Yoga retreat coming to Milton

MILTON — Mindy Norris and Becky Smith, of the Traveling Owl 30a will hold the Catch us at the Creek Retreat taking place over Labor Day Weekend at Coldwater Gardens in Milton. The three-night, four-day retreat provides "yogis" with the opportunity to restore their mind, body, and energy.

"I have traveled to several retreats and have come to learn what makes a retreat unique and enjoyable," Smith said. "Mindy and I are looking forward to combining our favorite retreat elements to create a weekend that helps our new friends disconnect from their everyday lives."

Norris and Smith have been practicing yoga for a combined 11 years and both have hundreds of hours of training and self study in the practice of yoga. The pair met while teaching yoga along 30a and decided that it was time for them to pursue their passion and introduce the community to a deeper practice and to beautiful places they have come across.

Smith and Norris went camping at Coldwater Gardens in February, "I just knew that we had to hold a retreat on the property the first time I saw it," Norris said. "It is a great place to really let loose, connect with nature, and enjoy your surroundings."

The facilities at Coldwater Gardens including cabins, hiking trails and sustainable farming efforts throughout, are spread across over 350 acres of land.

"While the retreat will include meditation and yoga twice a day, we encourage anyone interested to join us. We are going to keep it super flexible and casual, allowing you to choose how you spend your time over the weekend," Norris said. "Coldwater Gardens is a beautiful, peaceful setting and we know everyone will enjoy each other and all that the property has to offer."

Pricing starts at $625.00 and includes lodging (upgrades available), yoga twice a day, meditation, three vegetarian meals a day, hiking, creative art. Massage is available throughout the weekend for an additional fee. Email travelingowl30a@gmail.com for additional information.

This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Yoga retreat coming to Milton