Seven Circles Retreat — Badger, United States

A nine-room lodge and 28-foot yurt on 24 acres in the Sierra foothills, Badger, California

Seven Circles Retreat sits at 49496 Highway 245 in Badger, California, in the foothills at about 3,000 feet on the road to Kings Canyon National Park. The park entrance is a 30-minute drive away. The property describes itself as a place that blends comfort with the outdoors, for families, couples and solo nature travelers as much as for groups. The lodge has nine rooms on 24 acres of private property, each with its own bath. A seasonal creek runs behind each room, and a fire pit along the creek is kept for evening gatherings. Rooms differ in character. One is a two-story room with a vaulted wooden ceiling upstairs that sleeps up to six. Another is a double room with a king bed that sleeps four. Rooms carry a mini fridge, microwave and kettle, and the well water is described as soft and tasty. The gathering space is a 28-foot yurt, which the property says accommodates 30 to 50 people for yoga retreats, spiritual gatherings and similar events. Around it are picnic areas, a playground and the creekside fire pit. Rates for groups are given on inquiry. The setting is quiet and self-reliant. Check-in is by self-service and the lobby is unstaffed, with the hosts reachable by text or phone. The listing names Nitya Jones as host. There are no restaurants or gas stations nearby, only a couple of bar and grills, so guests are advised to bring their own food. The pool shown in some photos is out of service.

Programs: Yoga retreats, Spiritual gatherings, Yurt events