A CONTEMPLATIVE IMMERSION
Yuba River Silence Retreat
GENTLE YOGA, MEDITATION, AND SACRED SILENCE
with Nicole Anami Becker
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October 22-25, 2026 | Nevada City, CA
Reconnect and Restore
​Slow down, unplug, and immerse yourself in the healing rhythm of silence, nature, and contemplative practices.
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Nestled on a large private forest property in Northern California Gold Country, with access to the Yuba River, this intimate retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from the noise and momentum of daily life and reconnect with the sacred, inside and out.
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Through gentle yoga, guided meditations, nourishing meals, quiet reflection, and spacious time in nature, you are invited into a more grounded and restorative way of being.​​​
Intentionally simple, supportive, and unhurried, this retreat is designed to help you replenish, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
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This retreat is for those who feel tired of rushing, tired of screens, tired of carrying so much mental noise — and who long for a simpler, quieter rhythm for a few precious days.
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All practices are gentle, accessible, and supportive.
A different kind of retreat
This retreat is intentionally spacious — not a packed schedule of workshops or constant activity. There is nothing to achieve here. No pressure to be social, insightful, or productive.
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You are invited simply to arrive as you are.​
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The rhythm of the day flows naturally between group sessions and personal time. After a gentle yoga and meditation session you might find yourself eating a nourish meal without distraction, napping in a hammock, wandering river trails, reading beneath the trees, or simply sitting quietly with tea on a cozy couch.
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As you soften into retreat, the lessons and practices shared through the day have a chance to deepen, and you begin to feel more present, and connected.
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This retreat is especially supportive for those working with stress, life-transition, caregiving, burnout, grief, or inner change — or for anyone longing to reconnect with themselves.
Nourishing Quiet
This is a largely silent retreat, meaning participants refrain from casual conversation outside of scheduled group sessions.
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But the feeling is more “quiet sanctuary” than strict monastery.
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In the many traditions, periods of silence and reduced stimulation are considered essential because they allow the body and mind to redirect energy toward restoration.
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We often don’t realize how much energy is spent talking, reacting, performing socially, and repeating familiar stories about ourselves.
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In the simplicity of silence, nature, and contemplative practice, people notice that the mind becomes less crowded, and the senses become more vivid. There is more space to soften, reconnect, listen, and just be.
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Immersion in simplicity, contemplative practice, and silence in nature can create the feeling of stepping outside of ordinary time.​
Meals are held in silence and participants are asked to unplug from phones during the retreat.
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One year, a participant almost canceled after realizing the retreat was mostly silent because she felt so nervous about not talking for a weekend. By the closing circle she was laughing and saying, “It was so nice not getting to know any of you!”
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Again and again, participants discover that silence is not lonely or intimidating, but deeply refreshing.
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You will be supported throughout the entire experience.
Retreat Practices
Each day includes group sessions with Nicole that may incorporate:
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gentle and restorative yoga
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guided relaxation and meditation
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reflection and self-enquiry
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outdoor meditation and nature practice
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elemental or seasonal ritual
Every retreat unfolds a little differently depending on the season, the environment, and the needs of the group.
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The emphasis is always on accessibility, nervous system restoration, inner listening, and meaningful connection to the deeper heart.
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This retreat is an opportunity not only to rest, but to experience the essence of a more contemplative and grounded yogic lifestyle — one rooted in presence, simplicity, awareness, and attunement to nature.
Drawing from nearly two decades of teaching experience, Nicole creates an environment that is kind, accessible, restorative, and deeply attuned to the whole person.
Lodging & Accommodations
The retreat takes place at a peaceful forest homestead nestled on 100 private acres in the Sierra foothills, surrounded by trees, mountain air, and quiet beauty.
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The spacious home offers a simple, comfortable environment designed to support rest, reflection, and connection with nature. Large windows overlook the surrounding forest, while cozy common areas invite reading, journaling, conversation, and relaxing deeply.
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Each of the seven bedrooms offers quiet privacy and views of trees and wildlife. Accommodations are clean, comfortable, and intentionally understated.
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Just outside the door, guests have access to forest trails, seasonal creeks, swimming holes, and countless opportunities for quiet wandering and nature connection.
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Though the retreat feels wonderfully secluded, it is conveniently located just outside Nevada City in Northern California’s Sierra foothills.
Nourishing Meals
Registration
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This small-group retreat can accommodate a maximum of 15 participants.
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There are 7 rooms total, most rooms are a queen or king bed that can be booked for single or double occupancy. There is one shared room available with 2 twin beds.
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Your retreat tuition includes lodging, 8 meals, retreat program, and
post-retreat online group integration session.
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Questions?
If you have any questions about the retreat, location, travel,
programming, etc., please do not hesitate to reach out.
I can usually respond the same day.