At the end of the end of the end of a road, nestled in a remote valley of the Santa Monica mountains, is Commune Topanga — a laboratory for living and learning on 10 acres of meandering paths, oak trees, and organic gardens.
Our Lab is where the ideas and practices embraced by Commune play out in real life. It is a gathering place for inspiring teachers and thought leaders. It is a setting to slow down and shift your brain to long-wave thoughts. It is a place to practice, plant, and cook. But, most of all, the Lab is designed to foster deep levels of connection between people, face-to-face. It is a place to commune.
Scroll down for a list of all our upcoming retreats and events as well as a peek into the many projects percolating in the Lab: solar installations, soil regeneration, beekeeping, chickens, and much more.
Upcoming Retreats
Science & Soul: A Women’s Longevity Retreat
with Dr. Mary Pardee & Schuyler Grant
Longevity science is usually catered to men, but women live longer and continue in their many roles as caregivers, breadwinners, and life explorers well into their latter decades, so optimizing your healthspan is of utmost importance. There are also health issues that especially affect women, such as autoimmune disease and dementia, which need special attention.
Throughout this retreat, we will dive into crucial topics around women’s health, including bone health, maintaining muscle, hormonal balance, nutrition, and heart health. You will leave knowing the key things to consider as you age, avoiding the quick fixes and fads that overcomplicate.
Resilience, Resourcefulness, and Renewal: A 4-Day Retreat
with Mimi Kuo-Deemer
When life’s stronger winds begin to blow, we can feel uprooted—tossed about by the gale storms of change and uncertainty. In these times, we can turn to the wisdom of trees: Their deep roots help them stay resilient through spring’s raucous weather, enabling the cycle of growth and renewal to continue.
Join Mimi for this 4-day journey into awakening our innate capacity to meet life’s blustery winds. Through gentle yet deeply strengthening qigong practices, she will share tools that honor the rooted strength, resourcefulness, and visionary growth of Wood—the element associated with spring in the Chinese Five Phases (Wuxing 五行). Sessions will weave together Daoist and Buddhist teachings in highly experiential ways—unfolding with curiosity, insight, and the occasional giggle.
Form & Flow Yoga Retreat & Intensive
with Schuyler Grant
This retreat has something for everyone. Or, everyone ready for four days jam-packed with Schuyler‘s teachings, that is. Sprinkle in the splendor of Topanga Canyon in early summer and all the amenities of Commune Topanga and you have a most unusual and transformational intensive
Whether you are a teacher looking to hone your teaching skills or a dedicated practitioner interested in a more nuanced experience of Kula-style yoga, this intimate retreat is the perfect way to level up your relationship to your practice.
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Commune Topanga is also available for private events, retreats, and film shoots. For more information, contact us.
