Awaken your Senses Retreat
SITKA. ALASKA
June 15-22,2025
Thais Taylor, creator of Solshine Mindful Yoga invites you to join us in Sitka, Alaska.Land of Tlingit Aaní
Awaken your Senses Retreat
Awaken Your Senses In Alaska
Thais Taylor and Natalie Arwood offer a carefully curated and highly unique luxury wellness and adventure experience. We invite you to step outside of the daily busy-doing and indulge in a full sensory experience with us .Take a big leap into exploring and cultivating presence in the wild and beautiful land of Southeast Alaska.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Sitka, Alaska as you reconnect with nature at our women's retreat. Hike through majestic mountains, kayak along rugged coastlines, and marvel at the wild life around the awe-inspiring scenery around every corner. Let the tranquility of the Tongass National Forest awaken your senses and refresh your spirit.
We believe movement and using our bodies in nature is a doorway to mindful living. Each day we will offer and opportunity for a morning meditation, and a yoga practice. Thais & Natalie will lead you through a variety of mindful movement practices including Hatha Vinyasa, Yin and Mat pilates. We will hike, kayak from our own private dock and spend a lot of time outdoors graciously exploring the land of the Tlingít Aanní. It is important to us to prioritize time for rest & digest with sound healing offering from Natalie, as well restorative and Yin yoga practices lead by two professional instructors. Along with opportunities for introspect through intentional and creative writing prompts, art, and open conversations.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Sitka, Alaska as you reconnect with nature at our women's retreat. Hike through majestic mountains, kayak along rugged coastlines, and marvel at the wild life around the awe-inspiring scenery around every corner. Let the tranquility of the Tongass National Forest awaken your senses and refresh your spirit.
We believe movement and using our bodies in nature is a doorway to mindful living. Each day we will offer and opportunity for a morning meditation, and a yoga practice. Thais & Natalie will lead you through a variety of mindful movement practices including Hatha Vinyasa, Yin and Mat pilates. We will hike, kayak from our own private dock and spend a lot of time outdoors graciously exploring the land of the Tlingít Aanní. It is important to us to prioritize time for rest & digest with sound healing offering from Natalie, as well restorative and Yin yoga practices lead by two professional instructors. Along with opportunities for introspect through intentional and creative writing prompts, art, and open conversations.
Let us provide you an opportunity to REFRESH your body and AWAKEN your senses with Yoga, meditation, nutrition & adventure. A Once-In-A-Lifetime experience that will leave you feeling wide open.
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What is included:
- Airport & Excursion Transportation
- 7 Night Accomodations in Luxury Alaskan Cabin, complete with hot tub and sauna
- 3 Organic chef-prepared meals each day, plus snacks, coffee & tea
- 2 Daily Mindful Movement Yoga and Meditation Sessions
- Wellbeing Practices including Sound Healing and Breathwork
- Group Cooking, Crafting and Mindful Art Workshops
- Guided Outdoor Adventures including hiking, paddle boarding and kayaking
- Summer Solstice Ceremony
- Welcome Gifts
- Pre-retreat Virtual Meet & Greet
- Exclusive Access to Future Retreats & Experiences
- And so much more!
Sitka, Alaska is located in one of the few temperate rainforests in the world. The Tongass National Forest spreads over 17 million acres. We will venture into the dense woods to glimpse grizzly bears, bald eagles, wild salmon and an array of plants only found here. The Tongass National Forest surrounds Sitka on three sides with the Pacific Ocean on the fourth. Sitka has a beautiful and maintained trail system which begins with a 10 minute walk from downtown Sitka that will put you on the fringe of true wilderness.
One of Sitka, Alaska’s unique qualities is it’s natural beauty and how that is artistically expressed. The Community is alive with arts, culture and celebrations all year round. We will have ample time to visit the local museums, science centers and local shops.
One of Sitka, Alaska’s unique qualities is it’s natural beauty and how that is artistically expressed. The Community is alive with arts, culture and celebrations all year round. We will have ample time to visit the local museums, science centers and local shops.
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Sitka is located on Baranof Island, on the outer coast of Alaska’s Inside Passage. Like most Southeast Alaska communities, Sitka is accessible only by air and by sea.
