Retreat 2025
Reflection
Iyengar Yoga Retreat with Sarah Tuttle
AUGUST 12 – AUGUST 16, 2025
Yoga, pranayama, meditation, outdoor Japanese soaking tub, beautiful gardens, cordwood sauna, outdoor fire pit, and maintained pathways through acres of natural wetlands.
,ALDERMARSH RETREAT CENTER
Aldermarsh is situated on the edge of a beautiful marshland at the south end of Whidbey Island, in the San Juan Islands of Washington. The wooded five acre facility is a human created space integrated within its natural setting where community, collaboration and sustainability thrive. The buildings that make up the retreat center have developed in natural harmony with the beauty of the environment.
THE YOGA SPACE
The Marsh House is a sacred gathering space with a hardwood maple floor and floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto the surrounding meadow. With 1100 interior square feet, it is well suited for group activities, has an adjacent kitchenette and bathroom.
In addition to practicing yoga, there will be time for daily excursions: hiking, old growth forest walks,
beaches and bluffs, kayaking.
ORGANIC GARDEN
The Organic Garden is one of many spaces on the land that lends itself to contemplation and self reflection. Benches are nestled into the landscape inviting guests to linger. Seasonal produce is available to guests and hand picked floral arrangements from the gardens grace dining tables and the Marsh House.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Main House, The Studio, The Apartment, Owl House, Spirit House.
The Main House is a beautiful, custom built space bordered by gardens and accessed by entry paths framed by bamboo groves and a small pond. The central kitchen and living room is heated by a wood stove and is the main gathering area during meals and between group sessions. The Main House sleeps up to eight people, has two bathrooms and an outdoor shower located adjacent to the Japanese soaking tub. There are three bedrooms in the main house.
Alder Room is on the main level overlooking the wooded marsh. The room has two twin beds and connects to a full bathroom with a soaking tub. This bathroom has a door that opens onto a cedar deck for access to an outdoor shower and the Japanese soaking tub.
Queen’s Room is on the second floor and has views of the marsh and the bamboo groves at the entrance. This room has one double bed and two twin beds, and shares a full bathroom with the Moon Room.
Moon Room is a cozy space on the second floor with a wonderful view overlooking the wooded marsh. The room has three twin beds and connects to a full bathroom shared with the Queen’s Room.
The Studio is a separate building and is connected to the Main House by an open air breezeway. The Studio is a two story space equipped with a small, full kitchen and has beautiful views of the gardens and bamboo groves. This space has two bathrooms and sleeps up to seven people with two bedrooms and one loft.
Garden Room is on the first level, has a private bathroom and offers views through the wisteria vine to the garden and surrounding acreage. This room has two twin beds.
Upper Studio is on the second level and has skylights that brighten the space and provide opportunities for star and moon gazing. This room has one double bed and two twin beds and connects to a large bathroom shared with the Loft.
The Loft is a cozy, private space accessed by a wooden ladder and with two twin beds. Ceiling height is low and standing room is limited.
The Apartment is a free standing building located adjacent to the parking lot and with views of the garden. The space has a small kitchen, main living area, bathroom and two bedrooms. The One bedroom on the main level is reserved for the teacher. The second bedroom has one twin bed and is located in the open loft, which is accessed by narrow, wooden stairs.
Owl House is tucked into the woods amidst the wild calls of owl and coyote allies, and located near the wood fired sauna and the Marsh House. This is a wonderful space for those seeking solace in nature and quiet. The single room cabin has two twin beds but no running water. Bathroom facilities can be accessed at the Marsh House or the Main House, and a chamber pot is provided.
Spirit House is nestled on the edge of the marsh amidst a grove of cedar and red alder, and is a wonderful space for those seeking refuge in the natural world. The space has a small wood stove and a free standing electric heater. The single room cabin has one double bed and no running water. Bathroom facilities can be accessed at the Main House and a chamber pot is provided.
TRAVEL
Whidbey Island is close to Seattle and Everett. Aldermarsh is on the south end of Whidbey Island, only a short distance from the Clinton Ferry terminal. Ferries run every half hour. Mukilteo/Clinton ferry schedule
For those flying from Santa Barbara, there are direct flights on Alaska Airlines from Santa Barbara to Seattle.
Seatac is south of Whidbey Island. It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to drive from Seatac to the Clinton Ferry terminal, depending on traffic.
To get there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle from Seatac. Please indicate on the registration form below if you would like to carpool with others. (If you are interested in going on daily excursions, it is recommended to have a car or carpool with retreatants. )
To take the shuttle from Seatac to Whidbey Island, you will need a reservation. Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle The Whidbey Shuttle has priority boarding on the Mukilteo/Clinton Ferry.
PRICE
Includes all meals, lodging, yoga
$1450
$1350 Early bird price if pay in full before March 1, 2025
$200 deposit required to reserve your spot (Non-refundable unless retreat fills to capacity)
Remainder must be paid in full before July 15, 2025
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Venmo @Sarah-Tuttle-36
Zelle- sarahtuttleyoga@gmail.com
Check made out to: Sarah Tuttle, 32 East Micheltorena St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101