July 14-20, 2024

Durango, Colorado: Cascade Mountain Chateau

Come home to yourSELF in the pristine mountains of Southwest Colorado. Explore the dance between effort and surrender, exertion and release, adventure and deep relaxation.

If you need a break from it all, a check-in with your soul, this is the ultimate ALL-INCLUSIVE vacation: Alpine guided hikes, yoga, natural hot springs, thoughtful gourmet meals, classy accommodations, star-filled nights, campfires, connection.

Join Erika and RETREAT to your private mountain chateau, surrounded by a panorama of peaks, wildflowers, and streams.

Effort

Challenge yourself with stunning hikes through wildflower-strewn meadows nestled amongst 14,000 foot peaks. Stretch yourself with tailored yoga sessions. Tone yourself with our core and myofascial classes, or take advantage of the nearby pool, gym, and tennis courts at Cascade Village.

Surrender

Melt away your worries at the incredible Durango Hot Springs with its numerous soaking tubs and pool. Balance your days with free time to relax, reflect, or go explore on your own or with the group. Pamper yourself with a massage, and savor the taste of freshly prepared gourmet meals. Your mountain home features incredible mountain views, and plenty of space to explore.

Adventure

Let your hair down during our excursion to nearby Purgatory Mountain Resort where you may choose from a fun menu featuring scenic chair lift rides, the exhilarating alpine slide or inferno mountain coaster, or paddle boarding. For the ultimate splash, choose a rafting or tubing adventure on the Animas River.

Pricing:

$2900/Person Single Occupancy (Private King or Queen Bedroom)

$2600/Person Single Occupancy (Queen Murphy Bedroom)

$2400/Person Double Occupancy (Single Bunk Bedroom)

• 6 nights private room

• All Meals created fresh by our private chef. Wine included with dinner.

• Yoga and Restorative Classes

• Mindfullness and Journaling Coaching

• Adventure Excursion (Purgatory Mountain Resort, Rafting, or Zip Lining)

• A Gourmet Healthy Cooking Class

• Guided Alpine Hikes

• Soaking at Durango Hot Springs

• Transportation during your stay

• Use of pool, hot tubs, gym, and tennis courts at Cascade Village

  NOTES:

• Secure your spot with a nonrefundable $800 deposit. Participants should be capable of walking 5 miles a day at home over uneven terrain.

• The balance must be paid at least 60 days prior to the start of the retreat. If you sign up within 60 days of the retreat, you must pay in full at registration.

• Local airport code is DRO. Please let us know if you need help arranging transportation to/from the airport.

• By signing up, you agree to Our Terms and Conditions

The Accommodations

Settle in to your elegant custom home featuring individually-decorated rooms, jetted tubs, expansive decks, jaw dropping views, and large cozy common areas. The house is designed to surround you in the warm comfort of the Southwest and our beautiful natural surroundings. The house is 6 Bedrooms with 3.5 baths and offers plenty of space inside and out to relax and unplug. Take a short walk to Cascade Village to use the pool, hot tubs, gym or tennis courts. Gourmet breakfasts are the perfect start to every day with choices for every palate. Unwind each evening with a freshly prepared dinner, wine, and firelight.

Itenerary

Day 1:
Welcome to Durango and your Cascade Mountain Home! Check-in and settle into your room between 4-5 pm. Join us for a restorative yoga class on the deck, followed by appetizers and intentions, and your first of many healthy gourmet dinners.

Day 2:
Ease into the morning with a nourishing breakfast. Pack your lunch and hiking gear and head into the San Juan Mountains. This hike features vast views and an opportunity to acclimate to the altitude. Enjoy lunch surrounded by wildflowers. After returning to the house, enjoy a lazy afternoon relaxing or wandering. Gather for a late afternoon yoga session, then settle into dinner and sit back as the day eases into star-filled skies.

Day 3:
After breakfast, we will head south to hike and dip our toes in a pristine mountain lake and picnic. After, we are off to Durango Hot Springs to melt and relax. Enjoy their multi-temperature natural spring-fed pools, sauna, cold plunge, and sprawling lawn surrounded by the famous red cliffs of the Animas Valley. We will head back to the house for another freshly sourced gourmet dinner, and an evening staring into the campfire.

Day 4:
A fresh leisurely breakfast kicks off our day of adventure! After mid-morning yoga and lunch at the house, we are off to nearby Purgatory Resort. Choose from scenic chair rides, the alpine slide, the inferno mountain coaster, or paddle boarding on Twilight Lake. We will gather back at the house for an evening of elegant dining and swapping tales of our exciting day.
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Day 5:
Following our delicious breakfast, we’ll grab our lunches, and head out for another San Juan Mountain hike. After cresting timberline, you are rewarded with forever views and small mountain lakes dotting the terrain. Stronger hikers can continue to the higher saddle with its unforgettable vista of the craggy, remote and rugged Grenadier Range. Return to the house to relax, stretch with a restorative yoga class, and a fun hands-on cooking class followed by supper.

Day 6:
Another fresh breakfast kicks off the day, followed by a hike along the incredible Missionary Ridge. After cresting timberline, you are rewarded with forever views and small mountain lakes dotting the terrain. Stronger hikers can continue to the higher saddle with its unforgettable vista of the craggy, remote and rugged Grenadier Range. Reward yourself with another soak at Durango Hot Springs or spoil yourself with a massage. Family-style dinner completes the day.

Day 7:
Greet the morning with yoga class and another gourmet breakfast. Take a final stroll through around the house or relax on the deck with a steaming mug of your favorite breakfast beverage. Time to head home with a quiet mind, renewed soul, and healthy glow.