Spirit Camp Retreat Center

What Spirit Camp Retreat Center does

Spirit Camp Retreat Center is a privately-held, queer-owned wellness retreat venue operating on a 27-acre property in the coastal redwoods of Little River, California, approximately three hours north of San Francisco. Founded in 2021 by Julian Cressman and Nathaniel Reagan, who converted an older Christian camp into a substance-free healing venue, the business launched retreat operations in 2023 and operates year-round. The integrated property includes seven cabins (23 year-round beds), ten seasonal glamping bell tents (May-October), an Event Lodge with stone fireplace and six skylights, a copper-roofed Sanctuary, a commercial kitchen, private hiking trails, campfire areas, and yoga props, supporting up to 50 overnight guests and 150 day-event guests at peak.

The company runs a dual-sided business combining direct-to-consumer retreat programming and B2B venue rentals. Spirit Camp generates revenue through six primary streams: full venue rental (exclusive use of the property for groups of 25-50+), partial venue rental for 10-25 guests, Spirit Camp-hosted retreats led by the co-founders (breathwork, sound healing), individual cabin stays and personal retreats, à la carte add-on experiences (catering, mobile sauna and cold plunge, massage, yoga, ecstatic dance, art workshops), and private breathwork sessions available on-site, offsite, or via Zoom. Pricing is quote-based for venue rentals and varies by program. Anchor facilitator partnerships with David Elliott (Breathwork Healer Certification, Levels 1-5) and The Sound Healing Studio / Avery Whitmore (Sound Healing Training, Levels 1-3) drive a recurring multi-day certification calendar, while a broader network of independent yoga teachers, coaches, and wellness practitioners rent the venue and bring their own participants via channels including WeTravel.

Distribution combines direct website inquiry (Check Availability and Request a Quote forms), a content hub called The Understory with retreat-leader marketing education, Instagram organic social, a quarterly email newsletter, third-party platform listings, and a corporate 'Teams' page. The customer base spans wellness practitioners, corporate teams, wedding couples, identity-based retreat communities (women's, men's, LGBTQ+), families, and individual retreat seekers. Spirit Camp holds CCPA-compliant privacy certification (effective 1/1/2024) and reports a 5.0 rating across 100+ five-star guest reviews. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed institutional funding and operates with a core team of approximately five.

Name

Spirit Camp Retreat Center

Legal name

Spirit Camp LLC

Website

https://spirit.camp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Spirit Camp Retreat Center is a privately-held, queer-owned wellness retreat venue on a 27-acre coastal redwood property in Little River, California, offering venue rentals, cabin stays, and retreat programming for wellness practitioners, corporate teams, wedding couples, and identity-based communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retreat Venue Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Eco-Camps & Sustainable Camping Retreats (THAGAOAE), Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAGAOAD), Nature Lodges & Eco-Resorts (THAAAAAI), Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

Keywords

• Retreat venue rental
• Corporate offsite venue
• Wellness retreat hosting
• Wedding event venue
• Coastal redwood resort

Headquarters

HQ city

Little River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Full Venue Rental: Exclusive use of all facilities on the 27-acre property including 7 cabins (23 beds year-round), glamping bell tents (May-October), Event Lodge, Sanctuary, event meadow, commercial kitchen, hiking trails, campfire areas, yoga props, and sound system. Staff handles initial setup. Pricing is quote-based.
2. Partial Venue Rental: For groups of 10-25, renting select cabins with dedicated Lodge or Sanctuary time, plus shared access to trails, campfires, and outdoor spaces. Staff provides initial setup and property orientation.
3. Spirit Camp-Hosted Retreat Programs: Programs organized and managed directly by Spirit Camp, including breathwork healer training and other transformational retreats facilitated by co-founders Julian and Nathaniel. Includes accommodations, meals, and programming. Pricing varies by program.
4. Cabin Stays & Personal Retreats: Individual accommodations or personalized packages for individuals and small groups. Full payment required. Meals not included unless specified. Communal kitchen access provided.
5. Add-On Experiences: Additional paid services including gourmet vegetarian catering, mobile sauna and cold plunge, private breathwork/sound healing sessions, massage and bodywork, yoga instruction, ecstatic dance facilitation, art workshops, additional staff support, and Mocktail/Elixir Bar. Advanced booking required.
6. Private Breathwork Sessions: 1.5-2.5 hour private or small group breathwork sessions facilitated by Julian and Nathaniel, available at Spirit Camp, offsite at private homes or public studios, or virtually via Zoom.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Spirit Camp Retreat Center operates a 27-acre coastal redwood retreat and event venue in Little River, Mendocino, California, offering full and partial venue buyouts with seven cabins, seasonal glamping bell tents, a commercial kitchen, the Event Lodge, the Sanctuary, and outdoor recreation areas. The company sells curated retreat programs, corporate team offsites, wedding packages, and standalone Transformative Breathwork sessions, supported by a menu of paid add-on experiences (hikes, river floats, sound baths, ice baths, private chef dinners). Overnight capacity is 25–50+ guests with up to 150 day guests during the May–October operating season.

