Wild Sol Retreat

Yoga & Nature Retreat on mount lemmon, AZ

Return to the wild and natural state of being. Retreat to the sky islands of Mount Lemmon and wake up to a day of soulful adventure and yoga amidst the ponderosa pines. For 4 days and 3 nights we’ll gather with the natural world to explore inner and outer landscapes. We’ll drop into the rhythms of the wild, rekindle practices of intuition and invite play into our bodies. Through daily yoga & meditation, guided workshops and immersion in Nature’s beauty we’ll explore the ecosystems of our lives, our relationship to the land, each other and the taproot of our enlivened selves.

September 25-28, 2025

Earlybird pricing $100 off now through June 30th!

Retreat to the Sky Islands

Adventure into the wild & natural terrains of Mount Lemmon’s “sky islands” in the Santa Catalina Mountain Range.

Rising majestically above the Tucson skyline, Mount Lemmon is the tallest peak at an elevation of 9,159 ft and boasts cool and delightful temps for a summer escape. Catch the clouds and explore the rugged landscape that is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna.

YOGA In Nature

Experience the magic of practicing yoga in nature. Each day, we’ll begin with a 90 minute solar yoga asana practice infused with intention, mindfulness, breathwork and alignment principles. The yoga practices are designed to bring us into connection with the home of our bodies & hearts. 


Whether you are a seasoned yogi or stepping onto the mat for the first time, you are welcomed here. With nearly 30 years of collective teaching experience, Jenn & Gaby aim to provide personalized attention and support to nurture your practice. Variations will be offered to ensure an enriching experience that allows you to explore & progress at your own pace.

    • Thurs evening: Grounding Ayurvedic Vinyasa with Gaby

    • Fri morning: Awake & Align with Jenn

    • Fri evening: Restorative Yin & Yoga Nidra Sound Bath with Gaby

    • Sat morning: Kriya Vinyasa with Gaby 

    • Sat evening: Slow Yin Flow with Jenn

    • Sun morning: Awake & Align with Jenn

NOURISHMENT

The ritual of coming together to feast and appreciate nature’s bounty is one that keeps us grounded and in connection with each other and the earth.  Expect to be nourished with wholesome, nutritious meals all weekend from Thursday night dinner until our Sunday send-off brunch! Lunches will be “served” as a buffet style, make-your-own-to-go-lunch station, where you’ll find options like sandwich fixings, fruits, and miscellaneous snacks (bars, meat sticks/jerky, etc.).We will honor each person’s dietary needs and preferences, so that everyone will be fully nourished.

All meals are ayurvedic-inspired, thoughtfully sourced, crafted with intention and embrace the energetics of the season. Expect campout classics, foods cooked over fire that are simple yet wildly nourishing. Organic ingredients will be used whenever possible, and complete protein options will be available at each meal.  And yes, there will most definitely be campfire s’mores!


Dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

Camping in the Ponderosa Pines

Our home for the long weekend is Shower Points Group Campground, nestled in the cool shade of tall ponderosa pines and gambel oak trees. Perched at 7,700 feet, our base camp overlooks the Palisade Canyon and is a short walk to some of the most majestic vistas of the Santa Catalina mountain range and the Santa Cruz Valley stretching towards Mexico. We’ll have the entire campground reserved for our group. 

    • Tent site (bring your own tent & gear or we can rent you a set up)

    • Clean, stocked restrooms

    • Ramada & covered open spaces

    • BBQ grill

    *Please note, no RVs or trailers are allowed.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Welcome circle ritual

  • 3 night tent camping

  • 8 nourishing chef prepared, locally sourced meals

  • 4 extended yoga practices

  • Sound bath yoga nidra under the stars

  • 2 holistic wellness workshops 

  • Optional outdoor activities like rock climbing and/or hiking

  • Awe-inspiring sunsets & epic star-gazing

  • Free time to rest, relax, hike, and enjoy connection to Nature

  • Optional: 25 hours of Yoga Alliance CE

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Sample Schedule

7:30 AM Coffee & Tea

8:00 - 9:30 AM Solar Asana & Meditation

9:30 - 10:30 AM Breakfast/Make your to-go lunch 

10:30 - 12:00 PM Wellness Workshop

12:00 - 6:00 PM Free time: Hiking, Climbing, Rest, Journal, Hammock & Hang

6:00 - 7:00 PM Nourishing Dinner

7:30 - 8:45 PM Lunar Asana or Meditation

8:45 PM Free Time & evening campfire 

Check-in: 3:00 PM Thursday // Checkout 11:00 AM Sunday

PRICING

A $300 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot. Flexible payment plans are available.

Early bird pricing $650 USD untilJune 30

(July 1st - Regular pricing - $750 USD)

Transportation to and from retreat location is not included. Deposit is non-refundable

ABOUT YOUR GUIDES

  • GABY COLLETTA

    E-RYT, YACEP, AHC

    Gaby is a Yoga & Meditaiton Instructor and Ayurvedic Health Counselor with over 14 years of practice in integrative wellness. She facilitates transformational nature-based retreats, guides mind-body courses, leads teacher trainings and coaches individuals on how to create an ecosystem of internal resources that bring forth one’s greater potential. Her teachings weave together the Ancient wisdom traditions of Tantra and Buddhism with modern-day neuroscience and somatic psychology. Reverence for nature and ritual, embodied presence and deep intention are at the heart of her practices.

