Mindfulness

Engage in the mindfulness practices of somatic movement, meditation and deeply connecting breathwork journeys to ground your body and connect with your open heart

Nature Excursions

Feel supported by the elements of nature to build deeper groundedness in your body. Heal in the energy of sacred land, trees and flowing creeks on the property.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES

Retreat

Why Choose This Retreat?

  • Highly personalized, all-inclusive 3-day mind-body-soul journey designed to reconnect you with your essence, energize your being, and empower bold clarity in your life. Unlike group retreats, this 1:1 experience focuses exclusively on you—your healing, your growth, and your highest transformation.

  • Nestled on 320 acres of pristine forest with mountains, rivers, and creeks, this retreat offers:

    • High-touch guidance: Private, expert-led sessions tailored to your unique needs.

    • Seclusion and serenity: Complete escape from the noise of daily life.

    • Nature as medicine: Immersive hikes, meditative forest bathing, and healing
      through the elements.

What’s Included?

What’s Included?

PRE RETREAT: 60 min 1:1 Intention setting session

DURING THE RETREAT: Daily Program, Food, Accommodation

--4 days and 3 nights of private accommodation in a fully furnished studio

--Daily home-cooked meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with raw, vegan, and gluten-free options to support your retreat intentions

--Daily yoga, guided meditation and breathwork journeys

--Personalized healing ceremonies and elemental rituals

--Daily local nature excursions (excluding entry ticket fees, if applicable)

--Forest bathing and creek immersion on sacred land

--Firelight gatherings (weather-permitting) and wood stove warmth in winter

--Personalized arrival and departure coordination support

POST RETREAT: 60 min 1:1 Integration session

Key Features

  • Private 1:1 Coaching and Healing Journeys: Work directly with our renowned coach and healer to find clarity and align your vision.

  • Immersive Nature Time: Heal with the elements—earth, air, space, water, and fire —on guided hikes and forest baths.

  • Mind-Body-Soul Nourishment: Highly customized yoga, meditation, energy work, vegan meals, and restorative activities designed to bring balance.

Exclusive Benefits

Exclusive Benefits

  • Luxury accommodations in a serene, secluded cabin on a 320-acre property.

  • All meals included: nourishing, plant-based cuisine for optimal energy and alignment to support your next chapter of expansion.

  • 24/7 access to the healing property—rivers, creeks, and trails for additional adventures, healing and exploration.

WHAT OUR CLIENT'S SAY

Private Spiritual Retreat in Sierra Nevada | 3-Day Healing Retreat California | Spiritual Alignment
The Forest Retreat – Sierra Nevada
Private · One Guest at a Time · Sierra Nevada · 5,500ft
The Forest Retreat
3 days. 1:1 with Shakti. Everything handled. You just show up. 320 Acres · Tahoe National Forest · 23581 CA-49, Downieville, CA 95936 · $2,500 All-Inclusive
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Private 3-Day Retreat · Sierra Nevada · One Guest at a Time

Three days, entirely yours.
No group. No schedule you didn't choose.
Just you, the land, and Shakti.

This is a fully private, all-inclusive 3-day retreat on 320 acres of Tahoe National Forest — with the Yuba River, two mountain creeks, and total seclusion. Every session is built around you. Every meal is made for you. Shakti is with you personally, across every single moment of it.

$2,500 all-inclusive · Thu evening – Sun morning · May – October
Reserve My Dates
100% Private — No Groups 1:1 With Shakti Every Session All Meals Included Private Studio on the Property Pre + Post 1:1 Sessions May – October · Thu–Sun
Hammock in the forest
One Price · Everything Included

One price.
Everything included.

From the moment you arrive Thursday evening to the moment you leave Sunday morning — accommodation, all meals, every session, every experience — it's all taken care of. No surprises, no add-ons.

$2,500
All-inclusive · Private · One guest at a time
Reserve your dates with a $1,250 deposit. The remaining $1,250 is due 30 days before arrival.
Thu Evening – Sun Morning May – October Sierra Nevada, CA · 5,500ft
What's Included
Before you arrive: 60-min 1:1 intention-setting session with Shakti to design your retreat around your specific goals
Private accommodation: Your own fully furnished studio cabin on the property — 4 days, 3 nights, complete privacy
All meals: Fresh home-cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily — vegan, gluten-free, made from scratch. Menu planned around your healing intentions
Daily 1:1 guided sessions: Somatic movement, guided meditation, breathwork, and energy healing — all led personally by Shakti
Personalized ceremonies: Healing rituals and elemental ceremonies tailored to your intentions and the energy of the land
Daily nature excursions: Guided hikes, forest bathing, and creek immersion across 320 acres of sacred Sierra Nevada land
Evening firelight gatherings: Weather-permitting fire ceremonies; wood-stove warmth and connection in cooler months
After you leave: 60-min 1:1 integration session with Shakti to anchor your shifts and carry them into real life

Not included: airfare, travel to/from Sierra Nevada, excursion entry fees where applicable, and gratuity. Airport pickup from Sacramento (SMF) or Reno (RNO) available — ask at booking.

