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Retreats and consultinging
Whispering Lilac Retreat Center
The Whispering Lilac Retreat Center is nestled on two acres in beautiful Bonsall in San Diego County. A fantastic view overlooks the Bonsall Valley and features a dedicated yoga studio, meditation areas, farm pets, a small reflection turtle pond, and migratory birds. Our retreats focus on total wellness.
Erin and Frank English have lived on the Bonsall property for almost 20 years. Unexpectedly, in 2017, their home burned down in the Lilac Fire. Since then, they have rebuilt their house to include reflective areas and a dedicated yoga room. The yoga community was a big part of their lives when they lost their home, and they want to offer a space to foster the gratitude and well-being they experienced after losing their home. As their space evolves, they invite practitioners, or the curious, to learn more about gratitude, mindfulness, energy, wellness, and spirituality. The retreats allow space (at least for the day) to open up to personal and spiritual growth.
Thier yoga studio provides blankets, bolsters, eye pillows, and essential oils. We recommend bringing your yoga mat, but we do have mats to share. We also recommend that participants bring thier own water bottles.
Two dogs, two cats, five chickens, a turkey, water turtles, and a pig (all pets) live on the property. There is also a bee box on the property. Erin is a certified yoga practitioner who co-hosts the retreats with skilled, knowledgeable wellness teachers. Erin recently retired after working as an administrator in K - 12 public education in San Diego and Riverside Counties. She often shares wellness tips that carried her throughout her administrative career. Overall wellness is a constant curiosity to her, and she loves to share what she has learned.
"When your world moves too fast and you lose yourself in the chaos, introduce yourself to each color of the sunset. Reacquaint yourself with the earth beneath your feet. Thank the air that surrounds you with every breath you take. Find yourself in the appreciation of life." Christy Ann Martine
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Erin also offers client or artist led plein air watercolor or drawing days. Please contact eenglished@yahoo.com for more information.
Feedback From Past Retreats:
"This retreat was an amazing opportunity to do something for myself. As a woman juggling many responsibilities, I often forget to take care of myself. This day helped me recharge. I left the retreat both revitalized and calm--and definitely ready to apply what I learned as I return to the challenges of every day life." --Vicki
"Amazing day of new friends and caring for ourselves!" Sue
"The yoga retreat was so important to me ! I have to tell you I have thought back to that day many many times . I've got this really works when no one else is stepping up . Thanks Erin for the wonderful support. I got ideas from it that I didn't think I needed in that moment , and yet I did. ! I'm thankful for you Erin.
Wow! Happy Days !" - "Grateful participant!"
"Thank you for such a special day dedicated to self care! It was such a joy to rest, restore, and leave refreshed. Erin is an amazing hostess. I so appreciate all of her delicious food and helpful resources to practice better self care. The yoga felt so good." Robin
"Wonderful restful day!! Loved lunch!! xoxo. The rescources and books were new to me. Participant
"I ABOLUTELY loved the day. I was a little unsure of what to expect. It was a day of peace, friendship, wisdom, and most importantly, it was a safe space. My only wish is that the day was longer. Thank you so much" LM
" An amazing, much needed stress relief retreat. Finding new was to help me on my journey." CM
"Erin is a gracious hostess that is a warm and welcoming woman. Her property is relaxing and inviting. The yoga retreat is a day worth doing to connect with yourself and other like-minded women. I would definitely do it again and recommend to others. It is truly a treat."
"Thank you so mcuh for the beautiful experience. Today put me back on track. I loved the visualizations and the breathing exercises. I also really appreciate the resources. Also, the food was awesome. My only suggestion is to have more naptime ;-) But, I always want more naptime ;-)" SG
"Erin is so kind! You can feel her love from her positive energy. It was wonderful being with a group of amazing women. Thank you for a day I needed." Sam
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