Sacred Mountain Journeys is a space for renewal, reflection and rejuvenation.
In this space you will be invited to release yourself from life's challenges into magical, joyful living.
In this space you will be invited to release yourself from life's challenges into magical, joyful living.
Join us on this 3-day retreat where you can authentically experience yourself,
others and spirit through nature, conversation, sacred ritual and fun.
others and spirit through nature, conversation, sacred ritual and fun.
Living From the Inside OutYou may find yourself at the edge of a new portal, longing to enter but afraid of the unknown, trying to sort out your own voice from those around you. This is the time to turn inward, to listen to your own heartbeat and let that direct you from the inside-out.
Step Into Silence
Silence is the doorway to a receptive presence that unlocks the mystery of nature. It is not just the absence of talking. It is a space of inner quiet that opens us to the subtle and profound teachings of the earth. |
Immerse Yourself in Beauty Imagine a retreat where you are immersed in the wilderness surrounded by spectacular beauty. You listen deeply to yourself and the earth around you. The pristine landscapes, the crystal streams, the birds and plants all awaken your spirit. |
Embrace abundant joy and inspiration
Allowing joy into your life, requires opening your heart completely. It's easy to get stuck in a victim identity, waiting for a resolution outside yourself. How would it feel to live with inspiration and passion?
Retreat Activities
(depending on the retreat format and weather elements, we will choose several, or all, of these activities)
Music opens the heart to receive joy, love and inspiration. It conjures pleasure and helps us to access our true emotions and bring them to the surface to be seen. Making music together as a group, helps to develop a deeper connection with each other. The music we make will require no experience, just an open heart.
Fire is warmth, it is passion. We will gather together around the flame in some form (candles,wood stove or fire ring), to talk, laugh and cultivate a bond with one another. It is a place for you to show up in whatever way is most nurturing, from talking about a challenge, a joy or choosing to be quiet.
Writing from your heart is the place where you can talk honestly with yourself. Asking questions and exploring your inner and outer world will lead you to your authentic self and help you understand what you most need to live "from the inside out."
When we quiet our minds and focus into the heart of nature, we can transform our lives by turning inward and responding to our inner landscape.
This presence allows us to listen deeply to ourselves and open our hearts to joy and receptivity.
We will take a few moments each day to sit in stillness, breathe and open our hearts.
In its simplest form, forest bathing is the act of being immersed in nature and focusing on the sights, sounds, and smells of your surroundings to promote physiological and psychological health. Forest bathing links back to shinrin-yoku, a Japanese healing practice that has been scientifically proven to reduce stress and strengthen immune systems.
The Sacred Elements
We will use the Sacred Elements as a path to support your life.
In every element there is a truth about our experience, and every element offers us a way forward, a life-giving force.
Water represents tears. To fully feel ourselves we must sit with, and be authentic and honest, with our pain.
Water is also life. A river flows. It is not stagnant or stuck. Sitting with a river helps to bring flow into our lives and release control. Water is joy.
Earth is an unmovable force -it can seem impossible to relocate or shift the obstacles of our life challenge. We lack the strength to get beyond the hurdles and hardships that seem unrelenting.
Earth is a permanent, anchored support -it is stable and secure. It is strong when we are weak. It holds us and doesn't move. We receive strength by grounding our energy to the earth's energy. This element offers us an amazing centered, tranquility. 
Air drifts and swirls aimlessly- loss, strife, failure or deep collapse can leave us drifting aimlessly.
Air is freedom. Air is spirit- like a mountain mist or the ethereal steam from your tea, we can let go and find a lightness, releasing the shadow that can fill our hearts. Air is spirit, it allows us to be touched by that mystical place inside ourselves, by the the universe, our ancestors and the divine .
Fire is strong emotion- sadness, anger, failure, resentment; allow yourself to feel your emotions honestly.
Fire is passion and joy -identify your passions and create a goal to bring more of them into your life; align your passions and dreams with what is truly inside your soul.
Retreat Venue
Imagine a retreat center replete with lodge pole pines, spruce forests, bird songs, expansive views, pure air surrounded by the Indian Peaks Wilderness.
You will be invited to immerse yourself in this environment, where a quiet mind helps you connect deeply with the magic of nature.
Imagine a retreat center replete with lodge pole pines, spruce forests, bird songs, expansive views, pure air surrounded by the Indian Peaks Wilderness.
You will be invited to immerse yourself in this environment, where a quiet mind helps you connect deeply with the magic of nature.
Surrounded by the awe-inspiring mountains, rivers and wildlife, you will breathe the crisp, clean air and feel the gentle breeze. Your eyes will feast on the trees and rock formations. Your mind and your heart will expand as you walk, write, meditate and talk with your new friends.
Surrounded by the awe-inspiring mountains, rivers and wildlife, you will breathe the crisp, clean air and feel the gentle breeze. Your eyes will feast on the trees and rock formations. Your mind and your heart will expand as you walk, write, meditate and talk with your new friends.
All meals will be plant-based with protein options. Can’t eat gluten or dairy? Need to go veg? No worries! Your dietary needs are important and can be accommodated, no problem. Please let us know about your needs upon acceptance to the retreat.- breakfast on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- lunch on Thursday, Friday
- dinner on Wednesday and Thursday (we will eat together at a restaurant on Friday evening.)
- snacks and drinks available at any time
- group conversations, explorations, singing, laughing and crying
- activities may include light hiking, a visit to the river, time with horses, riding the carousel
- time for rest and relaxation
- 4 sacred ceremonies using the earth elements
- retreat journal
- 3 nights lodging at 7 Dudes Retreat Center
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- Your round-trip airfare or travel expenses to the retreat center and back home
- Other non-included items would include souvenir shopping, personal phone calls, toiletries, transport to and from airport (we will arrange this for you if needed),
- Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance
- Academic lectures
- The Retreat House consists of a 3-story lodge, a bunkhouse and a treehouse (a small cabin nestled up high amidst the trees) View more photos here.
The retreat lodge rooms will The bunkhouse is located The treehouse is located a
be double occupancy next to the lodge. It has short walk from the lodge.
heat and electricity. Bathroom It has heat and electricity.
facilities are located in the lodge Bathroom facilities are
The bunkhouse will be double- located in the lodge. It has
occupancy. a double futon and a deck and will be single occupancy.View more lodging pictures here.
Space is limited to 6-8 participants and no more than 10
Tentative Schedule
- WELCOME!
Wednesday
4:00 pm-check in, settle into your room
4;30 - welcome
5:00- appetizers and introductions
6:30- Dinner at the Retreat House
7:30-Weekend Overview
8:00-Closing Ritual
free time for conversation, games, fun and bed 
Thursday Morning- WATER
7:00 coffee/tea-breakfast
8:00 Opening Ritual
9:00- Morning Circle
10:00 -Water Activity
12:00- Lunch together
Free Time
Thursday Afternoon- EARTH
2:00-Afternoon Circle
3:30- Earth Activity
6:00 pm- Meal together
8:00 pm- Evening Circle
Friday Morning- AIR
7:00-coffee/tea-breakfast
8:00- Opening Ritual
8:50 - Morning Circle
10:00 -Activity
12:00-Lunch together
Free Time
Friday Afternoon- FIRE
2:00- Afternoon Circle
3:30- Activity
6:00pm- Meal together in Nederland
8:00-9:00 pm- Evening Circle
Saturday- Closing
7:00-coffee/tea-breakfast as you rise
8:00-Opening Ritual
9:00- Morning Circle
10:30 -11:00 Clean Up and Depart
