A gentle pause at the beginning of the year.
Join us at Mount Madonna Center for a nourishing weekend of yoga, reflection, nature, and heartfelt connection as we rest, reset, and welcome the year ahead with intention.
January 8 – 10, 2027
Spaces are intentionally limited to keep the retreat intimate.
THE INVITATION:
Winter invites us inward.
In the quiet of the season, nature reminds us that rest is not a luxury—it is a vital and sacred rhythm. Just as the earth pauses beneath the surface before the return of spring, we too are invited to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with what is true within us.
The Women’s Winter Reset Retreat is a gentle pause at the beginning of the year—a space to step away from the busyness of daily life and return to yourself. Through nourishing yin yoga practices, meditation, meaningful conversation, time in nature, and moments of quiet reflection, we will create space to release what feels complete and welcome the intentions that want to unfold in the year ahead.
Together, in a supportive circle of women, we’ll rest, reset, and remember the wisdom that already lives within us.
THE SETTING:
Nestled in the quiet beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Mount Madonna Center offers a truly special setting for retreat. This 355-acre sanctuary is an intentional community founded by the beloved teacher Baba Hari Dass and devoted to the living practice of yoga, service, and spiritual growth. Surrounded by redwoods, sweeping views, and the peaceful presence of the Hanuman temple, Mount Madonna Center invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with what matters most. Rooted in the spirit of devotion and self-inquiry, the land itself seems to support reflection, renewal, and heartfelt connection—making it a deeply meaningful place to gather for our Winter Re-set together.
THE OFFERING:
This is an invitation to slow down, go deep and listen within, and RECEIVE.
Through Movement, Pranayama, Meditation, Journaling, Sharing and, of course, Yin Yoga!
In this Retreat you will:
- Find ways to create more balance in your life
- Experience deeply nourishing Yin Yoga sets
- Share with others
- Connect with your breath
- Connect with your body
- Quiet the mind
- Increase your overall flexibility
- Enhance your range of motion in your joints, ligaments and fascia
- Improve circulation
- Reduce stress, depression, anxiety and sleep disturbances
VOICES FROM 2026:
“I always leave Roxanna’s retreats feeling cared for, restored, and spiritually uplifted.”
“Roxanna has a wonderful gift for bringing women together and making us each feel seen. I’m looking forward to the next one!”
“I came away from the weekend relaxed and ready to return to “real life” with intention and a sense of calm.”
“It was a profound experience. I felt so grateful. And the reverberations of this retreat have stuck with me. I am stiller, more focused, eating intentionally, fueling with beautiful food. My goals feel like they are in progress – I am on the right path.”
Schedule:
Friday, January 8
- 3-5pm Check-In
- 5:15pm Dinner
- 6:30pm Welcome Circle
- 8pm Candlelight Yin Yoga
Saturday, January 9
- 8am Yin/Yang Yoga
- 10am Brunch
- 11am Group Time
- 1pm Snack
- 2-5pm Free Time (nature walk, massage, spa)
- 5:15pm Dinner
- 6:30pm Aarti (fire ceremony)
- 8pm Sound Wave (Movement & Sound Bath)
Sunday, January 10
- 7am Yoga & Meditation
- 8:30am Breakfast
- 10am Closing Circle
- 12pm Lunch (optional)
This Retreat is perfect for:
- Yoga students of any age, ability or experience level who would like to deepen there yoga practice, bring balance to a busy lifestyle, and feel a greater sense of peace and ease.
If you’re feeling the call to pause, breathe, and begin the year with intention, I would love for you to join us. This Winter Re-set retreat is an invitation to step away from the noise of daily life and return to yourself—through nourishing practices, meaningful connection, and the quiet wisdom of nature. Together we’ll create space for reflection, renewal, and the gentle unfolding of what wants to emerge in the year ahead.
I hope you’ll come share this special time with us at Mount Madonna.
PRICING & REGISTRATION
The cost of this retreat depends upon your room choice at Mount Madonna Center. Your total payment to Roxanna Kopp Smith is $450. Once you have registered for the retreat, you will need to reserve your room directly with Mount Madonna. You will be able to select the best room for your budget.
This is your invitation to begin the year feeling grounded, nourished, and supported.