nFor registration and additional information\, visit the Midwest Yoga Retreat Website.
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/midwest-yoga-retreat-fall-2022-2/
LOCATION:Waycross Camp and Conference Center\, 879 Richards Rd\, Morgantown\, IN\, 46160\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Shakespeare":MAILTO:rob@shakespearelighting.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220117
DTSTAMP:20260517T082430
CREATED:20170523T185001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211114T183845Z
UID:972-1642204800-1642377599@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Weekend Yoga Workshop in Carmel\, California
DESCRIPTION:Weekend yoga workshop\, January 15 and 16 from 1pm – 4 pm each day.
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/weekend-yoga-workshop-carmel-california-january-2022/
LOCATION:Yoga Center of Carmel\, Cottage #18\, 10th Ave near San Carlos St\, Carmel\, California\, 93921
CATEGORIES:Carmel CA,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Krystle":MAILTO:yogashalabythesea@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTSTAMP:20260517T082430
CREATED:20160801T153049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T174545Z
UID:923-1635984000-1636329599@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Fall 2021 Midwest Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Extended weekend of fun and reflection with yoga community at this bi-annual gathering of Midwest yoga practitioners.  \nTaking time for oneself to go on retreat is one of the many spiritual practices available to us. Often on retreat\, we enter into the cradle of nature where the pranic force (life energy) is magnified and completely available for anyone who comes. In a similar way\, the practitioners of yoga have journeyed for thousands of years to the ashram (yoga community) to engage the practices of meditation\, pranayama (conscious breathing)\, chanting and Hatha yoga. In Sanskrit\, the ancient language of India\, the word “shramas” literally means fatigue\, and “ashram” means removal of fatigue. \nFor registration and additional information\, visit the Midwest Yoga Retreat Website.
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/midwest-yoga-retreat-fall-2021/
LOCATION:IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Shakespeare":MAILTO:rob@shakespearelighting.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211030
DTSTAMP:20260517T082430
CREATED:20190603T165453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210829T213047Z
UID:924-1634860800-1635551999@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Oaxaca\, Mexico Retreat (CANCELLED)
DESCRIPTION:Oaxaca is a special city – I am very excited to welcome you to this yoga retreat in southern Mexico. And this retreat is only one week before the Day of the Dead\, and I imagine the artistic and creative crescendo will be rising during our week there. \nI have travelled to Oaxaca city 12 times since the year 2000\, and stayed in this family hotel of Villa de Campo… I really love Oaxaca so much! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary\n\n\nWe’ll meet on Friday early evening\, at 6ish\, for a meet and greet and will start our practice on Saturday morning. And our last yoga practice will be on Thursday late afternoon with most friends departing on early Friday morning. \nDaily Schedule\nSchedule of retreat\n7:00am fruit and fresh juice\n7:30–9:30 am Pranayama\, Meditation and Active practice\n4-6pm Twists\, Forward bends and Restorative poses \nWhat to Bring\nWe have no yoga props available to us. I will bring yoga straps\, and we all will need to bring our own mats and blocks if they are a good tool for you. There are blankets at the hotel which we will use. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice and Registration\n\n\nPrice\nPrivate: $1000 total cost for single \nDouble: $850 total cost per person for a double (two to a room) \nCost of retreat includes:\n 4 hours yoga practices each day\, lodging\, and a fruit platter and fresh juice each morning. Food is not included as part of the cost of the retreat. \nEach of us will be staying in rooms that have a kitchenette\, including a refrigerator\, sink and stovetop\, and a few dishes. It’s unusual in a yoga retreat not to offer the food as part of the cost of the retreat. While our hotel does not have its own restaurant\, Oaxaca state and city is well known for its culinary diversity and delicious cuisine; Tamales and Moles are from this region of Mexico. We’ll be free to have our lunches and dinners in the city as we please. I am aware of some great restaurants\, and have had some great experiences at a few restaurants in the close environs near the area of our hotel. \nPlease let me know if you are committed to coming by email at tmfortel@gmail.com and then send your $500 deposit per person to: \nThomas Fortel \n6100 Heege Rd. \nSt. Louis\, Mo 63123 \nWe’ll pay the remainder in Mexican pesos when we arrive at the retreat. \nI’ll be sending an information letter after your registration to review all the fine details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (revised May 1\, 2021)\n\nContact Thomas directly if you need to cancel your registration for this event (tmfortel@gmail.com). We know that sometimes there are forces beyond our individual control which prevent participation as planned. However\, plans and reservations are made with all registrants’ full participation in mind\, and these require ample time for Thomas and other retreat organizers to adapt. \n3 calendar months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund. (eg. for September 6\, cancel by June 6) \nLess than 3 months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund if your place is filled. Otherwise\, you will lose your deposit. \n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\nOur Hotel\, Villa de Campo is on the main walking street of downtown Oaxaca\, 10 minutes down to the cathedral de Santo Domingo and another 10 minute walk to the central Zocolo\, (central square)\, and another 10–15 minutes to this enormous market\, mercado…..I will lead a walk to this market during the week. I’m very happy to organize a group excursion to the pyramid site of Monte Alban. Whoever goes will pay for the cost of the transport\, this will be an extra cost. \nRecommended Travel Dates\nYou can plan your flight for arriving on Friday and departing the next Friday morning. The flights are normally quite early for going north\, usually around 6am.
