Upcoming Events

Silent Disco Dance Party: Open Movement & Stretch Time

Join us in the Green Room for a silent Disco dance party! Headphones are available for check out at the front desk

Friday, July 10
8:00 – 9:30pm
In the Green Room at the Lodge
Free to Guests – Gratuities Graciously accepted

Hatha Yoga with Julia Tindall

This class begins with deep breathing to establish the mood of practice. We begin on our backs, gently – gradually adding movement, into seated poses. Once warmed up we continue with some gentle flow and standing poses for strength and balance. Finally, some backbending and gentle inversion before sivasana. Props are encouraged.

Saturday & Sunday, July 11 & 12
11:00am
In the Green Room at the Lodge
Free to Guests – Gratuities Graciously accepted
Paypal @juliatindall1@gmail.com

Julia Tindall has been leading yoga retreats and workshops around the world since 1992. Her style is a slow flow suitable for all body types, including beginners, and focusing on breath awareness.
She currently teaches classes online and on retreat. Her books on Jnana (wisdom) yoga are all available on Amazon.com, including “20 Questions for Enlightened Living”.
www.juliatindall.com

New Moon Drum Circles

Bring drums, noisemakers and yourselves…

The Saturday closest to the New Moon
8:00pm – Midnight
At the Drum Circle past the Meditation Pool
Free to Guests – Gratuities Graciously Accepted

2026 Dates:
July 11, August 15, September 12, October 10

Gentle Flow Restore with Gabriel Benjamin

We don’t have to choose between using our muscles and doing deep restoration. This class will have light movement just enough for healing blood flow and simple flexibility. After bringing awareness to our different ranges of motion and having a friendly conversation with our joints we will sink into reclining postures and deep repetition practices. The perfect balm for the busy world as we reset our nervous system.

Friday, July 17
6:00pm
In the Green Room at the Lodge
Free to Guests – Gratuities Graciously accepted
Venmo: @Gabriel-Benjamin-3
Paypal: @gabrielreesebenjamin

Gabriel Benjamin has been a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher since 2001. With five certifications in Yoga and Ayurveda, Gabriel blends his deep understanding of body mechanics with a passion for movement and pranayama.

As an avid cyclist and endurance athlete, Gabriel is well versed in using yoga to treat injuries and balance the nervous system. Gabriel is also a writer, nature guide, and an advocate for mental flexibility. His teachings focus on helping individuals achieve their desired physical outcomes through a balance of mindfulness and strength, integrating mental and physical flexibility. He travels the globe leading retreats and workshops, where he shares his expertise on yoga, core fitness, and mobility.
Based in Folsom, California, Gabriel raises two young boys and learns about human nature while being in awe of their development. Gabriel is grateful for the early exposure he had with his mother Martha Posey who introduced him to the practice.
gabrielbenjaminyoga.com

Dynamic Hatha Yoga with Gabriel Benjamin

A flow inspired by Sun(activation) and Moon(calm reflection)
Holding with form and moving with grace. Includes Pranayama and short meditation.

All levels welcome!

Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19
11:00am
In the Green Room at the Lodge
Free to Guests – Gratuities Graciously accepted
Venmo: @Gabriel-Benjamin-3
Paypal: @gabrielreesebenjamin

Gabriel Benjamin has been a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher since 2001. With five certifications in Yoga and Ayurveda, Gabriel blends his deep understanding of body mechanics with a passion for movement and pranayama.

As an avid cyclist and endurance athlete, Gabriel is well versed in using yoga to treat injuries and balance the nervous system. Gabriel is also a writer, nature guide, and an advocate for mental flexibility. His teachings focus on helping individuals achieve their desired physical outcomes through a balance of mindfulness and strength, integrating mental and physical flexibility. He travels the globe leading retreats and workshops, where he shares his expertise on yoga, core fitness, and mobility.
Based in Folsom, California, Gabriel raises two young boys and learns about human nature while being in awe of their development. Gabriel is grateful for the early exposure he had with his mother Martha Posey who introduced him to the practice.
gabrielbenjaminyoga.com

Circle of Laughter: A Workshop with Gabriel Benjamin

In this program we learn about the brain, enjoy brief storytelling, warm up and relax the body, go deep with the laughter meditation, and have a guided yoga nidra. Descriptions can’t do it justice! It has to be experienced 🙂 smiles and euphoria guaranteed!

