Retreat practice circle at Still Mountain

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A Sanctury for Deep Restoration

Still Mountain Wellness Retreat is a place to unplug, reconnect with nature, and remember what it feels like to be whole. We believe that true wellness happens when our mind, body and spirits are in balance, so our teachers draw on decades of experience to guide you through restorative breathwork, somatic healing, meditation, and healing through food.

Rooted in ancient practices and compassionate service, we are dedicated to helping you recover from the stress, anxiety, and burnout of modern life. No matter which retreat experience you choose, you will leave with the tools and daily rituals you need to restore energy, build resilience, and support lasting wellbeing.

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Retreat Paths

Upcoming Retreats

Choose the rhythm of practice, rest, and restoration that is calling you now.

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Women's Retreat

Sept 24 - Sept 27, 2026

4 Days · 3 Nights

4 Day Reclaim Your Center Women’s Retreat in the Mountains

De-stress from the moment you arrive. Reconnect to nature's rhythms, inside and out, in community with other women through guided emotional healing…

4-day A Somatic Yoga Retreat for Embodiment, Rest, and Renewal

Somatic Healing

Oct 23 - Oct 26, 2026

4 Days · 3 Nights

4-day A Somatic Yoga Retreat for Embodiment, Rest, and Renewal

De-stress upon arrival. With your feet on the earth, begin to connect with nature’s rhythms, inside and out. This 4-day retreat brings…

Five Senses Detox

Oct 29 - Nov1, 2026

4 Days · 3 Nights

4 Day Five Senses Detox & Rejuvenation Retreat in California Hot Springs

Join a 4-day Five Senses Detox & Rejuvenation Retreat at Still Mountain Wellness Retreat in California Hot Springs. Rest your nervous system…

Integration

Our Programs Stretch Far Beyond the Time Spent Here

Each experience is designed to support transformation that continues into daily life.

TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHING

We host a range of retreats that combine traditional Eastern practices with Western methods. Our team includes Kaivalyadhama-trained teachers holding master's degrees in Yoga and Ayurveda, IAYT-certified yoga therapists, instructors with thousands of hours of Yoga Alliance training, and specialists in Vipassana Meditation and Biomechanics. Every instructor brings years of practical experience to help you learn tools you can take home.

RESTORATIVE NOURISHMENT

All meals are prepared in our organic, vegan kitchen using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Grounded in Ayurvedic nutrition and functional health, our food focuses on whole, anti-inflammatory ingredients that are easy on digestion. We design every menu to support your daily energy, help your body reset, and complement the work you do during your retreat.

DEEP REST

Real healing needs quiet, uninterrupted time. We offer both private and shared room options set across our 240-acre mountain property. Outfitted with simple, comfortable furnishings and cozy organic linens, each space gives your body a calm environment to unwind. Stepping away from daily noise helps quiet your mind, restore your energy, and give you the mental space needed to reset.

ONGOING GUIDANCE

Learning a practice is one thing; keeping it going at home is another. Every retreat includes structured follow-up support to help you build what you learned into your normal schedule. We provide direct follow-up calls and monthly check-ins so you can ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, and stay connected with our teachers and community.

HARMONY WITH NATURE

Our 240-acre land is an active part of the retreat experience. We use proceeds from our retreats to care for this property through conservation and land stewardship. We work alongside organizations like the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA, FSA, Xerces Society, and Point Blue Conservation Science to preserve the local ecosystem.

SHARED HEALING

Personal healing extends beyond individual benefit. To support our broader community, paid retreats help fund scholarships for select partners. These programs offer survivors of abuse and trauma a safe, quiet space to rebuild confidence and regain balance.

Founders and community at Still Mountain

“Healing begins with safety, silence, and permission.”

Founder Philosophy

Why This Sanctuary Was Created

Deepak’s roots trace back to the banks of the sacred Ganga near Haridwar, India, a region shaped for generations by seekers, sages, and a reverence for nature.

In this tradition, spiritual life is not about joining a religion or following a rigid belief system; it is about being a sincere seeker of truth. The practice is simple: observing life, living consciously, and turning inward.

Still Mountain grew from this same principle. Real healing doesn't require more effort, striving, or performance. Often, it begins when you feel safe enough to slow down, quiet the noise, and rest.

This 240-acre land exists as a straightforward, welcoming sanctuary, a quiet place in nature to step away from daily stress, regain clarity, and reset.

— Deepak & Kristen

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Guest Reflections

What Our Guests Are Saying

Real guest voices, kept close to their natural wording, shared as quiet reflections.

★★★★★

"I spent a very interesting and relaxing Labor Day weekend with Deepak and my fellow guests. My room was well-appointed and the bed was super comfortable. The retreat had a good mix of structured group time and free time for reflection."

— Tim, Google Review

★★★★★

"Deepak and Kristen have a truly calming, healing energy. This retreat feels completely genuine. They gently guide you to discover your own path rather than pushing one way of doing things."

— Michelle, Google Review

★★★★★

"My two daughters and I recently had the life-changing opportunity to attend the Breathwork for Stress Reduction workshop. It completely exceeded my expectations."

— Hiral, Google Review

★★★★★

"The whole weekend was filled with knowledge, instruction, delicious food, and clean comfortable accommodations. It completely exceeded my expectations."

— Theresa, Google Review

★★★★★

"The stay was great, food was delicious, and everyone was incredibly kind. The forest bathing morning was life-changing."

— Pooja, Google Review

★★★★★

"If you are looking for a genuine wellness retreat without the pretentious attitudes of the trendy new age scene, this is it."

— Iris, Google Review

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