A Day in Your Retreat

Structure that holds you.
Space that frees you.

This is a sample day. Every schedule is built around your intentions and adjusted in real time. Nothing is rigid.

7:00 AM
Grounding BreakfastA nourishing vegan breakfast to settle your body and set a calm, energized tone for the day.
8–9 AM
Somatic MovementIntuitive movement to wake up the body, release overnight tension, and drop you into full presence — not thinking, feeling.
9–11 AM
Guided Meditation & Energy HealingA deep 2-hour 1:1 session with Shakti — meditation, energy work, and healing tailored precisely to what you came here to shift.
12–1 PM
Nourishing LunchA restorative midday meal — warm, grounding, and thoughtfully chosen to support your body's healing process.
1–3 PM
Nature ExcursionA guided hike or forest immersion on the 320-acre property — creeks, mountain trails, sacred sites. The land does its own work here.
4–5 PM
Breathwork SessionA powerful 1-hour breathwork journey with Shakti to move stored emotions, unlock inner clarity, and reset your nervous system.
6–8 PM
Dinner & IntegrationA shared evening meal followed by music, reflection, and space to integrate what moved through the day.
9 PM+
Rest & SilenceThe rest of the evening is yours — total quiet, open land, and time for your body and mind to absorb everything.

No two days are identical. Shakti reads where you are and adjusts in real time. What you need is what we do.

Daily retreat experience
The Land

Every part of this land
is working for you.

This 320-acre property is a living energy vortex. Each site has a distinct frequency and plays a distinct role in your expansion — holding you in the exact energy your next chapter requires.

You arrive at the Yuba River and your nervous system exhales. The activation begins before the first session.

Claim My Place
Sacred Site 01
Little Ladies Creek — Feminine Rebirthing Pool
A natural pool where the stream flows gently before cascading into clear, still water. Supports identity shifts, nervous system regulation, and energetic renewal. She doesn't rush; she flows. Graceful. Serpentine. Alive.
Sacred Site 02
Ladies Canyon Creek — Divine Masculine Vortex
A channel of powerful energy carved by nature with precision. Where the masculine recalibrates through structure, direction, and grounded presence. Water rushes here. Clear, strong, and certain.
Sacred Site 03
The Unity Spot — Sacred Balance & Wholeness
Where the two creeks converge into one stillness. A sacred place of integration — of heart and will, emotion and action, being and doing. Visitors often describe a feeling that every part of them finally agrees.
Sacred Site 04
The Soul Summit — Top of the Mountain
Where Earth meets sky and time dissolves into presence. Future home of the Shiva–Shakti Temple. The veils lift. The noise fades. And you remember the self beneath it all — whole, wise, infinite.
Daily Adventures

Step off the property.
Let Sierra County work on you too.

50+ alpine lakes, the Sierra Buttes, waterfalls, and the legendary Yuba River — all within reach.

Yuba River
River
The Yuba River
Giant polished granite boulders and emerald water — cascades for paddlers in spring, swimming holes in summer.
Alpine Lakes
Lakes
50+ Alpine Lakes
The Lakes Basin Area — including Packer Lake and Sardine Lake — for fishing, swimming, and boating.
Sierra Buttes
Mountains
Sierra Buttes
Volcanic pinnacles at 8,587 feet with a glass and steel fire lookout tower offering 360-degree views.
Sierra Hot Springs
Healing Waters
Sierra Hot Springs
Natural spring water smooth as silk — regarded as a sacred healing place by Indigenous Peoples for centuries.
Sacred Land
The Creeks
Forest Bathing
The Property
Nature Hikes
The Mountain
Past Retreats
Healing Sessions
Glimpses
Retreat food
Vegan · Gluten-Free · Made fresh daily from local seasonal ingredients
Three Meals a Day · All Included

Three meals a day,
made for your healing.

All meals are included — breakfast, lunch, and dinner, every day of your retreat. Everything is vegan, gluten-free, and cooked fresh from scratch using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. During your pre-retreat intention session, Shakti selects foods specifically chosen to support what your body is working to release and restore. Ayurvedic, raw, and detox-friendly options are available.

Have dietary restrictions or allergies? Let us know at booking. We accommodate most needs with advance notice and will adjust every meal accordingly.

Where You'll Stay

Your own private cabin,
deep in the forest.