 

Saturday, July 18
5:30pm
In the Green Room at the Lodge
Free to Guests – Gratuities Graciously accepted
Venmo: @Gabriel-Benjamin-3
Paypal: @gabrielreesebenjamin

Gabriel Benjamin has been a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher since 2001. With five certifications in Yoga and Ayurveda, Gabriel blends his deep understanding of body mechanics with a passion for movement and pranayama.

As an avid cyclist and endurance athlete, Gabriel is well versed in using yoga to treat injuries and balance the nervous system. Gabriel is also a writer, nature guide, and an advocate for mental flexibility. His teachings focus on helping individuals achieve their desired physical outcomes through a balance of mindfulness and strength, integrating mental and physical flexibility. He travels the globe leading retreats and workshops, where he shares his expertise on yoga, core fitness, and mobility.
Based in Folsom, California, Gabriel raises two young boys and learns about human nature while being in awe of their development. Gabriel is grateful for the early exposure he had with his mother Martha Posey who introduced him to the practice.
gabrielbenjaminyoga.com

Sivanada Yoga with Elle Walker Buckton

This class is in the Sivanada style which consists of a bit of meditation, pranayama and yoga asana that focuses on balancing the flow of energy through the chakras as well as postures that emphasize exertion followed by deep relaxation.

The class is a moving meditation that brings stillness to the mind. Open to all levels of yogic ability.

Saturday & Sunday, July 25 & 26
11:00am
In the Green Room at the Lodge
Free to Guests – Gratuities Graciously accepted
Venmo: @moonayurveda

Elle is a Clinical Herbalist in private practice, serving the communities of North Lake Tahoe, Portola, Reno and virtually thru telehealth. She is a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Ayurvedic Herbalist, Ayurvedic Body Therapist, Marma Therapist and Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist. She is living her dharma by assisting her community in the quest to maintain health, and to prevent and treat disease, whether it be mild, moderate, chronic or severe. Her passion is to help people heal their body and mind and to alleviate suffering through plant medicine. Elle is on the faculty at the California College of Ayurveda where she teaches Marma Therapy and the Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training. As a lifelong student herself, Elle is continuing her studies in Vedic Astrology, Jyotish, at the Vedic Institute of America. Things that bring bliss include snowboarding, my sons, traveling, mountain life, yoga, gardening, aromatherapy, flower essences, and medicine making. elle@ayurvedacollege.com

Soulmatic Sanctuary with Jill Beam Beimers

Somatic’s of the Soul. Letting Spirit move the Body.
An embodiment lab, a space to unwind and drop~in with your authentic self.
In this time together we will explore the natural elements as they relate to our bodies. We will relax with the breath and follow where our movements want to take us in our internal terrain. This is a feeling based experience.
We’ll move into partner stretching with the idea of supporting and being supported while both remain relaxed and comfortable.

Saturday & Sunday, July 25 & 26
3:00pm
In the Green Room at the Lodge
Gratuities Graciously Accepted
Venmo: @Jill-Beimers-101

 Co-creator of Ecstatic Dance Nevada City for 11 years. Also, San Diego Ecstatic Dance and Miami Ecstatic Dance.

Committed to Somatic Explorations for Body, Mind and Spirit balancing, centering and healing.
Has taught Pilates, Gyrotonics, and Yoga. Passionate about about self expression. 

