Retreats at Nicasio Creek Farm
“Powerful, inspirational and transformative!!! Jessie Mahoney is nothing but phenomenal, wise, bright and fun. - Dr. Michelle, ICU, Cleveland Clinic
Bask in natural beauty
Melt away your stress. Rest, restore, rejuvenate.
Nourish yourself with nature, experiential lifestyle medicine, and transformational mindset coaching
““Approximately 1000X better than any CME I have ever done.” - Dr. Cyndi Speelman
Potent Medicine for Mind, Body, and Soul
“The minute you step out of the car and smell the amazing aroma of the trees and fresh air, you know this place is special. The trees, flowers, and comfy coziness of of the house is magical and healing.”
-Dr. Jenny D.
Nestled between Sonoma Napa Valley and Point Reyes National Seashore,
an hour north of San Francisco, and down the road from Spirit Rock Meditation Center,
is a magical 4-acre farm with the Nicasio Creek running through.
“Nicasio Farm is magical, but more powerful than the gorgeous environment is the magic of Mark’s wholesome farm to table cooking and Jessie’s coaching abilities to bring you back to your best self. The bonding with other women physicians is priceless, new friendships and understandings created.
I was ready to quit medicine two and a half years ago and Jessie guided me back to her persistent question, “What would love do?”
I’m heading to my third retreat soon, have done coaching, follow her YouTube and podcasts, and absolutely love what she has created.”
-Dr. Joanne Oakes
These experiences are more than a “retreat”
They are immersions curated specifically to transform you.
Afterward, you see things differently.
You are emboldened with courage, capacity, confidence, inspiration, and tools
to create a life that is more aligned, meaningful, and magical than you ever imagined.
“I have never been this completely engaged in a CME activity in 15 years in medicine.”
- Dr. Natasha DS, Emergency MD, Canada
Every retreat at Nicasio Creek Farm is unique
Each is tailored for the season and the small group of individuals present.
Your body, mind, and spirit will be nourished with delicious culinary “medicine,” community, mindfulness, sound healing, yoga, nature, and time and space for reflection, journaling, and resting.
While in this blissful environment, you will be primed to experience and integrate the full impact of expertly facilitated evidence-based mindset coaching.
*Randomized controlled trials show mindset coaching lessens burnout and emotional exhaustion and improves quality of life for physicians. The program is accredited for up to 12 U AMA PRA Cat 1 CME BY AKH.
*If you need an official “agenda” or a copy of the CME accreditation prior to signing up, click here.
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“This retreat is worth every penny! The things you will learn will help you navigate toward a life that is aligned with your core values and wishes for your future.” - Peds, Mayo Clinic
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“If you are struggling with burnout, or even a hint of it, go to this retreat and learn to care for yourself.” - Family Practice, OR
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“I loved the small, intimate nature of this experience. There was time to get to know other participants and the small group format allowed for great discussion in a safe space. The agenda was flexible based on our needs and there was plenty of downtime to journal, read, and reflect on what we were learning.”
Dr. Jessie Mahoney
Jessie is an experienced wellness leader and exceptional coach. She is a yoga and mindfulness teacher and board-certified pediatrician.
In 2020, after 18 years leading physician wellness for a large institution, Jessie stepped out on her own to found Pause & Presence. Her dream was to be able to help her colleagues in the ways that would help them, their patients, and medicine the absolute most.
Jessie is a graduate of Dartmouth College and UCSF Medical School. She was a pediatrician and physician leader at The Permanente Medical Group for 18 years. She was chief of physician health and wellness and a department chief. She has been leading wellness retreats since 2015 and coaching physicians full-time since 2019.
Jessie is cohost of The Mindful Healers Podcast , and a mom to three young adult sons. She has been married to her neurodiverse high school sweetheart for over thirty years.
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“Jessie is so warm and wise. Regardless of how tightly wound up or zen you are on arrival, you will leave feeling lighter.”
-Trauma Surgeon
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“This experience is life-changing. The value of diving deeply into our learned belief patterns in the company of other supportive colleagues is immeasurable.” - ObGyn
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“Jessie and the retreat gave me practical real-life tools to improve how I approach problems, both big and small.
I recommend this to all physicians.”
