New Year’s Retreat
Ojai, CA
Dec 30, 2025 — Jan 2, 2026
Step into the gentle magic of Ojai for a New Year’s retreat for designed to ground your body, soothe your mind, and reconnect you to what truly matters. Over four nourishing days, you’ll be guided through soulful yoga practices, chakra meditations, breathwork breakthrough sessions, restorative rituals, nature time, and moments of creative visioning — all held within the healing tonic of community and the quiet beauty of Casa Barranca. This is your invitation to begin 2026 with clarity, intention, and ease…and to feel f*cking great in 2026.
Here’s to a Great New Year
What’s Included
3 nights / 4 days accommodations at Casa Barranca
All meals prepared by our private chef (vegetarian / largely plant-based, with fish for New Year’s Eve)
Yoga twice daily including meditation and breathwork sessions
Crystal healing Sound bath
Vision boarding workshop
Hiking just steps from our property
Access to the pool, hot tub, sauna, and cold plunge
Immersive time in epic Ojai nature
Not Included
Yoga mats
Wine and other alcoholic beverages
About the Property
Casa Barranca is not just a retreat — it’s a living piece of architectural history. Built in 1909 as the winter home of industrialist Charles M. Pratt, it is one of the final and most authentic “ultimate bungalows” created by Greene & Greene. Designed to harmonize with its dramatic hillside setting, the home blends artistry, craftsmanship, and nature, from exposed timberwork to terraces overlooking the Ojai Valley.
When I first visited in 2007, I was in awe. Stunned, really. The house felt alive, breathing in harmony with the land, and I knew immediately I wanted to host my first retreat here. I’ve since been honored to bring retreat groups back to this sacred space many times, witnessing again and again how the unique energy of Ojai — often described as sacred, vortex‑like — meets the grounding, crafted soul of Casa Barranca. The landscape, the estate, the history — together they create a container that invites deep rest, inspiration, grounding, and magic.
Room Options
All prices are per person. Shared rooms are priced per guest.
Rooms vary in layout, size, and bathroom access, and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis once payment is received.
Single Occupancy Requests: If you’d like to reserve a room privately (not shared), please add $495 to the per-person rate.
Garden Tea House — $1,650 shared
A charming canvas glamping tent with two single beds — peaceful, cozy, and surrounded by nature. (Pricing per person, Single occupancy add-on is $495).
Nature-Lover Sleeping Porch — $1,650 per person (SOLD OUT)
A covered, open-air sleeping porch that immerses you in the sights, sounds, and scents of nature. Perfect for those who love fresh air and the gentle rhythm of the outdoors. Shares a Jack & Jill bathroom accessed through the adjoining bedroom. (Please note: these porches are non-heated.)
Chumash Sleeping Porch — $1,750 per person (SOLD OUT)
A covered sleeping porch that immerses you in the sights, sounds, and scents of nature. Perfect for those who love fresh air and the gentle rhythm of the outdoors. Shares en-suite bathroom accessed through the adjoining bedroom.
Haven Room — $1850 shared | $2350 single (2 LEFT)
Shared upstairs rooms with a cozy, serene atmosphere and beautiful natural light. Shares a Jack & Jill bathroom with the other upstairs rooms. (Pricing per person, Single occupancy add-on is $495).
Oak Room — $1,950 per person
A private king room with en-suite bath, located near the kitchen. Please note: during the day, this bath may be shared with other guests. Full of historic charm and character. (Pricing per person, Single occupancy add-on is $495).
Anahata Room — $2,150 per person (SOLD OUT)
One of our premium rooms, featuring a queen bed, fireplace, desk, and private en-suite bath. A warm, inviting space with romantic charm — perfect for a couple.
Chumash Room — $2,050 per person
A spacious, luxurious room with king and single bed fireplace and en-suite bath, adjoined by a covered sleeping porch. Please note the en-suite bath will be shared with sleeping porch. (Pricing per person, Single occupancy add-on is $495).
Single Occupancy Add-On — $495
Single Occupancy Requests: If you’d like to reserve a room privately (not shared), please add $495 to the per-person rate.
Shared Room Policy
Sharing is caring — but restful sleep matters too! If you snore or are concerned about sleep disruptions, we kindly invite you to consider a single-occupancy option. This helps ensure shared rooms remain comfortable and peaceful for all guests.
Payments
Payment is due in full at the time of booking to secure your spot.
Payments can be made via Zelle (use: 917-447-9988)
Because we are in a very short booking window, all payments are non-refundable. To protect your investment should you need to cancel for any reason, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance — this is now standard practice for retreats and wellness travel.
All prices are per person. Shared rooms are priced per guest.
A single-occupancy add-on is available for $495.
Ready to reserve your spot?
Take a moment to fill out your room request form here or email me directly at alexdawson1@mac.com to request your room and secure your spot. Room assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Here’s to a New Dream
Schedule
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:30PM — Guest Arrival & Welcome Tea
5:00 PM — Power Flow & Yin
7:00 PM — Dinner
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
7:00 AM — Light Breakfast
9:30 AM — Chakra Meditation & Yoga Flow
12:00 PM — Lunch
2:00 PM — Group Hike (gentle trail + stunning valley views)
5:00 PM — Yin Yoga & Breathwork
7:00 PM — Dinner
9:00 PM — Intention Setting Ritual & Sound Bath (New Years Eve Ceremony)
Thursday, January 1, 2026
7:00 AM — Light Breakfast
9:30 AM — Chakra Meditation & Yoga Flow
12:00 PM — Lunch
2:00 PM — Vision Boarding Workshop
5:00 PM — Yoga Renewal - a deeply regenerative fusion practice
7:00 PM — Dinner
9:00 PM — Fireside Cozy Time
Friday, January 2, 2026
7:00 AM — Light Breakffast
9:00 AM — Yoga Flow
11:00 AM — Brunch
12:00 —1:00 PM — Check Out