Shem Beck: Live in Concert

Shem Beck offers an intimate acoustic performance rooted in Americana, folk, African musical traditions, and the timeless spirit of the Grateful Dead. Blending heartfelt vocals, rich acoustic guitar, and deep, rhythmic grooves, his sets invite listeners into a relaxed, soulful atmosphere that feels equally suited to quiet reflection and shared community. Expect a mix of beloved classics, original songs, and improvisational moments that create a warm, authentic, communal musical experience.

Saturday & Sunday, August 1 & 2
7:00pm
On the Front Porch at the Lodge
Free to Guests – Gratuities Graciously accepted
Venmo: @Stephen-Beck-300

Shem Beck is a Northern California singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer whose music blends Americana, folk, reggae, rock, and world music traditions. His performances emphasize connection, authenticity, and the simple joy of making music together. Whether performing original material or reimagining familiar songs, Stephen brings an inviting presence, expressive vocals, and a deep appreciation for music’s ability to heal and unite people in gratitude.
www.shembeck.com

Open Mic Show and Tell

All shenanigans welcome! Singing, poetry, dancing, storytelling, jokes, your favorite rock… Please join us!

The first Wednesday of the month
6-8 pm at the Cottonwood Glade

2026 Dates:
August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2

Meditative Watercolor with Esther Riesenberg

In this inspiring class, you’ll learn to express yourself through the vibrant, flowing nature of watercolor.

We will playfully explore color and light while embracing the magical, unpredictable spirit of watercolor and surrendering to its natural flow.

This class emphasizes creativity, playfulness, and presence.

Saturday & Sunday, August 8 7 9
3:00pm
In the Green Room at the Lodge
$15 per person Includes Class & Materials, Space is Limited
Gratuities Graciously accepted
Paypal: Estherrye@gmail.com

Esther Riesenberg has been studying drawing and painting at the College of Marin for over eight years. She has trained extensively with acclaimed instructors, including Noah Buchanan at the College of San Mateo, portrait artist Virgil Elliott, watercolorist Carol Lefkowitz, and oil painter Craig Coss, with whom she studied color theory and oil painting techniques. Her artwork has been exhibited at the Falkirk Cultural Center in Marin County and was selected for a curated exhibition by Craig Coss at the College of Marin.

Iyengar Yoga with Marianne Reagan

Marianne Reagan is a certified, highly experienced, Iyengar Yoga teacher who has been offering classes at Sierra Hot Springs for nearly twenty years. She teaches a relaxed, basic asana class designed to open the body, focus the mind and build awareness of self. Modifications are encouraged to personalize the experience and allow everybody to participate with comfort and ease.

Friday, August 14
2:00pm
Sunday, August 16
11:00am
In the Green Room at the Lodge
Free to Guests – Gratuities Graciously accepted
Paypal: reagan.marianne@gmail.com

Sivanada Yoga with Elle Walker Buckton

This class is in the Sivanada style which consists of a bit of meditation, pranayama and yoga asana that focuses on balancing the flow of energy through the chakras as well as postures that emphasize exertion followed by deep relaxation.

The class is a moving meditation that brings stillness to the mind. Open to all levels of yogic ability.

Saturday & Sunday, August 22 & 23
11:00am
In the Green Room at the Lodge
Free to Guests – Gratuities Graciously accepted
Venmo: @moonayurveda

Elle is a Clinical Herbalist in private practice, serving the communities of North Lake Tahoe, Portola, Reno and virtually thru telehealth. She is a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Ayurvedic Herbalist, Ayurvedic Body Therapist, Marma Therapist and Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist. She is living her dharma by assisting her community in the quest to maintain health, and to prevent and treat disease, whether it be mild, moderate, chronic or severe. Her passion is to help people heal their body and mind and to alleviate suffering through plant medicine. Elle is on the faculty at the California College of Ayurveda where she teaches Marma Therapy and the Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training. As a lifelong student herself, Elle is continuing her studies in Vedic Astrology, Jyotish, at the Vedic Institute of America. Things that bring bliss include snowboarding, my sons, traveling, mountain life, yoga, gardening, aromatherapy, flower essences, and medicine making. elle@ayurvedacollege.com

Shem Beck: Live in Concert

Shem Beck offers an intimate acoustic performance rooted in Americana, folk, African musical traditions, and the timeless spirit of the Grateful Dead. Blending heartfelt vocals, rich acoustic guitar, and deep, rhythmic grooves, his sets invite listeners into a relaxed, soulful atmosphere that feels equally suited to quiet reflection and shared community. Expect a mix of beloved classics, original songs, and improvisational moments that create a warm, authentic, communal musical experience.

