The Intelligent Optimist – The Intelligent Optimist Holiday Auction 2012
Auction Ends: Dec 2, 2012 09:00 PM PST

Unique Experiences

Unique Experiences: Hold a Meeting, Workshop or Retreat at the Gorgeous Mayacamas Ranch

Item Number
369
Estimated Value
2000 USD
Sold
599 USD to evonhalem
Number of Bids
1  -  Bid History

Item Description

Bid for an all day getaway for up to 20 people at Mayacamas Ranch, Northern California's premier exclusive-use group retreat center for companies, non-profit groups, weddings, and families. 

This luxury getaway includes lunch, a yoga session and meeting facilities for your group. Lodging can be purchased separately as desired.

Set on a hilltop ridgeline above the town of Calistoga in Napa, CA, and surrounded by spectacular 360-degree views, Mayacamas Ranch provides an awe-inspiring, natural setting for a variety of group gatherings and workshops—including corporate and non-profit retreats, family celebrations, and destination weddings—making it an ideal place to renew, reflect, and connect. 

With its secluded and expansive grounds, comfortable guestrooms, distinctive cuisine and multiple meeting spaces,Mayacamas Ranch can accommodate overnight or multi-day events. Group retreat customers include Apple, Google, Bank of America, Craig's List, Genentech, Comcast, Sierra Club, Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce, and other leading Fortune 500 and Bay Area businesses. 

Mayacamas also provides a peaceful setting for ongoing yoga retreats, workshops, meditation groups, and sacred unions. A spectacular destination, Mayacamas Ranch is a stunning, secluded hideaway that inspires both quiet contemplation and enthusiastic celebration. 

Find out more: mayacamasranch.com

Item Special Note

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