The Retreat
San Diego, California: Ocean Beach
Saturday, August 14 - Saturday, August 21, 2010
This retreat is designed to give participants a week of yoga classes, raw and vegan foods information and hands on cooking demonstrations, while soaking in the sun, fun, ocean, and summertime bliss in San Diego!
Particular emphasis will be given to deepening your yoga practice as well as your knowledge of raw/vegan foods.
San Diego, California: Ocean Beach
Saturday, August 14 - Saturday, August 21, 2010
This retreat is designed to give participants a week of yoga classes, raw and vegan foods information and hands on cooking demonstrations, while soaking in the sun, fun, ocean, and summertime bliss in San Diego!
Particular emphasis will be given to deepening your yoga practice as well as your knowledge of raw/vegan foods.
The retreat is appropriate for those who would like to increase their knowledge of yoga and deepen their own yoga practice, from beginners to advanced practitioners, including those who are currently teaching.
The retreat is also appropriate for those interested in learning more about raw/vegetarian/vegan foods and incorporating them, in whatever capacity is appropriate, into their lifestyle; as well as for those who would like practical cooking and food preparation instruction.
The goal of the retreat is to meet each participant where he or she is at with both yoga and raw/vegan foods and to have fun doing it!
Your goal does not have to be becoming a yoga teacher or a totally raw vegan. The goal should be to explore these options, while having plenty of fun in the process. The retreat will also have plenty of unstructured, free time to both encourage personal exploration and to explore all San Diego has to offer!
San Diego, California; specifically Ocean Beach, which is San Diego's eclectic, authentic beach town.
There is a distinctive downtown district just steps from the ocean
Experience the original Dog Beach
Stroll on the longest concrete pier on the west coast.
I love walking on the OB Pier!
January 2009: Note my "winter" coat is a sweater!
The Retreat:
Yoga Portion
The retreat will consist of two yoga classes per day, including an early morning and a late afternoon session, daily. Classes will range from intense & vigorous to slower and more restorative. If you are familiar with ashtanga, power, vinyasa, or flow-based yoga classes, you will fit right in. And, if you're not familiar with yoga or prefer a more gentle, relaxing style, you will always be encouraged and welcome to gear your practice to your needs and level. Averie has experience teaching & welcoming all levels of students!
The retreat will consist of two yoga classes per day, including an early morning and a late afternoon session, daily. Classes will range from intense & vigorous to slower and more restorative. If you are familiar with ashtanga, power, vinyasa, or flow-based yoga classes, you will fit right in. And, if you're not familiar with yoga or prefer a more gentle, relaxing style, you will always be encouraged and welcome to gear your practice to your needs and level. Averie has experience teaching & welcoming all levels of students!
Asana, or the physical yoga practice that is mindful of of synchronization of breath and movement will largely be what we do and cover, but basic aspects of yoga philosophy, pranayama, and mantra, as participants express an interest in learning more about these aspects, will be touched upon.
Some of our Yoga Classes will be held at Namaste Yoga
And other Yoga Classes will be held On The Beach!
Raw Vegan Foods Portion:
The intention of the retreat is to help the participants incorporate more raw, vegan foods into their daily lifestyles and to take away practical skills that will help them be successful with this when they are "back in their real life". Cooking demonstrations, combined with the participants making, creating, and un-cooking in a hands-on fashion, will give participants the practice, confidence, and inspiration they seek.
The Schedule
The retreat is from Saturday, August 14 through Sat August 21, 2010.
The retreat is from Saturday, August 14 through Sat August 21, 2010.
*Please note, For a half day on Thursday, August 19, and all day on both Friday, August 20 & Saturday, August 21, the participants will have this time entirely to themselves to do whatever they wish and I will not be conducting any yoga classes or formal workshops.
I encourage you to use and view this week as your "summer vacation" and am allowing ample time for you to be with your family or friends if you're traveling with others, and to explore other areas of San Diego or Southern California, and to simply, do your own thing without a schedule!
I encourage you to use and view this week as your "summer vacation" and am allowing ample time for you to be with your family or friends if you're traveling with others, and to explore other areas of San Diego or Southern California, and to simply, do your own thing without a schedule!
Please arrange to arrive on Saturday, August 14, 2010 and we will have a Welcome Dinner at Local Veggie-Friendly Restaurant at 6:30pm.
