Retreats 2024

With the belief (and the evidence!) that extended time in nature can be transformational, I offer guided, bespoke retreats in some of the most spectacular settings imaginable. This is some of my favorite work that I do, sharing these places and the famed “three-day effect” that I often write about. It’s all about awe, connection, regeneration. My work has been deepened by the practices I offer as a certified forest-therapy guide. I specialize in how opening ourselves to beauty and awe can lead to transformational change on a personal and institutional level. My retreats focus on building a deep, comfortable, nurturing, and reciprocal relationship with nature. Through simple but powerful science-based practices for embodiment, mindfulness, and creativity, we access healing, growth, safety, and connection. Plus we have fun and eat well, all surrounded by some of the most spectacular landscapes you will find anywhere. Come find your Nature Fix!

Testimonials:

“I want to say THANK YOU for this incredible work that has inspired me to take some giant leaps in my personal and professional life.” —Jessica D.

“Your warm and strong leadership skills created such a safe space for me to open into, ground, and grow. And yes, have a breakthrough or ten! Not to mention the most fun I've had in forever.” —Catlyn F.

“I came away nourished and humbled…It was a profound experience for me, made all the more by being able to share it. It was the perfect antidote to the disquietude that can visit daily life.” -Atsuko H.

“This whole group just blows me away...It truly filled me up in just the best way possible.” -Christy H.

“I am so grateful I got to be part of the retreat and be immersed in learning about awe with a group of incredible women. I really felt like it was a healing experience for me. It changed my perspective on how I was looking at my summer, this year, and  potential for what’s next. Thank you!” -Megan W.

“Such a fantastic retreat. I had pretty high expectations going in and even so, they were blown away by the reality. Nearly two weeks later, I’m still gleaning insights and inspiration from my time in the Colorado rockies.” -Laura W.

Retreats 2024

Registration open!

JOURNEY INTO AWE: A Transformational Retreat (writing + nature, for women)

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, Loveland, Colorado

May 19-22, 2024

Dive into an immersive nature and informal writing experience that will delight your senses and increase your sense of agency, purpose and belonging in the world.

In a small group led by me and Lisa Jones, we’ll soak up the beauty of Colorado’s awe-inspiring foothills and the banks of the Little Thompson River. In a series of guided, simple exercises, we will connect with nature, re-cast the stories we tell ourselves, and open our hearts to curiosity, beauty, and healing. (If you loved Lisa in HEARTBREAK, you will love this retreat!)

Contact me for more info and to register.

Finding Awe to Transform Your Life and Create Your Future

(for women)

High Camp Hut Retreat, near Telluride, Colorado

JULY 26-29, 2024

Join me and Sara Schulting Kranz in this spectacular wilderness setting for some deep healing work, including reiki, hiking, forest bathing, and reflective writing.

This wildly popular, deeply transformational retreat, fueled by amazing food, amazing women, and a powerful curriculum is back for the third year.

Contact me for more info and to register.

Gates of Lodore Nature Fix River Retreat

Sept. 12-15, 2024

(for men and women)

You asked and here it is: A river retreat!

Join me in partnership with OARS for an extraordinary spell of immersive nature connection on the Green River in Utah.

Ideal for first-time or seasoned rafters, our days on the water will feature fun, splashy Class II-III rapids punctuated by delicious lunches on pristine beaches. We will stop at magical places to explore, swim, and camp under a brilliant sky (on CUSHY mattresses!). We’ll find sit-spots, engage in observational journaling and tap into our innate ability to experience awe, find perspective and share wisdom.

These practices are particularly useful for anyone undergoing periods of flux or difficulty or transitions in their life, but are also wonderful for dealing with the usual stresses of modern life.

We’ll discuss the latest scientific understandings of awe, beauty, and sensorial perception. We'll consider evolutionary and neuroscientific approaches to the human/nature connection, and learn how to cultivate it more deeply.  

For more info and to register, go HERE.