The Big Sky Retreats form the centerpiece of the work Julian is creating. This long weekend seamlessly blends these elements:

• Soothing Deep Stretch and potent Flow Yoga based on the anotomical and energetic mind/body principles of Julian's Big Sky Healing Arts.
• Periods of reflective personal time to get grounded through the Buddhist practice of “noble silence in community.”
• Introductory instruction in Concentration (apana), Lovingkindness, Forgiveness and Insight (vipassana) and walking meditation.
• Ecstatic Dance as spiritual practice and fun group celebration!
• Big Sky Bodywork available by appointment
• Free time to hike, swim, jacuzzi, or do absolutely nothing at all..

An opportunity to relax, renew, connect to community, and deepen your practice, the retreat is November 6th through 9th, 2008

Come away for 3 nights and 3 days to a stunningly beautiful location in Ojai! The main house is one of the five historic craftsman locations in the country. It’s a nationally recognized property and is absolutely picturesque, filled with beautiful antique wood furniture, and feels really relaxing, comfortable and luxurious. The land is gorgeous and features mango, lemon and orange trees, a big ceremonial fire circle, hiking trails, a large oval pool and a salt water jacuzzi.

The large free-standing yoga studio features huge East-facing picture windows with a breathtaking view, a beautiful mural over the fireplace, and dark wood floors.

Don’t miss this one! Here's how to reserve your Big Sky Retreat space!

1) Sign up by clicking below to reserve your spot with a non-refundable $200 deposit.
2) You will be contacted ASAP on receipt of this deposit to choose from available accomodations. Sign up early to assure the accomodations you would prefer.
3) Payment of your balance is required by October 7th to recieve the early bird price, otherwise late registration pricing applies and is due no later than October 22nd.
4) Due to arrangements with the center and caterer, refunds are not possible after October 7th. Your $200 deposit holds your spot and is absolutely non-refundable.

Accomodations and Pricing:

The retreat center can accomodate 20 people in the main house and 22 people in the yurts, tea houses, and cottage on the estate. All the pricing listed below is per person. Here is a description of the accomodations:

Estate Dwellings:

• Yurts – dorm-style accommodation with a shared bath
  • Vista Yurt-sleeps 4
  • Yoga/Amrita Yurt-sleeps 8
  • $520 before 10/7, $535 after 10/7
• Tea Houses – enclosed outdoor sleeping space built on stilts with use of bathroom in main house, amazing morning view, privacy and electricity
  • Orange Zen Tea House – 2 single beds
  • Mango Zen Tea House – 2 single beds
  • Stage Tea House – 2 single beds
  • Oak Tea House – 2 single beds
  • $580 before 10/7, $595 after 10/7
• Bungalow Cottage – privacy, next to the creek, use of bathrooms in main house
  • Queen and one single bed (suitable for a couple or three friends - $25 off on the thirdperson...)
  • $580 before 10/7, $595 after 10/7
• Apiary Studio – Private Shower
• One King bed and One Single (Sleeps 2 or 3)
• $635 before 10/7, $660 after 10/7

Main House Rooms and Sleeping Porches:

• The Kinder room upstairs sleeps 3
  • $580 before 10/7, $615 after 10/7
• Sleeping porch off Kinder Room
  • 2 beds
  • $555 before 10/7, $580 after 10/7
• State Room – first floor, private bath
  • 3 single beds
  • $580 before 10/7, $605 after 10/7
• Chumash Room – first floor, shared bath
  • 3 single beds
  • $610 before 10/7, $635 after 10/7
• Sleeping porch off Chumash Room
  • 2 beds
  • $555 before 10/7, $580 after 10/7
• Alaya Room– upstairs, shared bath
  • 3 beds
  • $610 before 10/7, $635 after 10/7
• Alaya sleeping porch, shared bath
  • 2 beds
  • $555 before 10/7, $580 after 10/7
• Anahata Room – first floor, private bath
  • One queen bed, sleeps a couple
  • $635 before 10/7, $660 after 10/7