A 3-night, 4-day intention setting retreat deep in the Mendocino redwoods. Thursday, June 4 – Sunday, June 7 2026 · Spirit Camp · Little River, CA
Intention Setting Retreat
Intention Setting Retreat
The call is coming from inside the house
That restless feeling you keep pushing down? The version of yourself you keep promising you'll get back to? The gut instinct you've been talking yourself out of?
That's not noise. That's you, trying to get your attention.
The Shift is three nights in the redwoods where you finally pick up. Your body, your intuition, your self trust is calling you back to it. To listen to what your body needs & feel alive.
What we’ll get into
Intention setting isn't a 5 year plan (who has one of those?!). It’s a guided process about getting honest with where you've been, where you are, and what you actually want next. We'll move through the last 12 months, sit with our inner critic, and build a supportive, loving focus for the months ahead - one that's rooted in self-trust, not pressure.
But wait…there’s more!
Somatic dance · Mobility & stretch sessions · Meditation & visualization · Forest bathing · Arts & crafts · Dancing around the fire pit · Sauna & cold plunge · Yoga · Witchy Rituals · Bodywork (acupuncture, cupping, massage)
What people said after the last one
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What people said after the last one *
“Ann has a way of making people feel really comfortable in their own skin & open to share with each other - even if it’s the first time you’re meeting someone.”
-Clare
“Loved the programming & getting to know everyone in the group. I hadn’t considered how nice it is to have like-minded people who are also similarly trying to figure out what their next year is going to look like & how it maps to their larger intentions.”
-Vishak
“I loved the way The Shift was lead around initiating change & getting clear on what we’re looking for & tactical ways to make it happen. Loved the mix of functional advice & the freedom to dream.”
-Becca
What's INcluded
Your whole weekend, covered.
3 nights of accommodations (you pick your vibe — see below)
Seasonal, vegetarian private chef-prepared breakfast, lunch & dinner
Every session, workshop, and activity
Sauna & cold plunge access
Exclusive custom merch (tee, tote, stickers)
What’s not included:
Acupuncture/cupping/massage sessions with Dr. Karinn Casey. Optional, pricing here - you’re going to want it - her hands are divine
Transportation to/from Spirit Camp (we can help connect you with other guests to carpool)
Travel insurance
A rough idea of how it goes
Morning
Chef-prepared breakfast
Deep Stretch & Mobility
Forest Bathing
Afternoon
Chef-prepared lunch
Intention Setting
Sauna / cold plunge
Free time / optional bodywork
Evening
Chef-prepared dinner
Creative expression: vision boards
Camp Fire Dance Party
Warm, woodsy, and tucked into the trees. All rooms share the camp bathhouse with hot showers, Clean facilities, zero roughing it required.
All prices are per person and cover everything: meals, activities, merch, sauna, cold plunge.
Pick your sleeping situation
Cozy for two
A standalone cabin with one queen bed — more private than the shared rooms, with its own distinct character. The solo option is exactly what it sounds like: the whole space to yourself, no alarms that aren't yours, no one else's energy until you're ready. The shared option is a good fit for two friends who want a little separation from the larger group.
1 queen · 2 spots shared or 1 solo spot
Solo $1950
Shared $1650/pp
All Cabins have lighting, heating and outlets. They come with cozy cotton sheets, lux warm linens, plus comfy pillows and mattresses. No attached bathrooms – steps away from heated communal bathrooms.
A proper tent with real beds, set among the trees. If you want to fall asleep to the sounds of the forest and wake up inside it, this is your spot. The shared option sleeps up to 3 — good for a small group or a couple of friends who want the outdoor experience together. Solo gets you the whole tent and the whole sky.
Up to 3 spots shared or 1 solo spot
Solo $1950
Shared $1500/pp
All Cabins have lighting, heating and outlets. They come with cozy cotton sheets, lux warm linens, plus comfy pillows and mattresses. No attached bathrooms – steps away from heated communal bathrooms.
The hang spot
Three cabins: Fox Den, Raven Roost, and Deer Haven. Each with a mix of queen and twin beds. The most social option. Wake up to your people, share a slow morning, and head into the day together.
Booking with a friend? Drop their name when you register and we'll place you together.
Fox Den: 2 Queens & 2 Twins (up to 6 guests)
Raven Roost: 2 Queens & 2 Twins (up to 6 guests)
Deer Haven: 2 Queens & 1 Twin (up to 5 guests)
Shared $1,400/pp
All Cabins have lighting, heating and outlets. They come with cozy cotton sheets, lux warm linens, plus comfy pillows and mattresses. No attached bathrooms – steps away from heated communal bathrooms.
Money stuff shouldn't be the reason you don't come. If you need to split your payment into installments, just email us before booking at samuelsonann@gmail.com and we'll work something out. Full payment due by Thurs, May 28, 2026.
Who you'll be with
Ann samuelson
Your hostAnn has been leading intention setting experiences for 10+ years — in person, virtually, and everywhere in between. She teaches somatic dance, pilates, and yoga, and has spent a decade developing practices to help people get out of their heads and back into their actual lives.