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/oaxaca-yoga-retreat-2021/
LOCATION:Hotel Villa de Campo\, Macedonio Alcalá No. 910 Centro Histórico\, Oahaca\, OAX\, CP 68000\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Oaxaca,Travel with Thomas
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Fortel":MAILTO:tmfortel@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211003
DTSTAMP:20260517T082431
CREATED:20160801T155033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T181009Z
UID:830-1632528000-1633219199@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Mallorca Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The island of Mallorca elicits an old memory from my first trip to Europe. I was 20 years old in 1978\, taking an overnight boat from Barcelona\, Spain to the Iberic islands on the Mediterranean sea. My destination was the island of Ibiza and the smallest island of Formentera. In the morning\, after a very rough journey on the sea\, we arrived in the port of Palma de Mallorca. Wow\, what a beautiful place and city. While I did not disembark on that April day in 1978\, I have returned these last 3 years to the city of Palma de Mallorca on the way to the retreat center\, la Serrania. You too will fly into this city on the way to our yoga retreat. \nPalma has the distinct feel of being in Spain as well as being on an island. The city is very European with an elegant old world architecture crossed with the tiles and gardened courtyards of Spain. As well\, there is a very hip\, cosmopolitan feel in this old world city. The islands are a major destination for the European sun lovers\, particularly the British and Germans. I have really\, really enjoyed my time in this city and am always left longing for more. \nJust outside the city\, on the 50 minute drive to the northern shore of Mallorca\, stretch many\, many miles of Olive and Almond orchards\, dotted with stunning colors of Bouganvilla and Oleanders. The landscape is filled with broad mountain vistas and long trails of ancient stone fences dividing the farmland and orchards. I get the feeling of abundance and a slower pace here in this arid\, island environment. The retreat center\, la Serrania (Serenity) is located on a mesa ridge overlooking a long and broad valley\, just 10 minutes outside the town of Pollenca. The only sound I hear is the wind and the clinking of the bells from the goat herds as they wander in the landscape. \nSo while there is the feeling of remoteness and peacefulness here\, we are indeed close to town and\nthe Mediterranean sea. \nAll are welcome… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\nThe Basic Itinerary\n\n\n\n	We will arrive on Saturday afternoon\, get into our fantastic rooms\, and meet at 5 pm for a one and a half hour yoga practice\, welcome and introductions. The rooms themselves are large and spacious with lots of glass doors and windows opening out to terraced gardens. The rooms are stellar for sure and the bathroom/tubs are incredible. There are many patios around the main house as well as the awesome pool terrace and deck. (I did four weeks of painting workshops at la Serrania in 2002 and 2003\, so I’ve spent a lot of time working quietly in this Mediterranean garden). There is housing only for 16 people so the retreat is guaranteed to be intimate and special in this way. Our yoga room is the living room of the main house and we have plenty of space for our practice on a two-leveled surface. Again\, all the doors act as windows as well so everything reflects the light of this special environment. \nThere seems to be a nice European custom to gather for wine\, olives and almonds before our gourmet dinner. The food at la Serrania is exquisite. The cook for breakfast and lunch is a native Mallorqean woman who fixes us delicious local dishes along with a host of Spanish cheeses and breads. Dinner is prepared by the owner\, Tim Pinnel and his assistants\, and is a great gourmet feast at the end of the day. We take our meals on the terrace or in the dining room. \nSunday will begin our yoga practice in earnest\, before and after our trip to the Pollenca farmers market. I love going to this market as there is a broad range of produce\, art objects\, flowers and everything else. We usually take Wednesday afternoon for an adventure day\, going on a trip to the sea and some fun tourists spots on the coast. \nI just love the feeling of being in Europe and watching how other people live and act. What a beautiful life and planet we have! \nWe will complete our practice on Friday late afternoon with six full days of practice\, and departure day will be Saturday.  \nPlease bring your yoga props if you have them\, a sticky mat\, block\, yoga blanket and eye bag. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice and Registration\n\n\nPrice\n€1200 Double(two to a room)\n€1600 Single (one to a room) \n\nPayment in full due the day of your trip. \nContact Thomas at tmfortel@gmail.com for more information and to reserve your space today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (revised May 1\, 2021)\n\nContact Thomas directly if you need to cancel your registration for this event (tmfortel@gmail.com). We know that sometimes there are forces beyond our individual control which prevent participation as planned. However\, plans and reservations are made with all registrants’ full participation in mind\, and these require ample time for Thomas and other retreat organizers to adapt. \n3 calendar months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund. (eg. for September 25\, cancel by June 25) \nLess than 3 months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund if your place is filled. Otherwise\, you will lose your deposit. \n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\nDaily Schedule\n\n\n\n	7:30 – 9:00 am: Stretch\, Meditation and Pranayama\n10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Active Morning Practice\n1:00 pm: Lunch/La Comida\n5:00 – 6:30 pm: Afternoon Restorative\, Forward Bends and Twists\n7:30 pm Dinner/Cena
