7 Day Sequoia and Kings Canyon Yoga Adventure Retreat in Dunlap, California, US
US Yoga and Adventure Retreat
Are you an active yogi craving a deeper connection to the ancient forests and deep river canyons of the Sequoias? Then this 6-day adventure to Sequoia and Kings Canyon national park is perfect for you! Join them as you explore mysterious caves and expansive views high atop granite cliffs, breathing in nature and letting go of everything else, finding peace, and being fully present each step of the way.
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Highlights
- All activities listed in the itinerary including cave entrance fee
- Daily yoga and/or meditation practices
- Forest bathing
- Daily guided hiking
- 6 nights accommodations with private room and shared bath
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner and non-alcoholic beverages
- Transportation to all activities in itinerary
- Gear rental hiking: Hydration Pack, Hiking Poles, travel yoga mat
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Yoga studio
With 120 acres of trail filled forest, ponds, and meadows, the Sequoia Highland Camp will provide a tranquil hub for your adventure near the entrance to Kings Canyon. At 5,000 feet, you will experience incredible sunrise and sunset views, with the mountains on one side overlooking a picturesque valley on the other.
Your home away from home features well-appointed cabins with lux private queen bedrooms, kitchens, and a shared bath. You’ll love feeling so secluded in your cabin and yet close to the restaurant building, rec room, yoga room, and other amenities. It will be your perfect start to each day and an even better place to relax from an exciting day of adventure.
For this adventure, single occupancy will be one person in a private bedroom and double occupancy will be two people sharing a private bedroom. Each room has one queen sized bed.
They are not offering roommate match requests for this trip due to the nature of the double occupancy shared bed requirement. Cabin common areas are coed. If you are bringing a friend or family member and wish to have separate bedrooms, they will do their best to accommodate you in the same cabin.
Program
You’ll spend mornings meditating with breathtaking mountain sunrises and expansive yoga practices to ease into your active day immersed in nature.
You’ll marvel at the massive trees and thundering waterfalls as you trek quiet and beautiful paths through high mountains and deep canyons in one of the most unique and awe-inspiring places in the world.
Imagine strolling through groves of trees so massive your comprehension gives way to a sense of awe. The ground is soft, cushioned by decades of needles and leaves piling up to decay. You hear the winds whispering high above as you gaze to the tops of soaring trees reaching high into the sky to dance in the breeze.
Birds add their song to the symphony of the forest as your thoughts begin to slow. You feel calm, with each breath of air filled with the sweet scent of the forest your body begins to relax taking in the healing power of the mountains and letting go of everything else.
All at once you feel at home, recognizing that you belong here, understanding the trees and the mountains standing guard to protect you. There is nothing in this place that you can change or fix, nothing for you to do except to just be. You hear your voice adding to the chorus of nature and the creatures of the forest seem to welcome it, they welcome you, this is your home too.
A sweet smile crosses your face as you begin to let go of everything you left behind and allow yourself to feel the warm embrace of this moment, in this place where nothing else matters and everything is moving in perfect harmony with the earth.
Are you ready to let go of stress and find healing in the mountains? Of course you are!
On this adventure, you will be far away from the stress and worry of daily living. With no cell signal and no place to be, you quickly lose the need to look at your watch and relax into the steady pace of mother nature.
All of the sights, sounds, and smells of the forest flow effortlessly through your body as the mountains stand guard high making you feel small and protected. You will leave this place feeling calm, relaxed, and rejuvenated ready to bring a steady pace to daily life.
Can you imagine a place where you can stop fixing and start living? That sounds magical! On this retreat, through the practice of forest bathing, you will engage with mother nature using all your senses. You will develop a deeper understanding of the earth, and you will begin to feel a home sitting with nature; without any desire to change a thing.
You will begin to recognize the incomprehensible power and vastness of nature and understand that you belong there, and nature belongs in you.
You will come away with a deep sense of gratitude for the planet you call home and a deeper understanding of your true self which is vast and strong like the earth.
Do you long to close your eyes and feel embraced in the arms the earth? Practicing yoga, meditation, and forest bathing, you will feel relaxed and centered as you head out into the mountains each day.
Spending hours in the mountains your mind begins to calm, you notice things you may have otherwise overlooked in the rush of life. Each day, you feel the warmth of the sun and the wind enveloping your body as your senses immerse in the subtle sounds and beautiful vistas of the canyons.
