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Re: October 8-10 Wilbur Retreat Info Letter (fwd)

We're definitely not going to leave where-I-live by 1pm.

We should try to swing by a pharmacy to get BinaxNOW this morning while we
run our errands.

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:27:22 -0700 (PDT)
 >
 >  > From: SaranaYoga <http://www.saranayoga.com/~retreat>
 >  > Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:20:32 -0700
 >  > 
 >  > Hello Noelle and Robert,
 >  > 
 >  > Your yoga retreat at Wilbur Hot Springs is coming up
 >  > soon!  I've attached Sarana & Aaron's retreat info
 >  > letter. Please read it carefully (multiple pages) and let me
 >  > know if you have any questions or concerns. I'm sure you'll have
 >  > a wonderful time!
 >  > 
 >  > Thanks,
 >  > Julie North & SaranaYoga
 >  > 
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 >  > 
 >  > SARANAYOGA
 >  > 
 >  > Dear Yogis and Yoginis,
 >  > 
 >  > I am looking forward to our weekend retreat at Wilbur Hot
 >  > Springs. Ah, to gather in person! What a privilege.
 >  > 
 >  > Vaccine & Testing
 >  > 
 >  > Please email a photo of proof of vaccination and your negative
 >  > COVID-19 test by Thursday evening before the retreat to Julie:
 >  > http://www.saranayoga.com/~retreat.
 >  > 
 >  > When to test: Test Tuesday, Weds or Thursday for rapid test. We
 >  > are using the BinaxNOW rapid test available at pharmacy/drug
 >  > stores. There are other brands, and your medical insurance may
 >  > be offering free testing so it’s up to you.  If
 >  > you’re not feeling well, do stay home. We will
 >  > happily credit you for another retreat.
 >  > 
 >  > Let’s keep each other healthy and safe!
 >  > 
 >  > This letter includes a list of details for the weekend:
 >  > schedule, directions, what to bring and what to leave at
 >  > home. Having two nights together will give us a chance to take a
 >  > break from our busy lives, soak in the mineral springs and enjoy
 >  > the sacred land. Many of you know I grew up at Wilbur and it I
 >  > think it is the perfect place for our retreat.
 >  > 
 >  > Please note: weather can be unpredictable. Plan on cool mornings
 >  > so bring layers and warm socks. The yoga deck is outside.
 >  > 
 >  > To make the most of your retreat, we recommend, if at all
 >  > possible, leaving the Bay Area by 12p or 1p.
 >  > 
 >  > Sending my best and I look forward to seeing you,
 >  > 
 >  > Sarana
 >  > 
 >  > SARANAYOGA
 >  > SCHEDULE
 >  > Friday
 >  > You are welcome to arrive anytime after 3pm on Friday.
 >  > 5:00pm: First asana session followed by Dinner
 >  > Saturday
 >  > 8:00am: Breakfast
 >  > 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 pm: chanting, pranayama, meditation
 >  > and Active Asana followed by Lunch
 >  > 5:00-6:30 pm: Restoratives/Forward bends/Twists followed by Dinner
 >  > Sunday
 >  > 9:00 - 11:30am: chanting, pranayama and meditation followed
 >  > directly by Active Asana
 >  > 11:45 am : brunch
 >  > We will end with brunch on Sunday and you are welcome to stay on
 >  > the grounds until 5pm. (You might want to bring snacks for the
 >  > afternoon if you plan to stay the day on Sunday).
 >  > 
 >  > QUESTIONS?
 >  > Emergency Contact Number. Wilbur front desk: (530) 473-2306
 >  > How do I get there?
 >  > FIRST: DO NOT RELY ON GPS FOR DIRECTIONS! IT MAY NOT WORK.
 >  > From I-80 (San Francisco Bay Area):
 >  > Take I-80 east to I-505 North at Vacaville. Go West (Left) on
 >  > Hwy 16 toward Esparto and follow signs (HWY 16) along lovely
 >  > Cache Creek Hwy 16 until 16 dead ends at Hwy 20.
 >  > Make a Left onto Hwy 20 and go 675 feet (important to make this
 >  > turn….it comes almost immediately). Turn Right onto
 >  > Bear Valley Road, go four miles down the dirt road. Turn left
 >  > over the Historic Wilbur Silver Bridge and drive one mile
 >  > through the gate and up to the hotel. Park your car, come to the
