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Rejuvenation Retreat for Women

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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.

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Itinerary for Aug 5 — Aug 8, 2013

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Type: Conference Center

 Description: A beautiful mountain retreat in California's wonderful redwood forest. Situated on 170 acres in Soquel, just south of Santz Cruz, and adjoining 10,000 acres of state forest, our physical location provides a perfect space for guests to relax and connect to their spiritual inner being.

Contact info:
5800 Prescott Road
Soquel, CA 95073 USA
phone: 831-462-8383
web: www.landofmedicinebuddha.org

Facility amenities: Simple, comfortable rooms with private bath. Walking and biking trails; unwind in the sauna; swim in the outdoor pool, massage therapy by appointment, browse the library and bookstore, turn one of three beautiful prayer wheels.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $80-$110 single room rate
Advanced registration required for extra nights; dependent upon availability. 831 462 8383

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day One: Monday, August 05 - Check-in and Orientation 
Afternoon: Arrival and check-in from 4-5 p.m.

Dinner: Enjoy a delicious, mainly organic, vegetarian dinner in the dining room at 6 p.m.

Evening: Orientation at 7 p.m.

Lodging: Land of Medicine Buddha

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Conference Center

 Description: A beautiful mountain retreat in California's wonderful redwood forest. Situated on 170 acres in Soquel, just south of Santz Cruz, and adjoining 10,000 acres of state forest, our physical location provides a perfect space for guests to relax and connect to their spiritual inner being.

Contact info:
5800 Prescott Road
Soquel, CA 95073 USA
phone: 831-462-8383
web: www.landofmedicinebuddha.org

Facility amenities: Simple, comfortable rooms with private bath. Walking and biking trails; unwind in the sauna; swim in the outdoor pool, massage therapy by appointment, browse the library and bookstore, turn one of three beautiful prayer wheels.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $80-$110 single room rate
Advanced registration required for extra nights; dependent upon availability. 831 462 8383

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Two: Tuesday, August 06 - Qigong movement class for energy and flexibility. Nature Walk.... 
Qigong movement class for energy and flexibility. Nature Walk. Lecture and demonstration on aromatherapy, learning how to use organic or wild-crafted essential oils at home, for relaxation and well-being.

Breakfast: Enjoy a delicious, mainly organic, vegetarian breakfast in the dining room.

Morning: Experience a Qigong movement class and learn about energy and flexibility. Qigong and self-acupressure will move Qi, or vital energy, smoothly through your meridians and bring you to a state of relaxation with gentle physical movements and mindful breathing.

Lunch: Enjoy a delicious, mainly organic, vegetarian lunch.

Afternoon: Take an expert-led nature walk in a majestic redwood forest, learning about redwood ecology, wild herbs and birds. After some free time, enjoy a snack in the dining room, then take in a lecture and demonstration on aromatherapy. Learn how to use organic essential oils at home in many simple ways, including baths, steam inhalations, compresses and massage blends.

Dinner: Enjoy a delicious, mainly organic, vegetarian dinner.

Evening: Documentary film, movie, entertainment or lecture

Lodging: Land of Medicine Buddha

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Conference Center

 Description: A beautiful mountain retreat in California's wonderful redwood forest. Situated on 170 acres in Soquel, just south of Santz Cruz, and adjoining 10,000 acres of state forest, our physical location provides a perfect space for guests to relax and connect to their spiritual inner being.

Contact info:
5800 Prescott Road
Soquel, CA 95073 USA
phone: 831-462-8383
web: www.landofmedicinebuddha.org

Facility amenities: Simple, comfortable rooms with private bath. Walking and biking trails; unwind in the sauna; swim in the outdoor pool, massage therapy by appointment, browse the library and bookstore, turn one of three beautiful prayer wheels.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $80-$110 single room rate
Advanced registration required for extra nights; dependent upon availability. 831 462 8383

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Three: Wednesday, August 07 - Qigong movement class for energy and flexibility. Enjoy free time to... 
Qigong movement class for energy and flexibility. Enjoy free time to explore or relax. Lecture on reflexology and healing energy massage.

Breakfast: Enjoy a delicious, mainly organic, vegetarian breakfast.

Morning: Continue to learn about Qigong movement and its association with energy and flexibility. Qigong and self-acupressure will move Qi, or vital energy, smoothly through your meridians and bring you to a state of relaxation with gentle physical movements and mindful breathing.

Lunch: Enjoy a delicious, mainly organic, vegetarian lunch.

Afternoon: After some free time and a snack in the dining room, take in a lecture and demonstration on healing energy massage, including reflexology, for balance and wellness.

Dinner: Enjoy a delicious, mainly organic, vegetarian dinner.

Evening: Documentary film, movie, entertainment, or lecture.

Lodging: Land of Medicine Buddha

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Four: Thursday, August 08 - Qigong movement class for energy and flexibility. Lunch and... 
Qigong movement class for energy and flexibility. Lunch and departures.

Breakfast: Delicious, mainly organic, vegetarian Breakfast in dining room. Check out time is 11 am.

Morning: Qigong movement class for energy and flexibility. Break. Meditation class, includes lecture and discussion.

Lunch: Delicious, mainly organic, vegetarian Lunch in dining room. Lunch: 12:30 pm; program ends after lunch.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


Free Time Opportunities


Soquel, CA
Santa CruzMiles of beaches. State parks.
For additional information, visit: www.santacruz.org
CapitolaArt Galleries, beach and wharf, dining, walks.
For additional information, visit: www.capitolachamber.com
Land of Medicine BuddhaSwimming pool and sauna. Massage therapy is available by appointment. Miles of hiking trails. Borders on 12,000 acres of state forest. Bookstore and library. Unique buddhist paintings, prayer bell and prayer wheels.
For additional information, visit: www.medicinebuddha.org
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