Product overview

Spirit Camp Retreat Center is a healing retreat venue and event space offering a unified portfolio of venue rental products and wellness services. The core offering consists of Full Venue Rental (exclusive use of 27-acre property with cabins, glamping, event spaces, and amenities) and Partial Venue Rental (for smaller groups of 10-25). Add-on modules include Transformative Breathwork Sessions with co-founders Julian and Nathaniel, Glamping Bell Tents (seasonal), and à la carte experiences such as sound healing, yoga instruction, massage, and catering services. The venue hosts various retreat programs including yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound healing training, women's/men's/LGBTQ+ retreats, corporate offsites, and weddings. All offerings are delivered at a single physical location in the coastal redwoods of Mendocino, California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Venue Rental Full buyout of Spirit Camp's 27-acre coastal redwood property, including seven cabins, the Event Lodge, the Sanctuary, a commercial kitchen, and outdoor recreation spaces. Designed for retreat leaders, corporate teams, and wedding groups that want exclusive use of the venue, with capacity for 25–50+ overnight and up to 150 day guests during the May–October season.
• Partial Venue Rental Partial buyout of the Spirit Camp property for smaller retreats and groups that do not require the full 27 acres. Includes access to selected cabins and event spaces within the same coastal redwood property.
• Cabin Stays & Personal Retreats Individual cabin accommodations and personalized retreat packages on the Spirit Camp property for individual guests seeking a private nature-based stay outside of a full retreat program.
• Wedding Venue Packages Dedicated wedding and elopement packages at the Spirit Camp property, taking advantage of full-property buyouts, the Sanctuary, the Event Lodge, outdoor redwood settings, and on-site lodging for ceremony, reception, and guest accommodations.
• Corporate Team Offsite Venue Corporate offsite and team retreat venue rental combining lodging (cabins, bell tents), meeting space (Event Lodge), Wi-Fi, EV charging, and a commercial kitchen, designed for multi-day team retreats and offsites.
• Curated Retreat Programs Calendar of facilitated retreat programs hosted on the Spirit Camp property, including breathwork intensives, men's and women's retreat weekends, yoga, somatic, and movement-based retreats. Programs are delivered by independent facilitators and are open for individual enrollment.
• Transformative Breathwork Sessions Standalone and retreat-integrated Transformative Breathwork sessions offered as part of Spirit Camp's programming, using a proprietary facilitation framework to support emotional and somatic release.
• Add-On Experiences Menu of paid add-on experiences available to retreat and venue guests, including guided hikes, river floats, sound baths, ice baths, and private chef dinners, designed to complement retreats and venue stays.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rated 5.0 with 100+ Five-Star Reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• David ElliottcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavid Elliott is a renowned breathwork healer and author who leads certification training programs (Levels 1-5) at Spirit Camp. He completed 5 levels of training with David in 2022, and his healer trainings have become renowned worldwide. These multi-day intensive programs attract aspiring breathwork practitioners seeking professional certification.
• Independent Retreat FacilitatorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of independent facilitators including yoga teachers, meditation instructors, sound healers, coaches, and wellness practitioners who rent Spirit Camp as their venue. They manage their own programs, pricing, and participant registration. Spirit Camp provides the physical venue, accommodations, and marketing support through website calendar listings and newsletter features.
• The Sound Healing StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Avery Whitmore, The Sound Healing Studio team leads Sound Healing Training programs (Levels 1-3) at Spirit Camp, including crystal singing bowl practice, gong immersion, voice activation, and sound bath facilitation training for aspiring sound healers.
• Local Mendocino BusinessesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local restaurants (Fog Eater Cafe, The Brickery), coffee shops, groceries (Harvest Market, Corners of the Mouth), Sweetwater Spa for wellness add-ons, Sea Cave Kayak Tours, Catch-a-Canoe for activities, and nearby hotels for overflow lodging.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Omega Institute for Holistic Studies: Established holistic education retreat center in Rhinebeck, NY offering workshops, retreats, and professional trainings on a large campus. Comparable as a long-established wellness retreat venue with facilitator-led programming model, though at much greater scale and broader scope.
• Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health: Larger, established East Coast yoga and wellness retreat in Stockbridge, MA with comprehensive programs, R&R retreats, and professional trainings. Comparable as a retreat center ecosystem with similar all-inclusive programming and facilitator-led model, but at significantly larger scale and broader positioning.

Direct peers

• Breitenbush Hot Springs: Oregon retreat center and hot springs offering wellness workshops, yoga retreats, and personal retreats in a nature-immersed setting with on-site lodging. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest retreat venue with similar model of hosting independent facilitators and personal retreat seekers.
• The Ranch Malibu: Premium wellness retreat in Malibu, California offering structured fitness, hiking, and nutrition programs with on-site accommodations. Comparable as a high-end California wellness retreat destination with similar all-inclusive programming model and pricing tier.
• Cal-a-Vie Health Spa: Luxury wellness retreat in Vista, California offering fitness programs, spa services, and nutrition-focused retreats with on-site accommodations. Comparable as a Southern California destination wellness retreat with similar all-inclusive model and corporate retreat offerings.
• Haramara Retreat: Boutique oceanfront yoga retreat in Sayulita, Mexico offering all-inclusive yoga retreats with on-site cabanas and wellness programming. Comparable as a nature-immersed boutique retreat venue hosting independent facilitators and serving similar wellness traveler segments.
• Spirit Rock Meditation Center: Bay Area meditation retreat center in Marin County offering residential retreats, daylong programs, and teacher trainings in a nature-based setting. Comparable as a Northern California retreat center with similar focus on wellness, mindfulness, and facilitator-led programs.
• 1440 Multiversity: Northern California retreat and learning campus in Scotts Valley offering workshops, wellness programs, and corporate offsites with on-site lodging and event spaces. Directly comparable as a California-based, full-service retreat venue with similar dual B2C retreat and B2B corporate positioning.
• Esalen Institute: Iconic California retreat center in Big Sur offering personal growth workshops, yoga, meditation, and wellness programs on a 27-acre oceanfront property. Highly comparable as a California-based, nature-immersed retreat venue with similar focus on transformation and self-discovery.

Others

• WeTravel: Booking platform specifically designed for retreats, trips, and experiences. Listed as a partner/technology integration for Spirit Camp, serving as a distribution channel rather than direct competitor, but useful benchmark for retreat industry tools and customer acquisition patterns.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/spiritcamp_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spirit-camp

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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