 >  > desk to check-in.
 >  > 
 >  > From Davis:
 >  > Take Russell or Covell to 505 north. Follow directions above.
 >  > Driving Time: about 2.5 hours from Bay Area and 1.5 hours from
 >  > Davis, or less, depending on speed and traffic.
 >  > 
 >  > When can I arrive and how long can I stay?
 >  > Check-in is after 3pm on Friday and you can stay until 5pm on
 >  > Sunday. Our workshop will begin at 5:00 on Friday afternoon and
 >  > end with brunch on Sunday. We recommend spending the afternoon
 >  > on Sunday! If you can come a day early or stay a day late, that
 >  > is a wonderful way to enrich the retreat. Book that directly
 >  > with the Wilbur hotel: (530) 473-2306
 >  > 
 >  > What do I do when I get there?
 >  > When you arrive park in the temporary parking lot, check in at
 >  > the FRONT DESK to get your room assignment and sign a release
 >  > waiver.
 >  > 
 >  > What to Bring?
 >  > Wilbur is remote, so bring all you need for a 3-day excursion.
 >  > 1. Towel
 >  > 2. Slippers (Wilbur is shoes off indoors so slippers are nice)
 >  > 3. Bath robe
 >  > 4. Clothes for yoga
 >  > 5. Hiking shoes if you like
 >  > 6. Warm clothes for morning pranayama
 >  > 7. Water bottle
 >  > 8. Small towel for yoga
 >  > 9. Yoga mat. We have mats if you don’t own one.
 >  > 10. Alarm clock
 >  > 11. Sun screen and sun hat
 >  > 12. Flashlight
 >  > 13. Beverages: We will provide drinking water, tea and coffee
 >  > but if you want bubbly water, juice, beer or wine, please bring
 >  > that. Bring your drinks to the kitchen and ask our cook which
 >  > fridge you can use.
 >  > 
 >  > Cell Phones and Electronics
 >  > Believe it or not, there is no cell range at Wilbur. There is no
 >  > wifi. We’re entirely off the grid and solar
 >  > powered. You get to unplug completely! This means there are no
 >  > electrical outlets available for personal use, so leave cell
 >  > phone chargers, hair dryers and irons at home. Bring your
 >  > car-charger if you need it for the ride home.
 >  > 
 >  > Camping
 >  > If you’re camping, please bring tent, sleeping bag,
 >  > flashlight (important!)  and anything else you might need for
 >  > camping. Camp sites are a little bit of a walk from the hotel
 >  > parking area. Be prepared to carry your belongings to and from
 >  > your site.  There is no car camping at Wilbur Hot Springs.
 >  > 
 >  > Pets
 >  > Pets are not allowed on the property of Wilbur Hot Springs. If
 >  > you need to bring a service animal, we can make arrangements for
 >  > you but we need to know ahead of time.
 >  > 
 >  > If you’re new to Wilbur
 >  > Wilbur was a former Native American healing center, treasured
 >  > for its natural mineral waters. We will have the pleasure to
 >  > enjoy Wilbur’s 1800-acre preserve that surrounds
 >  > these healing waters. The baths are open 24 hours a day and are
 >  > a wonderful compliment to the yoga. There is also a cold pool
 >  > for swimming and a sauna to get a good cleansing sweat! The
 >  > bathing area is clothing optional. Some people choose to wear
 >  > bathing suits, others do not. You should feel perfectly at home
 >  > to bathe in a manner that is most comfortable for you.
 >  > 
 >  > Come early and stay late! We recommend doing your best to get
 >  > out of the city early on Friday so have time to arrive at Wilbur
 >  > and settle in before class starts at 5:00pm.
 >  > 
 >  > Massage
 >  > To enhance the healing effects even more there are very talented
 >  > massage therapists available. I recommend you call Wilbur ahead
 >  > of time to book a massage reservation: 530-473-2326. This will
 >  > also give us an idea of how many therapists we need to have
 >  > available.
 >  > 
 >  > If you have any additional questions you can refer to the Wilbur
 >  > website at www.wilburhotsprings.com or email us at
 >  > http://www.saranayoga.com/~retreat.


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