Discover the power and beauty of nature in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains around Santa Fe.

The landscape around Santa Fe feels expansive and ancient. In this place, you'll feel more connected to your wild, intuitive nature. We'll do meditative walking in the mountains, allowing you to fully soak in the power and beauty of this landscape. While perfectly attuned to these mountains, this practice is easily adapted; it's a gift that you'll bring home and will be able to access at any time.

Though it's located in a serene and private mountain setting, our retreat center is only ten minutes from the center of Santa Fe. If you'd like to discover the vibrant artistic culture there, you'll have easy access. Because of the free and creative vibe of the city, there is much incredible art to be enjoyed.

Stay in an award-winning retreat center in the mountains.

We'll be staying at Rass Mandal. Designed by a descendant of the Indian Emperor Akbar, a sister to Shah Jahan (builder of the Taj Mahal), this unique retreat center offers a fusion of Southwestern materials and Indian architecture. The space is designed to facilitate spiritual awakening, with inspiring art and beautiful architecture, along with a meditation room, outdoor yoga spaces, and more. (Take a virtual tour of Rass Mandal here.)

You'll have time to enjoy the on-site sauna and the outdoor hot tub. You'll also be able to find a quiet space on one of the decks or near a window, to enjoy the incredible view of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains around and the sky above. Santa Fe is built to be in tune with nature; the mountain view is uninterrupted, and the night sky is filled with bright stars. This is the perfect setting in which to discover yourself.

The modern world, though filled with opportunities, can sometimes feel overwhelming. With all of the noise and the demands placed upon us, it can be hard to hear the soft whispers of the spirit. Most of us crave space, in which we can allow ourselves to expand and discover our inner treasures.

Santa Fe has been known for generations as a haven for the creative, adventurous, and spiritual. This land invites you to go deeper, to explore both the outer and the inner worlds. Though visually stunning, Santa Fe is a place for those who aren't satisfied with staying on the surface. Artists like Georgia O'Keeffe and writers like D.H. Lawrence have long seen this place as a sanctuary for creative spirits.

Open your heart with your inner practices.

Elisia and I are both intuitive and nurturing yoga teachers. We'll offer daily yoga and meditation designed to open your heart to its fullest. We're both experts at creating practices for all levels, and are experienced in working with injuries, so it will absolutely work for your body!

I'll be offering meditations based on the Radiance Sutras, an ancient meditation text that I find incredibly beautiful and heart-opening, as well as other meditative practices that I and my students have enjoyed over the years.

Most of us are carrying around old wounds, disparaging inner voices, and other negative energies that can block us from the free flow of abundance, joy, and playfulness that is our birthright. As we open our hearts through our practices, we can reestablish this flow and truly enjoy life to its fullest. To facilitate this process, we'll take part in a labyrinth ceremony. This transformational experience will guide you in discovering and then releasing anything that no longer serves you.

At all of my retreats, I strive to create the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation. Expect to maintain a sense of spaciousness, with abundant time for rest and reflection. You may wish to journal, talk with your wonderful retreat-mates (aka new best friends!), or just sit quietly and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the area.