Daily Approximate Schedule:
Sunday, Aug 15 - Thursday, Aug 19 (morning yoga practice only on Aug 19):
Sunday, Aug 15 - Thursday, Aug 19 (morning yoga practice only on Aug 19):
Daily Morning Yoga at Namaste Yoga 7am-845am
Breakfast/FreeTime
11am-1pm Vegan/Raw Foods info/classes at the Beach Cottages
Lunch/Free Time (Sit on the Beach, Learn to Surf, Excursions to Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, the Gaslamp District, Shopping Trips, other area beaches, etc. are some of the things that I can accompany you on or help you arrange)
5-6pm Yoga on the Beach: Hour of Power
Dinner (either at Local Veggie Friendly Restaurant, Averie's House, or on your own)
Info About the Accommodations I have Secured: Ocean Beach Cottage Homes
- The Beach Cottage Homes are 1 Block From the Beach!
- Each Cottage House has 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), & 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
- For the Double Occupancy option, you will have your own Bedroom, and shared use of the Bathroom, Kitchen, and Living Area of the Cottage with your roommate.
- Each bedroom has a very comfortable queen bed with Egyptian Cotton sheets.
- Location is everything. The cottage homes are steps to the beach and two blocks from the main street in Ocean Beach, Newport Avenue. There's Sun, Surf, and Relaxation. This is the best that San Diego has to offer!
- Only two blocks away, the tide-pools will enthrall adults and children alike. Take long walks along the beach where the sunset disappears into the Pacific Ocean each evening. In the spring and fall, whales migrate just beyond the end of the local OB Pier.
- Everything is provided. The homes are newly remodeled, fully furnished, and include all linens. Each cottage home has two master bedrooms each with queen-size beds. The home is very comfortable for four adults although it will sleep six because of a convertible bed in the living room. There is a full kitchen with cookware and dishes, a microwave, and refrigerator.
- Here is a Link to a Map of the Area With Landmarks Highlighted
- The cottages are located within a mile from Ocean Beach People's Coop, San Diego's only community owned grocery store, specializing in products that are organic, wholesome, minimally processed, cruelty-free, and environmentally safe. Complete with Deli & Restaurant!
- RESERVED PARKING IS ON-SITE at the Beach Cottages. This is a big deal at the beach in the summer. Score!
- This is your vacation, so relax! Come back home with clean laundry -- each unit has a washer/dryer inside! TV, stereo, broadband Internet access, DVD and VHS player, and many more amenities. But take my advice, if you came all the way to San Diego, don’t stay inside. There are activities for all ages within easy walking distance.
- Bring the entire family! You pet is welcome if it is well behaved. There is a large front yard, and world famous Dog Beach is only a short walk.
- Activities within walking distance: Hiking, Biking, Tennis, Basketball, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Shopping, Restaurants, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Surfing.
Rates
- Price with a roommate: $1495 for the Week for Double Occupancy--Early Bird Pricing Special, You Must Act by April 1, 2010 for this! After April 1st the price is $1695
- Price without a roommate: $2095 for the Week for Single Occupancy (Private Use of the Cottage, no roommate)--Bring the family, kids, dog, the place is yours for the week! Plus YOU get all the rest of the retreat benefits while your traveling companions have plenty to occupy them! After April 1st the price is $2295
- Retreat-Only (you secure your own lodging but have access to the yoga classes and raw/vegan foods sessions) $695 before April 1, 2010. $795 after April 1, 2010
- Daily Drop-In Rate is $175 per day before April 1, 2010 and $195 per day after April 1, 2010.
Included in Your Rate:
- Your Accommodations if you choose this option for the week. Saturday, August 14- Saturday, August 21, 2010
- Yoga Classes Twice per Day
- Vegan/Raw Foods Demo's and Lectures, Raw Ingredients, Cooking Supplies
- 2 All-Expense-Paid Dinners at Local Veggie Friendly Restaurants
- 1 Dinner at Averie's House
- A Few Neat Surprises & Goodies!!!
- Info and Guidance on Excursions to San Diego Area Hot Spots such as Balboa Park
Or Excurions to Nearby Beaches Such As:
...and There are So Many More Things to Do during your time in San Diego, too!
Booking & Payment Info
Please Note:
- Your space is not reserved for the Retreat until you are Paid In Full if you are doing the Early Bird Pricing,
- or until you put a $1000 deposit down if you're doing the Regular Pricing with the balance due in full by June 15, 2010.
