The Mindful Healers Connect In Nature Retreat
“This retreat was the best investment ever.”
Practice mindfulness and play in the beautiful outdoors
Rejuvenate mind, body & spirit
Nourish and heal your nervous system
Release the tightness and heaviness you’ve been carrying
Enjoy quiet and stillness
Restore your energy
Shift your perspective
Open your mind
Reconnect to yourself and other like-minded humans
“If you are looking for a nourishing and rejuvenating way to get CME, look no further! Not only will you come away with many actionable tools to improve your well-being, you will leave feeling cared for and refreshed.”
August 29-31st 2025
Nicasio Creek Farm & Point Reyes National Seashore, CA
“I left the retreat with the lowest cortisol level and least muscle tension I've had in years.”
“Loved coming back for a second year! Such appreciation for Jessie and Ni-Cheng who lead with love and compassion. Loved the mindfulness session in the garden. Loved doing yoga on the deck. Loved doing yoga in the yurt. Loved the hikes. Loved our time in Muir Woods. Loved connecting with other health care providers. Loved that I could come with my spouse and dear friend. Loved that I could reconnect with some folks and meet new folks. Loved the nourishing food. Loved the chocolate session. I really loved it all : )”
“We experienced time in all of my favorite places in nature - forests, beaches, and gardens! And had the time to truly experience them all mindfully in an amazing community. It was truly restful and energizing.”
“Life-changing”
“Priceless”
“Pure bliss”
“It’s awesome”
Details
Explore a variety of guided mindfulness practices in a garden, beside a creek, amidst the wildflowers, on a mountaintop,and in a forest.
Practice yoga in a paddock and in a forest.
Experience small group mindful coaching
Forest bathe at Nicasio Creek Far,
Experience restorative and yin yoga
Dip a toe into mind-body medicine
Practice mindful eating and mindful communication
Enjoy abundant homemade culinary treats and homemade farm-to-table vegetarian lunches
Accredited for 12 units AMA PRA CME
Lodging is on your own in local inns and bed and breakfasts, see FAQ for a list of options
“This retreat is unique. It is run by physicians who understand the challenges of being a physician, how our training magnifies stresses, and the pathophysiology behind the stress and interventions.”
Dr. Jessie Mahoney
Dr. Mahoney is a master-certified coach, yoga instructor, physician wellness expert, and pediatrician. She is the founder of Pause & Presence, where she offers 1:1 and small group coaching for those who are successful on the surface yet struggling underneath. She leads coaching, yoga, and culinary medicine retreats in spectacular natural locations across California.
Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang
Named by Mindful Magazine as one of the 10 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement 2021, Dr. Liang is an award-winning pulmonologist, a breast cancer survivor, and a mindfulness teacher. She is the founder of the Mindful Healthcare Collective and Awaken Breath.
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“This was the best thing I have done for myself in a very long time.”
“A great opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment”
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this retreat special?
- It is experiential. There are NO lectures or conference rooms. Learning comes from immersion in nature, mindful practices, coaching and collective sharing.
- We spend the entire long weekend in nature and in zenful spaces.
- We eat organic food grown in the nearby Earth that is prepared with mindful intention and love.
- You will leave with tools to incorporate mindful and intentional living into your life back at home.
Do I need a car?
A car is needed. You will need transportation to and from your lodging of choice to Nicasio Creek Farm, Point Reyes National Seashore, redwood hikes.
Is lodging included? Where should I stay?
No. Lodging is arranged and paid for separately. There are many delightful, unique "inn experiences" to choose from. We recommend The Olema House, The Point Reyes Country Inn, or The Lodge at Marconi. An Airbnb or VRBO in Point Reyes, Nicasio, or Inverness is also a great option.
Where do I fly into and when should I arrive?
San Francisco International Airport. The retreat will officially begin at 10:30 am on Friday.
Who is this retreat NOT for?
- Those who want lectures or a spa experience.
- Those who prefer the indoors or city life.
- Those who are not open to new experiences and moving their body in nature.
- Those unable to walk 2 miles on uneven terrain.
- Those unwilling or unable to sit on the floor/ground or get dirty.
What are the CME details?
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH, Inc. and Pause & Presence. Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
AKH, Inc. designates this live activity for 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
What is the difference between the Mindful Healers Retreat; Honoring Diastole @ Pie Ranch, and Coaching, Mindfulness, Yoga and Culianry Medicine Retreats at Nicasio Creek Farm
- All of Jessie's retreats are held in nature. Each offers different natural wonders, content and focus. You are welcome to attend all of them.
- The Mindful Healers Retreat is a long weekend retreat. It does NOT include lodging. The focus is on mindfulness, community, and PLAY in nature. It is an energizing and active retreat. Coaching plays a minor role. It is a mixed gender retreat and is open to those not in medicine.
- Other retreats at Nicasio Creek Farm are longer coaching and culinary immersions. Most of these retreats are for women physicians. There are occasional couples retreats, and hopefully in 2025 there will be a men's retreat. If you ar einterested in a mens retreat, please emlai me to be on the waitlist. On these retreats, you stay onsite at no extra charge. The focus is on resting, nourishing, and transforming. Most include an opportunity for 1:1 coaching. All include an abundance of small group coaching, culinary "experiences", forest bathing, and yoga.
- Honoring Diastole is a ONE DAY retreat on a sustainable farm on the Northern California coast. It features reflective writing on a hilltop, yoga in a barn, an introduction to coaching, a farm tour, and a luxurious seed-to-table lunch prepared in an outdoor farm-side kitchen. *It is CO-ED and also open to those not in medicine as well.
Want to know more?
The tentative schedule/agenda and lodging information is on the sign up page.
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CME Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH, Inc., Pause & Presence, LLC.
AKH, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
AKH, Inc. designates this live activity for 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
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