Harbin Hot Springs, California

Picture of Harbin hot pool

Harbin hot pool

Picture of Three happy women at Harbin Retreat!

Three happy women at Harbin Retreat!

Picture of End of the Retreat celebrations and bubbles from Dorthe to mark my 75th Birthday!

End of the Retreat celebrations and bubbles from Dorthe to mark my 75th Birthday!

Picture of Patricia and Angela at the end of the retreat.

Patricia and Angela at the end of the retreat.

It is a long and winding drive up into the hills from the wine-country of Calistoga to Harbin's hidden valley. Once there the peace and beauty began to work its magic again as I slipped into those warm and healing waters. It seems to be one of those rare places where the plants, the trees and the animals live in harmony with humans. The deer and wild turkeys like us wander around the property eating, resting and connecting with each other with ease and a simple reverence for life.

Once again Patricia brought together an amazing group of women who created a welcoming sanctuary, delicious nourishing food and the perfect setting for seventy women from around the world to drop deep into a healing and empowering practice of Yoga.