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/mallorca-yoga-retreat-september-2021/
LOCATION:La Serrania Retreat Center\, Mallorca\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Mallorca,Travel with Thomas
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Fortel":MAILTO:tmfortel@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTSTAMP:20260517T082431
CREATED:20160609T171858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T190205Z
UID:922-1630886400-1631491199@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Italy Yoga and Hiking Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Italy for a 6 day yoga and hiking retreat. \nI have been to Assisi three times and can tell you it is a Very Special Environment on many levels\, and awesome that we arrive on Monday afternoon as most weekend tourists will be gone. This rocky hilltop town is throbbing with humanity in the summer time and on weekends’ generally. So we can call it a Sacred Pilgrimage too. \nPaolo has organized hikes on the St. Francis trails about 9 or 10 times. St. Francis lived in Assisi\, but did lots of hikes with his monks to surrounding villages and towns. He was in Love with God in Nature\, and in the Animals and All People. Walk his footsteps with this Itinerant Retreat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\nAbout the yoga retreat\n\n\nOur Retreat Setting this September is in Umbria\, east and south of Tuscany\, the Heart and Soul of Central and Rural Italy. \nWe’ll be staying 6 nights in a fantastic hotel\, Borgo della Marmotta. Borgo is near the village of Poreta\, has an outdoor/covered patio dining room and Phenomenal Food. The dining area is interwoven in the garden setting with the great swimming pool. \nBorgo is equipped with a wood floor yoga room with yoga props included. \nWhen there\, we are about a 15 minute drive either way to the famous hilltop cities of Assisi and Spoleto and will have a tour to each town. \nWe’ll have daily yoga practice from 7:30-9:30 AM and from 5-6:30 PM. \nFor more information\, contact Paolo Anselmi: paolo.anselmi@waldenlab.it \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (revised May 1\, 2021)\n\nContact Thomas directly if you need to cancel your registration for this event (tmfortel@gmail.com). We know that sometimes there are forces beyond our individual control which prevent participation as planned. However\, plans and reservations are made with all registrants’ full participation in mind\, and these require ample time for Thomas and other retreat organizers to adapt. \n3 calendar months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund. (eg. for September 6\, cancel by June 6) \nLess than 3 months before the start of the retreat\nYou will receive a full refund if your place is filled. Otherwise\, you will lose your deposit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice and Registration\n\n\nThe cost of the 6 days retreat is € 1585 for a double and € 1885 for a single. Price includes: 6 nights room accommodation\, 6 dinners and breakfasts\, daily yoga\, active & restorative and pranayama practices\, 3 led hikes\, and optional day-tours \nLunches will be on our own. \nRegistration\nEmail paolo.anselmi@waldenlab.it for registration and payment information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\nTransportation\n\n\nTo arrive in Poreta these are the possible ways:\nFrom Rome \nBy car: 140 km – 1h 40’–1h 50’. \nBy train to Spoleto: 1h 20’ (20-25€) + taxi to Poreta: 12 km\, 15’ (25-30€) \nFrom Florence \nBy car: 204 km – 2h 30’-2h 40’ \nBy train to Foligno: 2h 30’ – 3h (40-50 €) + taxi to Poreta: 20 km\, 25’ (40-45 €). \nTo depart from Assisi:\nBy car: 175 km to Rome (2h 20’); 170 km to Florence (2h 15’) \nBy train: Bus (line C) from the center of the old city to the train station (there is a bus every 30 minutes) and then by train to Florence or Rome (about 2h 30’ – 3h). \n  \n 
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/yoga-hiking-retreat-italy-september-2021/
CATEGORIES:Travel with Thomas,Tuscany
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paolo Anselmi":MAILTO:paolo.anselmi@waldenlab.it
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210831
DTSTAMP:20260517T082431
CREATED:20170103T145524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T191303Z
UID:934-1629936000-1630367999@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Provence Extended Weekend Retreat (FILLED)
DESCRIPTION:This retreat is full. \nExtended weekend retreat with Thomas Fortel in Provence\, France.
