This review is for Sarah, one of the hiking guides and yogis at The Pearl. This past weekend while hiking Big Bend Ridge Loop, my girlfriend suffered heat exhaustion during the initial ascent. Sarah happened to be passing by with a group she was leading and noticed my girlfriend showing serious signs of exhaustion and dehydration. Being the experienced hiker she is, she quickly communicated her group to continue their hike and gave them a plan to rendezvous, then came to our aid. She sprung into action and helped me cool my girlfriend down by dousing a spare bandana she had with cool water and wrapping her head. She gave her electrolyte powder which she carries (a great idea), and instructed me to provide shade as there was none in sight. I was able to call 911 and get my girlfriend safely off the mountain with Sarahs help. Both of us are in healthcare (although neither of us have personally suffered from, or treated acute heat exhaustion/heat stroke), and can say that Sarah is the person you want leading your hikes. She is personable, kind, professional, knowledgeable, confident and highly competent. Shes the kind of person we would want to care for ourselves and our loved ones. I would highly recommend checking out what The Pearl has to offer, because clearly they have some talent on their staff.

My third visit was as exciting and successful as my first. Everyone at The Pearl are so positive and helpful that from the moment I arrived I knew I would enjoy it and be back again. Their amazing program really works! I left feeling transformed with more energy and less pain from my arthritis than I ever thought possible, also armed with great knowledge and determination to make the necessary changes in my lifestyle to continue to feel good. The Pearl’s location in Laguna Beach is so calm and beautiful and the delicious food and excellent accommodations far exceeded my expectations.I will certainly return to this magical retreat and recommend their unique wellness program 110%!

The Pearl Laguna is truly one of a kind. I’ve been to several yoga retreats but this is second to none. The Pearl is not only a fabulous yoga retreat, it also includes challenging hiking, a delicious cleanse and a lot of pampering. The team at The Pearl is truly there to serve and no detail is left undone - from the face masks to the foot soaks to the best massages I’ve ever had to the gorgeous fresh flowers and stunning table settings. Not to mention I was able to learn from the best Yogis - Geo and Katresha. My experience at The Pearl was just as good internally as it was externally. Although my goal was not weight driven - I love that I lost 5 pounds and 13.5 inches - but even more so that I gained incredible life perspective and wisdom from every interaction with Geo and Katresha and their gifted team. I am leaving my time at The Pearl rejuvenated, restored and walking from fear into love with a strong open heart.

Outstanding experience! The absolute best in its class.

The Pearl more than I expected!! beautiful home which felt like being at home...very professional without being stiff..good balance in terms of physical activities, rest and socializing..the body was never overworked but fully worked...I felt i was followed with good care in every way by the staff members and by the lovely owners.Results? well? good body, glowing skin,felt in heavens by the massagesand the food? hummm the food!!! was a delight a bliss!! and never felt hungry!clean is a simple word to describe how detoxed the atmosphere felt all around the house.and the Yoga! well it was as i imagined: power yoga a good nice workout to start the day followed by a deep relaxation at the end of the day; without underestimating the possibility of a place to meditate and experience a deeper side of yoga...A Must!!Back home in Panama,central america, people wondered where i had gone to? i came back 10 years younger!! they all said. thank you the pearl people for their kindness!!!

My week long experience was amazing on every level: emotionally, spiritually and physically. Everyone on the staff was superb; the hikes were challenging; the food was exceptional, and the yoga classes were so beneficial that I have decided I am no longer yoga-phobic. I have been in the habit of skipping meals -- too busy to eat. No more of that. I know what is good to put into my body for nourishment -- I learned how to take breaks and rest. And I achieved amazing results. I lost weight (not really my primary goal) gained energy (paramount) and my eyes (which are the windows to the soul) cleared up. Stopped tearing and all the redness went away. How? I dont know. Just trust the process. I have returned to my daily life with new tools and techniques that are easy to follow. And the guests were terrific. We have organized a little support community to keep us going. I hope to return next year. Thank you to everyone at the Blue Pearl: Derek, Conrad, Anna, Lucia,Sara, Barbara, Geo and Katresha, and to all the massage therapists. Namaste.

Whether you think youre in good health or not, this retreat provides the needed improvement in mental and physical well being! Im a 28 yr old that is always on the go from one place to another place. The one week that I spent at the retreat helped me to reconnect with my body and stop rushing around. I was able to take the breaks that I needed in the cleansing process and just sit, think, and relax. There is a great balance that Geo and Katreshia encourage and support during the week. This was my second retreat with them and I look forward to how ever many more may be in my future. Thank a lot for the knowledge, support and love. xo Brandi

Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes(Katreshas favourite saying) and I have just spent a wonderful two weeks changing with the amazing help of all, at the fabulous The Pearl Laguna Hiking and Yoga Spa. No wonder The New York Times reviewed it as the best spa! Geo and Katresha Moskios, world renowned Yoga Masters, have designed a most beautiful Zen retreat and the programme is the best I have ever experienced. In fact, I travelled across the world from Perth, Western Australia to once again experience their yoga teachings and their great wisdom. From the moment you are woken with those log fires burning on those cold days to the end of the day, The Pearl Laguna runs like clockwork. The food was delicious, beautifully and stylishly presented....I cant wait for Katreshas cookbook to be published....My room was lovely, complete with a very comfortable bed and a divine pillow, that I sunk into every night and had been freshly made each day when I returned from hiking those amazing Laguna Hills....or should I say mountains.....with those exquisite views. I live around a river, so they seemed like mountains to me! The staff are so amazing and caring from the guides who were always there watching us through their binoculars, thinking we didnt know!!!! to the gorgeous food prepared for us to the Yoga and Tai Chi instructors to the fabulous massages each day to the fairies who laundered my clothes. So travel light!23 inches and 11 pounds left my body, but more than that I had fun and feel strong! What more can I say, except THANK YOU!