You’ll find a peaceful, safe place where all of nature is there to welcome and support you. You’ll wish each moment to ever end!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at High Sequoia Camp
As you arrive to Sequoia Highland Camp, you will feel the peaceful seclusion of your home away from home nestled in the Sierras. Your leaders will be there to greet you and show you to your cabin to settle in.
In the evening, you will enjoy a gentle yoga practice to stretch out from the trip before heading to the dining room where their chef has prepared a mouthwatering dinner for your opening meal. You will have a relaxing evening getting to know each other and going over the itinerary for the week.
- Unpack and settle in
- Yoga to stretch out from trip
- Opening night dinner
- Sunset and bonfire
Day 2: Grant's Grove
You’ll rise early to head into Kings Canyon for your first sunrise meditation. You will return to the base for an invigorating yoga practice and amazing breakfast to start the day.
Following breakfast, you grab your gear, and you head back into the park to explore. On this day, you will enjoy your first forest bathing practice to set the tone for your journey among the trees.
Today, you explore the trails around Grant’s Grove and enjoy lunch around the curios “big stump” which is at once interesting and somewhat typical of mankind’s sometimes callous approach to nature.
You will return to Highland for your afternoon yoga practice and a relaxing dinner. Following dinner, you will enjoy another wonderful sunset and time to visit and journal before turning in for the night.
- Sunrise yoga and meditation
- Breakfast
- Hike Big Stump Basin
- Lunch on the Stump
- Afternoon hike in Grants Grove to Sequoia Lake overlook
- Dinner at camp
- Sunset
Day 3: End of the road
You’ll rise early to enjoy a wonderful sunrise and yoga practice. After breakfast, you will pack your lunches and plenty of snacks to head for the ‘end of the road’.
Your journey on this day takes you deep into Kings Canyon where you will experience thundering waterfalls as you hike the canyon floor gazing up at walls rising thousands of feet overhead. You will enjoy your lunch and relax by the river responsible for carving out these canyons.
As evening comes upon you, you'll return to camp for a mouthwatering dinner and time to relax around camp.
- Sunrise at camp
- Morning yoga and breakfast
- Misty Falls hike
- End of the road river for lunch
- Grizzly Falls
- Dinner at Camp
Day 4: Sequoia
On this day, you rise early to explore the Sequoia side of the park. You’ll start your day with an iconic sunrise meditation and yoga practice.
After breakfast, you head into the Sequoia side of the park to the famous General Sherman tree where you catch the trailhead to hike deep into the groves and lush meadows of the giant trees. You’ll enjoy the solitude of this more remote area among the trees where wildlife abounds foraging along the creeks and meadows.
Keep your eyes open because it's common to even spot bears in this area. You will enjoy another meditative forest bathing practice along the way as you breathe in the healing scent of the forest.
You will have lunch before returning past some of the other famous and less visited trees along this route including other worldly sights of living trees hollowed out by fire.
- Sunrise yoga and meditation at Camp
- Breakfast
- Hike General Sherman Tree
- Congress Trail hike
- Lunch and forest bathing in meadows
- Evening yoga practice and dinner at camp
Day 5: Boyden Cave, Big Baldy and Buck Rock Watchtower
On this day, you enjoy a leisurely morning at Highland with a sunrise meditation and yoga practices. After breakfast, they will pack up your lunches and head back to Kings Canyon to experience the ridgelines high above the canyon floor. Your day begins with a private tour of Boyden Cave where you will experience both the commercial side of the cave and the wild side using only headlamps!
You will continue on to Buck Rock Watchtower, as you gaze down into the familiar canyon floor below, your mind can’t seem to wrap around the magnitude of this place. The awesome size and power of nature. You will hike to the top of Big Baldy where you will enjoy panoramic views of this vast space for lunch.
As you venture back toward Highland, you will enjoy an afternoon hike along Big Baldy Ridge high above the canyon floors.
You return to Highland in the evening to relax before your sumptuous closing dinner. After dinner, you will gather for your closing circle to reflect on your week and share your experiences.
- Sunrise at camp
- Morning yoga practice and breakfast
- Explore Boyden Cave
- Lunch at Buck Rock Watchtower
- Afternoon hike on Baldy Ridge
- Return to camp for dinner
Day 6 Moro Rock area and afternoon in Camp
- Sunrise at camp
- Morning yoga practice
- Hike Moro Rock and nearby Trails
- Lunch at Hanging Rock
- Afternoon in camp with restorative yoga
- Sunset at camp
- Final dinner
- Closing circle
Day 7: Depart
You won’t want to miss one last sunrise on your final day and your final yoga practice. On this morning, you take time to pack and enjoy breakfast before you begin the journey home.
