Life-Force Academy
Winter Solstice Retreat 2026
December 18–21 · Nevada City, CA & online
Why we gather at the Winter Solstice
Give your attention to the life you want to live.
How we begin matters. When we take time to gather our energy and become clear about our intentions, that clarity can carry into the choices we make each day.
The Winter Solstice gives us a place to begin. As the days start to lengthen, we take time to sit, breathe, and consider where our life-force is going. What is asking for our attention? What do we want to give our energy to in the coming year?
These are good questions to bring into practice. Move the body, work with the breath, and allow yourself some time in meditation. See what becomes clear when you give it your full attention.
For four days, we’ll gather in our Nevada City studio and online for six sessions of practice, meditation, and deep stillness. Time to replenish your energy, listen to your own intelligence, and give direction to the year ahead.
Moments from years past
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“I found the Winter Solstice Immersion magical and deeply transformative.
It helped me to go deeper into my meditations than I had ever done before. It was a profoundly beautiful event on so many levels. The teachings, the music, the visuals were all amazing.”
Four days, six sessions
The six sessions
Friday
December 18
Opening session
6:00 – 8:30pm PT
Saturday
December 19
Session 2
9:30am – 1:00pm PT
Session 3
4:00 – 6:30pm PT
Sunday
December 20
Session 4
9:30am – 1:00pm PT
Session 5
4:00 – 6:30pm PT
Monday
December 21
Closing session
9:30am – 1:00pm PT
Winter Solstice · 12:50pm PT
The exact solstice arrives at 12:50pm. Our final meditation closes at that very moment.
Schedule is tentative.
Visit the studio
The studio
We gather at the Life-Force Academy Studio, affectionately known as the Yogi Cave, in the heart of historic downtown Nevada City. The town sits tucked in the Sierra foothills, and it wears the season well.
There's plenty to wander into between sessions. Follow the trails into the hills, spend an afternoon by the majestic Yuba River, or simply walk the old streets and feel how Nevada City comes alive for the holidays.
Phone
(530) 450-2740Accommodations
Lodging is not included with the retreat, and housing is not available on site. There are numerous hotels, bed and breakfasts, and Airbnbs nearby to suit any budget.
This year, we'd love for you to be there with us!
Join us for Winter Solstice
Choose how you'd like to attend.
$495
In person in Nevada City, December 18–21
Six sessions at the studio
In-person limited to 45 places
$245
Join online, December 18–21
Six sessions of practice and meditation
Winter Solstice 2026
Dec 18—21 · from $245Dec 18—21 · In-person $495 (limited to 45) · Virtual $245