Creative Spark
Retreat
Pinewood Springs,
Colorado
Aug
26-30,
2020
Highlights
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Yoga, meditation, and breathwork daily (2 hours)
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6+ hours of creative time: writing, filming, planning, research, etc.
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Organic vegetarian meals
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Hiking & nature time in the mountains
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Nearby swimming pool, lakes, trails, archery range
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Meaningful small group activities & discussions
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Goal-setting, creativity, sharing your projects
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Lots of free time to reflect, rest, and work
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1-on-1 bodywork sessions or astrology readings
Do you long for the grass-growing pace, and time to create?
about the retreat
Schedule
Wednesday
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Shuttle from Boulder
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Dinner
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Welcome, Introductions & Group Building, Goal-setting for the week
Thursday - Saturday
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Morning movement & meditation
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Breakfast
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Morning Creation
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Lunch
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Siesta - activity/rest
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Afternoon Creation
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Dinner
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Day End Group: Heart Share, Yin Yoga
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Evening Enjoy! Work or play
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Lights out
Sunday
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Morning movement & meditation
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Breakfast
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Retreat Reflection, future goal setting
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Closing circle
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Shuttle to Boulder
Venue
The McCabin
Building 1 (right): Dormitories, Kitchen, living room. Building 2 (left). Yoga, Meditation, workshops.
Building 1 (right): Dormitories, Kitchen, living room. Building 2 (left). Yoga, Meditation, workshops.
The retreat center is an off-grid, sustainable green building located outside Jamestown, Colorado. Nestled among tall evergreen pines, it’s the perfect setting to soak in the quiet, spacious side of life. There are trails nearby for forest walks.
Accommodations
The center has two buildings, one with bedrooms, kitchen, living room, and observational telescope. The second building is a sacred sanctuary designated for spiritual practice like meditation and yoga.
Rooms
The center can host twelve guests in six shared rooms. All rooms are double occupancy, and some may be triple ocupancy based on the number of guests. There are two 'dormitory wings' on either end of the building with a bathroom on each side.
Food
Retreat Center staff lovingly prepare three meals a day, which we'll enjoy together, family-style. Guests may use the fridge and other amenities in the kitchen.
Included:
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Friday: Dinner
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Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Sunday: Breakfast, Light Lunch
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Drinks: Coffee, Tea, Golden Milk, Hot Chocolate
Diet
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Organic
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Vegetarian
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"Regular"food including meat & fish
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Dietary Needs On Request: Gluten/Dairy-Free, Vegan, etc.
Not Included - Guests may bring
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Snacks
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Alcoholic Beverages
Leadership
Eli McCutchen
Eli grew up in the rugged Rockies and learned from many spiritual communities in her home town of Boulder, CO. She's been called to serve the world through bodywork & holistic health since age eight. She has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2009, and earned a B.S. in Adventure Education in 2014. She has developed and led many transformational outdoor courses and retreats for youth and young adults. She has been an avid student of astrology since 2012 and believes it to be one of the best tools for helping people live their purpose.
More To be Announced
Pricing
Limited to 10 people ~~~ DEADLINE: Sunday August 23, 8:00pm
Pricing reflects the value of a truly unique retreat:
Included
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4 hrs astrology workshops, 2 hrs year-in-review timelines
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3+ hours of yoga, meditation, breathwork classes
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2 nights in the beautiful off-grid retreat center
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6 nutritious organic meals made for you with love
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Print-out & discussion of your unique astro Natal Chart
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Ceremonies honoring the past, invoking the future
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Facilitated activities & deep discussions
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Meaningful connections with like-minded people
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Free time to relax or hike in the mountains
Additional Options
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Private Sessions
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Eli: Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Astro Natal Chart Readings (60-minutes)
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More to be announced
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Transportation from Boulder or Denver
Retreat
Early Bird FIRST 5 SIGN-UPS!! $325
Full Price* $425
Private Sessions
Eli
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Massage, Craniosacral $65
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Natal Chart Reading $65
(Includes 3+hrs of research, guidebook,
resources for further learning)
Transportation*
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From Boulder $50-80
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From Denver $80-100
*Exact costs to be determined based on
mileage & number of passengers
*We're excited to offer three ways to make Soulful Solstice affordable for everyone! If you need a little help making this work, contact Eli to set up one of the following:
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Payment Program: Break up the full price by paying in 2- or 3-month installments
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Work-Trade (2 spots): Join us Friday morning for set-up, or stay late Sunday for clean-up.
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Scholarships (2 spots): Up to $80 off as needed
Logistics
Directions to the venue, packing list, carpooling, and other specific details will come in a confirmation email after registering.
Transportation: Guests are responsible for their own transportation. Carpools may be available. Transportation from Boulder or Denver can be arranged at extra cost (see "Pricing" above).
Jamestown is about an hour northwest of Boulder, and about two hours outside of Denver. While the retreat will take place within the retreat center, guests are encouraged to explore the many wonderful things Colorado has to offer before or after the retreat.