- Credit Cards Accepted (4% additional fee applies)
- No Refunds. No Exceptions.
- Space Is Limited, Act Now!!!!!!!!!!!
- Contact Averie at loveveggiesandyoga@gmail.com for Booking Information
These are Questions that I Anticipate so I am Going to Answer them Now:
I want to attend the retreat August 14-21 but can arrange my own lodging. What is the fee for the retreat only, no lodging included? $695 before April 1, 2010. $795 after April 1, 2010.
I want to drop in for just a day or two. Is this possible? Yes. The daily fee is $175 per day before April 1, 2010 and $195 after April 1, 2010.
I live in Southern California and would like to drive-in and attend just a day or two of the retreat. Is this possible? If you feel this is applicable to you, email Averie with what you have in mind and/or see preceding answer. loveveggiesandyoga@gmail.com
I am a yoga beginner. Is this retreat appropriate for me? Yes, absolutely! All levels of practice are welcome.
I am not a vegetarian/vegan/raw foodie and don't plan on becoming one. Is this retreat appropriate for me? Yes, absolutely! All dietary paths will be respected. The goal of this retreat is to help you explore new ways of eating and preparing food that you can take back to your "real life" and put them to use, if you choose.
This sounds great, but it's too expensive.
Please remember that high season, on the beach, in the summer in San Diego is going to be a minimum of $150-200/per night in a hotel room, plus taxes and fees. And you're staying in a private beach house, not a hotel room. The way I see it and from the price comparisons I have done, what you would expect to pay for lodging for one week in a hotel or rented beach house is roughly equal to what the entire retreat is going to cost; thereby the yoga and the raw vegan foods portion is essentially costing you very little.
For comparison's sake, a one-day (no lodging) raw foods class in Santa Barbara, CA is $365. For one day only.
For comparison's sake, a Yoga Workshop in San Diego a week before my retreat is $1600, that's tuition-only. No lodging.
How have you been able to get the lodging secured this inexpensively? It's a friend of mine; she and her husband own rental properties in San Diego and she's doing me a huge favor by cutting this deal!
Do I have to stay the whole week? No. However, the beach cottages are rented by the week and so in paying for the retreat, you will have access to your cottage for the week, but obviously you can check out early if you wish. I have done the math and it's actually as cheap or cheaper to book by the week this time of year in private homes compared to nightly bookings.
Tell me again about the lodging. What's it like? Everything is provided. The homes are newly remodeled, fully furnished, and include all linens. Each cottage home has two master bedrooms each with queen-size beds. The home is very comfortable for four adults although it will sleep six because of a convertible bed in the living room. There is a full kitchen with cookware and dishes, a microwave, and refrigerator. Each unit has a washer/dryer inside, TV, stereo, broadband Internet access, DVD and VHS player, and many more amenities. There are activities for all ages within easy walking distance.
Do I need to rent a car? If you plan on leaving the Ocean Beach area I would suggest renting a car because it will make your life much easier to sightsee. However, everything in OB is walkable. The lodging is less than 1 mile from the yoga studio. And, if you don't want to rent a car for the whole trip, that's fine too, whatever will make things easier for you.
How far from the airport is Ocean Beach? A 10 to 15 minute car ride.
What is the weather like in San Diego in August? In Ocean Beach and at San Diego area beaches, because of the ocean breeze, high 70s/low 80s by day, and somewhat cooler by night. Sunny. Usually not a cloud in the sky once the marine layer burns off for the day.
Do you accept credit cards? Yes. For an extra fee of 4%, I do.
Why should I consider this? Going on a retreat/vacation such as this will allow you to deepen your knowledge of yoga, raw foods, and yourself. You will be in a picturesque setting, in sunny, warm, San Diego. Immersing yourself in a new city, exploring, traveling, meeting like-minded others, and giving yourself this time is a wonderful gift and one that will provide cherished memories, for a lifetime. If you are viewing this time as more vacation and less about the yoga/raw vegan foods, you will still emerge from the week, rejuvenated, refreshed, and with a lightness of being.
Each and every time I have gone on retreats, I have grown so immensely as a person; my horizons expand, my heart swells, I make new friends that I have kept through our powerful and shared common experience. I look back so incredibly fondly on the retreats I've been fortunate enough to take and hope this retreat becomes a reality for you!
