Inner Voice & Wilderness Adventure Retreat in California Gold Country

This experiential retreat is centred around Mark's book, 'I Am Not a Prophet, Therefore I Know: Dispelling the Myth We Have to Be Special to Hear the Inner Voice,' and builds upon the foundational work introduced in the Inner Voice Part 1 and Part 2 workshops. The focus is on turning listening to your inner voice into a sustainable daily practice through direct experience rather than theory.

The programme employs a unique methodology that includes 3-minute mini-meditations, guided inquiry, journaling, dialogue, and reflection. Participants learn how to ask clear questions, recognise inner guidance, and trust the answers that arise—all while remaining fully engaged in the richness of daily activities. The workshop is intentionally fluid and responsive, allowing insights to emerge organically rather than through rigid structure.

Set at Willow Springs Lodge, a historic property rich in gold mining heritage that has been lovingly transformed into a sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation, the retreat offers an extraordinary range of optional experiences. From cooking classes and kombucha making to sustainable gardening workshops, herbal remedy preparation, yoga sessions, hiking adventures, and creative projects, each participant can choose how they wish to engage with their time.

The week's highlight is undoubtedly the full-day white water rafting adventure on the Yuba River, where you'll put your inner listening skills to the test amidst the thrill of navigating rapids. Combined with wood-fired sauna rituals, hot tub sessions, and community gatherings around bonfires, this retreat creates the perfect container for both profound inner work and joyful connection.

Personal one-on-one sessions with Mark or Trish are woven throughout the programme, ensuring that each participant receives individualised attention and support. Whether you're drawn to deep spiritual exploration or simply seeking a meaningful break from ordinary life, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to learn, grow, and connect in a setting of extraordinary natural beauty.

By the end of the experience, participants leave not only with insights but with practical tools and embodied confidence to continue listening, trusting, and living from their inner voice long after returning home.

What's included

- 6 days and 5 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) - One-on-one coaching sessions with Mark - Full-day white water rafting adventure on the Yuba River - Private massage treatment - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Mini-meditation sessions throughout the programme - Group excursions and activities - Cooking class experience - Bonfire gatherings under the stars with optional s'mores - Access to the Yuba River and Tahoe National Forest - Wood-fired sauna, hot tub, and cold tub access - Sustainable gardening workshop with Trish - All workshop materials and instruction

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flight costs - Travel insurance - Visa fees (if applicable) - Additional spa treatments beyond included massage - Additional activities not specified in the itinerary - Personal expenses and gratuities - Transportation to and from the retreat centre