Communion Weekend Retreat
with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno
Topanga, CA // May 12-14, 2023
com·mun·ion /kəmyoonyən/ - the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings
Join Jeff Krasno and Schuyler Grant for an intimate weekend of the good life – sweaty yoga, scrumptious food, thoughtful discussions, and nighttime storytelling. Springtime is glorious in Topanga and a perfect time to pollinate mental and physical wellbeing. Schuyler will focus on developing your physiological strength and flexibility with a blend of challenging and introspective modalities. Jeff, host of the Commune podcast, will lead a discussion on holistic health (with a special guest TBA) and treat you to evening fireside readings of some of his favorite Commusings essays. Throughout it all, the Commune Topanga chef will delight with farm-sourced, nourishing fare.
JOIN THE RETREATRetreat Schedule & Details
Check In: Arrive between 2:00pm and 3:00pm on Friday. Lodging may be available Thursday night — inquire here if interested.
Friday, May 12
3:30pm - 4:30pm: Opening Circle – Meet on La Casa patio
4:30pm - 6:30pm: Afternoon Downtempo Class with Schuyler
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Dinner
8:00pm - 9:00pm: Commusings Storytime with Jeff
Saturday, May 13
7:00am - 8:30am: Light Breakfast, Tea, Coffee
8:30am - 10:30am: Vinyasa Yoga Class with Schuyler
11:00am - 12:00pm: Brunch
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Lesson & Discussion with Jeff
2:00pm - 5:00pm: Free time to hike, swim, sauna, nap
5:00pm - 6:30pm: Afternoon Downtempo Class with Schuyler
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Dinner
8:00 - 9:00pm: Commusings Storytime with Jeff
Sunday, May 14
7:00am - 8:30am: Light Breakfast, Tea, Coffee
8:30am - 10:30am: Vinyasa Yoga Class with Schuyler
11:00am - 12:00pm: Brunch
Check Out: Depart after brunch. Topanga is full of epic hikes and cool little local shops, plus the beach is just 20 minutes away! Ask us for recommendations. Lodging may be available Sunday night — inquire here if interested.
Commune Topanga is located off Old Topanga Canyon Road. Directions will be provided with your ticket purchase.
Questions? Email us at [email protected].
Meet Your Teachers
Schuyler Grant
Schuyler Grant has been practicing and studying yoga for more than 20 years. Her signature style integrates the breath-based flow of Ashtanga with the precision of Iyengar. She is a co-founder of Wanderlust and the founder of Kula Yoga Project, and is dedicated to bringing her students deep and transformative mind-body experiences.
Jeff Krasno
Jeff is CEO and Co-Founder at Commune. Every week he hosts long-form interviews on the Commune Podcast with teachers, spiritual leaders, scientists, doctors, and storytellers on topics such as food, health, philosophy, personal growth, and environmental regeneration, and social wellbeing. Jeff is also the primary author of Commusings, a weekly newsletter filled with contemplative commentary on the current and timeless.
Our Playground
At the end of the end of the end of a road, perched atop a remote valley of the Santa Monica mountains, sits Topanga Commune: 10 acres of meandering paths, oak trees, palms and gardens abutting state land. You won’t believe you are less than an hour from the heart of LA.
The property has a main house, a guest house, four tea house private rooms, three sweet A-Frame cabins, and plenty of space for camping. Sleep on organic mattresses and linens and enjoy the bounty of LA’s best local farmers for every home-cooked meal.
The property also has a sauna, hot tub, plunge pool, basketball, badminton, and a plethora of hammocks.
Songwriter Neil Young lived on this property for many years and was deeply inspired by this magical spot. If there is anywhere in the world to find “a heart of gold,” it may be here.
“I want to live, I want to give. I've been a miner for a heart of gold. It's these expressions I never give that keep me searching for a heart of gold.” ~ Neil Young
La Casa
Ladies Lounge
La Casita
Tea House Singles
A-Frame Cabins
The Grounds
