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You were born to wonder...
The Big Sur Wonder Retreat is more than a retreat. It's an invitation to awaken your wanderlust!
A journey to one of the wildest coastlines in California to witness Mother Earth in all her untamed splendor and to remember your true nature.
Big Sur Wonder Retreat
Awaken your Wanderlust
Experience a juicy and joyful gathering of women reconnecting to their wild essence through nature immersion, wanderlust, creativity and ceremony along the breathtaking Big Sur and Carmel Coastline in California.
October 14th-18th, 2025
Tuesday thru Saturday
4 nights, 5 days
Space is limited to 10 women
$333 deposit due by 6/30/25
Wanderlust Guide
Shannon Nicole has been an avid traveler for the last three decades, visiting 25+ countries and road-tripped through out much of the United States.
Wanderlust is her love language and you will enjoy every minute she has curated on this epic journey along the Big Sur Coastline.
As an Enneagram 7 with a Sagittarius North Node and Venusian state of mind, your journey will be nothing short of beautiful! She is also a Ceremonial Artist and Witchy Wisdom Weaver with a background in World Religions, Mythology and Intercultural Communications.
Home for the Soul
Shannon is a 7th generation Californian whose French ancestors were part of establishing the California wine industry. She currently resides in Encinitas area but has lived all along the California coast. She spent 5 years living in the Monterey/Carmel in her 20's before travelling abroad and considers the area her "soul place".
She has continued to take annual trips with her husband and son to the Carmel Coastline over the last 20 years. During this retreat you will be guided to sacred nature spots and be introduced to local favorites in the area.
Wanderlust Highlights
Caravan up the Coast
Caravan up the Coast
Caravan up the Coast
A caravan isn't a carpool. It's a sacred journey that a group of pilgrims take when they need to gain a fresh perspective.
Much like butterflies who fly thousands of miles to begin a new cycle, you will leave this adventure transformed.
On Tuesday, October 14th, you will caravan up the California coast with 10 wild and wonderful women. Stopping in Santa Barbara for lunch and arrive in Big Sur by 5pm to enjoy a Welcome Dinner, watch the sunset and enjoy our Opening Circle Ceremony.
Wonderful Oasis
Caravan up the Coast
Caravan up the Coast
When Shannon found this property, she literally cried tears of joy. and knew this was where she needed to hold this sacred retreat.
This 5000 square foot home has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathroom and coastal views to die for!
It's a beautiful place for us to cocoon, integrate, hold ceremony, do art and watch the sunset each evening.
*Exact address will be given two weeks before the retreat.
Comfort & Beauty
Caravan up the Coast
Private Ritual Bath
Accommodations are spacious and comfortable with a breathtaking view. Each woman will share either a King or Queen size bed with one other person. You will choose your roommate and draw names to determine which room you'll be sharing.
Weather:
In October, Big Sur Coast typically experiences highs in the mid-60s and lows in the mid-40s. While the weather can be pleasant with a good chance of sunshine, it's also possible to encounter fog and some rain.
Packing Must Haves:
*Black outfit for opening ceremony on the first night. You can change when you arrive.
*Bring warm clothes. Think layers.
*Hiking/exercise, comfortable apparel including shoes with good traction.
*A small backpack for carrying your lunch on hikes. We will be walking and hiking a lot on this adventure. If you have any physical limitations, this is not the trip for you.
*Yoga mat for morning or sunset stretching
*A bathing suit & sandals for spa experience.
*One colorful outfit for closing ceremony. Imagine yourself with butterfly wings. Basically, what would Stevie Nicks wear!
Private Ritual Bath
Private Ritual Bath
Private Ritual Bath
Each person will enjoy a private ritual bath experience in one of the 2 master bathtubs.
The views from each bathroom are stunning and you will be given all the ingredients to pamper yourself! We will play hard and relax hard during this epic trip of a lifetime!
Art & Ceremony
Private Ritual Bath
Explore Point Lobos
Everyday we will engage in creative activities and ritual in nature portals all along the coastline.
The Wild Earth will be our sanctuary and we will be it's devotee.
You will be guided on how to develop your own personal rituals to explore your inner domain and become curious about what excites and ignites your sense of wanderlust for life.
Each evening we will enjoy a Sunset Soul Session at our beautiful oasis.
Explore Point Lobos
Private Ritual Bath
Explore Point Lobos
One of the highlights will be exploring the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve which has been called the crown jewel of the California State Parks. This sacred landscape is teeming with life and amazing views around every turn.
Originally known to indigenous people of the Esselen tribe, as "Isxhenta," Point Lobos was considered a sacred place to be cherished and nourished. Today, people come from all over the world to become inspired by this unique place. We will honor the land and the people of the land during our stay.
Revel in Carmel
Wander Pacific Grove
Wander Pacific Grove
Carmel River State Beach is one of Shannon's favorite places along the coast. It is an intersection of the Carmel River and the Pacific Ocean that is home to hundreds of birds. We will lay in the white sand and enjoy a serene sound bath as we absorb the energy of this beautiful landscape.
Wander Pacific Grove
Wander Pacific Grove
Wander Pacific Grove
Stroll along the coast of Lover's Point in Pacific Grove after brunch at the infamous Red House Cafe. You will truly fall in love with this charming little town. The Monterey Peninsula Coast is teeming with wild marine life and is a sanctuary for nature in all it's splendor.
