Retreats & Offsites

Where Transformation Takes Root

Whispertree (formerly Bell Valley Retreat) is located 2.5 hours north of San Francisco on 600+ acres of pristine, regeneratively-managed land in Anderson Valley. From groups dedicated to social and personal transformation to corporate and nonprofit offsites, Whispertree offers a foundation for creating new, transformational experiences in these pivotal times.

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Retreats at Whispertree

Retreats at Whispertree provide natural nourishment and inspiration for groups focused on sustainability and social justice, psycho-spiritual practice, gender-healing and empowerment, deepening embodiment, and much more. Our facilities are designed to support a variety of types of groups; retreat leaders can feel reassured by a values-aligned retreat environment where participants leave feeling enriched by the quality of their shared experiences.

Offsites at Whispertree

Our facilities offer nonprofits and corporations opportunities for greater connection, community building and creative, in-person engagement. Beyond the four walls of conventional hotels, Whispertree’s nature-inspired spaces can be customized to meet your team’s needs, with onsite technical setup, diverse breakout spaces and optional excursions to visit the many gifts of Anderson Valley and Mendocino County.

Overview

Nestled in the breathtaking landscape of Anderson Valley, Whispertree offers welcoming accommodations and amenities offering opportunities for meaningful connection with nature and community.

Whispertree’s Capacity and Amenities:

Over 6 miles of hiking trails with extensive ridge-top views
Multiple indoor/outdoor gathering spaces including a sunlit yurt with panoramic views, a rustic/modern barn, and a shaded, outdoor amphitheater
48 beds situated in various settings across the valley floor (additional capacity for larger groups available)
Flexible booking options (front, back, or whole valley) for different group sizes
An historic Toll House, renovated in 2008 with beautiful, rustic/modern charm
Several well-equipped kitchens with access to local farm-to-table caterers offering high-quality, sustainable food
A swimming pond with both a covered and floating dock
A redwood hot tub (8 people) in the Toll House garden

Plan Your Retreat

The world will ask you who you are, and if you don’t know, the world will tell you.

— Carl Jung

We have this strange notion on this planet that our fates are not tied. If it were not so, we would not be here together. It’s that simple.

— Luisah Teish

Don’t be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Live justly, love mercy, and walk humbly now. You are not expected to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.

— Rabbi Tarfon

Explore Our Retreat Spaces

Accommodations

Our accommodations are thoughtfully designed to inspire rest, inspiration and reconnection.

Meeting Spaces

Designed to host a variety of groups, our meeting spaces encourage connection, curiosity and reverence.

Gathering Spaces

Our gathering spaces are intended to invite authentic connection in the beauty of natural spaces.

Location: Anderson Valley and Mendocino

Anderson Valley is two hours north of the Bay Area and forty-five minutes inland from the town of Mendocino. Home to Yorkville, Philo and Boonville, the Valley offers a refreshing escape to another time and place. The following activities are possible, should your group be interested:

Hike through the old-growth forests of Hendy Woods bordered by the seasonably swimmable Navarro River
Visit regenerative and biodynamic farms and award-winning Pinot Noir wineries
Enjoy beer tasting at a popular solar-powered brewery after an ultimate frisbee game on their adjacent course.
Explore the local town of Boonville , its modern roadhouse hotel and restaurant, charming ice-cream parlor, farmhouse mercantile, and overall homegrown goodness.
Drive out to Mendocino for beaches, vast views and oceanfront trails.

Location: Anderson Valley and Mendocino

Anderson Valley is two hours north of the Bay Area and forty-five minutes inland from the town of Mendocino. Home to Yorkville, Philo and Boonville, the Valley offers a refreshing escape to another time and place. Should your group be interested, the Valley offers the opportunity to:

Hike through the old-growth forests of Hendy Woods bordered by the seasonably swimmable Navarro River
Visit regenerative and biodynamic farms and award-winning Pinot Noir wineries
Enjoy beer tasting at a popular solar-powered brewery after an ultimate frisbee game on their adjacent course.
Explore the local town of Boonville , its modern roadhouse hotel and restaurant, charming ice-cream parlor, farmhouse mercantile, and overall homegrown goodness.
Drive out to Mendocino for beaches, vast views and oceanfront trails.

[O]ne of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is by building communities of resistance, places where we know we are not alone.

— Bell Hooks

You don’t need to do everything. Do what calls to your heart; effective action comes from love. It is unstoppable, and it is enough.

— Joanna Macy

You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.

— André Gide

What people say:

“

Deep gratitude to all who have helped to create Whispertree on that incredibly beautiful land. Significant thought clearly went into the design of the spaces, offering guests rare opportunities to connect in meaningful ways with the stunning landscape of the valley. Thank you for making my job hosting and facilitating a retreat for participants from a wide range of backgrounds easy – a space where everyone can feel welcome and renewed.

”

— K. Rao, Center for Whole Communities

“

Whispertree allowed us to be in a beautiful environment without giving up the essentials we needed to do strategy work. The opportunity to cook, eat, drink and laugh together in the kitchen and common spaces allowed us to co-create a culture where individuals are known and appreciated by their colleagues. We can’t thank Whispertree enough for working with us to set up this amazing retreat. We will definitely return.

”

— C. Goebel, Students for Education Reform

“

Everytime I come here I am impressed by the unbelievable beauty of this place, but also by how tenderly it is cared for. You feel it in every detail. Thank you for creating a refuge for rest and healing. We love you Whispertree!

”

— Claire

What people say:

“

Deep gratitude to all who have helped to create Whispertree on that incredibly beautiful land. Significant thought clearly went into the design of the spaces, offering guests rare opportunities to connect in meaningful ways with the stunning landscape of the valley. Thank you for making my job hosting and facilitating a retreat for participants from a wide range of backgrounds easy – a space where everyone can feel welcome and renewed.

”

— K. Rao, Center for Whole Communities

“

Whispertree allowed us to be in a beautiful environment without giving up the essentials we needed to do strategy work. The opportunity to cook, eat, drink and laugh together in the kitchen and common spaces allowed us to co-create a culture where individuals are known and appreciated by their colleagues. We can’t thank Whispertree enough for working with us to set up this amazing retreat. We will definitely return.

”

— C. Goebel, Students for Education Reform

“

Everytime I come here I am impressed by the unbelievable beauty of this place, but also by how tenderly it is cared for. You feel it in every detail. Thank you for creating a refuge for rest and healing. We love you Whispertree!

”

— Claire