Take time together to relax, play, learn and connect!
Meet other conscious, yoga-loving parents and experience the power of community!
Gain new skills and experiences to bring more calmness and joy to your home life!
Saturday Mini-Retreats
Mini-retreats include a parent workshop, kids activities as well as games and activities together as a family!
Sample Schedule
*all timing approximate, activities subject to change
9:30-10 arrive and get settled
10:00 am opening circle with music, games, yoga, meditation and more!
11:00-12:30 parent workshop and kids activities (separate)
12:30-1:30 lunch break
1:30-2:30 cooperative activities (including art, nature and games)
2:30 closing circle with time for reflection and sharing
What's Included
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parent workshop
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guided kids activities
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games and activities to interact and connect as a family
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opportunities to meet and connect with other families
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material and handouts to take home
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snacks, tea and water
What to bring
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water bottles and picnic lunch for everyone in your family
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comfortable clothes and sneakers to move around
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a positive attitude and open mind
Registration and Cost
We want all families who are interested and enthusiastic to be able to participate! Sliding scale prices are per person (kids too!).
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Community supported $40/person
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Standard $50/person
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Pay it forward (help others participate!) $60/person
Weekend Retreats
Weekend retreats (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon) take place at Ananda Village, a cooperative spiritual community nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Each weekend will incorporate special activities, stories, games, music and more to celebrate the unique joys of each season, the beauty of nature and the universal Spirit that lives in everything.
Hosted at the Expanding Light Retreat Center
What's Included
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Family yoga and meditation
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Adult meditation with childcare
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Music and chanting
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Cooperative games and art activities
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Storytelling
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Nature activities
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Delicious vegetarian meals
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Connection with Ananda Village families including meals and play time
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An opportunity to visit some of the sacred places at Ananda Village
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Sunday service and Sunday school
Reconnect as a family and experience the joy of nature and of community!
Cancellation Policy
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Cancellation made by the program will be 100% refunded or transferred to a future program.
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Cancellation and refunds requested 7 days or more prior to the start of the program can be credited within one year toward another Conscious Families program or a request can be made for the reimbursement of 3/4 of the program cost.
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No refunds within 7 days of the program.