THE WINTER RETREAT

December 29 to January 1
with Eli Block and Rachel Cherwitz

Welcome 2025 with a transformative experience designed to resonate deeply within your soul, offering a perfect blend of nature, reflection, and connection. Rejuvenate with old and new friends, draw inspiration, and ignite enthusiasm for the adventures that lie ahead.

This holiday season, we warmly invite you to a four-day, three-night retreat nestled within 160 acres of majestic redwoods and vibrant organic gardens, complete with serene swimming spots and a nurturing community of fellow practitioners.

Retreat Schedule

6:30 | Morning Orgasmic Meditation Practice (optional)

7:30 | Tibetan Practice

8:30-9:30 | Breakfast + Seva

10:00-12:00 | Class/Activity Time

12:00-1:00 | Lunch + Seva

1:00-2:30 | Free time

2:30-4:45 | Movement

4:45-5:10 | Break

5:10-6:00 | Evening Orgasmic Meditation Practice (optional)

6:00 | Dinner + Seva

7:00-8:30 | Evening activity

Eli Block

Eli Block is a teacher and trainer of the Eros Philosophy and OM content on both The Eros Platform and here at The Eros Monastery. Born to a psychologist and a Zen Buddhist, he has been meditating since childhood. Eli is a lead instructor of the men’s program and he’s passionate about realigning our understanding of gender, sexuality, and orgasm with nature.

Rachel Cherwitz

I’m a lover of all things wild. Wildlife, wild animals, the unhoused, the incarcerated, addicts, and women. I believe in rewilding humanity. At their essence, the sutras remind us who we are: intimate love. I believe that by turning toward the discarded parts of ourselves and asking “how can I love even this?,” we are bestowed with the greatest gift: loving the unlovable and turning poison into medicine.

Available for $1595

• Dive into the depths of Eros philosophy through a bespoke curriculum crafted by our senior faculty.

• Savor inviting and warming meals, lovingly prepared by our culinary experts using fresh local produce and harvests from our own gardens.

• Choose your eco-friendly haven—be it the communal warmth of shared housing or the tranquility of private accommodations.

• Recharge with daily sessions of meditation, yoga, and engaging group time.

• Discover the enchanting beauty of nearby redwood forests and rivers, a natural refuge that invites exploration.

• All activities are optional, with Orgasmic Meditation available to those with prior training. Training also available for those new to the practice. Join us for a memorable start to your year—a retreat that promises nourishment for the body, mind, and spirit.

What to expect

Come together in community to reflect on the year and clean out and carve out space for the new year to fill with intention and desire.

This retreat includes a dive into Eros Philosophy guided by experts in the Eros Sutras and Orgasmic Meditation practice.

Food and Dining

The Land’s farm to table cuisine aims to delight the senses and nourish the spirit. Sourced from the Land’s 5-acre garden and other local providers, our food ranges from New American to comfort, ethnic cuisine to just good home cooking.