Mar Vista is your ideal wellness destination to enkindle connection with your surroundings and unearth a grounding like-minded community. This year, engage and exchange with your surroundings through daily yoga, afternoon yin, guided nature walks, and garden-to-table meals. As you restore through newfound natural and human connection, find your strongest sense of well-being is within reach at Mar Vista.
Leaving you restored, reinvigorated & ready for what’s ahead.
Root down with waves as a backdrop for daily morning meditation and beachside yoga taught by our very own Mar Vista steward Cab.
Nurture from the inside out with breakfast baskets and fresh-laid eggs delivered daily. Includes an assortment of local coffee/tea, bread, jams, butter, fruits, & protein.
Discover an unwavering sense of calm with daily wellness activities from breathtaking hikes along the Mendocino coast, to self-guided Redwood forest baths and restorative solo time.
Explore with a guided nature walk through Mill Bend. Brought to us by our partners at The Redwood Coast Land Conservancy, this guided hike unveils the story of our surrounding land.
Soothe at afternoon Yin with singing bowls. Join us for yin yoga accompanied by crystal singing bowls for a meditative, peaceful sound bath.
Delight in inclusive local dinners that celebrate the bounty of the Mendocino Coast. Menus are designed to accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions and are delivered to the striking Glasshouse gathering space every evening.
Create non-alcoholic craft cocktails. Featuring herbs harvested from the Mar Vista garden, find your spirits are high as you unlock plant-powered healing in this session.
Unwind with relaxing evenings free to stargaze with a glass of wine, relax in your Cottage, enjoy the campfire, or soak in our heated Japanese soaking tub.
Kindly note our activity offerings are subject to change, weather permitting. Activities are always optional, you can find your place in our abundant natural and human community as you please.
Surrounded by the sea, the sky and the vast redwood forests lies Mar Vista–a place unlike any other. Explore our trails, our bountiful gardens and our beaches on our guided daily activities or venture out solo during your retreat.
Honor your wellness journey,
rooted in conscious living
Please note: All prices are per person. Taxes apply.
1 bedroom cottages have a queen bed & private bath with shower.
1 bedroom cottages have a queen bed & private bath with shower.
2 bedroom cottages have 2 bedrooms - 1 with queen bed, 1 with one full & one twin bed - & one full bathroom.
2 bedroom cottages have 2 bedrooms - 1 with queen bed, 1 with one full & one twin bed - & one full bathroom.
*1 bedroom cottages have a queen bed & private bath with shower. 2 bedroom cottages have 2 bedrooms – 1 with queen bed, 1 with one full & one twin bed – and one full bathroom. Reservations must be made by phone. Please specify your preferred room configuration and if you have roommates. Mar Vista assigns cottages. All guests must register individually. All reservations will need to be pre-paid at the time of confirmation. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Weekend Wellness offerings are subject to change due to inclement weather.
Deanna worked in the corporate world for almost 20 years which gave her a good basis of business acumen, marketing, and management. Later in life, she went back to school for Environmental Horticulture and Design. She managed gardens for private estates as well as public elementary schools and non-profit organizations. Deanna is a lifelong yogi (certified Yoga teacher in 2012), gardener, and meditation practitioner for over 10 years. All of these experiences combined have culminated in the perfect career that is not just her job, but an intentional lifestyle. There is no greater joy for Deanna than sharing this style of living with others.
Cab has a long history of working in hospitality, from 5-star hotels to beach clubs. This vast experience has become the basis for his inspired living here at Mar Vista. The melding of his experience, yoga teachings, meditation practices, and healthy living objectives led to our creating an experience in hospitality like no other. Mar Vista is a special place; a spiritual journey that takes you on your path to wellbeing.
"Nature, the sun, flowers, digging in the dirt–all these things have always brought me a sense of well-being. . . When you work with nature as opposed to against it, you see that we are all connected."
All activities are optional. There will also be private, mindful moments built into each day. Outside of the retreat schedule, you are welcome to participate in daily egg gathering & goat feeding. Garden Classes, private yoga, & massages are also available for an additional fee. Complimentary games, cards, books, & puzzles are available for use throughout your stay.
So many wonderful adventures await: wander through local art galleries, shops, & restaurants in downtown Gualala. You can access a variety of stunning beach hikes, notably Redwood hiking at Van Damme State Park or Salt Point State Park, within an hour’s drive along the rugged coastline. If you’re lucky, you can spot a whale along several local beach access points!
As much as we’d love to host your furry friend, it is our intention to create a simple, restful space for your wellness journey — free from distraction & day-to-day responsibility. Group retreats are pet-free in efforts to respect all parties in attendance & maintain ease in your stay (dogs cannot be left unattended in the cottages as we venture off-site for exciting excursions).
Yes! The prices listed above reflect the total cost per person for the entire Wellness Weekend Retreat. Taxes will apply.
Our charming Red Welcome Cottage Mercantile is also open daily from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Browse a thoughtful selection of locally-curated snacks, beverages, and low-waste personal care and gift items for purchase. Adult beverage packages including local beer, wine, and spirits are also available.
Please note: Guests are not allowed to bring in any outside alcohol. This is a state requirement of our liquor license.
All reservations are pre-paid in full at time of confirmation. Any cancellation made up to two weeks before the scheduled retreat date, will be 50% refundable. Any cancellations made less than two weeks before the scheduled retreat date will be non-refundable.
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Please email us at hello@marvistafarmandcottages.com. We are happy to hear from you & answer any questions you may have.
Stay tuned for more guided retreats promoting togetherness against the tranquil backdrop of the Mendocino Coast. As we lead your group through yoga, hiking, & other intentional experiences, you will feel collectively rejuvenated & ready for what’s to come. Coming soon.