No experience needed. Just curiosity.
This one-day retreat is designed for people who need a day to relax and reconnect with what matters, away from the stresses of daily life. Whether you’ve dabbled with apps, tried a few classes, or are just meditation-curious, this retreat will meet you exactly where you are.
You’ll explore practices like breathwork, guided meditation, journaling, and sound healing in a warm and welcoming space. No pressure, no judgment, and absolutely no need to be “good” at meditating — it’s called a practice for a reason.
A day just for you (or come with a friend)
Sometimes the greatest gift is a day to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with yourself—without the pressure to perform or produce. You’re invited to spend the day learning simple tools to calm your nervous system, center your attention, and feel a little more grounded in your daily life.
Slip away with us to beautiful Westerbeke Ranch, just 1.5 hours north of San Francisco. The deep nourishment of Westerbeke’s delicious food and relaxing landscape will help you unwind and reset, quieting the chatter of your mind and opening your heart to the wisdom that’s within you.
Come solo for some quiet space or bring a friend and explore the practice together. Either way, you’ll leave feeling more present, refreshed, and reconnected — with yourself and the world around you.
Amelia Andaleon
"Get curious not furious" is one of Amelia Andaleon's mottos. She credits meditation and yoga for bringing out the softer, calmer, kinder version of herself. Decades of operating as a high-achiever in a demanding, fast-paced corporate career, eventually led to burnout and chronic fatigue syndrome. The word "YOGA", written on a prescription pad by her naturopath, pointed her towards yoga and her path to teaching.
Amelia has been leading yoga and meditations since 2012, and she's been practicing yoga since 1986. She weaves yoga philosophy and stories into her classes, as well as creates time in silence for students to create their sacred space.
Amelia leads 200hr yoga teacher trainings (YTT), through Spiritually Fit Yoga, her Registered Yoga School (RYS). She hosts international yoga retreats, and offers yoga, meditation, reiki, and sound baths in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is also a publisher on the Insight Timer meditation app.
Amelia has deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, strong ancestral connections to her filipino culture, loves nature, her family & dog, and embodies the spirit of an adventurous, travel-loving Sagittarius.
Hannah Knapp
Hannah Knapp has been meditating since 2012, when she dove in head-first with a 10-day Vipassana retreat. It was during that retreat that she realized she was ready for the adventure of pregnancy and parenting. Coming out of that experience, she knew she needed a community to practice with: there was just nothing like meditating with other people. Her passion for sharing the power of mindfulness has led her to launch (and lead) group meditations wherever she’s worked, and to start WITHIN Meditation.
Through mindfulness, she’s developed a deep resilience, focus, and capacity to love that she draws on every day, both as the mom of two children and as an entrepreneur. She’s delighted to be leading meditation sessions in our online studio and in companies throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and across the country, while building an amazing team of teachers at WITHIN.
Westerbeke Ranch is a restful retreat nestled in the rolling Sonoma countryside. Delightful paths lead to charming gathering places, nestled among trees and gardens. Our retreat will be held in the Round House or Casa Vista; you’ll also be able to explore the grounds (and the pool!) at your leisure. A delicious lunch will be served, made on-site by the Ranch chef. For more pictures and information about the location, visit Westerbeke’s website.