This trip is a really unique opportunity to spend 4 full days of intimate time with two very well-known teachers in an incredible place. Benjamin Fahrer and Melina Meza are combining their years of experience, knowledge and skill to create a full immersion into the art of observation through the insightful holistic practices of permaculture and yoga. This 4-day journey will take you into the heart of nature and oneself.
Through the practices of permaculture and yoga we’ll weave our own natural state of being with the rhythms of the day in one of the most dynamic and pure places on the planet; the Ventana wilderness of Big Sur. Traveling 8 miles into the back-country above the Wild and scenic Big Sur river valley, you will then be led overland along the canyon floor to an exclusive haven to drop in with the natural elements and discover a new sense of place and what it means to be home.
• Learn and reconnect with the basis of permaculture as a way of designing ones life
• Explore engaging sequencing to discover your own yoga flows
• Find your own rhythm of connection to the world through the art of observation
Our time will be amidst towering redwoods, flowing fresh drinkable springs, day hikes to natural hot springs, epic deep clear pools and fireside meditations. We will build community and play on the edge of what is humanly possible in this time of deep transformative shifting in our culture and on the planet.
With instructors Benjamin Fahrer and Melina Meza and guide Dashielle Vawter.
Regular rate of $635.
What is included in the price of a trip?
Back to Earth Outdoors provides delicious, organic, local, and lovingly prepared meals both at retreats and in the back-country; Back to Earth Organic Catering and Gather Restaurant both emerged out of the meals prepared on Back to Earth Outdoors trips. We also provide all group gear including water purification, first aid supplies and trained responders, instruction of the highest caliber, guides with experience and passion, and tents to clients who request them.
What’s not included in the price of a trip?
Because people fly from all over the world and travel from all over the country to join Back to Earth Outdoors we do not generally provide transportation to and from the starting points of our trips. We do however offer our time and energy to help organize carpools for those who are interested in reducing transportation costs and carbon emissions. Clients are also asked to bring their own backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and other minor personal effects such as a bowl and spoon for meals. With prior arrangement we can however loan backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, water bottles, bowls, spoons, and mugs. These supplies are limited and loaned on a first come basis.
What are the accommodations?
Our accommodations for this trip are the soft earth and the company of plants, animals and the night time sky, be it filled with stars or the light of the moon.
Where does my trip start?
Specific directions to our starting point will be sent in an email prior to your trip.
For more question please check out our FAQ or email us here.