Movewise Retreats
There are seasons for doing.
And there are seasons that ask us to move differently.
To slow down enough to notice what we've been carrying.
To return to rhythms that feel steadier.
To reconnect with the body beneath the noise.
To rest without disappearing from ourselves.
Late autumn naturally begins to draw us inward. Ground + Gather creates space to meet that transition intentionally; not by filling a weekend with more things to accomplish, but by creating the conditions for grounding, reflection, restoration, movement, and meaningful connection.
For two nights, a small group will gather at a private mountain property in Idyllwild to step outside of routine and into a different pace.
Not to fix ourselves. Not to optimize every hour.
Just enough space to listen, reconnect, and return with something more integrated.
The Ground + Gather Experience
Rest is not the break between the "real" activities. It is part of the practice. The weekend intentionally creates room to downshift, settle, and experience what changes when the body is given enough time to stop bracing for what comes next.
Nervous System Rest
Autumn offers a natural point of transition. Seasonal and Ayurvedic reflection, journaling, and intentional practices will invite us to notice what may be ready to soften, what still needs tending, and what we want to carry forward with greater care
Season Rituals
Ground + Gather is intentionally small. Shared retreat time, conversation, and communal experiences create space for connection without the intensity or anonymity of a large-group retreat.
Community Connection
The body becomes one of the ways we listen. Through movement and embodiment practices, we'll explore sensation, awareness, expression, and the relationship between how we move and how we feel.
Embodied Movement
A detailed retreat schedule will be shared with registered guests closer to the weekend.
You’ve been moving quickly or carrying more than usual.
You want to feel more connected to your body without another experience centered on pushing harder.
You feel something shifting internally, even if you don’t yet know exactly what comes next.
You value meaningful movement, reflection, nature, rest, and intimate community.
You want space to listen before immediately trying to solve.
This Retreat May Be For You If…
Two nights of accommodation
Guided Ground + Gather retreat programming
Movement + embodiment
Nervous-system grounding + rest
Seasonal reflection + journaling
Reiki + sound elements
Communal retreat experiences
Time in nature
Intentional space to reconnect
What Your Retreat Includes…
You do not need to be an experienced yogi, dancer, meditator, or wellness practitioner. Come as you are.
Choose How You’d Like To Stay
Glamping Single Beds
Shared outdoor glamping tent with two single beds.
Two spaces available in one glamping tent
Two guests will share the outdoor glamping tent, each guest assigned their own bed. Glamping guests will come inside to use one of the property's three full bathrooms.
+Training Member Presale: $650
Miraqui Member Presale: $670
Public Early Bird: $700
Regular: $770
Shared King Bed
Shared indoor room + shared king bed.
4 guest spaces across two rooms
You'll share both the bedroom and king bed with another retreat guest.
+Training Member Presale: $675
Miraqui Member Presale: $695
Public Early Bird: $725
Regular: $795
Own Double Bed
Shared indoor bedroom + your own double bed.
Two spaces available in one room
You'll share the room with one other retreat guest while each having your own double bed.
+Training Member Presale: $700
Miraqui Member Presale: $720
Public Early Bird: $750
Regular: $820
Private Double Room
Private indoor bedroom + private double bed.
Only one available
This is the retreat's only private single-occupancy bedroom.
+Training Member Presale: $800
Miraqui Member Presale: $820
Public Early Bird: $850
Regular: $920
Retreat Location & Logistics
Ground + Gather takes place at a private retreat property in Idyllwild, California. The exact address and arrival instructions will be provided to confirmed retreat guests before the retreat.
Guests are responsible for transportation to and from Idyllwild. Detailed driving, parking, and arrival instructions will be provided to confirmed guests.
Registration Window
Member Presale: AUG 31 - SEPT 3
+Training and Miraqui members get first access for four days.
Member pricing ends after Member Presale
Public Early Bird: SEPT 8 - SEPT 20
Open Registration: SEPT 21 - OCT 30
October 30 at 11:59 PM Final registration cutoff unless sold out earlier.
