Led by Darren Obong & KAREN SHIDELER
MAY 17th - 20th, 2024
Join Darren and Karen for a restful and rejuvenating retreat set amongst the backdrop of the beautiful Santa Rosa Plateau. Disconnect from the stresses of the outside world and reconnect with your inner self surrounded by nature and with a supportive community of like-minded individuals at the Ojas Retreat Center.
Ojas is a Sanskrit word that means vitality and refers to the energy we need to carry out our purpose.
We created “Renew & ResTORE" to leave you feeling revitalized, grounded, and ready to embrace life with a renewed sense of self. Spend four days and three nights nourishing your body and mind with yoga, meditation, breathwork, and sound healing. Enjoy freshly prepared daily meals, explore hiking and nature trails, take a dip in the pool or enjoy the sunset by the firepit on the patio.
About Ojas Retreat Center
Ojas Retreat Center is located just outside of Temecula, CA off the beaten path and secluded in nature. You will be surrounded by breathtaking mountain and plateau views from the expansive deck featuring an eight-person hot tub, outdoor dining, a quaint courtyard with a pond, and a lounge area with a fire pit.
Neighboring to Ojas is the Santa Rosa Plateau and Ecological Reserve, a unique protection area for many ecosystems, which contains approximately 40 miles of hiking and biking trails. Access to the trails is via a path outside of the driveway.
Retreat Pavilion
The Pavilion at Ojas is our very own private yoga space accessed through the Zen courtyard. It is a large stunning venue with high vaulted ceilings, glass doors, an outdoor deck, and a view of the trees. Yoga mats, blocks, bolsters, straps, blankets, and meditation cushions are all provided for your use.
What’s included
Stunning AccomModations
POOL & HOT TUB
PRIVATE CHEF + ORGANIC meals
Welcome circle + Dinner
Yin yoga + Sound healing
DAILY Yoga CLASSES
Group hike + WALKING TRAILS
conscious community
TIME TO GET GROUNDED & RECONNECT
Choose your ACCOMMoDATIONS
Six well-appointed and comfortable rooms are available. Four rooms with private bathrooms can be booked as single or double occupancy with the option to have one king or two single beds. Bring a friend or loved one and save! If you are comfortable sharing a room with another retreat ATTENDEE, please reach out to us. If you are looking to book a larger group, Some rooms do have the option to hold 3-4 people and special pricing is available.
SINGLE $2900 / Double $2300 (PP) - SOLD OUT
Mountain View is the largest room available and is named for the stunning view off of its picturesque private balcony. The attached private bathroom has two sinks, a jacuzzi tub, and a large shower.
Available as one king bed with single or double occupancy or two singles with double occupancy.
Note: This room can also be booked as triple/quadruple occupancy for an additional savings, if you are interested in this lodging option please reach out to Darren or Karen directly.
SINGLE $2700 / Double $2100 (pP) - SOLD OUT
Hawks’s Nest is named after the two hawks who can be seen flying over the property from this room's private balcony. Features an upstairs loft and a large private ensuite bathroom with a standup shower.
Available as one king bed with single or double occupancy or two singles with double occupancy.
SINGLE $2500 / Double $1900 (pP) - SOLD OUT
Lotus is named after the Lotus flower pond outside this room’s outside courtyard entrance. Features a private ensuite bathroom with a standup shower.
Available as one king bed with single or double occupancy or two singles with double occupancy.
SINGLE $2300 / DOUBLE $1700 (PP) - SOLD OUT
Owl Box is named after the owls that can be seen and heard around the property. This bedroom has its own outside entrance with an attached private bathroom that is also accessible from the pavilion.
Available as one king bed with single or double occupancy or two singles with double occupancy.
SINGLE $2000 - SOLD OUT
Avocado is named for the avocado trees neighboring the property. This bedroom shares a hall bathroom and shower with the Sage room which is beside it.
Available as one king bed with single occupancy only.
SINGLE $2000 - SOLD OUT
Sage is named after the Sagebrush indigenous to the property. This bedroom shares a hall bathroom and shower with the Avocado room which is beside it.
Available as one king bed with single occupancy only.
Additional details + policies
DEPOSITS + REFUNDS
There is a $500 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit to hold your spot and accommodations of your choice. Full balance is due on or before April 17, 2024.
If you need to cancel, refunds for the remaining balance will be granted but ONLY if your spot is filled (not guaranteed). By paying the balance, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions.
Single Occupancy vs double occupancy
Single occupancy is for a single person per bed whereas double occupancy means two people share a bed.
Double Occupancy Single bed means two people share a room but each have their own individual bed.
To keep the retreat rates affordable, it is encouraged to bring a friend or partner and share a bed to take advantage of the lower double occupancy rate.
Please note: this is an alcohol free RETREAT
PAY RETREAT DEPOSIT HERE OR PAY IN FULL UP ABOVE
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Darren Obong
Darren is an intuitive guide and embodiment teacher who has extensive training in energy medicine, eastern medicine, yoga therapeutics, trauma-informed yoga, breathwork, meditation, functional movement, and mobility. He utilizes his knowledge from these different healing modalities and his knowledge from his education in Traditional Chinese Medicine to help individuals live more embodied and fulfilling lives. He works with people from all walks of life and offers his work privately in 1:1 sessions with his clients, for big corporations, private events, and other special and sacred occasions.
Darrenobong.com // @darrenobong
Karen Shideler
Karen is a lover of all forms of movement and is passionate about helping people learn how to create a deeper connection with their bodies and minds. She has been teaching yoga in Long Beach, CA for over 10 years and specializes in leading vinyasa classes that are challenging and dynamic while staying rooted in mindfulness. She hopes her classes inspire people to find more freedom in being themselves, and that when her students step off of their yoga mats and go back into the world they have a confidence built from the inside out.
karenshideler.com/ // @sodiumsoul