A Pilgrimage to Self-Love

Absolutely! Once you register for the retreat, you'll book your lodging directly through Joyful Journey Hot Springs. They offer a range of cozy, affordable accommodations to suit every comfort level:

• Lodge Rooms (private or shared): $200–$245/night
   
• Yurts (private or shared): $185–$225/night
   
• Tipis, RV Sites, or Camping: $85–$165/night
   

Whether you prefer a plush room, a glamping experience, or sleeping under the stars, there's something for everyone.

Joyful Journey is located in Moffat, Colorado, in the San Luis Valley.

You can fly into either Denver International Airport (DEN) or Colorado Springs Airport (COS)—Colorado Springs is about an hour closer.

If you need ground transportation, let us know. We’ll do our best to connect you with fellow participants who may want to share a rental car or ride.

August in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains offers a little of everything—sunshine, rain, and magic.

Mornings are typically mild and sunny, while afternoons often bring warm monsoon rains that pass through quickly. Evenings tend to clear up beautifully, with breathtaking sunsets and the occasional rainbow.

Nights can be chilly, so pack cozy layers and check the local forecast before you travel.

This 4-night retreat is structured as a sacred pilgrimage through the archetypal path of feminine healing. 

Each day is devoted to a different stage of the journey—Maiden, Mother, Queen, and Crone—guiding you into deeper layers of self-love, body acceptance, and emotional freedom.

Our rhythm is both structured and spacious, with a mix of group teaching, journaling, guided EFT Tapping, movement, ritual, and restorative time for soaking in the healing waters or walking the sacred land.

Wednesday – Arrival + Opening Ritual
Settle into the space, meet your fellow pilgrims, and take part in a sacred opening ritual to invoke the four archetypes and begin your journey inward.

Thursday – The Maiden & The Mother
We begin by reconnecting with your younger self and healing the early roots of shame and body image struggles. In the afternoon, we turn toward your relationship with your mother—what you inherited, what shaped you, and how you can begin to re-mother yourself with compassion and grace.

Friday – The Queen & The Crone
The Queen invites you to reclaim your power and release perfectionism. The Crone helps you honor your body’s wisdom, aging, and mortality as sacred thresholds into truth and love.

Saturday – Integration + Celebration
A gentle pilgrimage off-campus to local spiritual landmarks, followed by plenty of spacious rest. We’ll close the day (and the retreat) with a sound bath under the stars to seal in your transformation.

Sunday – Departure
Morning soak and heartfelt goodbyes. Check-out by 10 a.m.

Daily Flow Includes:
Sunrise soak + light, hydrating breakfast

Morning teaching, EFT Tapping, and journaling
Midday buffet-style lunch + spacious rest
Afternoon creative session, movement, or ritual
Optional evening ceremonies: labyrinth walk, singing circle, sound healing

Here’s a suggested packing list:

• Comfy clothing for sitting, lying down, and moving
   
• A celebratory outfit for the opening ritual
   
• Easy slip-on shoes (for entering the yurt and hot springs)
   
• A yoga strap, belt, or scarf
   
• Swimsuit, towel, sunhat, and sun protection
   
• Reusable water bottle
   
• Journal and pen
   
• Flashlight or headlamp
   
• Bedding and towels (if camping in a tipi)
   
• Anything else that feels comforting and fits in your bag
   

✨ And leave room for a few take-home gifts and souvenirs!

To honor the integrity of the retreat container—and to support both your journey and the collective experience—we ask that all participants attend the full retreat from Wednesday’s opening circle through Sunday morning’s closing.

Every part of the pilgrimage is intentional, and your presence matters.

Our meals are designed to support gentle nourishment, digestive ease, and intuitive eating—all lovingly prepared by our private retreat chef.

We follow an intermittent fasting-inspired rhythm, offering:

• A light, hydrating breakfast (fresh juice, bone broth-based soup, vegetarian option)
   
• A buffet-style lunch with a variety of simple, whole foods, dressings, and toppings to mix and match
   
• Snacks and herbal teas available throughout the day
   
• No formal supper is provided, but optional dinner can be purchased from Joyful Journey
   

Meals are served communal and casual in the Casita. While we can't customize every dish, the buffet-style setup allows you to build your own plate in a way that works for your body.

There will be no alcohol served during the retreat.

Cannabis is legal in Colorado, and Joyful Journey is a cannabis-friendly space. You’re welcome to bring your own alcohol or cannabis for personal use in the evenings, after sessions have concluded.

We simply ask that you arrive at all retreat activities in an alcohol- and cannabis-free state, to support the clarity and sacredness of our group container.

This retreat is for you if you’re ready to go deeper than dieting, deeper than self-help, deeper than “fixing” yourself one more time.

It’s for you if you’re feeling haunted by early-life memories of body shame that still show up when you look in the mirror.

It’s for you if you want to love yourself enough to know that your needs matter too, and you’re ready to live your life with self-care coming first.

And it’s for you if you want to live out your later years as the beautiful, luminous woman of wisdom that you are.

If you’re ready to look yourself deeply in the eye and say, “I love you no matter what,” this retreat is for you.

Retreat tuition is non-refundable, as your registration secures your space in a small, intimate group and supports significant planning on our end.

That said, if you need to cancel, I’ll gladly offer you a 6-month credit toward working with me—through private coaching, the Women, Food & Forgiveness Academy, or another program.

I strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance for peace of mind in case of illness, emergencies, or unexpected changes.