Re: Wilbur retreat - May 3-5 (fwd)

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

Thanks.  I think I have my packing list assembled.

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 08:56:00 -0700 (PDT)
 >
 >  > From: SaranaYoga <http://www.saranayoga.com/~retreat>
 >  > Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 08:34:25 -0700
 >  > 
 >  > Dear   Yogis ,
 >  > Attached please find  details  about the May 3-5 retreat at Wilbur Hot 
 >  > Springs.
 >  > Warmly,
 >  > Jocelyn    
 >  >
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 >  > SARANAYOGA
 >  > 
 >  > Dear Yogis and Yoginis,
 >  > I am looking forward to our weekend retreat at Wilbur Hot Springs.
 >  > Located 5 miles down a dirt road and 20 miles from the nearest town,
 >  > Wilbur is an ideal setting to deepen our practice of yoga.
 >  > This letter includes a list of details for the weekend: schedule, directions,
 >  > 
 >  > what to bring and what to leave at home. Having two nights together will
 >  > give us a chance to take a break from our busy lives, soak in the mineral
 >  > springs and enjoy the sacred land. Many of you know I grew up at Wilbur
 >  > and it I think it is the perfect place for our retreat.
 >  > Please note: weather can be unpredictable. Plan on cool mornings, so bring
 >  > layers and warm socks. The yoga deck is outside.
 >  > To make the most of your retreat, we recommend, if at all possible, leaving
 >  > the Bay Area by 12pm.
 >  > Sending my best and I look forward to seeing you,
 >  > 
 >  > Sarana
 >  > 
 >  > SCHEDULE
 >  > Friday:
 >  > ❖ 5:00 pm: Opening Session
 >  > ❖ 7:00 pm: Dinner
 >  > Saturday:
 >  > ❖
 >  > 
 >  > 7:45 am: Breakfast
 >  > 9:00 am: Yoga
 >  > 12:15 pm: Lunch
 >  > 5:00 pm: Yoga
 >  > 7:00 pm: Dinner
 >  > 
 >  > Sunday:
 >  > ❖ 7:45 am: Coffee, Tea, & Light Breakfast
 >  > ❖ 9:00 am: Yoga
 >  > ❖ 11:45 am: Brunch
 >  > 
 >  > QUESTIONS?
 >  > Emergency Contact Number. Wilbur front desk: (530) 473-2306
 >  > How do I get there?
 >  > 
 >  > FIRST: DO NOT RELY ON GPS FOR DIRECTIONS! Please read these as well.
 >  > 
 >  > From I-80 (San Francisco Bay Area):
 >  > There are a few different ways. Here are two I like- I prefer the first one
 >  > since it is more scenic and goes through the Capay Valley.
 >  > One way:
 >  > Take I-80 East to I-505 North at Vacaville. Go West (left) on Highway
 >  > 16 toward Esparto and follow signs (Hwy 16) along lovely Cache Creek
 >  > until Highway 16 dead ends at Highway 20. At the intersection of
 >  > Highways 16 and 20, turn left on Highway 20 and drive 500 feet before
 >  > turning right onto Bear Valley Road. Go about four miles down the
 >  > dirt road. Turn left over the Historic Wilbur Silver Bridge and drive
 >  > one mile through the gate and up to the hotel. Park your car; come to
 >  > the desk to check-in.
 >  > Another option:
 >  > Take I-505 North to I-5 North to exit 578 for CA-20 toward Clear
 >  > Lake/Colusa. Turn left onto CA-20 then go approximately 15-20 miles to
 >  > turn right onto Bear Valley Road, go about four miles down the dirt road.
 >  > Turn left over the Historic Wilbur Silver Bridge and drive one mile through
 >  > the gate and up to the hotel. Park your car; come to the desk to check-in.
 >  > From Davis:
 >  > Take Russell or Covell to I-505 North. Follow directions above.
 >  > Driving Time: about 2.5 hours from Bay Area and 1.5 hours from Davis, or
 >  > less, depending on speed and traffic.
 >  > When can I arrive and how long can I stay?
 >  > Check-in is after 3pm on Friday (Please note: if you want to arrive before
 >  > 3pm and use the pools, there will be a $30 day fee) and you can stay until
