Awaken Your Senses: A Mindful Living Retreat with Elizabeth Borelli 2026
January 16 - 18, 2026
Reconnect with your inner calm and rediscover the simple joys of being fully present. Join author and mindfulness coach Elizabeth Borelli for a restorative three-day retreat at the serene Mount Madonna Center, where the redwoods meet the clouds.
This immersive experience invites you to slow down and deepen your self-awareness through the gateway of the five senses. Each day we’ll explore gentle, embodied practices designed to restore balance and clarity:
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Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku): Guided walks among Mount Madonna’s ancient trees, where quiet presence becomes a pathway to renewal.
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Gentle Movement & Breathwork: Soothing morning and evening sessions to release tension, awaken energy, and connect body with mind.
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Mindful Plant-Based Eating: Savor nourishing, seasonal meals that reflect the vibrant spirit of the Mediterranean lifestyle, designed to awaken your senses and support emotional well-being.
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Sensory Awareness Practices: Guided meditations, reflection exercises, and creative prompts to help you cultivate insight and deepen your connection with the natural world.
Throughout the weekend, Elizabeth offers inspiration drawn from her bestselling Breathe into Breakthrough method and upcoming book Tastes Like La Dolce Vita, weaving together mindfulness, self-compassion, and the sensory pleasures of mindful living.
You’ll leave feeling grounded, reconnected, and re-inspired—equipped with simple, sustainable practices to bring more calm, clarity, and joy into your everyday life.
Come ready to breathe deeply, move mindfully, eat healthfully, and rediscover the peace that’s been within you all along.
Categories : Hosted, Onsite Reg - Participants Pay, SB/NP/K12 Edu
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Guest Services Office | Sunday-Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm; Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm PT | (408) 846-4090 | guestservices@mountmadonna.org | 445 Summit Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 USA | Directions© Mount Madonna