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/provence-yoga-retreat-2021/
LOCATION:Provence\, Riez\, France
CATEGORIES:Provence,Weekend Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emily":MAILTO:vonsydowemily@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210606
DTSTAMP:20260517T082431
CREATED:20160801T155033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191006T221922Z
UID:827-1622246400-1622937599@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Mallorca Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The island of Mallorca elicits an old memory from my first trip to Europe. I was 20 years old in 1978\, taking an overnight boat from Barcelona\, Spain to the Iberic islands on the Mediterranean sea. My destination was the island of Ibiza and the smallest island of Formentera. In the morning\, after a very rough journey on the sea\, we arrived in the port of Palma de Mallorca. Wow\, what a beautiful place and city. While I did not disembark on that April day in 1978\, I have returned these last 3 years to the city of Palma de Mallorca on the way to the retreat center\, la Serrania. You too will fly into this city on the way to our yoga retreat. \nPalma has the distinct feel of being in Spain as well as being on an island. The city is very European with an elegant old world architecture crossed with the tiles and gardened courtyards of Spain. As well\, there is a very hip\, cosmopolitan feel in this old world city. The islands are a major destination for the European sun lovers\, particularly the British and Germans. I have really\, really enjoyed my time in this city and am always left longing for more. \nJust outside the city\, on the 50 minute drive to the northern shore of Mallorca\, stretch many\, many miles of Olive and Almond orchards\, dotted with stunning colors of Bouganvilla and Oleanders. The landscape is filled with broad mountain vistas and long trails of ancient stone fences dividing the farmland and orchards. I get the feeling of abundance and a slower pace here in this arid\, island environment. The retreat center\, la Serrania (Serenity) is located on a mesa ridge overlooking a long and broad valley\, just 10 minutes outside the town of Pollenca. The only sound I hear is the wind and the clinking of the bells from the goat herds as they wander in the landscape. \nSo while there is the feeling of remoteness and peacefulness here\, we are indeed close to town and\nthe Mediterranean sea. \nAll are welcome… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\nThe Basic Itinerary\n\n\n	We will arrive on Saturday afternoon\, get into our fantastic rooms\, and meet at 5 pm for a one and a half hour yoga practice\, welcome and introductions. The rooms themselves are large and spacious with lots of glass doors and windows opening out to terraced gardens. The rooms are stellar for sure and the bathroom/tubs are incredible. There are many patios around the main house as well as the awesome pool terrace and deck. (I did four weeks of painting workshops at la Serrania in 2002 and 2003\, so I’ve spent a lot of time working quietly in this Mediterranean garden). There is housing only for 16 people so the retreat is guaranteed to be intimate and special in this way. Our yoga room is the living room of the main house and we have plenty of space for our practice on a two-leveled surface. Again\, all the doors act as windows as well so everything reflects the light of this special environment. \nThere seems to be a nice European custom to gather for wine\, olives and almonds before our gourmet dinner. The food at la Serrania is exquisite. The cook for breakfast and lunch is a native Mallorqean woman who fixes us delicious local dishes along with a host of Spanish cheeses and breads. Dinner is prepared by the owner\, Tim Pinnel and his assistants\, and is a great gourmet feast at the end of the day. We take our meals on the terrace or in the dining room. \nSunday will begin our yoga practice in earnest\, before and after our trip to the Pollenca farmers market. I love going to this market as there is a broad range of produce\, art objects\, flowers and everything else. We usually take Wednesday afternoon for an adventure day\, going on a trip to the sea and some fun tourists spots on the coast. \nI just love the feeling of being in Europe and watching how other people live and act. What a beautiful life and planet we have! \nWe will complete our practice on Friday late afternoon with six full days of practice\, and departure day will be Saturday.  \nPlease bring your yoga props if you have them\, a sticky mat\, block\, yoga blanket and eye bag. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice and Registration\n\nPrice\nTBD Double(two to a room)\nTBD Single (one to a room)Payment in full due the day of your trip.Contact Thomas at tmfortel@gmail.com for more information and to reserve your space today.\n\n\nCancellation\nIf you cancel your participation in a retreat up to one month before the retreat\, you will receive a full refund. If later than one month before\, you will get a full refund if your place is filled. If it is not filled\, you will lose your deposit. \n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\nDaily Schedule\n\n\n	7:30 – 9:00 am: Stretch\, Meditation and Pranayama\n10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Active Morning Practice\n1:00 pm: Lunch/La Comida\n5:00 – 6:30 pm: Afternoon Restorative\, Forward Bends and Twists\n7:30 pm Dinner/Cena
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/mallorca-yoga-retreat-may-2021/
LOCATION:La Serrania Retreat Center\, Mallorca\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Mallorca,Travel with Thomas
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Fortel":MAILTO:tmfortel@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210522
DTSTAMP:20260517T082431
CREATED:20170313T023040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T113027Z
UID:918-1621123200-1621641599@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Five-Day Yoga Retreat at Esalen: May 2021
DESCRIPTION:Week-Long Retreat\nPlease have a minimum of 6 months yoga experience.
