Doug grew up in a small farm community in the Midwest, completed college in Colorado, and then migrated to the mountains and ocean of Alaska where he has established a water taxi, eco-tour, and fly fish guiding business.

He has hosted yoga classes in a studio of his Alaska house, and in 2005 completed a yoga teacher training course at the “White Lotus Foundation” in Santa Barbara CA. Additionally; Doug brings his knowledge of the ocean and love of the natural world, outdoor skills and years of practical training to help create safe, enjoyable experiences.

Doug made his first trip to Baja in 1996, and later introduced Marina to Baja and Todos Santos. Marina was the inspiration to spend more time in the area with the intent of creating holistic healing vacations.

A long-time traveler and lover of sun-drenched locations, Marina was drawn to the natural beauty, tranquility and healing energies of the Todos Santos area. During her many years of therapeutic work (see her Bio) Marina retained the vision of creating holistic and heart-centered retreats in a natural paradise. Earth and Sky Retreats is the child of these two impulses coming together, with a deep intention to serve humanity and the evolution of personal and collective consciousness.

Doug and Marina welcome you to join them in the Winter of 2010 for an enlightening and restorative journey in Baja California Sur.