Life-Force Immersion Retreat
Wednesday June 3rd– Sunday June 7th
Shady Creek Retreat Center
18601 Pathfinder Way,
Nevada City, Ca 95959
General Info
Congratulations on making the decision to participate in the Life Force Immersion
Retreat! This amazing experience will take place in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra
Nevada Mountains in Nevada City, CA. The location for the retreat is the beautiful and
scenic Shady Creek Retreat Center.
Below is all the info you need to make your retreat comfortable and your travels easy.
Environment
The environment in the Nevada City area during June can be hot and dry. The average
temperatures in Nevada City in June range from highs in the 100s to lows in the 50s. Be
sure to bring warm layers for evenings and mornings and a bathing suit if you would like
to swim. Please visit www.weather.com for accurate weather information as the retreat
date approaches.
Travel Info
Arrival Date
The course begins the evening of Wednesday, June 3rd. Therefore, you should arrive in
the area by midday Wednesday and are welcome to arrive at the Shady Creek Retreat
Center after check in begins at 3 pm.
Departure Date
The course ends at 1pm on Sunday, June 7th.
Airports
The Sacramento and Reno airports are the closest to the retreat facilities, both being
about an hour and a half drive from Nevada City.
Transportation to and from the airport
You will be able to purchase shuttle service from Sacramento International Airport
(SMF) as part of your registration. The shuttle will depart on Wednesday June 3rd at 3:30
pm so please schedule your flight to arrive in Sacramento with plenty of time to spare.
The return shuttle will depart Shady Creek at 2 pm on Sunday June 7th.
Additional shuttle service from the Sacramento Airport is available through Foothill
Shuttle and Charter Service. They are a locally run shuttle with excellent service. They
can be reached at www.foothillshuttle.com or 530-432-3235 or 530-210-9085
Driving Directions Please reference the directions below as you travel.
Shady Creek Retreat Center 18601 Pathfinder Way, Nevada City, Ca 95959
From Sacramento International Airport
Take I-5 S/CA-99 S. Merge onto I-80 east via exit 522 towards Reno. Take the CA-49
exit, exit 119B, towards Grass Valley/Placerville. Turn left onto CA-193/CA-49. Take
Hwy 49 to Nevada City. After the Broad St Exit turn Left to stay on Hwy 49. Take Hwy
49 for about 10.5 miles. Turn right onto Tyler Foote Rd. Take this for 1 mile and turn
right onto Pathfinder Way. Take Pathfinder all the way down to Holland Hall were you
can check in.
From Reno
Take I-80 out of Reno. Take Highway 20 to Nevada City/Grass Valley. Turn right on to
Hwy 49 and take this for 10.5 miles. Turn right onto Tyler Foote Rd. Take this for 1 mile
and turn right onto Pathfinder Way. Take Pathfinder all the way down to Holland Hall
were you can check in.
From the North
From I-5 take Highway 99 south through Chico. Take Highway 149 east to Oroville.
Highway 149 becomes Highway 70. Take Highway 70 south about 26 miles towards
Marysville. Turn left on Woodruff Lane (after Magnolia Lane, if you reach Bettoncourt
you have gone too far). Stay on Woodruff Lane. Turn Left to head towards Grass Valley.
Turn left onto Highway 20 towards Grass Valley. Go about 26 miles. Merge Left onto
Highway 20/Hwy 49 at Grass Valley. After the Broad St Exit Turn Left onto Hwy 49.
Take Hwy 49 for about 10.5 miles. Turn right onto Tyler Foote Rd. Take this for 1 mile
and turn right onto Pathfinder Way. Take Pathfinder all the way down to Holland Hall
were you can check in.
From the South
From I-5, take the Marysville/Yuba City exit (Highways 70/99). Take Highway 70 to
Marysville. From Marysville, take Highway 20 east toward Grass Valley. Take 20/49
East towards Nevada City. After the Broad St exit turn left onto Hwy 49. Take Hwy 49
for about 10.5 miles. Turn right onto Tyler Foote Rd. Take this for 1 mile and turn right
onto Pathfinder Way. Take Pathfinder all the way down to Holland Hall were you can
check in.
Planning Your Expenses
Expect very good, one-time only offers on upcoming courses and events.
General Course Schedule
Wednesday, June 3rd:
Check in: begins at 3 pm
Dinner: 6 pm
Evening Course: 7 pm
Thursday-Saturday Schedule:
4am-6:30am: Sunrise Sadhana-Early Morning Yoga & Meditation (OPTIONAL)
7am-8am: Kundalini Yoga Basics with Taya (OPTIONAL)
8am-9am: Breakfast
9am-1pm: Morning Session
1pm-3pm: Lunch
3pm-6pm: Afternoon Session
6 pm: Dinner
7 pm- Evening Program
Sunday Schedule:
4am-6:30am: Sunrise Sadhana-Early Morning Yoga & Meditation (OPTIONAL)
7am-8am: Kundalini Yoga Basics with Taya (OPTIONAL)
8am-9am: Breakfast
9am-1pm: Morning Session and closing
1 pm: Lunch and departure
There are breaks for meals and throughout the day.
