What began as a dreamy idea in 2008 over a glass of Brunello in Tuscany…
Is now a women-owned lifestyle retreat company with more than 225 five-star retreats enjoyed by thousands around the world. Here’s to dreams, wine, travel and friendships.
Healthy Hedonism… balancing good living with health & giving.
The Healthy Hedonism life-style celebrates pleasure, joy —and even a dose of indulgence, with daily practices of yoga, exercise, healthful eating and meditation to build health and resilience in body and mind.
–Gayle Olson, Healthy Hedonist
Lisa Carlsson
Chief Meditation Officer, travel with Lisa to Bhutan 2025
Carlsson is an enthusiastic yogi, devoted meditator and lifelong creative. She founded her creative marketing and events firm, C and C Creative Design, 25 years ago. Lisa has always understood the connection between expanding one’s mind with yoga, meditation, travel and new connections with fueling creative energy. With over 30+ years of yoga and training in Vedic meditation,“Yoga has always guided me through different phases of my life with strength and intention — between raising my daughters, working on fitness brands and lifestyle events, I now have found joy in sparking happiness in our guests with our retreats.” Her attention to detail and curating the ultimate guest experience is like no other. Euphoria Retreats is the perfect combination of exotic travel, inner development, expanding ones mind and creative expression, all enveloped in wellness. My happy place is with my 2 daughters and my dear pup Buddy or on the mat with friends, learning something new! Join me the first Saturday of every month at Flatbed Farm for a one hour barn yoga flow at 9:30am. A great way to start your day!
“Giving the gift of rejuvenation to others is a dream of mine. And now that dream is coming true.” — Lisa Carlsson
Monika Kaufman
Chief Yoga Officer, travel with Monika to New Year’s Mexico
With 20+ years of yoga instruction under her belt Monika has even more passion for sharing yoga with others than ever before. She believes that enthusiasm, curiosity and a sense of wonder fuels a yoga practice that feeds your soul. Her classes will meet you wherever you are at on your yoga journey by keeping it fun, and accessible with just the right amount of challenge to keep you fully engaged and growing. You can flow with Monika here. https://linktr.ee/monika.kaufman
TEAM EUPHORIA
Gayle Olson
Founder | Yogi | Owner & Visionary: Olive Hill, Sonoma Sanctuary
Fueled by a passion for adventure and a desire to inspire others to pursue their dreams, Gayle founded Euphoria Retreats in 2008 while residing in a quaint village near Siena, Italy. Inspired by the stunning historic stone villas, wholesome Mediterranean cuisine, and decadent Brunello wines, she crafted a unique yoga experience she dubbed "Healthy Hedonism.” As an early pioneer in the yoga and wine retreats movement, Gayle championed the idea of "balancing good health with good living," leading retreats worldwide—from safaris in Africa and sailboat adventures in Croatia to wine, dine, and yoga retreats across Europe. Now nestled in the heart of Sonoma Valley's wine country, she is the designer and proprietor of Olive Hill Retreat, a private residence and sanctuary where she curates bespoke retreats and wellness experiences. Gayle continues a wonderful partnership with Lisa and Monika of Euphoria Retreats.