Day Retreat: Nurture Your Mind, Body & Spirit
Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Cedarwood Farm, Ipswich
$199 Early Bird (by September 19) $249 (after September 19)
with Julie Helmes, Kristan Mardan and Holly Shuman
Join us for a nourishing and restorative day set on the peaceful grounds of Cedarwood Farm. Reconnect with yourself and the rhythms of nature through yoga, Ayurveda, and acupuncture.
90-minute Yoga Practice
Led by Kristan Marden – open to all levels, this grounding practice will connect movement, breath, and intention.
Intro to Ayurveda + Ayurvedic Lunch
Taught and prepared by Yoga Loft owner and Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, Julie Helmes, learn the foundations of seasonal Ayurvedic living and enjoy a delicious, seasonal meal made with love and local ingredients.
Acupuncture for Balance + Reset
Receive an on-site group acupuncture session designed to support nervous system regulation and deep relaxation with Holly Shuman.
Throughout the day, you'll have ample time for rest, peaceful walks around the farm grounds, quiet reading, and reflective journaling—creating space for deeper introspection and integration of your experiences.
Set against the peaceful backdrop of Cedarwood Farm's natural beauty, this retreat provides the perfect sanctuary to step away from daily stresses and invest in your holistic wellbeing. Whether you're new to these practices or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, this day offers something meaningful for everyone.
Space is limited to ensure an intimate, personalized experience. Come as you are and leave feeling refreshed, centered, and equipped with tools for ongoing wellness.
2025 Costa Rica Recap
Still soaking in the magic of an unforgettable yoga retreat at Sonora Jungle Resort in beautiful Costa Rica, led by Jennifer and Julie ✨
So much gratitude for an experience that nourished body, mind, and soul:
🧘♀️ Daily yoga
🎵 Sound baths
🚴 Biking through the jungle
🌊 Beach walks & surfing
🌴 Zip lining & kayaking
🐒 Animal rescue visit
🍫 Cacao tour
☕️ Endless Costa Rican coffee
🍽️ Delicious meals
💚Intro to Ayurveda
🗣️ Long dinner table chats
🌌 Rest, reflection, and reconnection
❤️ Friendships that blossomed
🌿 A return to nature—and to ourselves
We came for yoga, and left with full hearts, new friends, and a deeper sense of peace.
Pura vida!
Stay tuned for future retreats!
“We rarely have the opportunity to pause our everyday lives completely. The Sonora Jungle Retreat offered us that opportunity. Our practice was strong and restorative. We were nourished with fresh and delicious meals. We were fully rested each night, sequestered in a beautiful natural setting.”
“This retreat was everything I could’ve wanted and more. It was the perfect oasis to get away, and I left feeling so refreshed and nurtured. Sonora is amazing!”
“Julie’s retreat was a magical experience. She is a great teacher. Julie led our group in morning and evening practices that had such a beautiful natural soundtrack. Laying in savasana, after a great class, listening to rain fall or birds chirp is an experience on its own. Adding to it, the location of the retreat, being in the jungle, close to the beach, and not too far from the town, is wonderful. To top it all off, the food is delicious and a work of art!”
“This retreat was exactly the reset that I needed. It nourished not only my body but my soul as well, helping me to take the time to focus on myself for once, instead of my busy chaotic life at home. I am also happy I got to meet such an amazing, strong, and interesting group of women.”
“Came home with a soothed inner peace, spirit, mind, and body. Accommodations, the staff, and food were exceptional- Above and beyond Julie and all new friends -THANK YOU!! With much gratitude💜”