Nicasio Creek Farm

A private West Marin retreat destination for women physicians, healthcare teams, and physician leaders

Nicasio Creek Farm is a privately owned property in West Marin, California. Nicasio is one hour north of San Francisco, nestled between Sonoma/Napa Valley and Point Reyes National Seashore.

Individual women physicians come for intimate Pause & Presence retreats. Healthcare teams, medical groups, and physician leaders come for custom, physician-led retreat experiences.

Nicasio Creek Farm is not available for rental. It can be experienced only through Pause & Presence offerings designed and facilitated by Dr. Jessie Mahoney.

Dr. Jessie Mahoney is a pediatrician with over two decades of leadership in the physician wellness space. She is a certified physician coach, yoga and mindfulness instructor, and nationally sought-after speaker on healing physician burnout and creating a sustainable culture in medicine. Dr. Mahoney works with individuals, small groups, teams, leaders, hospitals, and healthcare institutions.

Pause & Presence retreats include transformative coaching, farm-to-table culinary medicine experiences, forest bathing, sound healing, and yoga. We taste, gather, and share conversation, connection, and eating experiences that nourish body, spirit, and soul.

30 seconds at Nicasio Creek Farm

The setting is part of the medicine.

A wide deck under the maples, a meadow that changes with the seasons, and enough room to move and gather. The farm is home to many local deer and quail families as well as wild turkeys and the occasional fox.

Adirondack chairs, rocking chairs, chaise lounges, and hammocks are abundant. Wind chimes and lovely breezes are too.

The sounds of the creek are exciting in the winter and soothing in late spring. In the summer, the creek bed is a magical haven for deer, birds, and waterfowl.

There are many spectacular forest-bathing spots, as well as a beautiful bamboo yoga and sound-healing studio.

There is also a large lawn and several decks for journaling, sunny afternoons, and stargazing.

Group of people sitting around a square table outdoors at night, reading papers, with a fire pit in the center and string lights overhead.
People lying on the grass in a garden, social distancing, doing yoga or relaxing, with trees and garden beds in the background on a sunny day.
Outdoor seating area with rust-colored cushioned chairs, a black metal table, a patterned outdoor rug, potted plants, and string lights in a lush wooded backyard.
Two women picking apples in an orchard; one woman holds two green apples, both are smiling, surrounded by green trees and leaves.
A group of people sitting in a circle on a wooden platform outdoors under a large leafy tree, engaged in a discussion or meeting.
Group of people doing yoga outdoors on a wooden platform surrounded by trees.
Four women sitting around a table on an outdoor patio with plants and fallen leaves, two heaters, and a barbecue grill in the background, engaged in conversation and eating snacks.

Food as medicine begins here.

The farm’s vegetable and herb garden, fruit orchard, and tucked-away berries become part of the retreat table, the conversation, and the experience of being nourished.

A seasonal flower farm with sunflowers, dahlias, zinnias, ranunculas, wildflowers, California poppies, healing flowers, and edible flowers is under development.

Nicasio Creek Farm is generally accessible; parts of it may be challenging to those with mobility issues.

“The minute you step out of the car and smell the amazing aroma of the trees and fresh air, you know this place is special.” -Jenny D, MD

“It’s very unique. The location is perfect for this work.” - Joanna C, MD

Group of women sitting in a circle outdoors on a wooden deck, taking notes during a sunny day with green trees and a house in the background.
A group of people sitting outdoors on a patio during fall, listening to a woman speaking. The background features trees with colorful autumn leaves.
People sitting on yoga mats on a wooden deck practicing meditation outdoors in a natural setting with green trees and a wooden fence in the background.
Two women sitting in a living room, having a conversation, with a view of a backyard pool and trees outside the window. One woman has red hair and is holding a mug, while the other woman has dark hair and glasses, gesturing with her hands.
A group of people sitting on chairs in an outdoor setting with trees and greenery in the background, participating in a discussion or workshop.
Group of people practicing outdoor yoga or meditation on wooden platform surrounded by fallen autumn leaves, with a large tree and dense foliage in the background.
Group of people smiling and posing for a photo outdoors in a garden or park, under a large leafy tree.
Four women sitting on Adirondack chairs on a wooden deck, engaged in conversation, surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.

Team Retreats at Nicasio Creek Farm

Wellness for Women Physicians at Nicasio Creek Farm

Learn more about Pause & Presence with Dr. Jessie Mahoney

What happens in the town of Nicasio?

Cheese making. Pumpkin Growing. Olive Oil Making. Horseback Riding.

Hiking and Biking. Redwoods. Live Music. Star Wars/Skywalker Ranch.

About Nicasio It Didn’t Just Happen - Documentary about the History of Nicasio

Green rolling hills with sparse bushes and rocks under a clear blue sky, near a highway with parked cars.
A scenic view of a forested mountain landscape with rolling hills, dense green trees, and a clear blue sky.
Curving road through a dense forest of tall trees with sunlight filtering through.
A white church with a red roof and tall steeple in a green field under a partly cloudy sky, with rolling hills in the background and a barbed wire fence in the foreground.
Cows grazing on a green hillside under a tree with a mountain in the background.
Sun shining over rolling hills with tall, golden grass in the foreground and patches of green trees.
A calm lake reflecting the surrounding hills and blue sky with some clouds. Green bushes and grasses in the foreground with rolling hills in the background.
Person standing with arms outstretched on a dirt trail in a hilly landscape under a cloudy sky with the sun partially visible.

What happens in West Marin?

Hiking in Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Tamalpais, and Muir Woods

Beachwalking at Stinson Beach, Limantour Beach, Drakes Beach

Kayaking and Birdwatching in Tomales Bay and Bolinas Lagoon

Whale watching, Tule Elk watching, and wildflower gazing in Point Reyes

The locovore movement - Point Reyes Cheese, Nicasio Valley Cheese, The Bovine Bakery, Brickmaiden Bread, Marin Sun Farms, and ….

A peaceful lake surrounded by rolling hills and clear blue sky with wispy clouds and contrails.
Purple wildflowers growing on a grassy hillside overlooking the ocean with cliffs and an overcast sky in the background.
Four donkeys resting on a grassy hillside with remote rolling hills and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a rugged coastline with sandy beaches, green cliffs, and ocean waves under a blue sky.
Three women on a beach with hills in the background. One woman is standing, and two are squatting, all smiling at the camera.
Two women wearing sunglasses, smiling, hugging each other outdoors near a body of water with green rolling hills and cloudy sky in the background.
Two people stand on a large fallen log, embracing with arms around each other's shoulders, overlooking a scenic landscape of rolling hills, trees, and distant mountains during daytime.
A vineyard with green grapevines on a hillside, lavender plants in the foreground, and a dirt road winding along the hillside, with trees in the distance under an overcast sky.
Three women standing in a forest, looking up at the trees with expressions of awe or admiration, surrounded by green foliage and large trees.
Two people smiling and taking a selfie outdoors in a green hilly landscape with trees and shrubs.
Three people sitting on grass near the ocean, looking at the water with a clear blue sky above.
Seals resting on a sandy beach at the base of large rocky cliffs near the ocean with waves crashing against the rocks.