Retreats & Outings

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SPRING MEDITATION ONE OR TWO DAY NATURE & MEDITATION RETREAT

Friday & Saturday, Coming In May 2026

Join Rev. Keith Horwitz for his annual Spring Meditation and Nature Retreat in Ventura, CA.  This retreat will focus on an incredible journey in one of the most beautiful National Parks in the Country - Santa Cruz Island.  With virtually no human inhabitants, being on Santa Cruz Island feels like you’ve gone back in time - to a pristine and peaceful place, much like the Chumash natives experienced centuries ago. 

Details of this retreat are below the video.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THIS RETREAT:
DAY ONE: Friday, 

• 2:00-3:00pm Arrival at Four Points by Sheraton for an afternoon meeting and Yogic Sleep meditation experience (Please bring a yoga mat)  
• Enjoy an wonderful no-host dinner
• Come together as a group for an early evening gathering focused on relaxation, inspiration and joy.

DAY TWO: Saturday, 

• A relaxing day of insight, easy hiking and amazing scenery
• Various meditations, history, beauty, stillness and fresh air 
• A one hour boat ride to and from the island (Boat ticket is included)
• A picnic lunch on the island (not provided)
• Dolphin and Whale sightings from the boat (not guaranteed, but very likely)
• Experience how nature can empower your dreams with adventure & fun!

DAY ONE (Friday) DETAILS

Meet at the Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura 93001.  *Special arrangements have been made for rooms at a rate of $169.00 plus tax (Double occupancy) for our group. Parking is $12.00 per day/ per vehicle. While they now charge for parking they did lower the room rates by $40.00 from last year, so it is better overall!  If you share a room with someone it will be half the rate! You must make your own reservation, 805-658-1212, Ext 1251 and reference the name of our group: SOUL CENTER in order to receive the special rate.  Please note that rooms will be held at this rate only until March 12th.  Afterwards the room will be subject to availability and possibly an increased rate. Please also note that if you are a Points member and want to earn points (or use points) you will have to book your reservation as an individual not as part of the group.  Please note that on Day Two, you will be packed up and drive to the harbor for our Island adventure.  Details below.
Where: Four Points by Sheraton, Ventura Harbor, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, CA 93001

When:  Arrive Friday, May 17th by 2:00pm

Timing: Arrive 2:00-3:00 for check in, Meet in banquet room at 4:00, Dinner at 5:30 and evening gathering at 7:00pm

DAY TWO (Saturday) DETAILS

Where:   Meet Ventura Harbor >> Santa Cruz Island 

When:    Saturday, 

Timing:  Arrive in Ventura Harbor at 7:45am to prepare for departure.   8:30am **Boat leaves for Island arriving at 9:30am   4:00pm Boat departs Island arriving in Ventura harbor at 5:30pm

COSTS:

TWO DAY RETREAT (Friday & Saturday)                                                    

$225.00*

*Hotel and meals costs are extra (Hotel rate listed above in Day One details)                           

Must bring picnic lunch to island 

Boat ticket on 5/18 is included in this price.

ONE DAY RETREAT (Saturday Only)

$165.00

Boat ticket is included

To Register for Two or One Day Retreat: Click here

To register by phone: Call 818-913-9691. Check list and more details will be sent after registration.  There is a limited amount of space, so register early

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TRANSPORTATION: Ground transportation to Ventura harbor is the responsibility of each registrant.  

• On Saturday the boat departs at 8:30am sharp!  You MUST arrive no later that 8:00am to check in.  If you miss the boat there is no refund. 

To Register by phone please call Rev. Keith at 818-913-9691
Full details, a check list and directions will be given after registration. 

CANCELLATION POLICY: If we cancel the trip for any reason you will receive a full refund.  Occasionally the weather does not permit for the boat to operate, you will be notified the morning of if there is a weather related cancellation and issued a refund for Saturday only.  If you cancel 7 days or less prior to day one there is no refund. If you cancel 21-8 days before the day of departure You may receive a 50% refund or apply 90% towards another trip or workshop.  If it is earlier than 21 days there is a 10% processing fee and you will receive a 90% refund.  If you are late on day two and miss the boat for any reason, there is no refund. Hotel room fees are subject to hotel cancellation policy. 

Upgrade from One to Two-day Retreat

If you registered for the One-day and decide to participate as a Two-day retreat simply click the upgrade button below to pay the difference.  

Join Rev. Keith Horwitz for his annual Summer Meditation and Nature Retreat to the top of Mt. San Jacinto, 8,500 ft. (2,590 meters) above sea level and above Palm Springs, CA.  This retreat will focus on an incredible journey in one of the most beautiful State park nature areas.  It may seem counter intuitive to go to the desert in July, but when it is 95-100ºF (35-37ºC) on the desert floor it is a glorious 68-72ºF (20-22ºC) atop the mountain in the pine trees. 

Where: Palm Springs / Mt. San Jacinto State Park

When: Thursday, July 13-14, 2023

Details of this retreat are below: