With stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, the Channel Islands, Los Padres National Forest, Santa Barbara and Goleta, Laurel Springs Retreat is blessed with a refreshing perspective of the world. But even on a cloudy day, one can enjoy the spacious lawns, tasteful landscaping, organic garden, spring-fed pond and pervasive quietude that compose the main campus. Beyond that are miles of hiking, local wildlife, historical sites and unexpected discoveries, both on our property and into the Los Padres National Forest.
Untouched by city lights, the night sky is a vision of velvety darkness punctuated with brilliant stars. And when the moon comes out to play, she illumines the grounds with her soft, ample light.
Still Point is our premiere yoga space, the 1,500 square foot yoga studio offers beautiful bamboo floors, a high-end sound system, shavasana-appropriate lighting and gorgeous views of the setting sun. It is a beautiful space to enrich your practice, aware of, and yet protected from the elements. Afternoon breezes whistling through the nearby pines gently refresh awareness of one's own breath and what better place to offer your sun-salutations, than the fiery pink and purple evening sky.
You will find an amazing blend of pragmatic reason, spiritual aspiration, upbeat attitude and occasional goofiness among the Laurel Springs Retreat staff. They are a multi-disciplinary group, and in addition to their individual responsibilities, each of them helps with meal preparation and most of them can be found lending a hand in the garden as well. All of them are available to assist with any aspect of your stay.