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Join Nicole Monahan and Dr. Patti Shelton
for their next Yoga And Art Adventure to
unique locations around the world!

Join Patti Shelton M.D. and Nicole Stremlow Monahan on one of their upcoming retreats at locations selected with relaxation, Art, Yoga, and amazing unique cultural elements  in mind.  Each retreat is planned for your enjoyment traveling to culturally rich areas full of amazing adventure. Group sizes are kept at a minimum so that we can better experiance the local flare and for a more personal, relaxing Yoga and Art experience. As a small group you will connect with likeminded people and return home rejuvenated with new friends. All levels of Yoga and art experience welcome. These trips are all-inclusive so you can spend your time enjoying the vacation of a lifetime without a worry of money or travel itinerary. Patti & Nicole will take care of that for you. 

Upcoming Retreat:
Safari In Kenya Africa
October 8th-16th 2024
Watch the Great Migration across the Masai Mara, go on Safari, visit villages, create beautiful animal and landscape art, practice  yoga against the vast African horizon, and enjoy the company of friends. 


Each day will be filled with fun safari adventure. You will relax with daily outdoor yoga and mediation with the beautiful scenery to view and sounds of the birds and animals in in the background. You will learn to hacks to observe and easily sketch the environment as an artist would. To watch for lighting changes against the landscape, how to create depth and drama, and how to draw an animal on the move. 

We will be staying at 3 different beautiful and exquisite lodges that each have their own flavor of the national park they reside in. Each offer a fresh and exemplary culinary experience you will enjoy with a mix of European and Kenyan flavor. There are vegetarian options and are working toward a sustainable and plastic-free facility.

Itinerary is subject to change   

Discounts for paying cash!

Day 1: Arrival Day. Evening Yoga and meditation to unwind from your travels

Day 2: 

Explore Amboseli National Park , situated at the foot of towering Mt. Kilimanjaro ( the tallest Mt. in Africa). This park is best known for its abundance of Elephant. Early evening game drive.

Daily Yoga

Daily Art & Golden Nugget of African Wisdom

 

Day 3: 

Enjoy the thrill of pre-breakfast game drive, an excellent time view game when the snow clad peaks of Mt. Kilimanjaro are at their most spectacular.

Early evening game drive includes a visit to the swamps which teem with all sorts of wild life & an amazing assortment of birds.

Daily Yoga

Daily Art & Golden Nugget of African Wisdom

Day 4:

Scenic game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mars. Lake Nakuru National Park boasts of millions of flamingoes that turn the shore of the lake pink and Kenya’s first Rhino Sanctuary, home to black Rhino. 

Daily Yoga

Daily Art & Golden Nugget of African Wisdom

Day 5: 

Early morning and evening game drives of the park with visit to the Makalia waterfalls.

Daily Yoga by the waterfall

Daily Art & Golden Nugget of African Wisdom

Day 6: 

Embark on a game drive to Masai Mara. Visit a Masai village.

Daily Yoga

Daily Art & Golden Nugget of African Wisdom

Day 7 & 8:

Early morning and evening game drives to absorb the enormity of the Mara. In this country of breathtaking vistas, view its vast assemblages of plains game together with their associated predators: Buffalo, Black Rhino, Hippopotamus, Leopard, Cheetah, Lion, common zebra, Coke's Hartebeest, White bearded Gnu, Oribi, Warthog, and Thompson's and Grant's Gazelles.

** Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Masai Mara 

Daily Yoga

Daily Art & Golden Nugget of African Wisdom

Day 9: 

Departure Day

Golden Nugget of African Wisdom

INCLUDED:

- Pick -up from airport to start safari and drop -off after safari.
- 2 Complimentary airport transfers in Nairobi (immediately before & after safari only) 

- Transport in chauffeur driven customized two 4X4 safari vehicles (specially fitted with a pop up/hatch roof for game viewing & photography). 

- Experienced English speaking driver/guides.
- Accommodation and meal plan

- Exclusive game drives at the parks/reserves.

- Park entrance/conservancy fees at all the parks/reserves as mentioned above. 

- All local taxes applicable on food, accommodation & transport.

- Complimentary Mineral Water during safari 

- tips for drivers and hotel

- art supplies

 

NOT INCLUDED ARE:

- Visas

- Airfares & Airport taxes.

- Travel & health Insurance.

- Items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone bills, room services drinks and alcoholic beverages.

- Yoga mat

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Monahan Studio

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Woodinville, WA 98072
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Nicole Monahan is a Pacific Northwest - based illustrator known internationally for her whimsical, heartwarming art, Illustrations and gifts. Her uplifting work is recognized for its nature inspired characters and positive messages
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Nicole Monahan is a freelance Illustrator, author, and educator near Seattle. She creates nature infused, heartwarming, inspirational, and fun Illustrations. Each carefully created with a combination of watercolor and digital methods for clients around the world. Hire her to transform your next project. Get creative and learn techniques to grow as an artist and have fun. Join Nicole Monahan for an art class in her studio, local venue, on-line or on a retreat over seas! Shop for just the right gift to connect with a loved one. Check out Nicole Monahan's line of greeting cards and prints.

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