Re: Our Mayacamas Retreat is almost here! (fwd)

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

Are you going to this?

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2015 08:41:08 -0700 (PDT)
 >
 >  > Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 20:04:59 -0700
 >  > From: Nancy Leigh-Smith <http://www.gmail.com/~nancyleighsmith>
 >  > 
 >  > Dear Friends,
 >  > It's hard to believe that the Autumn Yoga Retreat is finally around the
 >  > corner! So much has happened in Ca and the Napa Valley area this
 >  > year, but Mayacamas Ranch was not physically touched by the recent fires
 >  > and is ready to receive us in just a little over two weeks! Following is
 >  > some information to help you with planning your transportation
 >  > and  packing. We will be sending another email closer to the retreat with a
 >  > complete schedule of events.
 >  > *Arrival/Departure*
 >  > You may arrive any time after 3:30pm on the afternoon of Friday, October 30.
 >  > The official check-in time is 4pm and rooms will be ready at that time. The
 >  > drive from the Haywardstro Valley area takes approximately 2 hours, and
 >  > from  roughly an hour and a half; however, if you have the option
 >  > of leaving earlier and stopping for lunch in nearby Calistoga, take it. The
 >  > traffic can be extremely congested both in the bay area and in the Napa
 >  > area as the afternoon progresses. The first yoga class begins at
 >  > 5:00pm followed
 >  > by dinner at 6:30pm.  The retreat concludes with lunch on Sunday,
 >  > November 1 and
 >  > you can plan to depart by 1:00pm.
 >  > *Directions*
 >  > Take U.S. 80 East/North toward Sacramento. Close to Vallejo, you will cross
 >  > the Carquinez Bridge. After crossing the bridge, take the Marine
 >  > World/Vallejo exit toward Vallejo. This is Hwy 37. Proceed down Hwy 37
 >  > until you exit on Hwy 29. Turn right on Hwy 29. Follow signs to Napa. Once
 >  > you get close to Napa, continue following Hwy 29 toward Calistoga. *Do*
 >  > *not* take the downtown Napa exit. Continue on Hwy 29. At Rutherford, Hwy
 >  > 128 joins Hwy 29 and both designations remain until the entrance to
 >  > Calistoga. Remain on Hwy 128, going *past* (not through) Calistoga, for 1
 >  > mile (unless you are early and want to stop for lunch). Turn left on
 >  > Petrified Forest Road toward Santa Rosa (note that the sign on your right
 >  > says Cedar St). At the top of the hill, turn right on Mountain Home Ranch
 >  > Road/Mayacamas. Stay Right when the road comes to a â??Tâ?? (note that there 
 >  > is
 >  > no sign here to Mayacamas Ranch but there is one for Mountain Home Ranch).
 >  > Mayacamas Ranch is approximately 2 miles down the road. Our sign is at the
 >  > entrance way.  If you go too far, the road ends at Mountain Home Ranch just
 >  > beyond Mayacamas. You may want to use Google maps or any other program that
 >  > indicates current traffic issues and alternate routes.
 >  > *Rooms & Amenities*
 >  > The rooms have down comforters, heat, alarm clocks, hair dryers, hangers,
 >  > irons and dispensers with shampoo, conditioner and soap.
 >  > *You May Wish to Bring the Following*
 >  > -For the pool and jacuzzi: swimsuit, pool sandals, robe
 >  > -For the hiking trails: sturdy shoes, hat, backpack, water bottle,
 >  > binoculars
 >  > -Warm clothing/rain gear
 >  > -A flashlight
 >  > -A journal
 >  > -Ear plugs
 >  > -Yoga props (there are enough props at Mayacamas for one block, bolster,
 >  > and blanket per person; if you'd like more, feel free to bring your own
 >  > *labeled *props and yoga mat). Please bring an eye bag if you have one.
 >  > *Food and Drink*
 >  > Mayacamas Ranch will serve delicious, healthy, largely vegetarian meals
 >  > featuring produce from their own organic gardens. Those of you who provided
 >  > us with special dietary requests will all be accommodated. *Iced tea,
 >  > lemonade, hot tea* *and coffee* will be available in the dining room
 >  > throughout the day but snacks will not, so bring your own snacks if you
 >  > need to eat between meals. If you enjoy wine with your meal, red and white
 >  > house wine will be available at dinner for approximately *$21-$28* a
 >  > bottle. You are also welcome to bring your own wine.
 >  > 
 >  > Feel free to reply to this email with any questions, or to call Nancy
 >  > (510)731-8523 or Eva (510)583-1236. We can't wait!
 >  > 
 >  > Warm regards,
 >  > 
 >  > Nancy Leigh-Smith and Eva Kastel