You will drive through the park one last time as you enter the Kings Canyon side for a stop to get your blood pumping on the Don Cecil trail. After a short but beautiful hike, you will say goodbye and head out of the park enjoying amazing views as you exit on the Three Rivers side of the park.
Whether you want to stop and grab a sandwich for the road or just head on through, Three Rivers is a quaint little town nestled at the Sequoia entrance to the park along a beautiful river.
- Sunrise at camp
- Breakfast and final yoga practice
- Pack cars and leave through the park
- Stop for snacks (optional) at Three Rivers
- Return to LA
Instructors
Kevin Montgomery
Over the years, Kevin has met some of the best people ever through yoga classes, and as his practice grew, he noticed that the mental benefits were even more powerful than the physical ones. As a corporate executive, he found that mental clarity, focus, intuitive skills, and stress management were all things he learned on his mat that positively impacted his work and personal life. Every element of this journey will support your work and even if you have never practiced yoga in your life, you will leave feeling connected, centered, and balanced. You will feel the joy of being human again!
Kay Abdullah
Kay’s journey began when she experienced a low back injury leading her to try yoga for healing. Her first class slowly blossomed into a transformational experience, a thirst for knowledge and a focus on health and wellness through the vast practice of yoga. Kay’s classes are fun and challenging as she weaves in her sense of humor to empower her students in an engaging and approachable way. She focuses on detailed alignment and breath to movement, bringing balance and inner peace to her students. Kay is excited to combine the practice of yoga with the powerful and serene environment of the
Retreat location
The retreat will take place near the entrance of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in Dunlap, California.
Food
Their premium adventures are always all inclusive so you can enjoy your day without worrying about your meals. They curate dining experiences that always offer vegan and gluten free options, which is not easy in smaller adventure towns!
But in this case, they have private access to a commercial kitchen and dining area and they are bringing a fantastic chef who will lovingly prepare the mouthwatering food. Most meals are created to be served with your choice of protein with options provided prior to the trip.
Breakfast
Breakfasts will be served buffet style with plenty of healthy options including fruit, oatmeal, granola, breakfast potatoes, tofu scramble or scrambled eggs, vegan bacon or sausage, and more. All proteins except for scrambled eggs are vegan on the breakfast bar.
Lunch
On their outdoor adventures, you will enjoy sack lunches on the trails unless otherwise noted. Their chef and leaders will prepare everything you need to build your own lunch including a variety of sandwich or wrap toppings, salads, fruit, and chips each adventure day. Or you may request a prepared sandwich or wrap with sides from their menu.
Dinner
Dinner is a time to relax and enjoy great conversation over a nice meal to finish the day. Each evening, you will enjoy a wonderful meal lovingly prepared by their chef including specialty nights like their ‘picnic in the park’ and ever popular pizza night.
Snacks
Everyone likes to travel with some snacks. You will burn a lot of calories on an active adventure. They do not provide snacks for the trail as most yogis have clear preferences and will bring their own. However, they will offer fruit and snacks at the lodge that you may take as well.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- Daily yoga and/or meditation practices
- Forest bathing
- Daily guided hiking
- All activities listed in the itinerary including cave entrance fee
- A lasting sense of triumph and peace
- 6 nights cabin accommodations with private room and shared bath
- 17 meals from dinner on the first day through lunch on the final day as listed prepared by their chef
- Non-alcoholic beverages with meals
- Transportation to all activities in itinerary
- Gear rental hiking: Hydration Pack, Hiking Poles, travel yoga mat
- National fees
What's not included
- Air travel expense
- Transportation to Sequoia Highland Camp
- Trip insurance
- Water, snacks, or personal items from the shops and markets
- Meals not specifically included in the trip details
- Any pre or post trip meals
- Alcoholic beverages
- Items of a personal nature such as, gifts, toll calls
- Medical costs, the costs of hospitalization and evacuation from remote areas
- Additional expenses arising from the delay or extension of a trip due to weather, sickness, failure of transportation, or other causes beyond their control
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
55 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by car
You will be responsible to get to the retreat center. All activity transportation is provided from the center but not from the airport. It's a 45-minute drive from Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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