Come Retreat with ME!
Riders and Writers Moab Retreat
Remember these famous Calgon commercials?
“Calgon, take me away!!!”
As dated as this seems today, the need to get away from the stressors of life is just as relevant.
If you ever feel like you need something to “take you away,” well, I think I have something JUST FOR YOU!
February 15–19, 2024, Moab, Utah
I have booked a spacious Moab home properly named the Petroglyph House. It is named this because all trails originate from the house, some, lead you to actual petroglyphs.
There are also small petroglyphs carved into nearby boulders at the cliff bases. The large figures of the Courthouse Wash Pictographs are believed to be from 5,000 – 750 B.C.
Imagine yourself sipping a cup of tea (or coffee… heck, perhaps a cocktail) from the deck with this view!
We are able to accommodate 13 guests in spacious sleeping accommodations.
Combinations of Mother-Daughter & Best Buddies come to mind ….
See yourself wining and dining near a fire with great company!
This beautiful property is removed from the busy-ness of the town … but not from subtle movements of nature.
I’m sure there will be much enjoyment and laughter. There will also be much quiet time to witness the beauty of nature.
… and, of course, yoga.
SO, WHY RETREAT?
A retreat is a group getaway in which the members take time to form bonds with one another, contemplate their purpose and motives, and work on one or more specific goals. Something happens when you go on a retreat. It’s the necessary distance from your every-day that opens your senses, gives you perspective, and allows you a chance to replenish your well of joy and contentment. Retreats offer clarity, friendship, and fun. It’s a beautiful, sequestered moment with either the friends or family you bring with you or those you meet there. Either way, a retreat is a must at least once a year to facilitate personal growth.
WHY YOGA, MEDITATION, AND BREATHWORK?
Yoga means to yoke, to combine, or to unite. Practices like yoga, meditation, and breathwork allow us to draw deeper inward, to unite our own body, mind, and spirit individually as we learn to connect with each other in deeper and more meaningful ways. These practices work like the binding element of the retreat to help us integrate every aspect, the nature, the writing, the horses, the food, and the friendships.
WHY RIDING?
Horses contain a regal spirit that has the power to open the hearts of humans unlike any other animal. Being in conversation with these majestic animals through movement and/or simple presence forms a bond, ignites the imagination, and helps us to feel grounded and connected to the earth. What better Earth to ride upon than the red Earth of Moab? Being on a horse can be a catalyst for deep personal transformation. Horses act as a mirror, a filter through which we can learn to remember our own majesty so we too can walk tall and proud on this earth.
For those who enjoy riding horses, there is an option for an incredible 2-3 hour horse ride. There will also be horsemanship options available for those you choose not to ride.
WHY WRITERS, WHY WORDS?
Words hold power.
My friend, Scott, suggested to me (well, told me) that to connect with my people, I needed to share my words and begin writing a blog.
“Ugh. Do I hafta?”
“Well,” he guided, “it’s a good way to engage people in matters, events, and a practice that are important to you. The results may surprise you.”
“What would I write about? I mean, I’m a school teacher with a side-hustle of teaching yoga workshops and retreats. I feel I may run out of material,” I said as I stood looking at him with a look that pleaded for leniency.
He gave me that Holly Hunter expression in Oh Brother, Where Art Thou
“I’ve spoken my peace and counted to 3.”
“Oh Geez.”
So, since 7/27/21, I’ve used my words to write a weekly blog (also newsletter), stories and pictures that share who I am as a way of connecting with who you are.
Words are fascinating!
In recent years, my friend KK has sparked my interests in the origin of words—their etymology. As a result, I have learned and come to appreciate so much about language and the meaning of words. Consequently, my appreciation for poetry, music (i.e., song lyrics) and literature has risen to new heights.
My husband LOVES music. Some of our most lengthy conversations while sitting around our fireplace include the etymology of lyrics. We often talk about words for hours. This topic is not exclusive to me, however. It is not unusual for me to discover him on the phone with a friend he’s known for 40 years talking about the band RUSH or Bruce Springsteen; past attended concerts or perhaps recalling a memory of the period of time he was in when he first heard a song.
Words contain emotion.
It’s strange how that is but we all know this to be true. We’ve all be moved to tears by reading a story, hearing song lyrics, or listening to poetry.
My friend, Celeste, has written a book that has taken her a lifetime to write.
My friend, Paul, writes his own songs and performs them on Sundays in his church.
You have words inside of you waiting to be written.
The words inside of you contain a magic as well, magic that will heal, that will connect us, and help us to know what it is to live.
Laughter is a language everyone understands, one which I very much enjoy.
This retreat is dedicated to Riders and Writers and will feature all-levels yoga, meditation and breathwork and writing facilitation. You’ll soak up nature, horses, petroglyphs, hikes, and beautiful landscapes. You’ll savor delicious food, laughter, quiet and friendships.
I’m looking forward to our time together.
Consider contacting your bestie and reserving your spot today.
Space is limited.
