Me at Crystal Cove Beach

As promised, I’m excited to start announcing one of the upcoming retreats I’ve been creating for 2014. This one is an answer to requests by others, as well as had been a nudge since last year.

Reiki Renewal Retreat – Spring Equinox in Laguna Beach, California

Thursday, March 20th – Monday, March 24th 

Immerse yourself in a weekend away from everyday life and allow yourself permission to be empowered, inspired, transformed, and renewed. This is a perfect way to celebrate the renewal of Spring, as a mirror to your own revitalization, and to do something for you that has far-reaching benefit. The Reiki Renewal Retreat is not only a Certification Retreat designed to provide you with a quantum leap in personal healing integration, but will also give you powerful tools to support the full scope of your life and help you to make meaningful changes with positive impact.

Crystal Cove Beach

You will not only have access to me for the full weekend experience with lots of group and one-on-one feedback, but you will have the opportunity to connect with other like-minded souls, while being nurtured and supported. This is a perfect gift to self for personal enrichment and/or professional certification.

Magickal starfish at Crystal Cove Beach tidepools

There is opportunity for free time, as well as a free “integration” day where you can immerse in the beautiful nature offered here through hiking, biking, beach time – including my favorite beach, Crystal Cove. Crystal Cove is a magickal beach where you’ll enjoy strolls, relaxing, and exploring the tidepools. You may even see pods of dolphin, sea lions, starfish, a plethora of sea birds, and depending on time of year even whales. I’m constantly in awe of the energetic beauty of this special, off-the-beaten-track beach. There are several other beautiful beaches you can choose from too, as well as check out Laguna’s shops and galleries, or even take in a world-class spa experience at one of the local resorts.

Shane Chunephisal

We are also going to be blessed by the amazing Shane Chunephisal – Sound Healer and Massage Therapist. (I’ll be sharing more about him in one of my upcoming healing arts, visionary leaders interviews). Shane will be our on-site Meta-Sense Sound Bath Extraordinaire, as well as our resident therapist who will be available during free times to offer all types of body work, including crystal healing, sound therapy, and integrated energy therapy. (For more details on his beautiful offerings throughout the entire weekend, see the schedule below).

Everyone is invited and there are no pre-requisites to joining, other than bringing along an open heart. Even if you’re not feeling so open, but that is one of your intents to change, I promise you will have a breakthrough expansion from this experience.

We each have a beautiful song to share with the world and opening yourself to Reiki is one way of igniting your individual voice so that you can share your unique gifts and add to the beauty of the collective symphony.

Crystal Cove Beach

Everyone’s experience will be different, but your retreat for a weekend of combined self-nurturing and service will help you to reconnect with parts of you that you’ve forgotten. You can come with a personal intention or be open to receiving exactly what is needed most in your life at this time.

My intent is to create a loving and connective group experience, while focusing on individual needs as well.

Reiki Master Teacher training with me

This will be an intimate group experience and space is very limited, so if this calls to your heart, don’t hesitate to take that step in the direction of a more empowered you.

Both locals and non-residents are invited (see below for details).

You are welcome to join as a refresher if you’ve already taken Reiki Levels 1 and/or 2, or even if you’ve taken all 3 Levels. Some people have had training years ago and find taking the classes at this point in their lives to be a completely new and different experience, relative to where they’re at and the difference in teaching styles.

*If you are a local and have already taken one of my classes, but would like to further your training, you can come for just the class you desire and can share in the activities, as well as meals, for the given day of your class. Locals are also welcome to stay at the accommodations for a getaway weekend.

Where You’ll Be Staying:

Spectacular sunset at Crystal Cove Beach

Laguna Beach is southern California’s premier, seaside destination midway between Los Angeles and San Diego with world-renowned sunsets and picturesque coastline. A year-round retreat for art lovers, nature enthusiasts and beach-goers, Laguna Beach is a resort for all seasons that features seven miles of soft sand and the sound of the surf, as well as is perhaps Orange County’s least-overdeveloped beach town and one of its most beautiful. Created as an artist’s getaway, Laguna Beach retains an artistic essence, with nice galleries and fun arts festivals. Laguna Beach is great almost any time of year, but like most of the California coast is susceptible to days where the Sun may decide to rest behind the clouds and this creates a beautiful mystique of its own.