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/esalen-retreat-may-2021/
LOCATION:Esalen\, 55000 Highway 1\, Big Sur\, CA\, 93920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Esalen
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Fortel":MAILTO:tmfortel@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200707
DTSTAMP:20260517T082431
CREATED:20170103T145524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T123718Z
UID:886-1593648000-1594079999@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Provence Extended Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat is full. \nExtended weekend retreat with Thomas Fortel in Provence\, France.
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/provence-yoga-retreat-2020/
LOCATION:Provence\, Riez\, France
CATEGORIES:Provence,Weekend Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emily":MAILTO:vonsydowemily@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200629
DTSTAMP:20260517T082431
CREATED:20160609T170321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T123257Z
UID:884-1593043200-1593388799@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Andelsbuch\, Austria Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Yoga with Thomas – Andelsbuch in the beautiful Bregenzerwald | Yoga mit Thomas – Andelsbuch im shönen Bregenzerwald \nAndelsbuch DO 25. Juni bis SO 28. Juni 2020  Jede(r) ist herzlich willkommen. Die Tage sind flexibel buchbar. \nZeitplan: DO 18 bis 20 Uhr | FR und SA 9:00 bis 12:30 und 14:30 bis 16:30 Uhr | SO 9:00 bis 12:30 Uhr
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/andelsbuch-austria-weekend-retreat-2020/
LOCATION:Andelsbuch\, Galerie der Wälderversicherung\, Bregenzerwald\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Austria,Travel with Thomas,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Claudia Jochum":MAILTO:claudia@erlebe-yoga.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200607
DTSTAMP:20260517T082431
CREATED:20160801T155033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T124355Z
UID:639-1590796800-1591487999@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Mallorca Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The island of Mallorca elicits an old memory from my first trip to Europe. I was 20 years old in 1978\, taking an overnight boat from Barcelona\, Spain to the Iberic islands on the Mediterranean sea. My destination was the island of Ibiza and the smallest island of Formentera. In the morning\, after a very rough journey on the sea\, we arrived in the port of Palma de Mallorca. Wow\, what a beautiful place and city. While I did not disembark on that April day in 1978\, I have returned these last 3 years to the city of Palma de Mallorca on the way to the retreat center\, la Serrania. You too will fly into this city on the way to our yoga retreat. \nPalma has the distinct feel of being in Spain as well as being on an island. The city is very European with an elegant old world architecture crossed with the tiles and gardened courtyards of Spain. As well\, there is a very hip\, cosmopolitan feel in this old world city. The islands are a major destination for the European sun lovers\, particularly the British and Germans. I have really\, really enjoyed my time in this city and am always left longing for more. \nJust outside the city\, on the 50 minute drive to the northern shore of Mallorca\, stretch many\, many miles of Olive and Almond orchards\, dotted with stunning colors of Bouganvilla and Oleanders. The landscape is filled with broad mountain vistas and long trails of ancient stone fences dividing the farmland and orchards. I get the feeling of abundance and a slower pace here in this arid\, island environment. The retreat center\, la Serrania (Serenity) is located on a mesa ridge overlooking a long and broad valley\, just 10 minutes outside the town of Pollenca. The only sound I hear is the wind and the clinking of the bells from the goat herds as they wander in the landscape. \nSo while there is the feeling of remoteness and peacefulness here\, we are indeed close to town and\nthe Mediterranean sea. \nAll are welcome… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\nThe Basic Itinerary\n\n	We will arrive on Saturday afternoon\, get into our fantastic rooms\, and meet at 5 pm for a one and a half hour yoga practice\, welcome and introductions. The rooms themselves are large and spacious with lots of glass doors and windows opening out to terraced gardens. The rooms are stellar for sure and the bathroom/tubs are incredible. There are many patios around the main house as well as the awesome pool terrace and deck. (I did four weeks of painting workshops at la Serrania in 2002 and 2003\, so I’ve spent a lot of time working quietly in this Mediterranean garden). There is housing only for 16 people so the retreat is guaranteed to be intimate and special in this way. Our yoga room is the living room of the main house and we have plenty of space for our practice on a two-leveled surface. Again\, all the doors act as windows as well so everything reflects the light of this special environment. \nThere seems to be a nice European custom to gather for wine\, olives and almonds before our gourmet dinner. The food at la Serrania is exquisite. The cook for breakfast and lunch is a native Mallorqean woman who fixes us delicious local dishes along with a