NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 2011

THE WILBUR PHILOSOPHY
Sustaining Wilbur Hot Springs Hotel and Preserve as the perfect place to relax.

A FREE FORM RETREAT
Wilbur Hot Springs is a free-
form retreat, unobstructed by structure or dogma, self-
directed by mutual respect,
and is the creation of everyone who comes here. In short, it's organic."—RD

TIME TO SLOW DOWN
Seems like a mild summer (thus far). How about a bike ride in our 1800 acre Nature Preserve or nearby Bear Valley followed by a steamy soak in our naturally occurring hot mineral springs? August 12th & 13th is the peak of the renowned Perseids Meteor shower. Wilbur is the perfect place to view the show, although there will be some serious competition from the full moon of August 13. The full moon illuminates the hills for a magical midnight stroll. New moon affords the best sky-watching on and around August 28. Far away from the city lights, we have the most amazing views!

MONTHLY SPECIAL - FOR AUGUST

Half off Wednesdays is back for August! Stay two nights, including a Wednesday night, in a room of equal value, and receive 50 percent off the Wednesday. Not valid during holiday periods or combinable with other discounts.

Do you want to take your yoga practice to the next level? Are you active in the world, yet also want a deeper spiritual practice to give you balance, joy, and clarity even in the midst of the challenges we all face? Do you want to step up your service in the world, and do that from a place of joy, love, balance, and clarity rather than one of anger and judgment? This workshop can serve you no matter what your level of yoga practice and service in the world.

Yoga and meditation provide us with the tools to open to the Divine Consciousness of Oneness. We can learn to embody this awareness through the practice of transforming fear, rigidity, and the ‘disease of disconnect’, and thus reclaim the wholeness and sacred interconnection of all life.

In this workshop, we will use meditation, chanting, and yoga (led by Sarana) and dialogue and reflection (facilitated by Julia) to explore how we can take the gifts and tools we learn in yoga and meditation and apply them toward making a difference in our own lives and in the world. With this embodied awareness, you will leave inspired and moved into conscious action, with a deeper connection to yourself, the community, and the world.

Weekend fee includes:
• 5 organic meals with Guest Chef Marion Cascio
• 5 yoga sessions
• 2 nights' accommodations (including use of baths, sauna and grounds)

Cost:
Private room: double occupancy, per person- $525
Private room: single occupancy - $725
Bunk: per person - $485
Camping: per person - $425

See our website for the complete weekend schedule and what to bring

Enrollment is limited. Please sign up as soon as possible to reserve your space.

Contact Sarana Miller at 510-502-9642, or by email at [email protected].

For more information about Sarana's yoga teaching, see www.saranayoga.com

Dear Friends of Wilbur:

It is with many deep emotions that I write to inform you that Richard and Ezzie Davis, who have managed Wilbur with loyalty, dedication and love, for the past 23 years, are retiring. The three of us have become close friends over the years and I have spent many a night dining at their home and sharing stories of Wilbur and our lives. All of our families have been to Wilbur coming from far and wide. It is really hard to believe that a day will arrive when Richard and Ezzie will not always be on the grounds for me to meet with and hang out with. However, both Richard and Ezzie will continue working with Wilbur in various ways.

Many years ago, I thought that if Richard and Ezzie ever leave I will sell Wilbur and move on myself. However, that view has changed as Wilbur Hot Springs and its Nature Preserve have become my legacy. When it is my time to step aside, my daughter, Sarana, will take over the stewardship. My younger daughter, Evacheska, may join her.

Please spread the word that we are looking for a couple to take over the on site management of Wilbur. It is a dream come true job for those wanting this special kind of lifestyle. Applicants please send a detailed letter of interest directly to me at: [email protected].

Wishing you great health,
Richard