Yoga and Wellness Retreats
Leave the demands of daily life, experience restoration, renewal and discovery
Beautiful things can happen while attending a retreat.
A retreat provides the opportunity for rest and restoration, deep inner healing, self-discovery, connection with ourselves and others, learning new things, strengthening our spiritual connection, and more…without the distractions and demands of our daily lives.
Our retreats are designed to help you decompress, de-stress and recover from the demands of daily life.
There is so much you can do at one of our retreats.
- Take a class or workshop
- Spend time in nature
- Spend time in quiet reflection
- Journal
- Meet new people
- Enjoy delicious and nourishing meals
- Tap into your creativity
A typical day might include yoga and other movement practices, meditation, sound healing, massage/self-care time, hiking or nature walks, a workshop or two, wonderful healthy meals, a mindful eating experience, and group bonding time at a campfire.
Yoga Classes for Women
Inspirational "Teacher's Choice" Yoga for Women
Join us for a special weekly in-person “Teacher’s Choice” class that will be co-taught by Dawn & Sara.
This class is now a 75-minute class designed to provide more opportunity to decompress and explore these powerful and healing practices in a more intentional way.
The class type and style will vary week-by-week, and will include a variety of practices, such as:
- Restorative or Yin Yoga
- Gentle, or Level 1 Hatha Yoga
- Slow Flow Yoga
- Zen Yoga
- Medical QiGong
- Meditation & Yoga Nidra
- Crystal Bowl Sound Healing
- Energy Healing
- Everybody is welcome!
Thursdays from 9-10:15 am
Co-Taught by Dawn Hopkins & Sara Chesterfield
Space generously provided by:
2950 W Ray Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
Kid’s Kingdom Building
Second Floor
Class fee is $15 for drop-ins. Class packages and monthly membership are available.
Advanced registration is required by 5 pm the night before the class you wish to attend.
Retreats for Women
“La Dolce Vita" Women’s Retreat
Villa Tramonte - Lucca, Italy
October 11-18, 2025
La Dolce Vita” translates to “The Good Life”. It embodies a concept and lifestyle often associated with the Italian culture and way of life. La Dolce Vita represents a celebration of life’s pleasures, embracing a leisurely and indulgent approach to living.
Join The Retreat Ladies and experience a week of “La Dolce Vita” in beautiful Lucca, located in the Tuscany region of Italy. Immerse yourself in a restorative and healing environment, designed to renew and restore you.
We’ll combine classes and planned activities with a generous amount of self-care time, so that you’ll be able to rest, relax at the pool, and connect with other members of our group.
Join us for a nurturing time surrounded by the beauty of this Tuscan jewel and enjoy connecting with other amazing women while experiencing a taste of “La Dolce Vita”!
Our unique retreat home for the week will be Villa Tramonte – which boasts comfortable lodging in fully restored 18th century estate, an outdoor pool, and delicious meals of farm-to-table vegetarian Tuscan cuisine — complete with local olive oil and wine.
Typical Daily Schedule (will vary day-to-day)
6:30-7:30 am » Tea, coffee, fresh fruit for our early risers
7:30am-8:45 am » Morning Practice (i.e. yoga, Qigong, meditation)
9:00-10:00 am » Breakfast
10:00 am – 1:30 pm » Free Time or Planned Activity
1:30-2:30 pm » Lunch
2:30-5:30 pm » Free Time
5:30-6:45 pm » Evening Practice
7:30 pm » Dinner followed by socializing and/or quiet time
Who is this retreat for?
Women who want to improve their wellness by meditating, eating fresh Italian food and practicing yoga and other healing modalities. No prior yoga experience necessary—just a desire to embrace a journey of well-being. Learn self-care tools that you can use long after your retreat experience is over!
What’s Included
* 7 nights accommodation (including linen and towels)
* 3 vegetarian meals each day + wine at dinner (except for one lunch out and one dinner out)
* All retreat content and planned activities (see below)
* Access to the pool and yoga facilities
* Transfers to and from Lucca train or bus station to the retreat centre at the start and finish of the retreat. There will be one scheduled pick up and drop off only. Any transfers outside of this are not included
* Use of the WIFI
* Laundry facilities for use by guests
Planned Activities/Excursions:
* Bike & Walking Tour of Lucca
* Cooking Class
* Wine Tasting Excursion
* ½ Day Trip – Visit to a Thermal Spa
* Cinque Terre Tour (separate fee)
* Massages and Holistic Treatments (separate fee)
What’s Not Included
* Airfares (Suggested Airport Pisa)
* Travel insurance (which is required for participation)
* Two meals out (one lunch and one dinner)
* Other travel related expenses outside of the retreat
* Additional in-house treatments eg facials and massage
* Other optional excursions or activities not included in the retreat
* Transfers outside the scheduled pick-up or drop-off can be arranged for an additional fee
Accommodations & Pricing
> Single Occupancy in Main Villa – SOLD OUT
> Double Occupancy in Main Villa – SOLD OUT
> Double Occupancy in Second Villa – $2999 (6 spots left)
Price includes all meals, accommodations, and all activities. A $300 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration.
Payment plans are available. If you require payment arrangements, you will be invoiced for the remaining balance (after paying the $300 deposit), broken up in 3 payments. Please be advised that a 3% credit card processing fee will be added to credit card payments.
After registration, you will be given all travel information, packing list and a full itinerary. Download the Retreat Packet for all of the information, including retreat accommodations, activities, travel and insurance information, pricing and payment information, cancellation policy, and more.
**Please note that by registering for this retreat, you have read, understand, and have agreed to all of the terms and conditions provided in the Retreat Packet.**
We can’t wait to share this once in a lifetime experience with you!
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Testimonials
The Retreat Ladies are wonderful. I feel very fortunate to have been able to participate in a few of their full day mini retreats. These retreats are food for the soul. Sara and Dawn are down to earth, warm and welcoming. If you have the opportunity to take some time out for yourself to nurture your mind, body and soul please do. I always leave a better person for having attended and I am grateful for the work they do! ~Claudette
I have attended several of the mini retreats with Dawn and Sara. It is a vacation every time and is so needed! They are welcoming and authentic, I feel so cared for by these ladies. I have learned a lot about myself during the retreats. Thank you! ~Marti
Dawn and Sara’s mini retreat workshop was amazing. The flow of all we did was perfectly planned out – plenty enough time for all components and nothing ever felt rushed. It was great to connect with other like-minded women in a small group but large enough to interact with a diverse group. Dawn and Sara’s knowledge in their area is fantastic. The retreat also provided each of us with resources to continue the learning and growing. Thank you! ~Donna
I enjoyed the one-day “Intention-Setting Mini Retreat” with Dawn and Sara. As a newcomer, I felt at ease-positive attitudes and vibes from this group of ladies. The day was creating a “Vision” instead of a Resolution. The tools provided started with restorative yoga, questions/journaling, meditation, mindful eating, vision board and Qi Gong. We shared feelings and thoughts allowing us to set a purpose and make our vision come to fruition. It was a well-planned session, with just enough time to complete what we started. Thank you. ~Anna
