Women's Yoga Retreat in Idyllwild | Hello Yoga
REST IN THE PINES
A women's yoga retreat in the mountains above Idyllwild October 16th–18th, 2026
· Five spots only
Hosted by Chuck and Debbie Hults
Two nights in our mountain home, six thousand feet up and two hours from the freeway. Five women, four practices, one long walk through the pines, and food that someone else cooks for you. Come as you are — every level is welcome here.
The weekend at a glance
Arrive Friday at 3:00 pm.
Leave Sunday at noon.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 Arrival and settling in
· Welcome circle and opening practice
· Dinner around one table
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
Morning practice
· Breakfast
· Guided hike
· Open afternoon free time to explore Idyllwild and grab some lunch in the village
· Dinner
· Evening restorative practice and a philosophy teaching
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Closing practice
· Breakfast and closing circle
· Home by mid-afternoon
What's included Two nights' lodging in a private mountain home, not a hotel
Four yoga classes, Friday evening through Sunday morning
A philosophy teaching Saturday evening, all levels
An optional guided Saturday hike
Four home-cooked meals, plus coffee, tea and snacks all weekend
A welcome gift —
A group of five, so nobody gets lost in the room
Not included: travel to Idyllwild (a easy two-hour drive — from Orange County), lunch (Idyllwild Village has a nice selection on resturants and markets) alcohol, and anything you pick up in the village.
Room Rates
Every rate covers the whole weekend — lodging, all four meals, every class, the optional hike and your gift. A non-refundable deposit of $150 holds your bed; the balance is due October 2nd.
· The downstairs bathroom is shared by the four guests downstairs.
· The upstairs bathroom is shared by the upstairs guest and by the two of us.
WHERE EXACTLY IS IT? My home in Idyllwild, California — about two hours from Orange County and from Los Angeles. You'll get the address and directions once you're registered.
IS IT REALLY WOMEN ONLY?
The retreat is — every practice, every teaching and every circle is just us.
A happy thing to know: you won't be cooking, and neither will I. This is our home, and my husband Chuck is here all weekend as our cook, our dishwasher and our Saturday trail guide. He feeds everyone well and then leaves us to it — the yoga, the philosophy and the circle are just us.
DO I NEED TO BE AN EXPERIENCED YOGI? No. All levels are welcome. The practices are gentle to moderate and everything is offered with options. The hike is moderate and at altitude — not flat, but not technical. Good shoes required.
WHAT SHOULD I PACK?
Mid-October in the mountains means 60s and golden by day, 30s and 40s at night — bring real layers, a warm jacket and shoes you can walk a trail in.
Bring your yoga mat and a water bottle
WHAT ABOUT FOOD?
Home-cooked, generous, family style, with a vegetarian and a non-vegetarian option at every meal. It's a set menu rather than individual plates, so we are not able to do gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan. You're welcome to bring your own staples — there's fridge space for you.
We have a dog — Sprocket, friendly, gentle and delighted by visitors. He stays out of the bedrooms but lives here, so he'll be around all weekend. Please don't book if you're allergic to dogs.
WHAT'S YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY? Deposits are non-refundable. The balance is fully refundable through October 2nd.