Our Laguna Beach deck with view for the weekend

Your home for the weekend is a “Top of the World” Luxury Laguna Beach, California home set in the hills with panoramic views from every vantage point of mountains, valleys, and ocean by day, and sweeping city light views by night of this artsy beach town. This provides you the chance to breathe in fresh air, sleep deeply, and feel revitalized each day. You’ll be minutes from the beach, including my favorite beach, Crystal Cove, as well as a few minutes walk to hiking trails or 10 minutes drive to other favorite trails.

Retreat Weekend General Schedule (subject to shift, as I do like to flow): All Activities are Optional

Thursday, March 20th – Spring Equinox

Our family room leading to deck with view for the weekend

3pm Arrival, Settle In, and Welcome Reception out on the view deck with appetizers and refreshing drinks (if you come in earlier, you can enjoy the beach or Laguna shops and galleries before checking in)
6:30pm Dinner and Dessert
8:00pm Spring Equinox Star Gazing Crystal Bowl Sound Bath & Meditation (We will only be 4 days after the Full Moon of March 16th, so the sky night should be bright to hold our ceremony on the deck with tea and still within the energy of this Moon phase). This will kick start our weekend with some high vibes and clarity of intentions.
The rest of the evening is yours to star gaze, reflect, or get a good night’s rest from your travels

Friday, March 21st:

Reiki Level 1 and 2 training with me

Enjoy the views the deck has to offer as you take in the sunrise with some tea or enjoy your own morning meditation or yoga practice (if an early riser, you can get in a short hike or bike ride)
8:00am Smoothies and Breakfast
9:00am – 4pm Reiki Levels 1 and 2 Training
12pm Lunch
4pm – 6:30pm FREE TIME either individual or group organized (beach, hiking, town exploring, napping, reading, relaxation)
7:00pm Dinner Outing
Evening gathering, Reiki shares accompanied by Shane’s Crystal Bowl Sound Bath, star gazing, or relaxing

Saturday, March 22nd:

Pacific Rim Trail Hike with view of Catalina Island

Enjoy the views the deck has to offer while we enjoy a sun gazing morning Crystal Bowl Sound Bath and meditation to set the tone for this beautiful day of integration, as you take in the sunrise with some tea OR enjoy your own morning meditation or yoga practice (if an early riser, you can get in a short hike or bike ride)
8:00am Smoothies and Breakfast as we discuss group ideas for today’s free day for integration
9:00am – 5:30pm FREE “INTEGRATION” DAY (We will enjoy a day of combined hiking and beach group excursions, as I prefer time in nature for connecting, balancing, getting centered, and keeping grounded and refreshed. It’s also good for reflection and being present with this experience)
6:00pm Dinner and Dessert
8:00pm – 9:30pm Special Evening Crystal Journey with Shane and I – Shane will lead a Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Meditation set amidst some of our potent crystals, while you all receive Reiki from me and can join in on sound healing

Sunday, March 23rd:

Dolphins playing in the surf off Laguna Beaches

Enjoy the views the deck has to offer as you take in the sunrise with some tea or enjoy your own morning meditation or yoga practice (if an early riser, you can get in a short hike or bike ride)
8:00am Smoothies and Breakfast
9:00am – 4pm Reiki 3 Master Teacher Training
12pm Lunch
4pm – 6:30pm FREE TIME either individual or group organized (beach, hiking, town exploring, napping, reading, relaxation)
7:00pm Dinner Outing
Evening options of gathering for talks, Reiki shares accompanied by Shane’s Crystal Bowl Sound Bath, star gazing, or relaxing

Monday, March 24th:

Stunning sunset at Crystal Cove Beach

Enjoy the views the deck has to offer as you take in the sunrise with some tea or enjoy your own morning meditation or yoga practice (if an early riser, you can get in a short hike or bike ride)
7:30am Smoothies and Breakfast and Closing Before Departures
10:00am Check Out

One of the days you will also have the choice and opportunity to experience Shane’s Crystal Bowl Sound Bath ON CRYSTAL COVE BEACH ITSELF during one of our free times, or on the free “integration” day. To be determined within flow of our weekend. This will be a rare and amazing experience not to be missed.

