You’re all set! Woo Hoo!!
We’ve received your registration, and you’re all set for the retreat in Carmel, CA November 3-5,* 2016!
Our opening night welcome reception and group session will take place at the Happy Landing Inn on Thursday evening, November 3, from 5-7p PST. We’ll meet in the reception area of the inn at that time.
Plan to attend sessions on Friday and Saturday, beginning at 9:30a. As we get closer to the retreat dates, you’ll receive more details about the agenda, including session times and locations (ocean-side, in the garden, under the stars . . . lots of great spots!)
Your accommodations have been arranged, and there’s no need to call the inn. You’re set to check in on Thursday, November 3, and check out on Sunday, November 6, 2016. Check-in begins at 3p and check-out is at 11a. There will also be an optional session the morning of Sunday, November 6, which will conclude by 11am.
Dining:
Each morning we’ll enjoy breakfast together (or in your room if you prefer a little solitude) prepared by the innkeeper. We’ll have quiche, piping hot coffee, fruit and juices. Yum!
We’ll share in a mindfulness and savoring luncheon, on either Friday or Saturday afternoon. You’re free to enjoy lunch on your own on the other day (either Friday or Saturday); we’ll combine a break with your lunch so that you have time to enjoy one of Carmel’s many tasty spots.
I’ve left you free to have dinner wherever you choose on Thursday and Saturday night but I have made reservations at a really cute spot (The Treehouse Café) on Friday night and anyone who wants to join in is welcome! To make it easy, I’ve asked them to allow us to have individual checks.
The Dress
Dress is comfy casual, bring some shoes that allow you to walk around town and in the sand and clothes that allow you to sit on the grass and move comfortably. You may want to bring layers – the weather is supposed to be very nice at that time of year but you will want to have a sweater or jacket in case it turns cooler. Bring your bathing suit and maybe something a little dressier to wear to dinner.
Click here to listen to the Bliss Getaway Pre-Calls. This is a great opportunity for you to mentally prepare for the retreat and virtually meet some of your co-attendees!
In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free to email me directly at Lisa@Practicalbliss.com or call 407-595-6771
Please share information about the retreat with your friends and co-workers. For every participant who registers as your guest, you will receive a $100.00 referral bonus! Do so quickly, we only have two villas left!
Getting Around
The Happy Landing Inn is located in the heart of Carmel-By-the-Sea village and is within easy walking distance to many shops, restaurants, wineries, art galleries, and the absolutely gorgeous Carmel beach and rocky coastline (about five blocks from the inn).
If you have transportation, the stunning 17-Mile Drive & Pebble Beach sites are located about a mile or so from the inn (would be a great mini-adventure either before the opening session on Thursday or on Sunday afternoon!) Find out more about Carmel and Montery by clicking here.
The Happy Landing Inn is located at:
3 NE of 6th
on Monte Verde Street
Carmel-by-the-Sea 93921
Airport Information (provided by USA Today Travel):
Major International Hubs
The closest major international airport is San Jose International Airport (flysanjose.com), which is an hour and a half by car from Carmel, and serves 10 major airlines. San Francisco International Airport (flysfo.com) is an even bigger hub and is only slightly farther north. From SFO, the drive to Carmel would take approximately two hours. Both of these airports have car-rental facilities.
Monterey Peninsula Airport
Located in the city of Monterey, 7 miles northeast of Carmel, the 498-acre Monterey Peninsula Airport (montereyairport.com) was opened in 1936 and is serviced by several national airlines, including United Airlines and US Airways. Featuring two parallel runways, MPA has been host to a variety of dignitaries over the years, such as John F. Kennedy and Pope John Paul II. This medium-sized airport contains more than 200 hangars and is home to more than 50 businesses.
Marina Municipal Airport
Marina Municipal Airport (no website; 781 Neeson Rd., Marina) is in the city of Marina, 15 miles northeast of Carmel, and is the newest general aviation airport in the region. This 845-acre airport was opened in 1995 and provides business, recreational and light industrial flight services. The airport leases hangar, office and tie-down space.
Salinas Municipal Airport
The 763-acre Salinas Municipal Airport (no website; 30 Mortensen Ave., Salinas; 831-758-7214) is in Salinas, nearly 30 miles northeast of Carmel, and provides general aviation services on three runways that accommodate helicopters and single- and twin-engine airplanes. SMA is home to more than 230 aircraft, the vast majority of which are owned and operated by residents in the immediate vicinity of the airport. Most flights in and out of SMA are done by personal aircraft.
Watsonville Municipal
Watsonville Municipal Airport (watsonvilleairport.com) is 32 miles north of Carmel and is home to more than 300 corporate and private aircraft and the Watsonville Fly-In and Air Show. Founded as a military airfield in 1930, WMA is open to the public and contains two runways, but no control tower. WMA offers a variety of aviation-related services, such as flight instruction, airplane rentals and scenic air tours.