Yoga has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a child, I wasn’t particularly drawn to my mom’s Jane Fonda workout videos—until the cool-down. That’s when we’d shift into poses like Snail and Shoulder Stand, and something would shift in me too. Even then, I sensed that those shapes held something special. I didn’t know it yet, but yoga had already started calling me.

I was meant to begin my yoga teacher training in March of 2020 in Bali, Indonesia—but, as the world shut down, so did that plan. Each month, I hoped for a return to normalcy, only to be met with more postponements. When March of 2021 arrived with no way to travel, I booked a local yoga retreat instead—just to stay connected to the practice that anchored me. What I experienced that week was nothing short of life-affirming. Every day, I felt more aligned with my purpose. The doubts I had—about whether I was meant to teach, whether I should pivot or give up—fell away. I left knowing, without a doubt, that there was no other path for me.

I eventually made it to Bali and completed my 200-hour training at Yoga Bliss on the island of Nusa Lembongan. There, I fell in love with the Ashtanga practice and the eight-limbed path that supports it. I also deepened my relationship with cannabis and discovered how beautifully it complements my practice—enhancing presence, softening the mind, and opening new doorways of awareness. For me, yoga and cannabis are a sacred pairing, a ritual I return to again and again with wonder.

And then there’s wine—another lifelong love. Growing up, my family would visit the vineyards on the East End of Long Island. Even as a kid, I looked forward to those trips, not just for the beauty of the landscape but for the connection, the celebration, the ritual of savoring something meaningful. As I got older, my appreciation for wine only grew. So, when I moved to California, surrounded by world-class vineyards, it felt only natural to blend my passions and create a retreat that celebrates the fullness of life: yoga, wine tasting, community, and joy.

This is the path I walk now—and I’m so excited to share it with others.