 Saturday & Sunday, August 29 & 30

7:00pm
On the Front Porch at the Lodge
Free to Guests – Gratuities Graciously accepted
Venmo: @Stephen-Beck-300

Shem Beck is a Northern California singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer whose music blends Americana, folk, reggae, rock, and world music traditions. His performances emphasize connection, authenticity, and the simple joy of making music together. Whether performing original material or reimagining familiar songs, Stephen brings an inviting presence, expressive vocals, and a deep appreciation for music’s ability to heal and unite people in gratitude.
www.shembeck.com

Forest Bathing Walk with Robert Bray

Immerse yourself in the natural splendor of Sierra Hot Springs, deepen your connection to its healing powers, and discover the simple pleasures of nature that are right here just for us with a forest bathing guided walk by Robert Bray.  Forest Bathing (or Forest Therapy) is a slow, gentle and meditative wander, activated by invitations offered by the guide and designed to deepen your sensory connection to nature. It is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or “bathing in the atmosphere of the forest,” developed to foster well-being and good health through the embodiment of the healing powers of nature.  We won’t walk far, it’s not a hike, we won’t literally bathe in water.  Walks last about 90 minutes. The focus is on connection to and relationship with the more than human world. Bring your curiosity, wear sturdy shoes, bring water if needed.

 

Saturday, September 12
3:oopm
Sunday, September 13
11:00am
Meet on the Side Lawn at the Lodge
Free to Guests – Gratuities Graciously accepted
Venmo: @PleasuresOfPresence

Robert Bray (he/they) is a certified forest bathing guide at the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT), whose motto is, “The forest is the therapy, the guide opens the doors.”  When not hiking the Sierras, Cascades or Bay Area trails, he leads forest bathing walks in redwoods, deserts, coastal wilderness and the parks of San Francisco, where he resides. Robert enjoyed a 40-year career in social justice and human rights activism, communications and philanthropy before discovering his passion for forest bathing.  
“Go out in the woods, go out.  If you don’t go out in the woods, nothing will ever happen and your life will never begin.” 
— Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Women Who Run with the Wolves.

Sivanada Yoga with Elle Walker Buckton

This class is in the Sivanada style which consists of a bit of meditation, pranayama and yoga asana that focuses on balancing the flow of energy through the chakras as well as postures that emphasize exertion followed by deep relaxation.

The class is a moving meditation that brings stillness to the mind. Open to all levels of yogic ability.

Saturday & Sunday, September 26 & 27
11:00am
In the Green Room at the Lodge
Free to Guests – Gratuities Graciously accepted
Venmo: @moonayurveda

Elle is a Clinical Herbalist in private practice, serving the communities of North Lake Tahoe, Portola, Reno and virtually thru telehealth. She is a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Ayurvedic Herbalist, Ayurvedic Body Therapist, Marma Therapist and Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist. She is living her dharma by assisting her community in the quest to maintain health, and to prevent and treat disease, whether it be mild, moderate, chronic or severe. Her passion is to help people heal their body and mind and to alleviate suffering through plant medicine. Elle is on the faculty at the California College of Ayurveda where she teaches Marma Therapy and the Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training. As a lifelong student herself, Elle is continuing her studies in Vedic Astrology, Jyotish, at the Vedic Institute of America. Things that bring bliss include snowboarding, my sons, traveling, mountain life, yoga, gardening, aromatherapy, flower essences, and medicine making. elle@ayurvedacollege.com