- Surgeon
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“Loved everything from the new friends to the amazing healthy food to the self-exploration and coaching. Yoga was very accessible for a middle-aged beginner.
Highly recommend! Would love to go again!” - ED
FAQs
When are retreats offered?
There is a retreat at Nicasio Creek Farm almost every month. Click any of the "sign up buttons" to see currently available dates. Multi-day retreats are only open to 5-7 participants and usually sell out. Sign up to be notified of new dates as they are announced.
How much do retreats cost?
Prices range from $2500 to $5800 dependent on the length of the offering- 3, 4 or 5 day options. Prices are per person except for "couples retreats." Keep in mind, you will NOT have hotel, restaurant, or spa charges on your credit card bill when you return home.
Where do you stay?
For multiday retreats, you stay on-site with us at no extra charge.
Is yoga, coaching, or mindfulness experience needed?
- No. The yoga is designed to be accessible. The level and style of yoga taught at retreats is similar to that offered on my YouTube channel. Opting out of poses and choosing "variations that work for you" is highly encouraged. Offerings include mindful hatha-style classes, yin, restorative, and sound healing.
- Mindfulness sessions are often outside, in nature, in locations that require walking on unpaved, uneven trails.
Is CME offered?
- CME credit is provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Pause & Presence, LLC. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare 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., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- You are responsible for being aware of your own organizations rules surrounding CME.
How many people come to each retreat
- 5-7 women in medicine
What is the difference between retreats at Nicasio Creek Farm and Sagrada?
What's the same? The bespoke experience, the leader, the curriculum, the chef, the gorgeous nature, and the intimate size (max 5-8 participants). Both have a private yoga stdio, pool, hot tub, and spectacular nature.
What's different? The location and surrounding natural environment. A true farm-to-table experience is only available in Nicasio. Sagrada offers farmer's market-to-table. Options for couple's retreats, non-CME retreats, and requests for specific dates and personalized retreats is only available in Nicasio.
Nicasio Creek Farm is a private, luxurious 4-acre creekside organic micro-farm in the small town of Nicasio in Northern California. It is a sunny oasis amidst a redwood forest 45 minutes north of San Francisco between Point Reyes and Sonoma/Napa Valley. Nicasio is in West Marin. It is an easy drive from the East Bay Area, South Bay Area, and Sacramento. The San Francisco International Airport is the closest major airport. You can get to Nicasio Creek Farm by rental car or by using the Marin Airporter. You do not have to rent a car but you likely will want to spend a few days before or after exploring the area.
Sagrada Wellness is a 45-acre mountaintop sanctuary located outside of Santa Margarita on California's central coast. Sagrada is a cozy but rustic retreat center. 30 minutes from San Luis Obispo, 2 hours from Santa Barbara, and 3.5 hours by car from San Francisco and Los Angeles. The closest airport is the San Luis Obispo Regional Airport. Alaska, American, and United fly direct from Portland, Seattle, Phoenix, San Diego, and San Francisco and via connecting flights through Denver, Dallas, Seattle, and San Francisco.
Can you arrange a team retreat at Nicasio Creek Farm?
Yes! They can include professional coaching workshops, wellness education, culinary medicine/food-as-medicine, cooking lessons, yoga, mindfulness, sound healing and forest bathing. I work with you to create an agenda that meets your needs. We can accomodate up to 19 for a day retreat. Find out more [here][3].
Yes. Reach out to discuss.
Nourish Yourself
Mark Mahoney is a culinary craftsman.
He shares an inspired approach to plant-forward cooking.
Mark learned to cook from his mom, who loved making complicated recipes using strange and hard-to-find ingredients. Mark got his start working at a food stall in Faneuil Hall during a gap year. After graduating from Cornell, Mark helped open Michel Richard’s flagship DC restaurant Citronelle. While Jessie was in med school and residency, Mark was a stay-at-home dad by day. At night, he worked at Wolfgang Puck’s celebrated SF restaurant, Postrio.
His superpower is mindfully curating and sharing recipes that are simple, beautiful, and healthy. He teaches you how to approach nourishing yourself and your family with presence, calm, creativity, and wonder.
Mark is also an attorney. He and Jessie met in high school and have been together ever since.
Learn more more about Nicasio Creek Farm and the unrivaled natural beauty of West Marin and Point Reyes National Seashore
