Dryshtea Sanctuary: Half-Day Retreat

649 Tabor Lane, Montecito, CA, USA

Up to 4 in group

Open Dates

Retreat Highlights

✨An Intimate Retreat Experience - Step into a world created just for you—a sanctuary where healing, growth, and transformation take center stage. Welcome to Dryshtea Santuary, a 5-star private retreat in the heart of Montecito, surrounded by lush gardens and designed for deep rest, soulful renewal, and profound personal expansion. Our intimate, half day retreat is designed with care, held in a stunning estate infused with love, wisdom, and the expertise of world-class facilitators. Whether you seek to awaken creativity, deepen your self-connection, or simply refresh from the busyness of life, you will find yourself held in the most exquisite space for deep renewal and revitalization.
✨A Private, Luxurious Setting - Your own 5-star villa in Montecito, set within a landscape shaped by time and care. A natural saltwater pool, jacuzzi, dry sauna, and cold plunge offer space to reset, while the meditation deck and garden paths weave with lush greenery, calling you deeper into the healing hands of Mother Nature.
✨One-on-One Sessions - Work directly with Santa Barbara’s most cherished and skilled healers, guides, and facilitators in sessions tailored to your needs. A retreat designed to meet you where you are, with the depth and presence to go further.
✨Total Immersion - Thoughtfully designed healing sessions, movement practices, and deep relaxation experiences take place across the land. Sit for a cha dao tea ceremony in the authentic stone tea house, find stillness in the open-air meditation villa, and breathe in some sweet prana.
✨Organic Cuisine - Farm-to-table, chef-prepared meals crafted with fresh, organic ingredients, tailored to your dietary needs and preferences. Simple, wholesome, and made with care.
✨A Space Infused with Energy & Intention - From the curve of the stone pathways to the hand-built structures, every detail of this retreat space holds purpose. The land has been shaped by care, held by time, and offered to those who seek rest, renewal, and something deeper.

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

🌿Half-Day Retreat: A Focused Reset

A spacious yet intentional retreat designed to bring you back into balance. This half-day experience centers around the meditative practice of tea, breath, and self-inquiry.

Begin with The Way of Tea, an introduction to the philosophy and practice of Cha Dao, followed by a traditional tea ceremony—an immersive ritual in stillness and presence. A guided meditation deepens your awareness before a nourishing meal, offering a moment of quiet restoration.

The afternoon unfolds with conscious connection and self-inquiry, leading into breathwork to ease the body and clear the mind. Perfect for those seeking a mindful reset without stepping away for an entire day.

Schedule

✨🌿Treat yourself to an intimate and rejuvenating private retreat, tailored for 1-4 individuals seeking a deeper connection with themselves, nature, and the Divine within. You’ll experience the ancient art of Cha Dao in the serene stone tea house, followed by a guided meditation to expand creative awareness. Through conscious connection and self-inquiry, you’ll explore authentic dialogue and meaningful reflection. A breathwork session will deepen your presence, flowing into a tea integration—a quiet moment to absorb the practice in stillness. With nourishing organic meals, inspiring writing sessions in the bohemian-style gazebo, and a peaceful, nature-filled setting, you’ll leave feeling creatively renewed and deeply connected. 🌿

☀️ Late Morning:
- 10AM – The Way of Tea – Introduction to the philosophy and practice of tea.
- 10:30AM – Tea Ceremony – A traditional, mindful tea-making and drinking - ritual.
- 11:30AM – Meditation – Guided session to center and calm the mind.
- 12PM – Lunch – Nourishing meal in a peaceful environment.

🌿Afternoon:
- 1PM – Conscious Connection & Self Inquiry – A guided practice of deep listening and open-hearted communication.
- 2PM – Breathwork – Techniques to bring ease to the body and clarity to the mind.

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Dryshtea House, 649 Tabor Lane, Montecito, CA, USA

Directions

Directions to Dryshtea House will be emailed to you upon the
purchase of your ticket.

Accommodation

Our diverse room options and flexible pricing are designed to make a high-quality healing experience accessible to people with different budget needs.

Escape to a tranquil retreat featuring a cozy solo bedroom with a private bathroom. Enjoy full amenities for a comfortable stay, offering you the perfect blend of privacy, relaxation, and convenience. Ideal for those seeking a peaceful getaway with everything you need to unwind.

Designed for both couples and individuals, this retreat offers a private room and bathroom for couples, ensuring a comfortable and intimate stay. For individuals, a pullout sofa bed is provided with access to a shared bathroom, offering flexibility and comfort in a peaceful environment

Perfect for up to three guests, this retreat offers a comfortable bed and a pullout sofa bed, providing ample sleeping arrangements. Guests will have access to a shared bathroom, ensuring a cozy, flexible, and relaxed stay in a peaceful environment, with everything you need for a memorable experience

Ideal for up to four guests, this retreat features a comfortable bed and a pullout sofa bed, with access to a shared bathroom. Offering spacious and flexible sleeping arrangements, it provides a cozy and relaxed atmosphere for groups or families to unwind in a peaceful setting

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

Welcome to Dryshtea Sanctuary – A Private Retreat for Deep Healing, Connection, and Self-Discovery

Tucked away in a Spanish Mediterranean-inspired cabana, Dryshtea Sanctuary is a place to slow down, breathe, and return to yourself. Surrounded by intentionally designed gardens, every corner invites quiet reflection, deep rest, and a sense of renewal.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

Indulge in a selection of wholesome Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks/Fruit, complemented by refreshing Water, Tea, and Coffee. Each offering is thoughtfully crafted with Vegetarian, Vegan, and Organic opt

What's Included

Tea Ceremony
Breathwork
Meditation
Free parking for one car
Amenities
Exclusive access to the spa, pool, barbecue area, Indonesian gazebo, and the beautifully landscaped grounds