Should I bring my significant other/spouse/child/extended family/a friend? That's up to you, but a week on the beach sounds like a great vacation with tons to do for everyone!
If you are commenting in the comments section on the blog and want a personalized reply, you must write out your email address as blogger conceals most of them.
If after re-reading this information, you need clarification, please email me!
If you want to discuss the retreat further, or have specific concerns or questions, please email me at loveveggiesandyoga@gmail.com
I hope to see everyone on the Beach in August!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. For my non-regular blog readers, here is my bio:
Averie Harmony stumbled into her first yoga class in 2000 just wanting a good workout and a lean, sculpted physique. She never knew she'd instantly fall in love with yoga and the magical, happy, and blissful feelings that stemmed from her practice. She wasted no time in reserving her place at Nosara Yoga Institute of Costa Rica for the Winter 2001 Teacher Training. Averie has been a RYT-200 Teacher with Yoga Alliance since 2001 and some of her teachers & gurus include Don & Amba Stapleton, Tim Miller, Rich McGowan, Stacy McCarthy, R. Sarath, and the late Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois himself. Averie is currently pursing her RYT-500 Hour Certification with an expected completion date of March, 2010.Averie has a daily personal practice and is drawn to traditional ashtanga yoga as well as it's various offshoots including power, vinyasa, and flow-based styles of yoga. Averie feels comfortable teaching all levels of students and welcomes students with no yoga experience to those with years of experience on the mat. We are all students, we are all always learning.
"Do your practice and all is coming."
Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois
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58 comments:
Sounds amazing, Averie! Wow, I know it'll be fantabulous!
:-)
Michele
The retreat sounds great! Gee.. I wish I could come.
:) Reigne.
Great post! This retreat sounds amazing, I will definitely have to check it out!!
Also - I spotted one error:
You say,
"Your goal does have to be becoming a yoga teacher or a totally raw vegan"
It should be "does not"
What an awesome sounding retreat! I love san diego :-)
Wow Averie- kudos to you for putting together such a comprehensive program. You have obviously spent a tremendous amount of time and energy on this already! If I was able to make it, I'd probably be able to drive in for a class and a meal. As the time draws closer I'll know more. Thank you for taking the time to do all of this. For those who could make it a whole vacay, I'm sure it would be really fabulous.
Omg this sounds like the vacation of my dreams! Too bad I'm a poor college student :(
OMG I would loooooove to come! And that's close to me! (well sort of). I will definitely need to think about that one! Sounds amazing!
Averie, this is incredible! So much work has gone into this, I can tell! I lived in San Diego for 6 years. Ocean Beach is one of my favorite areas!!
Wow-- this sounds CRAZY amazing!!! I'll definitely be thinking about it!
K, quite possibly the bestest sounding week EVER. Honestly, Averie.. I would DIE to do this.. sadly, Im a teacher (cough cough and am poor) lol. Perhaps Seth will allow me to take from our "house savings"?????
I would be allll over that co-op.
The amount of time you must have spend plannin this is intense.. I wish you luck.. it truly sounds fabulous!!
Hey there! Sorry I haven't commented in forever; I've been away traveling for essentially a month!
Wow...that retreat looks incredible. I would love to do it. If all works out and I get a job this semester, I was thinking of saving up for a vacation, and this one definitely looks like a contender! I'll still have to talk with the parentals though/look at airfare, but that seems like a fantastic opportunity.
This retreat sounds amazing! I wish wish wish I could come!
Sounds amazing! I don't even know where I will be living in August let alone a vacation, so I'll have to pass for now but I will certainly spread the word!
aww AVERIE!! oh my gosh i would give anything to come for real!! thats sooo awesome! classes start right then :(
wow this sounds amazing!!
daaaaang woman! this sounds so fun! you are so organized~ i actually said that in a comment to you earlier today! i love how you've arranged such a great getaway. too bad i don't have a money tree ;) but i can't wait to read about the fun!!! xoxo
this sounds PHENOMENAL. I wish I could be right there alongside you, sweetie <3
Yowza, what F - U - N
Can you guarantee you'd be able to get my caboose off the mat and airborn? ツ
Tweeted this for ya!
xoxo
That retreat sounds like a dream! How awesome that you're going to be teaching it! You can tell you put so much time and effort into this and it really does sound amazing.
