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Retreats in the Western US

A gnarled, weathered tree branch frames a sunny view of a vast mountain range with dense evergreen forests, representing scenic western retreats.

The sound of new adventures in America’s West — a majestic waterfall’s roar, the trill of a songbird, a trumpet’s brassy blast — is music to the ears at Road Scholar Retreats from the California coast to Idaho. Learn to capture Yosemite’s Bridalveil Falls in watercolor. Spot a Chestnut-backed Chickadee in Carmel Valley. Explore the history of Dixieland jazz in Monterey. All the while, learn and laugh with new friends who share your love of uncommon discoveries. 

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Bridge at Hidden Valley

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Duration
6 days
Rating : 4.44
Easy Going
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Monterey's Jazz Bash by the Bay

From 1,749
Duration
6 days
Rating : 5
On Your Feet
A group of hikers with a guide look out at the granite peak of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, California.

Hiking Yosemite Up Close and Personal

From 2,099
Duration
6 days
Rating : 4.89
Outdoor: Spirited
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Birding At Monterey Bay

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Duration
6 days
Rating : 4.8
Outdoor: No Sweat
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An older man with a white beard practices Qi Gong with his eyes closed in a park in California.

California Vegetarian Cuisine, Buddhist Thinking & Qi Gong

From 1,549
Duration
6 days
Rating : 4.75
Easy Going
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National Road Scholar Recorder/Early Music Workshop

From 1,499
Duration
7 days
Rating : 5
Easy Going
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Magical Monterey

Magical Monterey

From 1,549
Duration
6 days
Rating : 4.79
On Your Feet
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Yosemite and Sierra Nevada National Parks, California

Seasons of Magic in Yosemite: Splendor in the Sierra Nevada

From 1,999
Duration
6 days
Rating : 4.92
Outdoor: No Sweat
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Photograph Yosemite: Capturing Waterfalls, Cliffs and Domes

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Rating : 5
Keep the Pace
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The Beauty of Yosemite and the Joy of Watercolor

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6 days
Rating : 5
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Rejuvenation Retreat for Women

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5 days
Rating : 4.79
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