What To Bring
To make your experience at the retreat comfortable please bring the following items:
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Appropriate clothing for range of warm days and cooler evenings and mornings
•
Yoga mat, meditation cushion and/or firm blanket for sitting on, yoga strap or
something that can work as one. No cushions or mats will be provided, please
bring your own!
•
Daypack to hold the things you will want to have with you over the course of each
day
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Bedding- light sleeping bag or sheets and blankets for full sized bed
•
Towels for your personal use
•
Personal Care items/Supplements
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Water bottle
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Reusable mug for tea or coffee
•
Journal and/or notebook and pens
•
Flashlight/batteries/chargers for devices
The Shady Creek Retreat Center
The location for the immersion retreat is the Shady Creek Retreat Center, a gorgeous
facility nestled in the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
The Facilities and Land
The Shady Creek Retreat Center features a variety of indoor and outdoor facilities for
activities and lodging. The main hall is a stunning work of architecture and the property
includes a beautiful outdoor amphitheatre, over 130 acres of forest with hiking trails, and
of course, the Shady Creek.
The Food and Dining
The food at Shady Creek is exceptional. The meals are mostly vegetarian with options
for everyone, prepared using primarily organic and locally grown ingredients. Retreats at
Shady Creek have earned a reputation for having some of the finest and healthiest food
available.
Meals are served in a buffet fashion and each meal features both hot and cold foods. Tea,
coffee and other beverages are also offered and all-inclusive with your retreat tuition.
Accommodations and Lodging
There are two lodging options at Shady Creek, cabins and camping. Once you register for
the course on our shopping cart, we will direct you to the webpage where you can submit
your accommodation preference. Private rooms are available in a limited supply and for
an additional fee. If you prefer to stay off-site, we can provide a list of local
accommodations.
Cabins
The on-site cabins are basic, clean and comfortable. They are shared cabins, typically
with four people to a room. You will need to bring all of your bedding and toiletries with
you (we will provide you with a list of what to bring upon registration completion).
Private and couples cabins are available at limited supply for an additional charge. You
can pay this additional fee upon registration if rooms are available.
Camping
There is a limited amount of on-site camping available. You will need to bring your own
tent, bedding and toiletries.
Off Site Local Accommodations
OUTSIDE INN
575 East Broad Street, Nevada City, Ca 95959
(530) 265-2233
BROAD ST. INN
517 West Broad St, Nevada City, Ca
(530)-265-2239
NATIONAL HOTEL
211 Broad Street Nevada City, CA
(530) 265-4551
NORTHERN QUEEN INN
400 Railroad Avenue, NC, CA
(530) 265-5824
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
121 Bank St., Grass Valley, Ca 95945
(877)-859-9095
THE HOLBROOKE HOTEL
212 West Main St., Grass Valley, Ca 95945
(800)933-7077
SIERRA MOUNTAIN INN
816 West Main St., Grass Valley, Ca 95945
(866) 539-8430
ELAM BIGGS BED AND BREAKFAST
220 Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley, California 95945
(530) 477-0906
SWAN LEVINE HOUSE
328 South Church Street, Grass Valley, California 95945
(530)-272-1873
Vacation Rentals By Owner http://www.vrbo.com/vacationrentals/usa/california/gold-country-high-sierra/nevada-city
Recommended Restaurants
CALIFORNIA ORGANICS HEALTH FOOD STORE AND ORGANIC GRILL
135 Argall Way, Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-9392 / $$
SOPA THAI
312 Commercial St, Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 470-0101/ $$
IKE’S QUARTER CAFE
401 Commercial St, Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-6138/ $$
NEW MOON CAFE
203 York Street Nevada City, California 95959
(530) 265-6399/ $$$
SOUTH PINE CAFE
110 S. Pine St. Nevada City, California 95959
(530)265-0260/ $$
SOUTH PINE CAFE
102 N Richardson St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-0261/ $$
CHRISTOPHER’S OLD WORLD DELI
206 W Main St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-8919/ $$
TASTE OF THAI
204 W Main St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-2968/ $$
SUMMERTHYME’S BAKERY
421 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2904/ $$
BRIARPATCH COOP AND DELI
290 Sierra College Dr, #A, Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-5333/ $$
DEIGO’S
217 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1460/ $$$
Local Health Food Stores
BriarPatch www.briarpatch.coop 290 Sierra College Dr, Ste A Grass Valley, Ca 530272-5333
Ca Organics www.californiaorganics.org 135 Argall Way #A Nevada City, Ca 530-2659392
Natural Selection 589 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA (530) 272-8789
Healthy Valley 562 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA (530) 273-6525