California
Rejuvenation Retreat for Women
Program No. 6734RJ
Immerse yourself in restorative traditions as you practice gentle healing techniques, learn qi gong and self-acupressure and discover the art of guided meditation for deep inner peace.
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Itinerary
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While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our published materials, programs are typically advertised more than a year prior to their start date. As a result, some program activities, schedules, accommodations, personnel, and other logistics occasionally change due to local conditions or circumstances. Should a major change occur, we will make every effort to alert you. For less significant changes, we will update you during orientation. Thank you for your understanding.
Duration
4 days
3 nights
What's Included
9 meals (
3B, 3L, 3D
)
5 expert-led lectures
1 expert-led field trip
3 hands-on experiences
1 performance
An experienced Group Leader
3 nights of accommodations
Taxes and customary gratuity
Road Scholar Assurance Plan
Day
1
Check-in, Welcome Dinner, Orientation
Location:
Soquel, CA
Meals:
D
Stay:
Land of Medicine Buddha
Activity Note
Retreat center check-in from 4:00 p.m. Grounds around retreat center include a 35-foot steep hill or 13 outside stairs to dining room and meeting room.
Afternoon:
Program Registration: 4:00 p.m. After you check in and have your room assignment, join us at the Road Scholar table to register with the program staff, get any updated information, and confirm the time and location of the Orientation session. If you arrive late, please locate your Group Leader and let them know you have arrived. We will then gather in the dining room for refreshments.
Dinner:
In the retreat center dining room or outside dining area.
Evening:
Orientation: 7:00 p.m. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. This is a Road Scholar Retreats program. Programming at Retreat locations includes opportunities for light morning exercise, interaction with members of the local community, a farm-to-table meal, and evening entertainment. We will learn from our knowledgeable Group Leader and local experts. Meals in the dining room or outside dining area will be vegetarian and made mainly of local organic ingredients. Filtered drinking water, hot water, tea, coffee and fresh fruit are always available. Wi-Fi is available in the dining area. There is a public phone available, and an office phone for urgent calls. Wi-Fi calls can be made from your phone. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead.
Day
2
Qigong Class, Meditation, Nature Walk, Self-Care Massage
Location:
Soquel, CA
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Land of Medicine Buddha
Activity Note
Qigong includes gentle movement, usually done standing, for about 1 hour; no special clothes or equipment required. Nature walk about 2 miles, approximately 1.5 hours; steep inclines.
Breakfast:
In the dining room or outside dining area.
Morning:
We will gather for a Qigong movement class and learn about energy and flexibility. Qigong and self-acupressure will move Qi, or vital energy, smoothly through the meridians and bring about a state of relaxation with gentle physical movements and mindful breathing. After a break, we will have a class to learn meditation techniques — with mindfulness meditations and visualization — for deep inner peace and relaxation.
Lunch:
Dining room or outside dining area.
Afternoon:
We’ll set out on an expert-led nature walk in a majestic redwood forest, learning about redwood ecology, wild herbs, and birds. Later, we’ll have a lecture and demonstration on massage for balance self-care and wellness.
Dinner:
Dining room or outside dining area.
Evening:
At leisure.
Day
3
Qigong, Movement Class, Meditation, Aromatherapy Class
Location:
Soquel, CA
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Land of Medicine Buddha
Activity Note
Qigong with gentle movement. Grounds around retreat center include a 35-foot steep hill or 13 outside stairs to dining room and meeting room.
Breakfast:
Dining room or outside dining area.
Morning:
Morning We will continue to learn as we engage in Qigong movement and its association with energy and flexibility. After a break, we’ll have another class on meditation techniques — with mindfulness meditations and visualization — for deep inner peace and relaxation.
Lunch:
Dining room or outside dining area.
Afternoon:
We’ll gather for a lecture and demonstration on aromatherapy. We’ll learn how to use organic essential oils at home in many simple ways, including baths, steam inhalations, compresses, and massage blends.
Dinner:
Dining room or outside dining area.
Evening:
We will be joined by a local musician who will entertain us with a performance.
Day
4
Movement Class, Meditation, Program Concludes
Location:
Soquel, CA
Meals:
B,L
Activity Note
Qigong with gentle movement. Grounds around retreat center include a 35-foot steep hill or 13 outside stairs to dining room and meeting room. Retreat Center check-out 11:00 a.m. Luggage may be packed and put in cars or fully packed and left in rooms by the door until after lunch.
Breakfast:
Dining room or outside dining area.
Morning:
We will cap our exceptional rejuvenation experience with a further exploration of Qigong movement. After a break, we’ll delve further into the fascinating benefits of meditation in a class with lecture and discussion.
Lunch:
Dining room or outside dining area. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on another rewarding program in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!
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Please Note:
This program has itinerary variations on certain dates.
Oct 13, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025
Sep 22, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025
Oct 13, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
Mar 16, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026
Apr 06, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026
Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 02, 2026
Aug 17, 2026 - Aug 21, 2026
Sep 01, 2026 - Sep 04, 2026
Oct 20, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026