host of Spanish cheeses and breads. Dinner is prepared by the owner\, Tim Pinnel and his assistants\, and is a great gourmet feast at the end of the day. We take our meals on the terrace or in the dining room. \nSunday will begin our yoga practice in earnest\, before and after our trip to the Pollenca farmers market. I love going to this market as there is a broad range of produce\, art objects\, flowers and everything else. We usually take Wednesday afternoon for an adventure day\, going on a trip to the sea and some fun tourists spots on the coast. \nI just love the feeling of being in Europe and watching how other people live and act. What a beautiful life and planet we have! \nWe will complete our practice on Friday late afternoon with six full days of practice\, and departure day will be Saturday.  \nPlease bring your yoga props if you have them\, a sticky mat\, block\, yoga blanket and eye bag. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice and Registration\n\n	Price\n$1200/€1100 Double(two to a room)\n$1700/€1600 Single (one to a room) \nPayment in full due the day of your trip. \nContact Thomas at tmfortel@gmail.com for more information and to reserve your space today. \nCancellation\nIf you cancel your participation in a retreat up to one month before the retreat\, you will receive a full refund. If later than one month before\, you will get a full refund if your place is filled. If it is not filled\, you will lose your deposit. \n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\nDaily Schedule\n\n	7:30 – 9:00 am: Stretch\, Meditation and Pranayama\n10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Active Morning Practice\n1:00 pm: Lunch/La Comida\n5:00 – 6:30 pm: Afternoon Restorative\, Forward Bends and Twists\n7:30 pm Dinner/Cena
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/mallorca-yoga-retreat-may-2020/
LOCATION:La Serrania Retreat Center\, Mallorca\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Mallorca,Travel with Thomas
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Fortel":MAILTO:tmfortel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200516
DTSTAMP:20260517T082431
CREATED:20170313T023040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T132040Z
UID:816-1589068800-1589587199@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Increasing the Energy Flow: Five-Day Yoga Retreat at Esalen
DESCRIPTION:Increasing the Energy Flow						\n											\n						\n					\n					\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen most people hear the word yoga\, they immediately think of stretching the body. While lengthening the muscular system is an aspect of yoga practice\, it is a small part of what yoga is about. The ancient yogis developed the practice as a purifying agent to cleanse the nadis (energy channels) and chakras (energy centers) in preparation for the body to receive and hold the light of divine consciousness. To be a ready vessel for this powerful light\, it was taught\, one must be purified. \nAnd so we do the physical postures (asanas)\, practice expanding the dimensions of breath (pranayama)\, and engage in the calming and quieting of the mind through meditation (dhyana). These practices increase the flow of the vital force (prana) through the physical\, mental\, and emotional bodies. As this is done over an extended period of consistent and applied effort\, the deeper yogic states can be accessed and realized. \nBeing conscious of this energy flow deepens our experience as we practice. This will be our focus in the yoga retreat. Each day will begin with meditation and breathing practice\, followed by an active morning practice and a more restorative practice in the afternoon. We will also make a study of the natural elements as we experience the beautiful Esalen grounds. \nParticipants should have at least three months of recent yoga practice. Please bring a yoga mat. \n\n\n\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Registration for this retreat will be available on the Esalen Website.
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/esalen-retreat-may-2020/
LOCATION:Esalen\, 55000 Highway 1\, Big Sur\, CA\, 93920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Esalen
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Fortel":MAILTO:tmfortel@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200406
DTSTAMP:20260517T082431
CREATED:20160801T153049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T163054Z
UID:813-1585785600-1586131199@thomasfortel.com
SUMMARY:Spring 2020 Midwest Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Extended weekend of fun and reflection with yoga community at this bi-annual gathering of Midwest yoga practitioners. \nTaking time for oneself to go on retreat is one of the many spiritual practices available to us. Often on retreat\, we enter into the cradle of nature where the pranic force (life energy) is magnified and completely available for anyone who comes. In a similar way\, the practitioners of yoga have journeyed for thousands of years to the ashram (yoga community) to engage the practices of meditation\, pranayama (conscious breathing)\, chanting and Hatha yoga. In Sanskrit\, the ancient language of India\, the word “shramas” literally means fatigue\, and “ashram” means removal of fatigue. \nFor registration and additional information\, visit the Midwest Yoga Retreat Website.