 >  > 5pm on Sunday. Our workshop will begin at 5pm on Friday afternoon and
 >  > end with brunch on Sunday. We recommend spending the afternoon on
 >  > Sunday! If you can come a day early or stay a day late, that is a wonderful
 >  > way to enrich the retreat. Book that directly with the Wilbur hotel: (530)
 >  > 473-2306.
 >  > What do I do when I get there?
 >  > When you arrive park in the temporary parking lot, check in at the FRONT
 >  > DESK to get your room assignment, a parking pass, and sign a release
 >  > waiver (those of you new to Wilbur).
 >  > What to Bring?
 >  > Wilbur is remote, so bring all you need for a 3-day excursion.
 >  > 1. Towel
 >  > 2. Slippers (Wilbur is shoes off indoors so slippers are nice)
 >  > 3. Bath robe
 >  > 4. Clothes for yoga
 >  > 5. Hiking shoes if you like
 >  > 6. Warm clothes for morning pranayama
 >  > 7. Yoga mat (we have mats if you don’t own one)
 >  > 8. Water bottle
 >  > 9. Small towel for yoga
 >  > 10. A light shawl/blanket for morning meditation
 >  > 11. Alarm clock
 >  > 12. Sun screen and sun hat
 >  > 13. Flashlight
 >  > 14. Group Room People (Bunk): please bring top bedding. Bottom sheet
 >  > and pillow are provided.
 >  > Beverages: We will provide drinking water, tea and coffee
 >  > but if you want bubbly water, juice, beer or wine, please bring that.
 >  > Cell Phones and Electronics
 >  > Believe it or not, there is no cell range at Wilbur. There is no wifi. We’
 >  > re
 >  > entirely off the grid and solar powered. You get to unplug completely! This
 >  > means there are no electrical outlets available for personal use, so leave
 >  > cell phone chargers, hair dryers and irons at home. Bring your car-charger 
 >  > if
 >  > you need it for the ride home.
 >  > Camping
 >  > If you’re camping, please bring tent, sleeping bag, flashlight (important!)
 >  > and anything else you might need for camping. Camp sites are a little bit of
 >  > a walk from the hotel parking area. Be prepared to carry your belongings to
 >  > and from your site.
 >  > There is no car camping at Wilbur Hot Springs.
 >  > Pets
 >  > Pets are not allowed on the property of Wilbur Hot Springs. If you need to
 >  > bring a service animal, we can make arrangements for you but we need to
 >  > know ahead of time.
 >  > If you’re new to Wilbur
 >  > Wilbur was a former Native American healing center, treasured for its
 >  > natural mineral waters. We will have the pleasure to enjoy Wilbur’s 
 >  > 1800 acre 
 >  > preserve that surrounds these healing waters. The baths are open 24
 >  > hours a day and are a wonderful compliment to the yoga. There is also a
 >  > cold pool for swimming and a sauna to get a good cleansing sweat! The
 >  > bathing area is clothing optional. Some people choose to wear bathing
 >  > suits, others do not. You should feel perfectly at home to bathe in a manner
 >  > that is most comfortable for you.
 >  > Come early and stay late! We recommend doing your best to get out of the
 >  > city early on Friday so have time to arrive at Wilbur and settle in before
 >  > class starts at 5pm.
 >  > Massage
 >  > To enhance the healing effects even more, there are very talented massage
 >  > therapists available. I highly recommend you call Wilbur ahead of time to
 >  > book and pre-pay for a massage: 530-473-2326. Pre-payment makes checkin go 
 >  > more 
 >  > smoothly.
 >  > Optional Times:
 >  > Friday 3:30, 8:00
 >  > Saturday: 12:30, 2:00, 3:30, 8:00
 >  > Sunday: noon
 >  > If you have any additional questions you can refer to the Wilbur website at
 >  > www.wilburhotsprings.com or email us at http://www.saranayoga.com/~retreat.