Plus...San Diego?! I mean, come on! :D
The hubby and I are planning to go to San Diego sometime this year, so you never know!
HOW FUN!!!! Averie, you have such a pretty smile that exudes so much radiance. Lovely.
The animal activist is coming out in me... As much as I love the idea of getting as close to animals as I can, I can't get into places like Sea World. The popular documentary, The Cove, really highlighted the cruelty and sadness of the captivity and stress those beautiful animals endure. :( It breaks my heart.
Oh my Averie - this at once uplifts my heart and breaks it...who knew? Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful - you, your passion and the retreat, lodging, intention of the retreat. I would give so much for this opportunity -alas I'm sure you've heard me 'gripe' over my money complaints. I only hope one day this will be in my cards. Namaste girl - and blessings for all your accomplishments thus far.
Averie, I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited for you!!! This is seriously such an amazing step for you in your yoga! You are going to be FANTASTIC. This sounds exactly like something I plan on doing many, many times in my future. I definitely hope that I'll be able to make it to one of your MANY retreats to come. :)
And THANK YOU for all of your recent comments. I know I've been lacking on the commenting lately with my busy schedule, but I've been keeping up with reading!
xxoo
Heather
I am so excited for you lady! I'm glad that everything worked out with that yoga studio! The pictures look BEAUTIFUL!
Averie,
That retreat looks fantastic!!! I wish I could go! Looks like a great learning environment.
I think I might be able to drop in for a day. Its not a bad drive for me. Sounds fab!
THIS SOUNDS AMAZING!!! I would LOVE TO GO!!!
Wow Averie this seriously sounds amazing. I wish we could go :( !!! Yoga, beach, great food, etc it doesn't get much better than that ;)
That sounds AMAZING!!!
You are so amazing. There are no words.
I long for stuff like this. Averie I only ever do 20 minutes of an easy yoga tape occasionally...not sure what to do if I have no money.
I will never ever afford something like that in this lifetime...as of right now I am struggling to figure out how I will pay rent next month...my path has lead me down a dark road ! You are just ridiculously unbelievable though...didnt know people like you existed in this world. Rare :)
I totally love that floating pretzel leg thingy pose you're doing! (sorry I don't know Yoga lingo)
Wowie woo woo! You have put together a rockin experience - congratulations on that alone. I hope it's a huge success!
Averie, this is the experience of a life time. You are so well educated on so many things....especially about finding the balance in life.
As you know we will be in Telluride the week of the retreat. In the future I look forward to learning in person from you. The yoga & raw food combo is something I would like to incorporate more in my life. I also would like my FFC readers to learn more about this lifestyle. In my upcoming posts I will link back to your fab retreat.
Perhaps in the next month or so I would like to do a raw food profile...I can interview you etc for FFC. Just a thought.
The more I read your recipes and try them, the more I dig the raw foodie lifestyle. I love how you respect and admire everyones take on the foodie thing. Your goal to inspire is sincere and from the heart. xo
I'm a very definite maybe - I feel bad about leaving the hubby but he says go for it. Let me know if you hear of anyone who wants to share a cottage and how the numbers are coming out (I'm assuming you're going to have to hit a minimum). I'm also happy to do travel planning free of charge for anyone who doesn't have the time. I work for an events logistics company and am a natural planner.
Wow! Im so impressed by this aweomse retreat you put together. I just think its incredible of you to put together such an fantastic event. Im so there! I just gotta talk to the hubs to see which dates I can be there. I absolutely cant wait. Sounds like alot of fun. Will let ya know hon!!
Awww I wish I could go! Sounds FANTASTIC! I can't wait to hear all about it and how much fun you all have. What a great idea, congratulations, Averie!
I didn't know you were in San Diego, my hometown is Carlsbad! I don't think I'd be able to come for the entire week but I'll talk to my mom about going for a day or two and see if we can work it out!
That sounds like my kind of retreat - SO AMAZING! Sigh, I wish I wouldn't live so far away.
Averie!!!
This looks and sounds amazing as ever!!! SanDiego is just so beautiful, everything about it!!!!
Wow congrats to you for setting this up, and I love that a dinner from Averie is included!!! So cool!!!
You rock girl!!!!!
And Jay Robb Protein Powder rocks, I bet the Rice Protein Powder from him is awesome too!!!