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/midwest-yoga-retreat-spring-2020/
LOCATION:Oakwood Retreat Center at Rainbow Farm\, 3801 S County Road 575\, Muncie\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Shakespeare":MAILTO:rob@shakespearelighting.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200301
DTSTAMP:20260517T082431
CREATED:20160801T153948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191006T221816Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Yoga Retreat: Yelapa Mexico with Sarana Miller and Thomas - FULL
DESCRIPTION:The February 22-29\, 2020 Yelapa Retreat is full. Other dates are listed here: Yelapa Retreats. \nArriving from different places\, our Yelapa adventure begins as we touch down at Puerto Vallarta International airport. Despite the large name\, the PV airport is relatively small and quite expedient in view of the number of tourists they handle per day. Getting your luggage and going through customs is a breeze and out to a taxi you go heading for the pier in the old town of Vallarta. Some of you lucky ones will be able to arrive early\, staying in Vallarta for some days\, or perhaps adding time on the tail of your trip. While there are a lot of large and loud drinking Americans there\, I really enjoy the Mexican charm and vibrancy of this beautiful port city. \nYelapa is a small town or village on a large cove or bay on the southernmost rim of the Bahia de Banderas\, the Bay of Flags. There are no roads to Yelapa so the contact of the village with Vallarta is via water taxi. When we board the boat for Yelapa we take another step onto our adventure. As I leave the dock\, I always have the feeling that we are leaving the known and familiar and venturing into a shamanic journey of sorts. There is a feeling of remoteness and solitude on the beach\, and in the village and river valley of Yelapa. On the 40 minute ride I have witnessed whales\, schools of dolphins\, turtles and manta rays; not all on one journey\, but the water life is really incredible. For those who have been to Yelapa before\, the Hotel Lagunita stands on the far left side of the beach while the village is on the far right side of the bay. The hotel itself was built by an amazing artist with extensive rock\, stone\, brick and bamboo structures and walkways. The rooms are done in Polynesian and art deco motifs. They are spacious\, colorful\, and all have full bathrooms\, running water and 24 hour electricity. The hotel is perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean so the sound of the sea is enormous\, present with us day and night. The hotel seems to be placed in the middle of a garden with beautiful palms and tropical plants everywhere.. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\nItinerary\n\n\n	Arriving at Hotel Lagunita\, we will get our room assignments and meet before dinner for an orientation and introduction. Our yoga practice begins on Sunday morning and concludes with the morning practice on Saturday. That’s six full days of yoga practice. \nDaily Schedule\n7:00-8:30 Stretch\, Meditation and Pranayama\n8:30 -10:00 Active morning practice*\n10:00 am breakfast\n11:00 am – 5:00 pm: free time to be on the beach\, resting and rejuvenating; lunch is during this time\, ordering off the menu sometime before 3 pm.\n5:00-6:30 pm: afternoon restorative practice\n7:30 pm: dinner\n*shortened morning practice on Wednesday \n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice and Registration\n\n\nPrice: $1\,575 Double\, $1\,850 Single USD \nPrice of retreat includes food\, housing\, tip for hotel staff. Cost of the retreat does not include: airfare\, bar-tab\, water taxi\, massage and spa services. \nPrint the Registration Form\, fill out the form\, and mail along with your deposit to: \nThomas M. Fortel \n6100 Heege Rd \nSt. Louis\, Mo. 63123 \n$500 deposit due by January 31\, 2020. Payment in full due the day of your trip. \nPlease contact Thomas if you have questions or need additional information. \nCancellation\nIf you cancel your participation in a retreat up to one month before the retreat\, you will receive a full refund. If later than one month before\, you will get a full refund if your place is filled. If it is not filled\, you will lose your deposit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\nThere are many fisherman and boats for hire should you want to take a fishing or pleasure trip on the ocean/bay. We will organize a hiking trip up the river valley to a local waterfall for Wednesday. This is a popular hike each year and the only time we venture away from the ocean. Otherwise our time is spent on the beach\, in the sun or shade\, playing\, doing art work\, reading and being massaged by the magnificent environment of the natural world. \nThe food at Hotel Lagunita is fantastic. Breakfast begins with a fresh fruit platter\, granola and yogurt\, and then you are welcome to order any breakfast item you like off the menu. Lunch is taken on your own time and convenience before 3:00 pm and is also ordered off the menu. There are a few fresh fish restrictions (lobster and large prawns)\, otherwise ordering as you wish. There will be a large green salad and aquas frescas (fruit punches) served for dinner\, then any of two entrees\, either fresh fish or meat. Desert is served with the evening meal. \nI love going to Mexico each year\, in the middle of the California rainy season\, to practice yoga with friends and fellow students\, to swim in the big ocean\, and expose myself to the kiss of the sun. I warmly welcome you to this most excellent time of yoga and fun in the sun.