Alaska Airlines schedules daily jet service that links Sitka with Seattle, Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and Ketchikan. Delta Airlines offers summer seasonal jet service into Sitka as well. |
Our home away from home!
Escape to our private cabin in the woods, a secluded retreat nestled amidst the tranquility of the Alaska Wilderness. With panoramic views offering spectacular vistas of the surrounding landscape and pristine waters, you will feel truly immersed in nature's beauty. Enjoy exclusive access to the serene private beach , where you can relax or partake in water activities at your leisure. After a day of adventure, unwind in the luxurious hot tub under the open sky, or gather around the beautiful fire pit for stories and warmth. Surrounded by the Sitka Spruce tress and abundant wildlife on 4 acres of waterfront property, including bald eagles soaring overhead, every moment is a chance to connect with nature. The front porch offers idyllic views and perfect location for our yoga practice, this cabin will be your sanctuary for relaxation, rejuvenation and ,inner peace
House photos by Caitlin Blaisdell @ Caitlinblaisdell.com
We believe Food is Medicine
WE BELIEVE THAT GOOD FOOD IS ESSENTIAL FOR NOURISHING THE BODY AND SOUL.
We will be offering food as medicine, whether its to give energy, help ground, or awaken your senses. We are proud to offer a menu filled with highly nutritious, 100% organic whole food meals lovingly prepared by our chef. From succulent fresh wild caught Alaska seafood caught by Thais and her partner, to farm fresh produce, each dish is a celebration of the flavors of the region.
Our chef will be preparing beautiful meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We will have daily snacks, herbal teas and coffee. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, etc there will be options for you to make sure you are deeply nourished.
We will be offering food as medicine, whether its to give energy, help ground, or awaken your senses. We are proud to offer a menu filled with highly nutritious, 100% organic whole food meals lovingly prepared by our chef. From succulent fresh wild caught Alaska seafood caught by Thais and her partner, to farm fresh produce, each dish is a celebration of the flavors of the region.
Our chef will be preparing beautiful meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We will have daily snacks, herbal teas and coffee. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, etc there will be options for you to make sure you are deeply nourished.
Luxury Accommodation Options
Master Suite with private Bathroom
Master Suite (3) Twin Bed $2,795 pp
Private Queen Suite shared bathroom
Private room Queen Bed $3,195.
Private room Shared Queen Bed $2,695pp
Private room Shared Queen Bed $2,695pp
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OPEN LOFT QUEEN BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Open Loft Queen Bed, $2,695 pp
Open Loft Shared Queen bed, $2,195 PP
Open Loft Shared Queen bed, $2,195 PP
Meet your Facilitators
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Thais Taylor500+ hr E-RYT Yoga Instructor. Owner of Solshine Mindful Yoga. Alaska Commercial Fisherman. USCG 100 ton Master Captains license.
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Natalie Arwood500+hr ECYT yoga instructor • reiki healer • vocalist • sound healer • Ayurveda facilitatorAs a former runner & soccer player, it was always understood the importance of stretching growing up. However, it wasnt till after graduating highschool that i really discovered yoga & its mind, body, & soul benefits. After randomly attending a local Thursday night yoga class, I then found myself hooked. I saw & felt myself transform on a physical & spiritual level with just one class, a powerful way of healing in all forms I personally could never find within anything else. It was after that first class I knew my dharma was to heal & be a guide for others too in a way through yoga. Shortly after the realization, I began the steps to get there. Allowing myself to be a student of yoga for some time, finally signing up for a local 200hr yoga teacher training, & then leveling up after a few years of teaching to experience an additional 300hr yoga teacher training program in Costa Rica. I have been singing ever since I was a little girl, as music has always been a huge passion in my life. Therefore finding my own style & niche as a yoga teacher came naturally. I found early on in my 200hr YTT that I should be healing others through my vocals alongside being a guide for asana. Evolving through self teaching I have begun a journey healing students with reiki channeled in my vocals through singing (vocal expression) & kirtan influences during events & end of classes.
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Personal Investment: This is an intimate Luxury retreat with limited space available.
$200 off Early Bird Special good through October 15, 2024
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