Tellus Yoga Retreats

Meet the Hosts

Betsy Pittinger

Betsy Pittinger is a dedicated yoga instructor who has been practicing for 18 years and teaching for the past 10 years. She specializes in Hatha and Vinyasa styles, and her classes emphasize the importance of breath and movement. Betsy is known for her playful, yet challenging flows while emphasizing alignment and balance to her students. She promotes pranayama and accessibility throughout her classes. Betsy also works as a yoga teacher at Rising Om Yoga in Florida.

Christina Arnold

Christina is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher specializing in Vinyasa, Power, and Sculpt classes. Her teaching is playful and energetic, blending strength, breath, and fluid movement to challenge and inspire her students. As the owner of Tellus Yoga, she leads workshops and retreats that create space for growth, connection, and fun. Alongside Betsy, she also teaches at Rising Om Yoga in Florida, sharing her passion for movement, mindfulness, and community.

Location

Home | Ponte Vedra, Florida

Our retreat is hosted in a stunning beachfront home in Vilano Beach, just minutes from historic St. Augustine. The house offers six king bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, providing comfort, privacy, and ease.

With direct beach access, step outside and feel the sand beneath your feet, fall asleep to the sound of the waves, and wake to ocean air. Enjoy spacious shared areas for connection, or head to the rooftop terrace for sweeping ocean views and open coastal breezes—an ideal space to slow down, recharge, and reconnect.

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The home offers six king bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. Choose between a Private King Room – $1,450 or a Shared King Room – $750. Both options include full access to all retreat activities, meals, and amenities.

Retreat Reviews

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Heather McIver

2023-11-15

We loved having Christina Arnold guest teach at Hot Yoga Deland! Her high-energy Vinyasa flow class was amazing. The atmosphere was electric, and everyone left feeling sweaty, happy, calm, and complete. Christina's expertise and vibrant teaching style made the experience unforgettable. We're eagerly looking forward to her return; her class is a must-attend! Heather McIver Co-Owner of Hot Yoga Deland

Victoria Shivlie

2023-10-24

I don’t even know where to begin. This was the most amazing retreat I’ve experienced with the most amazing women! Tina and Stephanie went above and beyond to make sure our experience was as magical and wonderful as possible. I would do this retreat again in a heartbeat ♥️

Kimberly

2023-10-23

My family asked what my favorite part of the yoga retreat was. When I finished talking, they said, “You just listed everything you did on the trip!” They were right! Christina at Tellus Yoga is clearly a talented trip planner - she filled each day with options for adventure, discovery, relaxation, connection, and fun! You could take what served you and leave what didn’t. Christina found the perfect retreat location - a property with multiple facilities tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We spent the mornings chatting over coffee and seriously delicious food, then filled our days with hiking, yoga, dancing, a sound bath, and more delicious food. I came home truly restored and rejuvenated and already missing all of the friends I had the pleasure of making. Thank you, Christina @ Tellus Yoga, for an unforgettable experience! I can’t wait for my next Tellus Yoga Retreat!

Anna Herrington

2023-10-23

If you are in search of open, kind, fun, genuine female community this is exactly what you’d want. Christina put together a retreat and space that allows us to be totally ourselves and truly relax. Participate in everything or simply just be with everyone. This was the best life break I could have asked for.

Jenny Dease

2023-10-23

I went on the Blue Ridge Heartwood Retreat and enjoyed lots of hiking, yoga, dance class, great foods, bonfires at night and wonderful people! Highly recommend going on this retreat with friends or go to make new friends.

Tentative Schedule

April 30th

Afternoon: Arrive, check-in, settle into your room
5:00 PM: Welcome gathering & orientation
6:30 PM: Sunset beach yoga
7:30 PM: Dinner together
Evening: Free time / optional beach walk

May 1

7:00 AM: Sunrise beach yoga
8:30 AM: Breakfast
10:00 AM: Beach Free Time
12:30 PM: Lunch
2:00 PM: Yoga Play Workshop
4:00 PM: Workshop / creative activity or free time
5:30 PM: Sunset yoga on the beach
7:00 PM: Dinner & community gathering

May 2nd

7:00 AM: Sunrise beach yoga
8:30 AM: Breakfast
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM Massages Opional Sign-up
10:00 AM Walk and explore St. Augustine (local sights, shops, or art galleries, farmer's market)
12:30 PM: Lunch on your own
6:00 PM: Sunset yoga and sound bowls
7:00 PM: Dinner

May 3rd

9:00 AM: Roof Top Yoga
10:30 AM: Closing circle & reflection and breakfast to go
11:00 AM: Check-out and departure

Retreat Cost

Your retreat fee includes yoga sessions, accommodations, meals, snacks, tea and coffee, and all scheduled activities; optional massages are available at an additional cost. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your spot and must be paid by March 1st, with the remaining balance due on April 10th. Due to the nature of a small business and advance retreat planning, all payments are non-refundable. Thank you for understanding and supporting our small business.

Single King Bed w/Bath

Enjoy your own spacious king bedroom with a private bathroom in our beachfront home. Fall asleep to the sound of the waves and wake up to ocean breezes. This room includes access to all retreat activities, meals, and amenities, offering comfort and privacy as you relax and recharge.

$1450.00

Shared King Bed w/Bath

Share a king bedroom with a private bathroom with a fellow retreat participant. Enjoy all the same retreat experiences—yoga, meals, snacks, tea and coffee, and activities—while building connections in a welcoming women’s community. This option is perfect for those who want a more budget-friendly way to enjoy the full retreat experience.

$750.00