Nectar of the Deep Heart
Gentle Yoga & Sacred Silence Retreat
March 20-23, 2025 | Ojai, Southern California
(4 days, 3 nights)
Join long-time retreat leader, healing rest expert, and heart guide, Nicole Becker
for a truly life-shifting journey beyond words.
"Retreat is not about escaping. It's a chance to intimately engage with pure Being. "
- Nicole
Slow down, unplug, and immerse yourself in the healing power of silence, deep rest, and vast nature. This intimate retreat offers not only a break from the daily grind, but a lasting inner reset. The spacious program of gentle yoga, guided meditation, and ample personal time for rest, reflection, and nature connection, is lovingly designed to leave you rejuvenated and re-enchanted.
"The silence allowed me to let go of things that aren't purposeful in my life anymore.
In my deepest heart I finally feel the help I need will be there." (L.C. retreat participant 9/2024)
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Who is this Retreat For?
This retreat is for anyone seeking true replenishment and deep peace on any level - physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. No prior experience is necessary! All practices are gentle and accessible.
You will have full permission and support to slow down, unplug, and receive the medicine of nature, quietude, and your own deep heart. Encounter the nectar of peace that is at your center and replenish your inner reservoir. You will return home with a fresh perspective and tools to last a lifetime.​
​Heart-centered Silence
Yes, this is a silent retreat meaning you will not be talking... but don't let that deter you! The feeling and approach is more library than monastery, and you will be surrounded with skillful heart-centered support the entire time.
Verbal silence is a form of unplugging which allows you to rest and heal. ​In sweet and sociable quiet a world of wonder and beauty is revealed. In the silence we can feel and absorb the benefits of our practices and experience each other at a deeper level of humanness.
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With a maximum of 15 participants, and exclusive use of a magical mountainside hermitage, silence is nectar for the soul. ​
Gentle Yoga + Meditation
In twice daily group sessions Nicole offers insights, movement, and meditation practices designed to restore harmony to your nervous system and connect you to your innate wholeness.
All practices are nurturing, empowering, and accessible with no prior experience or special ability required. Students are encouraged to be physically comfortable and supported in both movement and meditation.
Each retreat is unique as Nicole intuits and responds to the needs of the group. She may include breathing exercises, hands-on healing, essential oil anointing, or healing mantra. Each day is subject to a little improv depending on the season, weather, the needs of the group, and the energy of the retreat. For example we may have a spontaneous offering ritual or outdoor meditation.
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Heart Enquiry
​​While on retreat each guest will have receive a complimentary 30-45 minute individual session with Nicole in which she will introduce a self-enquiry method to directly experience the wisdom of your own heart the deep peace that is your true essence. ​
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The retreat is designed specifically to allow this wisdom to take root so you can return home with a new perspective and meaningful inner tools to last a lifetime.
"Our private session was so valuable to me. Despite practicing many forms of meditation and heart-chakra work, I've never had an experience of heart-expansion...l I now have a clear feeling of a deep healing taking place." (B.K. retreat participant 9/2024)
The Ojai Hermitage
We will have exclusive use of the Ojai Hermitage, a luxurious and spacious private property located on 110 acres of rolling hills in upper Ojai, California. With breath-taking views of the Topatopa mountains, wandering gardens, olive orchard, and forest paths, you will feel like you are in a magical dream.
The large home features huge vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, soft adobe walls, fireplace, enormous chef's kitchen, large serene bedrooms, and expansive living areas with cozy couches and amazing views.
Walk the property, discover a quiet haven in the garden, nap in the shade, cozy up with your journal, or enjoy superb nighttime stargazing.
Peace-full Meals
An essential part of the retreat experience is the practice of peaceful meal preparation. Each participant will bring and prepare their own food during retreat. This allows you to engage deeply with the present moment; turning an everyday task into a meditative and enriching activity.
​The shared experience of silence and deep presence of preparing meals alongside fellow participants also deepens the sense of community and connectedness.
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You will have all-day access to an enormous chef's kitchen with plenty of cupboard and refrigerator space for everyone. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you would expect in a home. There are several lovely local markets just 10-15 minutes from the property where you can pick up food items and supplies before arrival.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the retreat, location, travel,
programming, etc., please do not hesitate to email me here
I am happy to connect :)