She created The Shift because she's been the person on autopilot too. She knows the way back.
Expect: warmth, zero judgment, sessions that move you (sometimes literally), and a weekend that feels like something.
Daivya allmond
movement & fitness | Owner, BODY.Daivya owns BODY., a private gym built on the conviction that what you do in the gym has to pay off outside of it. She's a former collegiate athlete, certified health coach, and 9-year veteran of building movement programs that actually work — because she takes the science seriously and the cookie-cutter approach not at all.
At The Shift, she'll lead movement and stretch sessions designed to wake up the body, shake loose what you've been carrying, and make you feel at home in yourself again.
Dr. karinn Casey
Acupuncturist & Massage TherapistDr. Karinn Casey, founder of AcuPop, is a premier acupuncturist, herbalist and massage therapist in Mill Valley and Beverly Hills. Dr. Casey brings more than 10,000 hours of patient care; building wellness programs with SoulCycle and The Assembly, collaborating with Babylist Athleta, The Warriors, Open, Healthline, True Botanicals and more. Karinn has worked in volume with recovering athletes and large professional groups, offering grounded clinical experience, focussed attention, and lasting results.
Dr. Casey specializes in pain disorders, anxiety, stress management, and fertility. Karinn feels therapeutic bodywork is essential after this period of extreme isolation and unexpected transition.
Spirit Camp is 27 acres of coastal redwood forest in Mendocino, California. One mile from the Pacific Ocean, 12 minutes from town, less than 3 hours from San Francisco & Oakland. Ancient trees, real dark skies, campfire areas, private hiking trails, and the kind of quiet that actually does something to your nervous system.
It's a proper retreat venue with a commercial kitchen, full bathhouse, a sunlit sanctuary space for our sessions. It feels like summer camp in the best possible way.
Address: 4640 Albion Little River Rd, Little River, CA 95456
Where we're doing this
this is us
39° 15' 58.32'' N
123° 46' 29.64" W
bodywork
We will reach out before the retreat to schedule bodywork! All prices include tip.
Experience the powerful combination of acupuncture and cupping therapy for holistic healing and natural pain relief.
60 mins
$165
Acupuncture + CuppinG
Indulge in a 75-minute bodywork session tailored to your needs. Experience a truly relaxing and rejuvenating treatment designed to leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized.
75 mins
$185
Massage
Indulge in a 90-minute massage session designed to provide you with a deeply relaxing experience, offering relief from stress and releasing muscle tension.
90 mins
$200
Massage
Blended Massage + Acupuncture + Cupping
Experience the ultimate relaxation and pain relief with our Blended Massage (60 mins) plus Acupuncture, and Cupping session. This holistic healing approach combines multiple therapies to provide you with a customized treatment tailored to your needs.
90 mins
$200
FAQs / Things people ask
Is this for me if I'm not a yoga person / spiritual person / whatever?
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Yes. There's no required belief system here. You don't have to be into crystals or be able to touch your toes. You just have to be a person who's ready to take a few days for themselves. The programming is diverse — movement, creativity, conversation, nature — and you follow what resonates.
What's the food situation?
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All meals are vegetarian, freshly prepared, and served family-style so we eat together. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, just let us know when you reach out after booking — we'll make sure you're taken care of.
I'm coming by myself. Is that weird?
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That's how most people come. And it's consistently what people are most glad they did. The folks who show up to something like this tend to be the exact kind of people you've been wanting to be around.
Is Spirit Camp substance-free?
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Yes — no alcohol, cannabis, or recreational substances at camp. This is intentional. It creates a cleaner container for the actual work of the weekend. If that feels like a dealbreaker, this might not be your retreat — and that's okay.
How much does the retreat cost?
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Pricing ranges from $1,400 to $1,950 per person depending on your accommodation and that covers everything: all meals, every activity, sauna, and your exclusive merch pack. The only thing not included is optional bodywork sessions with our on-site massage therapist.
Can i pay in installments?
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Yes! If you need to split your payment into installments, just email us at samuelsonann@gmail.com before booking and we'll work something out.
What do I pack?
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Comfy layers (June nights in Mendocino are cool), movement clothes, a journal, and whatever you use to feel like yourself. A full packing list goes out after you book.
How do I get there?
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Head north on 101. Spirit Camp is less than 3 hours from San Francisco & Oakland. Address: 4640 Albion Little River Rd, Little River, CA 95456. We'll share a group thread after booking to help coordinate carpools if you need one.
What’s your cancellation policy?
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All sales are final. We do not offer refunds under any circumstances.
If you're unable to attend, you're welcome to transfer your spot to someone else at any point before the retreat begins. Just email us with your replacement's name and contact info and we'll handle the rest.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment.
How can I contact you?
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Email samuelsonann@gmail.com — Ann on the other end.
Photo GallerY
Yes, these are all real photos from the venue, Spirit Camp.
You're already thinking about it.
Four days. Redwood forest. Vegetarian food that actually hits. People who get it. A body that remembers how to feel good. A mind that finally gets quiet enough to hear what you actually want.