Love ya girl!! xo
Wow, this truly looks amazing, I wish I could afford to come all the way to the US and enjoy what sounds like the perfect retreat to me. Congratulations!
And thanks for commenting on my little French blog ;-)
I adore OB and the People's Co-Op and just did some yoga at Namaste last November! It looks lovely. I'll discuss this with the fam.
Cheers and Namaste!
Oh wow - that sounds like an AMAZING retreat!! What a beautiful location too!
What a fantastic idea! You've put a lot of thought and effort into this and I hope it is a fabulous time for all!
Alas, I can't come -- our summer vacation is already planned out, plus those little beach cottages wouldn't hold my big family :)
Wishing you a happy August week of fabulous food, blissful yoga, and great weather :)
Sheri
Thanks for doing all this research and preparation for this fun sounding week at the beach. Too bad I have extremely fair, freckly skin that burns in 5 minutes. I would have loved to participate and enjoy the outdoor activities with you all but I would have to stay indoors and watch re runs of I love Lucy or something, and I can do that here, LOL!! Have fun and God Bless. I'll be with you all in spirit, though.
omg i would loveee to go on a retreat <3 amazing. great bio too, i enjoyed reading :)
xoox
shelley
OH MY GOSH AVERIE...what an amazing week/retreat/vacation you have put together....I saw this last night real fast before I headed home and never got back to comment!
I have already begun the discussion with my hubs and I know we can't afford the whole week but my wheels are turning!
I would love to be a part of ANY of it...
I'll see what we can do!
xo
I think your blog is my new fave blog! You pictures of OB made me soooo homesick for San Diego! I just moved to Utah from San Diego (my hometown). I wish I could go to your retreat. I need to get back into doing yoga daily. Can you recommend any books for home study of yoga? Thank you and nameste.
OMG Averie! The retreat sounds absolutely magical!
YEAAA this is a great opportunity!! I might just have to make my way down to SD for that time ;) I love this!!
Such a wonderful way to truly relax while on vacay ;)
XXOO
OMG THIS POST MADE ME SO HAPPY!!!
I miss my beautiful hommeee!
San Diego is the best. Everyone should do this!! :)
The retreat sounds absolutely wonderful, and I'm determined to attend at least one day. I'll have to look at our summer schedule with hubby and also consider that the teenager is going to go off to college in August (but we don't know where and when yet)...
We are visiting family in Europe in July, so a whole week will probably not work for us. But I know what an amazing deal it is!!!!
Well, I'll talk with hubby over the next few days and probably contact you with some questions (although you did an AWESOME job answering about every possible question in your post!!!!).
Happy Friday! :)
Wow you are such an amazing woman Averie. I can't imagine how much it takes to not only have to organize all of this, but be the one teaching the classes, programming, and cooking dinner...wow it sounds like and absolutely wonderful getaway but still...so much work for you to put together!! Did i mention your marketing is RIGHT on the money? I would totally be signing up for this if only I didn't start school that very week!!!! ahhhh
i keep forgetting to comment on this.
but omg!!
i reaaaaaaaaaaally wish i could go. alas i cant make permanent plans for those spring months for youknowwhy.
so that last anon comment was me. trigger finger here pushed enter before putting my name in. doh!
Wow, your retreat looks awesome! I wonder if I can persuade the hubby to include a trip to San Diego in the summer (we're planning a visit to the US anyway)... Rainy day negotiating skills will have to come out methinks. Impressive work organising this baby, Averie :)
I would LOVE to do this...I was planning on volunteering/going on a missions trip overseas sometime in August though. But I am definitely considering it!! I'll just have to see if I am available and if I can afford it. San Diego is beautiful and it'd be wonderful to stay on the beach for a week! so much fun to read your bio - you're an inspiration. xo
On second thought, maybe there really is a good reason for wide brimmed hats and sunscreen! This sounds like too much fun to miss!!
Gahh. If only. Seriously, in another time, like five years down the line.. I will not think twice in signing up for this retreat! One day. :) *Patience*.
You're awesome for hosting this though Averie!
Wow I just saw this and it looks so cool! I'll have to email you because I know I won't be able to take the time off work and I'm running the American's Finest City 1/2 marathon the first weekend of the retreat, but I would be interested in doing a drop-in for one of the cooking demos or something! I love love OB! I wish I lived there instead of boring Pacific Beach (but the BF's condo is there, alas)
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