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/yelapa-mexico-2020-2/
LOCATION:Lagunita Hotel\, Yelapa\, Jalisco\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Yelapa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Fortel":MAILTO:tmfortel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200209
DTSTAMP:20260517T082431
CREATED:20160801T153948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191006T221722Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Yoga Retreat: Yelapa Mexico with Sarana Miller and Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Arriving from different places\, our Yelapa adventure begins as we touch down at Puerto Vallarta International airport. Despite the large name\, the PV airport is relatively small and quite expedient in view of the number of tourists they handle per day. Getting your luggage and going through customs is a breeze and out to a taxi you go heading for the pier in the old town of Vallarta. Some of you lucky ones will be able to arrive early\, staying in Vallarta for some days\, or perhaps adding time on the tail of your trip. While there are a lot of large and loud drinking Americans there\, I really enjoy the Mexican charm and vibrancy of this beautiful port city. \nYelapa is a small town or village on a large cove or bay on the southernmost rim of the Bahia de Banderas\, the Bay of Flags. There are no roads to Yelapa so the contact of the village with Vallarta is via water taxi. When we board the boat for Yelapa we take another step onto our adventure. As I leave the dock\, I always have the feeling that we are leaving the known and familiar and venturing into a shamanic journey of sorts. There is a feeling of remoteness and solitude on the beach\, and in the village and river valley of Yelapa. On the 40 minute ride I have witnessed whales\, schools of dolphins\, turtles and manta rays; not all on one journey\, but the water life is really incredible. For those who have been to Yelapa before\, the Hotel Lagunita stands on the far left side of the beach while the village is on the far right side of the bay. The hotel itself was built by an amazing artist with extensive rock\, stone\, brick and bamboo structures and walkways. The rooms are done in Polynesian and art deco motifs. They are spacious\, colorful\, and all have full bathrooms\, running water and 24 hour electricity. The hotel is perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean so the sound of the sea is enormous\, present with us day and night. The hotel seems to be placed in the middle of a garden with beautiful palms and tropical plants everywhere.. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\nItinerary\n\n\n	Arriving at Hotel Lagunita\, we will get our room assignments and meet before dinner for an orientation and introduction. Our yoga practice begins on Sunday morning and concludes with the morning practice on Saturday. That’s six full days of yoga practice. \nDaily Schedule\n7:00-8:30 Stretch\, Meditation and Pranayama\n8:30 -10:00 Active morning practice*\n10:00 am breakfast\n11:00 am – 5:00 pm: free time to be on the beach\, resting and rejuvenating; lunch is during this time\, ordering off the menu sometime before 3 pm.\n5:00-6:30 pm: afternoon restorative practice\n7:30 pm: dinner\n*shortened morning practice on Wednesday \n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice and Registration\n\n\nPrice: $1\,575 Double\, $1\,850 Single USD \nPrice of retreat includes food\, housing\, tip for hotel staff. Cost of the retreat does not include: airfare\, bar-tab\, water taxi\, massage and spa services. \nPrint the Registration Form\, fill out the form\, and mail along with your deposit to: \nThomas M. Fortel \n6100 Heege Rd \nSt. Louis\, Mo. 63123 \n$500 deposit due by January 31\, 2020. Payment in full due the day of your trip. \nPlease contact Thomas if you have questions or need additional information. \n\nCancellation\nIf you cancel your participation in a retreat up to one month before the retreat\, you will receive a full refund. If later than one month before\, you will get a full refund if your place is filled. If it is not filled\, you will lose your deposit. \n\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\nThere are many fisherman and boats for hire should you want to take a fishing or pleasure trip on the ocean/bay. We will organize a hiking trip up the river valley to a local waterfall for Wednesday. This is a popular hike each year and the only time we venture away from the ocean. Otherwise our time is spent on the beach\, in the sun or shade\, playing\, doing art work\, reading and being massaged by the magnificent environment of the natural world. \nThe food at Hotel Lagunita is fantastic. Breakfast begins with a fresh fruit platter\, granola and yogurt\, and then you are welcome to order any breakfast item you like off the menu. Lunch is taken on your own time and convenience before 3:00 pm and is also ordered off the menu. There are a few fresh fish restrictions (lobster and large prawns)\, otherwise ordering as you wish. There will be a large green salad and aquas frescas (fruit punches) served for dinner\, then any of two entrees\, either fresh fish or meat. Desert is served with the evening meal. \nI love going to Mexico each year\, in the middle of the California rainy season\, to practice yoga with friends and fellow students\, to swim in the big ocean\, and expose myself to the kiss of the sun. I warmly welcome you to this most excellent time of yoga and fun in the sun.
URL:https://thomasfortel.com/event/yelapa-mexico-2020-1/
LOCATION:Lagunita Hotel\, Yelapa\, Jalisco\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Yelapa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Fortel":MAILTO:tmfortel@gmail.com
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