Meaningful cultural immersion.
Transformative travel.
Deep rest.
Mindful Travel Retreats
There is something different about leaving ordinary life for a few days.
You wake up somewhere beautiful. Someone else has thought about what happens next. Meals aren’t squeezed between obligations. There is time to explore, time to be still, and enough space to actually notice where you are.
Maybe you’re drinking tea in the Atlas Mountains. Standing beneath Yosemite’s granite walls. Waking up among the redwoods with nowhere you need to rush off to.
My retreats are designed to give you more room for experiences like these.
As Seen In
Nicole was recently featured as an expert in mindful travel by Katie Couric Media. Read the article here. Nicole’s retreats have also been featured in Kayak’s Marrakesh Travel Guide.
A Different Rhythm
I care as much about how a retreat feels as I do about what we do.
There are extraordinary experiences, but no pressure to collect them. Practices like Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and therapeutic movement are woven into the days rather than added on as another thing to accomplish. Meals have time around them. There is room for conversation, solitude, wandering, sleeping, noticing, and changing your mind.
You don’t have to choose between seeing the world and actually having time to take it in.
For a few days, you get to live at a different pace and let someone else carry the details.
Upcoming Retreats
Join us for an unforgettable journey. Click below for details on each retreat.
Explore + Restore: Yosemite
September 24–27, 2026
There are few places that put your own life back into perspective quite like Yosemite. Four days among granite walls, waterfalls, giant sequoias, and a scale that’s impossible to take in all at once, with hiking and daily practices that give us time to stay with what the landscape opens up.
Morocco
October 17–24, 2026 and October 2-9, 2027
Morocco is a place of extraordinary generosity. Tea appears before you ask. Meals stretch out. Hospitality is an art. This intimate week invites you to experience the country through its food, landscapes, artisans, traditions, and people, while letting yourself be cared for for a change.
Reclaim at Ratna Ling
February 2027
A quiet winter retreat in the redwoods for anyone who has spent too long putting their own needs at the bottom of the list. Several days of extended Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, slow mornings, beautiful surroundings, and very little being asked of you.
Thoughtfully Curated, Never Overprogrammed
I care enormously about the details.
Where we stay. What we eat. Who we learn from. How much we do in a day. When we practice. When we stop. Which experiences are worth including and which ones would simply make the itinerary look impressive.
I also care about what happens between the things on the itinerary: long meals, conversations that aren’t rushed, an afternoon with nowhere you need to be, someone remembering how you take your tea.
A retreat isn’t just a collection of activities. For a few days, it’s a different way of living.
My job is to create the structure, carry the logistics, and leave enough room for you to actually experience it.
Why These Places
I don’t choose destinations because they’ll look good on a retreat brochure. I choose places I love and want other people to experience.
I’ve lived and traveled extensively throughout the Middle East and North Africa, and Morocco has been part of my life for many years. I’m equally drawn to the kind of awe I experience in wild places, whether that’s beneath Yosemite’s granite walls or among the redwoods of Northern California.
That personal connection shapes every retreat I create.
What Guests Say
“When doing more adventurous travel, I often struggle to find the right balance of ‘DO ALL THE THINGS’ and ‘actually, this is vacation and I should rest so I return revitalized.’ Luckily, Nicole’s thoughtful planning helps establish that balance for you. Yoga nidra under the stars. Camel rides. Sunrise over the dunes. Respectful and helpful drivers and translators prepared to help you accomplish anything. Nicole has brought everything together for an experience as engaging as it is relaxing. Morocco is a second home for Nicole, and she ensures it feels like one for you as well. Her calming energy means that even when you’re extremely type A, you never worry about what comes next. I am so lucky to have had this experience, and I want to go back immediately.”
Meg
“Nicole has clearly poured her heart into curating a deeply personal and authentic experience. Having lived in Morocco, she shares her unique perspective and the special relationships she has with many of the people we met. There was never a sense of being rushed; every experience felt carefully cultivated to allow us to feel the rhythm of Moroccan life…. What stood out most was how personal and intimate everything felt. This is not a cookie-cutter experience. It is cultivated with care, cultural sensitivity and genuine human connection.”
Jenn
“I cannot recommend Nicole and this retreat enough. This retreat was a reminder of the expansiveness of the world and that there are so many different ways to pace oneself. Nicole is a thoughtful group leader. There is not one detail that is left unconsidered. She knows the region, the language, and the cultural norms to help one feel at ease. There is enough activity to keep one engaged and enough down time to keep one rested. I will continue to recommend this retreat to everyone. It was an experience that I will hold dear for my entire life.”
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Giving Back: Elevating Women & Girls
Each retreat includes opportunities to engage with local organizations uplifting women and girls. Past retreats have included visits to:
Education for All (EFA) – Providing boarding houses for girls from rural Morocco to continue their education.
Amal – Empowering women through culinary training and job placement.
1001 Artisans – A social innovation driven non-profit focusing on artisans & their crafts.
Douar Sbiti Association – The village development center for the area around Bab Zouina, our retreat center.
KEDV – Women’s Empowerment and Development Foundation
Supports low-income women across Turkey by helping artisans and cooperatives sell their crafts, fostering sustainable income and community growth.
A portion of every retreat’s proceeds is donated to support these initiatives.
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“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.”
Anthony Bourdain