    Gaby holds a Masters in Integral Counseling Psychology from CIIS. She is on the faculty of the Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga & Wellness. She also cofounder of ClimbWell, a resource and retreat series that explores the intersection of climbing, mindfulness and personal development.

  • JENN CHOI BEMIS

    Jenn has over 1000hrs of training in Vinyasa, Hatha, Anuasara, Yin, and yoga therapeutics. Her practice and teaching styles are constantly evolving due to her interest in and study with various teachers, schools of yoga, and movement modalities, but one thing that remains constant is her passion for helping people unlock a deeper awareness within themselves. Her classes are infused with detailed alignment cues; a combination of traditional yoga postures and new, explorative approaches to achieve mobility (flexibility and strength)—all packaged within a fun, safe, and thought-provoking environment.

Scholarships available

We are committed to making yoga and wellness inclusive and accessible to all. We are offering scholarships to folx experience barriers to join and encourage those who historically have not had access to these kinds of offerings to inquire. We are awarding at least one FULL and one HALF scholarship for the retreat. Deadline to apply to July 31th.

FAQS

We did our best to anticipate your questions, but if you have any others, do not hesitate to send us an email!

  • Our retreat home for the weekend is Showers Point Campground on Mt Lemmon which is best accessed by car.

    You can enter “Showers Point Group Campground” on Google Maps and it will take you there.

    • Driving: Go North on Catalina Highway. Drive 4.2 miles to the Forest boundary; continue 19.7 miles to Organization Ridge Road. Turn left and drive a quarter mile to Showers Point Campground. About an hour drive from the base of Mt Lemmon.

    • Flying: For those coming from afar, the closest airport to fly into is Tucson International Airport (TUS). This is about a 1 hour and 15 minute drive to our retreat venue.  If flying into TUS, consider a flight that will invite you to land by 2 PM on Thursday.  

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the next closest airport and is approximately a 3 hour drive to Showers Point Campground on Mt Lemmon. If flying into PHX, consider a flight that will land no later than 12 PM on Thursday. 


  • Yes! We will help facilitate carpools for both folks flying into the airports who wish to share rental cars and for folks who are local to Tucson.

  • Our weekend on the mountain begins Thursday September  25 and ends Sunday September 28 at 11 AM. 

    • Check in is from 3-4:15 PM on Thursday September 25. Programming begins at 4:30 PM with a slow grounding yoga practice.

    • Retreat Closing & Check out is at 11AM on Sunday September 28.

  • Absolutely stunning! In late September, we can expect highs in the 70’s and lows in the 50’s. The days are delightfully warm, and the evenings drop down for cooler sleeping temps. Always a great idea to bring layers!

  • The University of Arizona offers rental of camping and sports equipment at an affordable rate. If you are affiliated with the UofA you receive a discounted rate. You can review all the details here. 

    The Rental Center offers camping, hiking, climbing, biking and other outdoor equipment for rent to students, faculty, staff and community members (the general public). Equipment is reserved by visiting Outdoor Rec and paying the rental fee up front. All reservation payments are non-refundable. No reservations will be accepted over the phone. Bursars, Visa, and MasterCard are accepted. All returns require an in-person check-in.


    Please note, all rentals must be done in person. If you are flying in for the retreat, we recommend giving yourself ample time to pick up your rental gear.

  • Yes! We are partnering with local company called. Arizona Climbing Guides. They are based in Tucson and know the best spots on the mountain to take us.

    You can expect a 4 hour trip which includes all the gear your need, instruction, skill practice and most surely adventure!

    No experience necessary. They will sort our group accordingly based on skill level and pick climbs appropriate for wherever you are at in your climbing play!

  • From our group campground, we have access to beautiful trails.

    Hiking is offered during the free time and is not guided, however we will support you with recommendations on various hikes to meet your desires. We will also help form groups to go so you hike with new friends.

  • There is no cell phone service at the campground. 

    Let this be an opportunity to disconnect from the busy-ness and tech of daily lives, and enjoy the slow living of nature! If you need cell reception, there are pockets of service higher up the mountain or lower down.

  • Yes! There is a water spigot with potable water that is safe to drink and cook with.

  • Yes! In the REVIVE Yoga Retreat students explore teachings in Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation over the 4 day immersion. Students will be immersed in the practice of ‘living yoga’ moment by moment, breath by breath.

    Teachings may include explorations of Ayurvedic philosophy, seasonal wellness for Spring, the Yamas and Niyamas, sutra teachings & more.

    Hours are accrued through:

    • 6 Yoga Asana Practices

    • Guided meditations and self-study svadhyaya in yoga, group circle and ritual.

    • 1 Yoga Nidra & Sound meditation practice exploring sound as medicine and conscious integration

    • Food, Diet and Lifestyle teachings throughout the retreat

    This immersion is eligible for 15 continuing education hours for Yoga Alliance teachers. 1:1 questions, dialogue and feedback. There is also an opportunity to accuse an additional 5 non-contact hours through a 1:1 mentoring call and an integration assignment contingent on the individual’s teaching goals.

  • We have a strict cancellation policy with a non-refundable deposit. We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment.