The Mindful Healers Connect In Nature Retreat
“This retreat was the best investment ever.”
Practice mindfulness and play in the beautiful outdoors
Rejuvenate mind, body & spirit
Nourish and heal your nervous system
Release the tightness and heaviness you’ve been carrying
Enjoy quiet and stillness
Restore your energy
Shift your perspective
Open your mind
Reconnect to yourself and other like-minded humans
“If you are looking for a nourishing and rejuvenating way to get CME, look no further! Not only will you come away with many actionable tools to improve your well-being, you will leave feeling cared for and refreshed.”
I left the retreat with the lowest cortisol I have had in years
“We experienced time in all of my favorite places in nature - forests, beaches, and gardens! And had the time to truly experience them all mindfully in an amazing community. It was truly restful and energizing.”
“Life-changing”
“Priceless”
“Pure bliss”
“It’s awesome”
Details
Explore a variety of guided mindfulness practices in a garden, beside a creek, amidst the wildflowers, on a mountaintop, and in a forest.
Practice mindful yoga in a paddock and in a forest.
Experience small group mindful coaching
Forest bathe at Nicasio Creek Farm
Experience restorative and yin yoga
Dip a toe into mind-body medicine
Practice mindful eating and mindful communication
Enjoy mindful farm-to-table culinary “experiences” and food-as-medicine
Accredited for 12 units AMA PRA CME
“This retreat is unique. It is run by a physician who understands the challenges of being a physician, how our training magnifies stresses, and the pathophysiology behind the stress and interventions.”
Dr. Jessie Mahoney
Jessie is a master-certified coach, yoga instructor, physician wellness expert, and pediatrician. She is the founder of Pause & Presence, where she offers 1:1 and small group coaching for those who are successful on the surface yet struggling underneath. She is cohost of the Mindful Healers Podcast and speaks nationally on wellness, burnout, and how to either enjoy a career in medicine or pivot in peace.
Jessie is a graduate of Dartmouth College and UCSF Medical School. She worked as a pediatrician and physician leader at The Permanente Medical Group (Kaiser) for 18 years.
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“This was the best thing I have done for myself in a very long time.”
“A great opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment”
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this retreat special?
- It is experiential. There are NO lectures or conference rooms. Learning comes from immersion in nature, mindful practices, coaching and collective sharing.
- We spend the entire long weekend in nature and in zenful spaces.
- We eat organic food grown in the nearby Earth that is prepared with mindful intention and love.
- You will leave with tools to incorporate mindful and intentional living into your life back at home.
Where do I stay?
Onsite at Nicasio Creek Farm at no extra charge.
Where do I fly into and when should I arrive?
San Francisco International Airport. Oakland Retreats begin at 3 pm. Plan to arrive between 203 pm. Retreats end by noon on the last day.
Who is this retreat NOT for?
- Those who want lectures or a spa experience.
- Those who prefer the indoors or city life.
- Those who are not open to new experiences and moving their body in nature.
- Those unable to walk 2 miles on uneven terrain.
- Those unwilling or unable to sit on the floor/ground or get dirty.
What are the CME details?
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH, Inc. and Pause & Presence. Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
AKH, Inc. designates this live activity for 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH, Inc., Pause & Presence, LLC.
AKH, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
AKH, Inc. designates this live activity for 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
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