What You Will Come Away From This Experience With:

• Not only is this a retreat weekend, but unlike some other retreats you will come away with Full Certification in Reiki Levels 1, 2, and 3 Master Teacher (This is a $1000 Value on its own) – You will learn how to self treat, as well as treat others both hands-on and by distance, and gain tools to support any intentions and healing integration in your life and the lives of others. You will also have the skills to teach. Whether you think you will ever teach or not, you will gain skills to help nurture more confidence, commitment and responsibility, while being able to attune others to Reiki. This can be beneficial even if just for close friends and family, if in fact you don’t teach professionally.
• Come away inspired to live more fully and consciously from your highest potential
• Feel more connected to everything, including a new soul family of friends
• Feel empowered and renewed from a weekend of commitment to you, eating healthy meals, spending time in nature, and immersing in a conscious spiritual journey, leaving with new experiences and perspectives, as well as deeper connection to your path

What’s Included in Your Reiki Renewal Retreat:

Our living room with real wood burning fireplace for the weekend

• 4 Nights and 4 Days Accommodations in a beautiful Laguna Beach Home
• All vegan (balance of both cooked and raw) breakfasts, lunches, 2 dinners, snacks and healthy beverages – let me know about any allergies or special needs – compliments of my me and my mother (who is also a Reiki Master)
• Professionally facilitated Reiki training workshops and group activities, as well as transport to group activities
• Reiki Manuals & Certifications
• Wi-Fi is available throughout the home, although we always recommend shutting down as much as possible to immerse as fully into the experience
• There are 2 bicycles (his and hers) available for use at the home
• Full Laundry is available to use during stay, beach towels and beach mats provided
• Memories to embrace for a life-time and tools to empower your life and live from a more responsible service focus

What’s Not Included:

Optional massage therapy on-site or spa experiences at nearby resorts

• Roundtrip Flights to SNA (John Wayne) or LAX (Los Angeles International) Airport (I recommend SNA because it’s very close by, but sometimes fares are better through LAX depending on where you’re flying in and out of)
• Airport transfer to and from our Laguna Beach home for the weekend – inexpensive roundtrip shuttles are available (message me if you need help with this)
• 2 Dinners Out – We will sample some of the amazing Vegan options that the area has to offer including the world-renowned Au Lac
• Rental car if you feel you’ll want to get out on your own during free time or if you plan to stay on longer on your own, but not necessary
• Shane’s on-site massage therapy optional services – everything you could want is right at your weekend home-away-from-home
• Extra spending money for incidentals – shopping, shuttle tips, etc.

Formal dining room of our artsy home for the weekend

You can either pay in full or choose a payment plan option – both require a $500 non-refundable deposit to hold your space. The balance will be due 30 days prior to March 20th. Contact me if you’d like to explore a payment plan option.  

Early-Bird Special Available – Receive $100 Off Your Weekend Retreat if Booked by 12/12/13.

Your All-Inclusive Investment to Join Us for this Extended Reiki Renewal Retreat:

Master Suite
Double bed with plush pillow top mattress with private full bath and private yard outside the french doors

Single Rate is $1495 or Early-Bird Special $1395
Double Occupancy is $1195 per person or Early-Bird Special $1095

Master Bedrooms (2)
Large rooms (one is a suite) – both with four post queen size beds and views with shared bathroom

Single Rate is $1395 or Early-Bird Special $1295
Double Occupancy is $1095 per person or Early-Bird Special $995

Single Bed in a Shared Room
Two twin beds with plush mattress and shared bathroom

Single Rate is $1095 or Early-Bird Special $995

Comfortable Queen Sleep Sofa in Family Room With Shared Bathroom

Single Rate is $995 or Early-Bird Special $895
Shared Rate is $895 per person or Early-Bird Special $795

*There are 3 Full Bathrooms that have luxury amenities and hair dryer, showers, double sinks in one, and there are two tubs – one of which is a jetted tub.

Local Residents:

Me playing on Crystal Cove Beach at sunset

Rates are available for local residents that would like to join just for the workshops and accompanying meals/activities for that day. You are welcome to come for one or both of the workshop days, which will be Friday the 21st and Sunday the 23rd. Message me with your preferences and for rates. You are also welcome to stay for the weekend and enjoy a get away, in which case the above rates apply.

Contact me at tania@taniamarie.com with any questions and to register for your Reiki Renewal Retreat.

Looking forward to supporting your journey!