Cedar Springs Retreat Center
A Sanctuary for Renewal, Celebration, and Connection
Cedar Springs, ​located in the foothills of the Sierras just 40 minutes from Yosemite National Park, offers rental space for a wide variety of retreats, including dance, music, yoga, and permaculture, as well as weddings, family reunions, and corporate events. We also produce our own workshops, camps, and retreats. We can accommodate up to 300 people on our land in different types of accommodations. We have a full-service commercial kitchen serving delicious, primarily organic meals, with chefs that can accommodate a wide range of dietary needs.
Please note that we are in a construction phase and some of these facilities may not yet be in place.
About Us
For over 12 years, our community has dreamed of creating a retreat center - a vision that has now become a reality through dedication, intention, and hard work.
Here are the key individuals who have played a pivotal role in bringing this dream to life.
Ken Martini - Project Development
Ken Martini is a multi-skilled technician and entrepreneur with a passion for creating and curating spaces that foster joy and personal growth.
For many years, Ken has brought his expertise as an event space designer and DJ to the Northern California Dance Collective’s Summer Dance Camp, helping to shape unforgettable experiences for the community.
In one of his careers as a filmmaker Ken produced a documentary on Ecstatic / Conscious Dance: Leave Your Shoes at the Door
Christina Tuccillo - Program Director
Christina has over 30 years of experience envisioning, creating, and running events that nurture body and soul through dance,music, nature, and community. She is the co-founder and a primary leader of the Northern California Dance Collective, which hosts a 220-person, nine-day summer dance camp and a three-day, 150-person winter dance camp each year.
She is also the co-founder and primary manager of Camp Fareta, a week-long West African dance and drum camp with up to200 participants. These kinds of events are her passion, and she is inspired by the idea of making them happen more frequently and on a larger scale. Christina also has a "day job" working for an executive search firm that focuses on placing women and minorities in high-level positions in non-profit organizations.
Thom Pacic, Corvallis - Camp Manager
Over 10 years as an Oregon licensed residential building contractor with an endorsement for lead-based paint abatement.Specialization in residential remodeling. Skilled in all aspects of carpentry, competent in plumbing/ electrical. Proficient in automechanical repair and maintenance.
More than five years as an organizer for NCDC dance camp, including two years in a head manager role. Worked with the Fresno County Health Department to compile a comprehensive camp manual, outlining camp procedures, including emergency procedures. Camp facilities coordinator and liaison with live-in camp manager.
Denise Wilde - Chef & Catering
Before becoming a professional chef, Denise studied and taught holistic healing arts and nutrition and was an qorganic farmer for a time, learning first hand about farm to table cuisine. While travelling internationally, she sought out local cooks and chefs to learn some of their unique and special dishes.
Her intention is to prepare not only scrumptupus fare, but equally important, to truly nourish those she has the opportunity to cook for. At Cedar Springs you will be able to create a deliciously diverse menu for you and your guests, choosing from fresh, organic California cuisine and as well as a variety of dishes from around the world.
Bachi Brunato – Construction Manager
Bachi has dedicated his life to creating spaces that exist in harmony with nature. With over 45 years of hands-on experience, he blends skill and heart to craft energy-efficient, sustainable designs that honor the land.
More than just a builder, he draws inspiration from wild landscapes and the natural rhythms of the earth. He believes that true spaces are not merely structures - they are places of connection, fostering a deep relationship between people, nature, and the feeling of home.
His vision is to create environments that nurture both the planet and the human spirit, ensuring that every space he touches is not just built, but deeply rooted in purpose and harmony.
Scott Young - Technical Support
Scott is a versatile professional with a passion for learning and mastering new skills. A graduate of MIT, he brings over 40 years of experience in the electronics industry, with much of his career focused on designing advanced microscopes.
Now, Scott channels his creativity into dancing, DJing, and organizing vibrant community dance events in Santa Cruz. Committed to making things happen, he is eager to do whatever it takes to get Cedar Springs up and running.