You stay in a fully furnished private studio cabin set within 320 acres of Tahoe National Forest — yours alone for the entire retreat. No shared spaces, no other guests. Just your own sanctuary with everything you need, surrounded by forest, creek sounds, and mountain air.

The entire 320-acre property is open to you 24/7. Walk to the river at midnight. Sit by the creek at dawn. The land is yours for the duration of your stay.

The Cabin
Your Stay
The Cabin
Spiritual Healing Space
Healing Sessions
Spiritual Healing
Nature Around You
The Land
Nature Around You
Food & Community
Nourishment
Food & Community
Nature on Land
Explore
Nature on Land
Water on Land & Around
Water
Water on Land & Around

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Length of Stay
Thu evening arrival through Sun morning departure — 4 days, 3 nights
Privacy
Fully private. One guest at a time. The whole property is yours.
Land Access
24/7 — rivers, creeks, hiking trails, hammocks, sacred sites
Shakti Sharma
Shakti Sharma · Healer · Coach · Retreat Guide

No assistants.
No substitutes.
Just Shakti — with you.

You get her full presence across every session of your retreat. That is non-negotiable.

Shakti has 12 years of practice, 1,250+ clients, and a published book. She left a peak corporate career not because things fell apart — but because she knew there was something more important to build. That decision became Spiritual Alignment.

What makes the retreat work is not the land alone — it's the depth of someone who has done her own healing from the inside out, watching you with complete clarity and reflecting back exactly what's there. No filters. No agenda. Just truth.

If this retreat isn't the right fit for you, Shakti will tell you honestly before you book. That standard holds through every moment of the three days.

Before You Arrive

Practical answers
to real questions.

Don't see what you're looking for? Book a free 30-min call — Shakti answers everything directly.

How do I get there?+
The property address is 23581 Highway 49, Sierra City, CA 96125 — next to the North Yuba River, 7 miles upstream from Downieville and 5 miles downstream from Sierra City. Approximate driving distances: 55 miles from Truckee, 75 miles from Auburn, 55 miles from Grass Valley, 84 miles from Reno.

Important: There is no cell reception on the mountain road. Print your Google Maps directions before you leave. Drive slowly — there is wildlife and sharp turns.
Where do I fill up gas?+
There is no gas station near the property. Coming from Grass Valley or Nevada City: fill up at the Lost Nugget station in Camptonville — it is the last stop before the forest. Coming from Reno or Truckee: the Sierraville Service & Country Store in Sierraville is your last stop.
What should I pack?+
Essentials: Eye mask, water bottle, journal and pen, swimsuit, comfy socks, a warm blanket.
Outdoors: Layers, rain gear, hiking boots or trail shoes, indoor shoes for sessions.
Important: Mosquito repellent and a flashlight (non-negotiable after dark on 320 acres).
Personal: Any medications, supplements, glasses, or items you need to feel comfortable for 4 days away.
Is there wildlife on the property?+
Yes — this is wild Sierra Nevada land. You may encounter lizards, deer, snakes, bears, coyotes, or mountain lions. Hike with awareness, make noise on trails, and give wildlife their space. They typically stay well clear of humans. The property also has two resident guard dogs — a lab/husky mix — who are friendly and love company.
Can I explore the property on my own time?+
Absolutely. Every acre is open to you at any time of day or night. Hammocks, swings, fire pits, and quiet spots by the water are set up throughout the property. The land is as much a part of the retreat as the sessions.
Can I get airport pickup?+
Yes. Airport pickup is available from Sacramento International (SMF) and Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) at an additional cost. Let us know at the time of booking and we will arrange it with you.
I have dietary restrictions. Can you accommodate me?+
Yes. All meals are vegan and gluten-free as standard. We also offer Ayurvedic, raw food, and detox-friendly menus. During your pre-retreat intention session, we review your health goals and select foods that specifically support what your body is working on. Please let us know your restrictions at booking so we can plan ahead.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?+
Life happens. Reach out as early as possible and we will work with you. Because dates are held exclusively for one guest at a time, we ask for as much notice as possible for reschedules. Full cancellation and rescheduling terms are shared at the time of booking.

You leave different.
Not because something was added —
because something was removed.

Three days. 320 sacred acres. Your own private cabin. Every meal made for you. Every session designed around you. Shakti with you personally — start to finish.

You leave clear. Reset. Knowing exactly what comes next — and carrying none of what held you back.

One guest at a time. May through October. Dates fill quickly.
Investment
$2,500 all-inclusive
To Reserve
$1,250 deposit
Format
Thu evening — Sun morning
Location
Sierra Nevada · 5,500ft
Season
May — October
Your dates are held exclusively for you — no other guests.
Shakti leads every session personally. No assistants, no substitutes.
If it's not the right fit, she'll tell you honestly before you book.