Because the retreat is small and accommodations differ, registration begins with a short application rather than instant checkout.
How To Join
1. Apply
Complete the application and request your preferred accommodation. Application Link
2. We review your application
Movewise reviews your application and current accommodation availability.
3. Receive your accommodation offer
If we're able to offer you a space, you'll receive the specific accommodation available to you.
4. Accept your accommodation
Once you accept your offer, that accommodation is placed on a temporary 48-hour hold.
5. Complete payment
You'll receive a QuickBooks invoice and may either pay in full or pay the $250 deposit.
6. You're confirmed
Your Ground + Gather registration becomes confirmed once the required payment has been received.
Submitting an application does not reserve your retreat space or accommodation. Registration is confirmed only after an accommodation has been offered and accepted and the required payment has been received.
Deposit + Payment Details
A $250 nonrefundable deposit may be used to confirm your registration instead of paying the full retreat balance at once.
Your deposit applies toward the total retreat price.
Remaining balance due: October 7, 2026
Guests registering on or after October 7 must pay in full.
No additional installment plan is currently offered.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Because Ground + Gather is intentionally small and accommodations vary, we use a short application process before payment. Submitting an application does not reserve a space.
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No. Member pricing is offered during the limited member presale, followed by Public Early Bird and Regular registration.
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Absolutely. You do not need to know another guest or register with a roommate to apply.
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Yes. Your application allows you to request your preferred accommodation. Because inventory is extremely limited, your request is not a reservation. Movewise will confirm current availability when your application is reviewed.
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Shared King means exactly that: you share both the bedroom and the king bed with another retreat guest.
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You'll share an outdoor glamping accommodation with another retreat guest, while each having your own sleeping surface. Glamping guests sleep outside the main house and use the property's full bathrooms inside.
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Yes. There is only one Private Double available, so availability is extremely limited.
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Your registration is confirmed once your application has been reviewed, an accommodation has been offered, you accept that accommodation, and the required deposit or full payment has been received.
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If circumstances outside Movewise's reasonable control make Ground + Gather impossible to hold as planned or materially affect the experience, Movewise may reschedule, relocate, provide future credit and/or issue refunds depending on the circumstances and recoverable retreat costs.
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Through October 6, the $250 deposit is nonrefundable. Any amount paid above the deposit is refundable unless a documented exception has been approved. Beginning October 7, all retreat payments are nonrefundable, including cancellations because of personal illness or emergency.
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One transfer per registration may be permitted through October 30 with Movewise approval. The replacement guest must complete the required intake process, accept the accommodation and retreat policies, and be reviewed for practical dietary, accessibility, and rooming compatibility. Transferred registrations remain nonrefundable.
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We'll collect dietary restrictions and food allergies during the registration process and will make reasonable efforts to accommodate guests' needs. Because meals are prepared for a small group, please share any significant dietary requirements before your registration is confirmed so we can determine whether they can be safely and reasonably accommodated.
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Ground + Gather takes place at a private mountain property with varying indoor and outdoor terrain. If you have mobility or accessibility needs that may affect your stay, please share them in your application so we can determine whether the property can reasonably accommodate you.
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A complete packing and logistics guide will be sent to confirmed guests before the retreat. This will include relevant information about the property, sleeping arrangements, arrival, and what you'll need for the weekend.
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Arrival and departure details will be provided to registered guests.
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Yes. A detailed retreat schedule will be shared with registered guests closer to the weekend. For now, the experience is intentionally being presented through its broader pillars rather than a rigid minute-by-minute itinerary.
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If Movewise cancels the retreat, guests will receive a 100% refund of payments made to Movewise.
A Weekend to Ground + Gather
You don't need to arrive with an answer.
You don't need to know exactly what needs to change.
Sometimes the first step is simply creating enough space to notice what has been difficult to hear while everything else is moving.
Movement, reflection, rest, nature, and room to reconnect.