
MOUNTAIN
MINDFULNESS
Choose Your Own Adventure. Find Your Own Balance.

WHAT IS MOUNTAIN MINDFULNESS?
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Enjoy Your Weekend

Key points:
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Not a traditional retreat
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Flexible and self-guided
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Build your own schedule
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Connect with nature
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Meet like-minded people
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Participate in as much or as little as you'd like

Reserve Experiences

Next Steps
Once you have secured your mountain lodging and browsed our incredible lineup of local wellness professionals, it is time to build your customized pampering weekend.
Please complete our short Experience Reservation Form below. Let us know which specialized sessions speak to you, and choose if you would like our dedicated providers to reach out directly to coordinate your private appointments.





Community Connection
All participants are invited to an opening gathering and closing gathering.

Purpose:
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Meet fellow attendees
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Learn about yourself
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Build connections
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Share experiences
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Celebrate community
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Connect with nature

Offered Activities:
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Welcome Circle
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Local Wellness Providers
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Barefoot Shiatsu & Yoga
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Mindful Movement
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Private Reiki Sessions
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Restorative Yoga
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Sunday Morning Yoga
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Breathwork & Manifestation Circle

Local Well-being Leaders:
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Kathy Fisher
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Shakti Sharma
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Christina Zelezen
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Leah Gilman
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Nathalie Fearon
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Brandy Phillips
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Schuyler Bright
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Sonya Z. Meline

Downieville Wellness Weekend Schedule
August 14–16, 2026
Downieville, California
A weekend of connection, adventure, contemplation, self-guided wellness activities, and community in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Friday, August 14
6:00 PM – Welcome Gathering & Opening Ceremony
Hosted by: Kathy Fisher, Shakti Sharma, Christina Zelezen, Sonya Meline, and Leah Gilman
Join us for a casual welcome gathering featuring light refreshments, introductions, and an opportunity to meet fellow participants and local wellness providers.
Location: Downieville Community Hall / The River (Carriage House Lawn)
7:30 PM – Free Time
Enjoy dinner around town, relax by the river, settle into your lodging, or connect with new friends.
Saturday, August 15
8:30 AM – Morning Yoga on the Lawn | Instructor: Leah Gilman
Gentle movement and stretching to begin the day.
Location: Carriage House Lawn
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Personal time and Lunch in the Town
Visit participating local restaurants featuring special Wellness Weekend menu items.
2:00 PM – Reiki & Energy Healing Circle | Facilitator: Christina Zelezen
Description: A restorative session focused on relaxation, grounding, and self-care.
Evening Session
7:00 PM – Restorative Evening Yoga with Sound Bath | Instructor: Shakti Sharma
Gentle movement, breathwork, and relaxation.
Location: Downieville Community Hall / The River (Carriage House Lawn)
Sunday, August 16
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Morning Yoga & Reflection | Shakti Sharma
A slower-paced practice to begin the final day.
Location: Downieville Community Hall / The River (Carriage House Lawn)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Breathwork & Manifestation Circle | Shakti Sharma
An experiential session incorporating breathwork, intention setting, and energetic alignment.
Location: Downieville Community Hall / The River (Carriage House Lawn)
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM – Personal time to enjoy Downiville
12:30 PM – Closing Ceremony
Hosted by: Kathy Fisher, Shakti Sharma and Sonya Meline
Description: A community gathering to reflect on the weekend, share experiences, and celebrate new connections.
Light refreshments provided.
Location: Downieville Community Hall / The River (Carriage House Lawn)

Stay With A Mountain Mindfulness Weekend Partner
Participating lodging partners provide convenient access to wellness activities, outdoor recreation, and community gatherings.

Riverside Mountain Lodge
This historic two-story lodge has been updated to include modern amenities but sits on the original location right on the banks of the Yuba and Downie Rivers.
Rooms feature high-speed fiber optic Wi-Fi, secure bike storage, kitchens and kitchenettes, river-front decks, hairdryers, complimentary toiletries, fireplaces, pet-friendly accommodations, and more.

Carriage
House Inn
The Carriage House Inn is a 3 story boutique hotel in the middle of Downieville walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and spas.
The Inn is pet friendly and has rooms and suites featuring sofas, mini-refrigerators, microwaves, high-speed internet, vaulted ceilings and more.
Explore the Lost Sierra Adventure right out our back door.

Downie River Inn
Located on the banks of the North Yuba River in the Tahoe National Forest, the Downieville River Inn offers rooms and cottages for guests.
Each offers comfortable beds, private bathrooms, and a porch or balcony to take in the scenery. Amenities include gardens, a picnic area, a BBQ grill, a sauna, and a pool.

Carriage
House Lofts
Looking for a little more space than a standard hotel room?
The Carriage House Lofts give guests apartment-style living in a fully furnished apartment, complete with a kitchen, full-size private bathrooms, TV, and balcony.
These lofts are centrally located and within walking distance to restaurants, bars, cafes, and the local bike shop.

Meet Our Local Wellness Providers
Each provider manages their own services, pricing, scheduling, locations, and reservations.
Guests book directly with providers.

Nourish Yourself
Participating restaurants may feature healthy menu options during Wellness Weekend.

La Cocina De Oro Taqueria
Right on Main Street in Downieville, you will find a little slice of Mexican fusion farm-to-table heaven! If you love local, organic produce, including Fog Dog Farms and You Bet Farms, you will love this place!
They use sustainable wild-and-line-caught fish, local farm fresh eggs, fresh local greens, and local fresh tortillas.
322 Main Street
Downieville, CA 95936
530-289-3584

Empire Creek Provisions
Everyday essentials for mountain living!
Smalltown gourmet market featuring local vendors and artisans, over 50 types of cheeses, dozens of crackers, spreads, local honey, nuts, oils, vinegars, deli meats, grab and go meals, cookies, cakes, crafts, clothing, and more.
200 Main StreetDownieville, CA 95936530-862-5043

Boomtown Lounge
Boomtown Lounge is an intimate Old-West speakeasy with an apothecary ambiance, a wine and beer bar with specialty cocktails tucked away in historic downtown Downieville.
Local’s Tip: Get in early for a good seat in the hidden room off the side and ask to play the giant Jenga game!
200 Main Street
Downieville, CA 95936
530-862-5043

Cold Rush Café
Organic and fairtrade coffee shop complete with 12 gourmet seasonal ice cream flavors and quick service deli.
Try their signature “Rushies” featuring dark roasted sweetened coffee and milk blended with ice and topped with homemade whipped cream.
Cold Rush also has a loose leaf tea bar, a small market with grab-n-go snacks, and is a local hotspot year-round.
200 Main Street
Downieville, CA 95936
530-862-5043

Well-Being Beyond The Classroom




Sometimes wellness means a massage.
Sometimes wellness means sitting beside a river.
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