Butterfly Migration
Wander Pacific Grove
Butterfly Migration
Every Year Thousands of Monarchs Migrate to Pacific Grove. Arriving in October, monarch butterflies cluster together on pine, cypress and eucalyptus trees in the Butterfly Sanctuary. Their migration to Pacific Grove is so unique that Pacific Grove is nicknamed "Butterfly Town, U.S.A. We are going to cross our fingers and hope they have arrived when we are there! Be prepared to be wowed!
Reset at Refuge Spa
Reset at Refuge Spa
Butterfly Migration
Experience Big Sur
Reset at Refuge Spa
Malibu Hindu Temple
Big Sur is such an wild and wonderful coastline. Shannon will show you a variety of highlights including McWay Falls in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, plus a view local hidden gems!
For lunch we will go to the legendary Nepenthe in Big Sur and check out a few local artist spots. By the end of the day your feet will be tired, but your heart and camera roll will be full!
Malibu Hindu Temple
Reset at Refuge Spa
Malibu Hindu Temple
On our drive home, we will stop at the
Malibu Hindu Temple, an enchanting sanctuary where spirituality finds its truest expression amidst the natural beauty of Malibu. The temple isn’t just a place of worship it’s a divine odyssey, an exploration of the soul’s connection to the cosmos. In this sacred space, ancient wisdom mingles with the rustling leaves, and prayers resonate with the ocean’s eternal rhythm.
We will be arriving during the celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights when the temple is transformed into a spectacle of illuminated beauty, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness. It's the perfect way to end this transformational retreat!
Wonder meets Art
Ceremonial Wonder
Shannon's travels, spiritual wanderlust and awe of nature's beauty have inspired her to create sacred art experiences that foster connection to self and the collective consciousness thru ceremonial circles of wonder. She weaves wisdom traditions from different cultures and the earth-based practices of her ancestry to provide a safe place for soulful reflection. Our retreat ceremonies will be interactive experiences that will create a container for soulful transformation.
Sunset Soul Sessions
Each evening we will watch the sunset, and sit together in circle at our beautiful retreat oasis. The focus of this retreat will be activating our sacral chakra's creativity and capacity for pleasure thru wonder and other sensual practices. This activation will create a gateway to the heart, the seat of the soul, where we will spread our metaphorical wings and liberate our throat chakras. You will be given opportunities to journal, and speak your truth through partner active listening experiences. You will walk away from this container feeling truly alive, perhaps for the first time in your life.
Wonder as Spiritual Practice
In Buddhist spirituality, the practice of wonder isn't a specific concept with a rigid definition, but rather a way of experiencing life with a sense of awe and openness. It's about reclaiming the feeling of wonder, transforming the mundane into sacred experiences, and fully inhabiting the present moment.
During this retreat we will explore various spiritual, animistic and pagan traditions that all point back to nature as the sanctuary for the soul. There is no religious agenda here. Just a willingness to be curious and courageous enough to follow your bliss.
Pricing so good, you can't believe it!
What's included in this retreat?
In light of all the economic uncertainty of these times, Shannon wants to make this retreat affordable. This is also the first of many Wanderlust Retreats she will be leading including an epic journey to Iceland and Glastonbury, U.K. in 2026. Details coming soon!
In light of all these circumstances, you are going to get an amazing deal and will walk away feeling completely "wow'ed" by the experience. She won't be able to offer this retreat this cheap again, so get it while the getting is good!
BIG SUR WONDER RETREAT INCLUDES:
- 4 nights, 5 day shared accommodations
- First night Welcome Dinner & light breakfast all but one morning
- Excursions each day including hikes & surprises!
- Admission to the Refuge Spa in Carmel
- Daily ceremony, ritual, art supplies and Sunset Soul Sessions each evening
- Private ritual bath experience
What is NOT included:
- Transportation to Big Sur and home. You will carpool with others and split gas expenses.
- We will have a few Retreat Meetings to help organize a caravan schedule and assign roommates.
- Lunch each day, brunch one day and whatever you want to eat in the evenings. We will buy pack lunches for when we are hiking. You can bring any snacks you'd like to have/share or buy some while there. Generally, will eat 2 meals in a day with light nibbles each evening after sunset that you purchase.
- Additional massages or facials at Refuge Spa
Deposit of $333 due 6/30/25
Deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE and is required to hold your spot.
Space is limited to 10.
This retreat will fill quickly! A waiting list option will be available for 2 people.
$999 with 2-pay plan
Two pay plan is $333 deposit* on 6/30/25
2nd payment of $666 on 8/4/25
The retreat is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, your spot can be given to someone on waiting list. You can work out a payment plan with that person directly.
$1133 with 5-pay plan
*Monthly payments are $200 and include a fee to cover Venmo processing.
Payments are due on exact dates:
Deposit $333* on 6/30/25
2nd payment: 7/30/25 - $200
3rd payment: 8/30/25 - $200
4th payment: 9/30/25 - $200
5th payment: 10/9/25 - $200
The retreat is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, your spot can be given to someone on waiting list. You can work out a payment plan with that person directly.
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